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[Stock notes] – Natural Capsules…From Gelatin capsules to APIs

December 29, 2023

Hello Sir, Hope you are doing well. Recently, I came across Natural Capsules Ltd. It is the 2nd largest Indian manufacturer for gelatin capsules and now foraying into API manufacturing. API division is yet to start contributing to sales. Source: Natural Capsules Presentation What interesting is, even though the total demand for such APIs seems small, the company claims that it will be the only manufacturer for 2 out of 3 APIs in India and 1 of the 2 for…

[Stock notes] – Mitsu Chem Plast…aiming for 20% + CAGR

December 21, 2023

Hello Sir, Hope you are doing well. Recently, I came across Mitsu Chem Plast Ltd. The company makes plastic industrial packaging products and hospital furniture parts. What I found interesting about the company is the way it has grown over the years – From Rs 60 crore sales in FY 13 to Rs 309 crore in FY 23 and similarly Rs 2 crore PAT in FY 13 to Rs 12 crore in FY 23. The last 4-5 quarters have been subdued for the company on account of fall in…

[Stock notes] – Avanti Feeds…is the Shrimps industry bottoming out?

December 21, 2023

Hello Sir, Hope you are doing well. I am sure you must be aware of Avanti Feeds, one of the largest Shrimps feed producer in India. 10 years back in Dec 2013 the stock was quoting around 15-20 odd levels; it then rose to record high of 950-970 odd levels in Oct-Nov 2017. Since then, the stock has performed poorly and currently languishing around 400 odd levels. The question is, has the Shrimps industry bottomed out? As per the management, an upturn in the US shrimps import…

[Stock notes] – M M Forgings…targeting 15% + growth in FY 24

December 8, 2023

Hello Sir, Hope you are doing well. Sometime back, I came across a stock M M Forgings (MMF). The company manufactures forged components for automobiles (CVs and PVs), and off-highway equipment, catering to both the domestic and international markets. The company is also working on developing EV powertrain components – Motor, Gearbox and Controller through its subsidiary Abhinava Rizel. What’s interesting is that promoters have guided for ~15% + growth in sales in FY 24 over FY 23. Below, we have…