GET THE VITAMIN’s - D AND M
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The oppressive summer heat is here and we have not yet entered the most intense period of heat – May. The feeling of being smothered, the incessant trickle of sweat and the constant need to have water drives one insane. Silk clothes are tucked well into the depth of the cupboards while white and pastel colour cottons are in. Deep fried food is out and lighter meals with more salads and fruits are in. Sunscreen is swathed liberally, sunglasses are perched on the nose like filmstars and umbrellas are out for protection from the blistering afternoon heat.
Just as we change our clothes, food and general lifestyle to suit the needs of summer, it is a good idea to even relook at some of the stocks. Like summer clothes, there are surely summer stocks or should we say, ‘hot stocks’ to beat this heat? If monsoon is the season to buy pesticide and agriculture stocks, and winter is the season to buy almost everything, given the festive season, what stock does one buy in summer?
This buying is on pure logical sense. These are no ‘tips’. Look around and feel the heat. Apply the mind as to what would you reach out for when mercury rises and all answers will be at hand. Those which you buy and consume for summer are the stocks to buy for summer. The demand for ‘summer’ goods takes off now in summer but we see a reflection of these sales by end of second quarter in the books of the companies.
Naturally, the biggest winner in summer – air-conditioner companies like Voltas, Blue Star, Whirlpool, Godrej, Symphony etc. And also fan companies like Bajaj Electricals, which is the market leader, despite rising competition from cheaper China products. North India consumes 50% of the air coolers in India and Symphony is the market leader in this segment.
In India, we all are familiar with the sporadic power situation. We in Mumbai might be amongst the very fortunate few to not experience power cuts on a daily basis, but rest of India is not so pampered. And in this heat, what is the use of an AC or a fan or a fridge or an air cooler without power? Therein comes the need for keeping gensets and invertors. The power backup market in India is growing at an annual rate of 15-20%, varying within the three different segments – generators, UPS and inverters. Major players like Kirloskar Oil Engines, Cummins India, Greaves Cotton, Ashok Leyland, Eicher will rake in the moolah in this heat. But this sector faces stiff competition from low-quality but cheaper Chinese products.
The sweltering heat raises the need to constantly reach out for something cold, something to quench your thirst. Naturally, the peak season for ice cream makers is beginning - Vadilal Industries, Kwality and so is for water companies like Nestle, UB and Tata Consumer which sells water under the Himalaya brand. None of the aerated water companies like Coca Cola or Pepsi or Parle are listed. So next best choice is the fruit juice companies like Dabur which owns the ‘Real’ brand and ITC’s B-Natural.
Refrigerators will also see an uptake heralding good times for most of the listed white good companies. The summer will also see an offtake in sales of soaps, deodorants, skin care products, shampoos, talcum powders. This means good business for FMCG companies. The FMCG stocks as such have been rallying as they have hiked prices. Thus higher sales volume and higher prices could drive the numbers.
Unfortunately, for travel companies, summer, which is peak holiday season, this time, like last year will remain weak but YoY, will see an uptick. On the other hand, Jubilant Foods or Dominos does well all year round but in summer, with schools and colleges closed, sales are expected to pick up.
The heat is on and this is the best season for most of these companies. So, will you beat the heat with just an aircon or by also buying into these ‘summer’ stocks?
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