Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Event-Driven

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<li>This strategy exploits relative value in implied volatilities and combines it with a long Nifty 50 vs. short Nikkei 225 directional view over a period of two months.</li>
<li>The strategy performs well if the Nifty 50 rises <em>and</em> outperforms the Nikkei 225. If both indices decline, neither profit nor loss is incurred.</li>
<li>Leverage increases both the strategy's payoff and probability of success.</li>
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This strategy exploits relative value in implied volatilities and combines it with a long Nifty 50 vs. short Nikkei 225 directional view over a period of two months.
The strategy performs well if the Nifty 50 rises and outperforms the Nikkei 225. If both indices decline, neither profit nor loss is incurred.
Leverage increases both the strategy's payoff and probability of success.


EQD | Long Nifty 50 Vs. Short Nikkei 225 - A Relative Value Option Strategy with a Kicker

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>In Q3FY24, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/larsen-toubro-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2499:1" rel="noopener">Larsen &amp; Toubro (LT IN)</a> witnessed order inflow of INR 760bn (up 25% YoY) bolstering the order book to INR 4.7tn at the end of December 2023.</li>
<li>Margins continued to remain under pressure in 9MFY24 due to cost pressures in legacy jobs.</li>
<li>Strong project execution and healthy order book are expected to drive future growth with margins reviving after bottoming out.</li>
</ul>


In Q3FY24, Larsen &amp; Toubro (LT IN) witnessed order inflow of INR 760bn (up 25% YoY) bolstering the order book to INR 4.7tn at the end of December 2023.
Margins continued to remain under pressure in 9MFY24 due to cost pressures in legacy jobs.
Strong project execution and healthy order book are expected to drive future growth with margins reviving after bottoming out.


Larsen & Toubro (LT IN): Order Book Remains Robust Amidst Margin Concerns

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<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX)</a> has broken its four-week decline and reversed direction. This raises the prospect for a bull run.</li>
<li>Continued decline or relief rally? Technical and fundamental arguments lend support to both directional views.</li>
<li>We identify options with attractive cost vs. upside profiles to implement tactical trades in this environment.</li>
</ul>


The NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX) has broken its four-week decline and reversed direction. This raises the prospect for a bull run.
Continued decline or relief rally? Technical and fundamental arguments lend support to both directional views.
We identify options with attractive cost vs. upside profiles to implement tactical trades in this environment.


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India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Beat the Street

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>Karnataka's proposed mineral tax will significantly impact iron ore miners and the steel industry, potentially raising production costs and impacting profitability. </li>
<li>Larsen &amp; Toubro's (L&amp;T) recent ₹10,000 crore order for K9 Vajra-T artillery platforms signifies the company's strength in the defense sector. </li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/waaree-energies-limited-6098abe5-9b91-4859-8170-b98fda2cf7ab" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44031:1" rel="noopener">Waaree Energies (0656504D IN)</a> is accelerating India's renewable energy goals with strategic investments in electrolyzer, lithium-ion storage, and inverter solutions. </li>
</ul>


Karnataka's proposed mineral tax will significantly impact iron ore miners and the steel industry, potentially raising production costs and impacting profitability. 
Larsen &amp; Toubro's (L&amp;T) recent ₹10,000 crore order for K9 Vajra-T artillery platforms signifies the company's strength in the defense sector. 

Waaree Energies (0656504D IN) is accelerating India's renewable energy goals with strategic investments in electrolyzer, lithium-ion storage, and inverter solutions. 


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Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

<ul>
<li>India's nuclear power capacity is projected to surge <strong>2.7 times by 2031</strong>, reaching 22.3 GW and creating a lucrative investment landscape. </li>
<li>This expansion will unlock opportunities for companies like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bharat-heavy-electricals" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:460:1" rel="noopener">Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/walchandnagar-industries" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9114:1" rel="noopener">Walchandnagar Industries (WI IN)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hindustan-construction-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6446:1" rel="noopener">Hindustan Construction Co (HCC IN)</a> in manufacturing, construction, and auxiliary services. </li>
<li>The rollout of 50 Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs) presents a particularly enticing prospect with a projected investment of Rs. 2,00,000 Crore.</li>
</ul>


India's nuclear power capacity is projected to surge 2.7 times by 2031, reaching 22.3 GW and creating a lucrative investment landscape. 
This expansion will unlock opportunities for companies like Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL IN), Walchandnagar Industries (WI IN), and Hindustan Construction Co (HCC IN) in manufacturing, construction, and auxiliary services. 
The rollout of 50 Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs) presents a particularly enticing prospect with a projected investment of Rs. 2,00,000 Crore.


Thematic Report: India's Nuclear Power Boom: A 2.7x Growth Story

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Larsen & Toubro Ltd manufactures engineering equipment, undertakes large scale engineering projects, and acts as the Indian representative for a number of overseas manufacturers of heavy machinery. The Company's products include bulldozers, road rollers, dairy machinery, chemical and pharmaceutical plants, switchgears, food processing machinery and feed milling plants.

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Option strategy: exploit relative value in implied volatilities combined with directional positioning for a leveraged payoff in a long Nifty 50 vs....

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The NIFTY 50 snaped its four-week decline. Options with attractive cost vs. upside profile make for tactical trades ahead of a recovery rally, or...

Karnataka's mineral tax may impact iron ore miners and steel industry, L&T's ₹10,000 crore defense order showcases strength, Waaree Energies...

India's nuclear power capacity set to surge 2.7 times by 2031, creating investment opportunities for companies like BHEL, Walchandnagar & HCC .