Arjun Patil, Author at Smart Investor Digest

Margin Woes Overshadow L&T’s Positive Q3 Performance

31 January 2024 by Arjun Patil

L&T's management warns about potential election-related slowdown impacting domestic order execution and inflows for the current and upcoming financial quarters.

Reading Time: 4 minutesIn the third quarter, L&T’s core engineering and construction business faced challenges in its operating performance, while order … Read more

Is India’s IIP Still a Reliable Guide to Economic Growth?

1 March 202430 January 2024 by Arjun Patil

The current Index of Industrial Production series fails to consider technological advancements and capacity improvements.

Reading Time: 4 minutesFor the Indian economy to be effectively monitored, an updated value-based measure is crucial for the Index of … Read more

Is It Time to Rethink Your Investment Strategy in Light of the New Tax Regime?

31 January 202424 January 2024 by Arjun Patil

The decision to opt for the old or new tax regime is one that individuals face annually, influencing their financial choices.

Reading Time: 4 minutesWith the withdrawal of tax benefits under the new regime, individuals must re-evaluate their investment decisions using the … Read more

How Finance Minister can make pension scheme more attractive in Budget 2024? (PPF vs NPS)

24 January 202419 January 2024 by Arjun Patil

Budget 2024: PPF Vs NPS FM Sitharaman to Reveal Fiscal Roadmap in Lok Sabha on February 1

Reading Time: 2 minutesNPS Enhancement Proposals Gather Momentum Ahead of Budget 2024 Announcement The National Pension System (NPS) stands as a … Read more

What’s Behind HDFC Bank’s Q3 Margin Disappointment: Informative Insights

17 January 202417 January 2024 by Arjun Patil

On the bustling streets of Mumbai, a customer is captured walking past an HDFC Bank branch, emphasizing the bank's strong presence in the financial hub.

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe stock’s potential growth depends on net interest margin enhancement, which is expected to progress slowly. HDFC Bank … Read more

Strategic Warfare: How CIOs and Fund Managers Shape Mutual Funds!

15 January 2024 by Arjun Patil

Analytical Breakdown: CIOs and Fund Managers in Focus - A Statistical Exploration.

Reading Time: 8 minutesIn corporate and financial realms, executives bear flashy titles to captivate clients. The investment sector grapples with the … Read more

Empowering Access to Credit: Bridging Prudence with Risk Management

11 January 2024 by Arjun Patil

Convenient financing has enhanced access to smartphones and other consumer goods for low-income households.

Reading Time: 3 minutesUnsecured retail loans, despite necessitating revised lending practices, can be productive. Access to smartphones is emblematic of the … Read more

Navigating 2024: Opportunities In Commodity Stocks And Market Dynamics

16 January 20249 January 2024 by Arjun Patil

Commodity markets face risks from geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and unforeseen market fluctuations.

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe upcoming year holds promising changes in demand and supply, offering ample opportunities for these three companies. Promising … Read more

Government’s Efforts to Facilitate Rooftop Solar Growth through Norm Simplification

8 January 2024 by Arjun Patil

Currently, permissions are necessary from the power supplier or the discom as well as municipal authorities in certain instances.

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe regulations could potentially be adjusted to permit installations with a capacity of less than 10 KW. The … Read more

Paving The Way For Sustainable Mobility: Alternatives To Lithium-ion Batteries

17 January 20244 January 2024 by Arjun Patil

Principal Scientific Advisor to the government, Ajay Kumar Sood.

Reading Time: 4 minutesSood highlighted sodium-ion and aluminum-air batteries as potential lithium alternatives. India should explore alternatives to lithium-ion batteries for … Read more