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Aditya Birla Group bets big on IPL boom, says media rights frenzy is far from over

Aditya Birla Group sees strong future growth for Indian sports. The group believes IPL media rights will keep increasing in value. This is despite current worries about fewer bidders. India's economy and sports viewership are rising. Premium sports assets are also scarce. This supports future valuations. The group recently bought Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They are optimistic about the long-term trend.

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Adani Cement eyes measured growth, defers ambitious FY28 targets

Adani Cement is prioritizing increased utilization of its current facilities. The company will focus on optimizing existing capacities. Capital expenditure plans may be adjusted. The CEO indicated a potential shift in targets to FY30. This strategy aims to leverage existing assets effectively. Adani Cement currently has a production capacity of 109 million tonnes.

Crude-led volatility may be short-lived; Quantum AMC sees opportunities in banks, IT, cement, realty

George Thomas, Fund Manager – Equity at Quantum AMC, believes the recent jump in crude oil prices, triggered by geopolitical tensions, could temporarily push inflation higher and weigh on global macro conditions. He noted that the base case remains that the tensions may not stretch for a long period. The situation could last for a few weeks or possibly a month, but may not drag on for much longer. If that plays out, crude prices could reverse just as quickly as they moved up. Despite the uncertainty, he believes current market levels offer reasonable entry points as the earnings cycle remains supportive. His fund has been adding exposure to a real estate company and increasing weights in select private banks, IT services firms and a cement player.

Paint firms eye strong March finish

Indian paint companies are optimistic about the current quarter. Demand picked up in November and December. This trend is expected to continue, leading to high single-digit volume growth. Competition remains intense. Companies like Asian Paints, Berger Paints, and Kansai Nerolac report gradual improvement in demand post-Diwali. Birla Opus and JSW Paints are also active in the market.