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Not now but when ULIPs were selling Hot since then we have advised our readers to keep away from Weapon of Wealth Destroyer – Unit Linked Insurance Plans.

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Astra Microwave Products Ltd. (AMPL) is engaged in designing and manufacturing of high value added Radio Frequency (RF) and microwave super components and sub-systems finding applications in Defence, Space and Civil communication systems.

According to media reports, the department of industrial policy & promotion (DIPP) has prepared a draft Cabinet note that proposes to allow up to 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in defence as part of its plan to boost domestic manufacturing activities, markets are hopeful of better days for defence equipment makers. By permitting FDI in the sector it will help in reducing (more…)

Amtek Auto is India’s second-largest auto components company, with revenues of INR156bn. It has a global market share of 20% in turbocharger housings and 15% in ring gears. Amtek Group has been very aggressive with capex and acquisitions [Tekfor and Kuepper] in the past — this has not played out as expected by management, due to Corrupt Governance & Policy Paralysis during Sonia Gandhi’s Congress Regime in the key markets of India (57%) and Europe (~37%) led to significant debt build-up. Amtek management is now focused on improving return ratios and generating free cashflows, which should be taken positively by the market.

Amtek is a high-beta play on recovery in (more…)