Global Materials | Industrials | Commodities

Rahul Jain

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Silver prices have rallied 20% YTD to $35.60/oz, supported by strong industrial demand and a persistent market deficit.</li>
<li>Despite being a small market compared to gold and copper, silver offers niche exposure through major producers like Hindustan Zinc, Fresnillo, and Pan American.</li>
<li>Structural undersupply, driven by green tech and limited new mine capacity, positions silver as a high-beta hedge and a strategic long-term play.</li>
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Silver prices have rallied 20% YTD to $35.60/oz, supported by strong industrial demand and a persistent market deficit.
Despite being a small market compared to gold and copper, silver offers niche exposure through major producers like Hindustan Zinc, Fresnillo, and Pan American.
Structural undersupply, driven by green tech and limited new mine capacity, positions silver as a high-beta hedge and a strategic long-term play.


Silver Market Snapshot: Rising Prices, Industrial Tailwinds, and Strategic Exposure

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hindustan-zinc-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8688:1" rel="noopener">Hindustan Zinc (HZ IN)</a> , part of Vedanta group, plans to enter potash mining in Rajasthan, exploring lithium potential.</li>
<li>Reliance Retail scales up quick commerce with 2.4x growth, plans dark stores to enhance delivery coverage and speed.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/whirlpool-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1538:1" rel="noopener">Whirlpool Corp (WHR US)</a> plans to sell 31% stake in India unit, attracting interest from private equity giants like Advent and Bain.</li>
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Hindustan Zinc (HZ IN) , part of Vedanta group, plans to enter potash mining in Rajasthan, exploring lithium potential.
Reliance Retail scales up quick commerce with 2.4x growth, plans dark stores to enhance delivery coverage and speed.

Whirlpool Corp (WHR US) plans to sell 31% stake in India unit, attracting interest from private equity giants like Advent and Bain.


#138 India Insight: HZL Eyes Potash, Reliance Quick Commerce Grows, Whirlpool Stake Sale

Chief Executive Officer, Emmer Capital Partners Limited

Manishi Raychaudhuri

Chief Executive Officer

Emmer Capital Partners Limited

Emmer Capital Partners is an Asia Pacific focused financial advisory firm engaging in strategic financial asset allocation advice, bespoke thematic research and advising early-stage companies and connecting them to investors. Emmer Capital provides macro-economic and multi-asset investment strategy inputs to institutions, family offices, private wealth managers, private equity, and corporate boards directly and through independent research platforms. Emmer Capital also advises a wide range of startup companies on fund raising and business strategy. Emmer Capital's active engagement with the print and electronic media reaches a broad spectrum of investors across the globe.

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>In today's uncertain scenario, cash is king. Moreover, the high US treasury yields, which had rendered a dividend yield strategy relatively unattractive, are beginning to decline again.</li>
<li>In addition to considering today's dividend yields, we think it's also imperative to take into account companies' future earnings potential to assess future dividend stability.</li>
<li>Screening companies with at least 6% forward dividend yield and 5% forecast EPS CAGR over next 2 years, we arrive at our basket of 23 dividend yielders, 13 from HK/China.</li>
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In today's uncertain scenario, cash is king. Moreover, the high US treasury yields, which had rendered a dividend yield strategy relatively unattractive, are beginning to decline again.
In addition to considering today's dividend yields, we think it's also imperative to take into account companies' future earnings potential to assess future dividend stability.
Screening companies with at least 6% forward dividend yield and 5% forecast EPS CAGR over next 2 years, we arrive at our basket of 23 dividend yielders, 13 from HK/China.


Asian Equities: Asia's Robust Dividend Yielders

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vedanta-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:514:1" rel="noopener">Vedanta Ltd (VEDL IN)</a>  Rs 1 trillion aluminium refinery and smelter project will be set up in Odisha’s Raygada district.Company also aims to establish a university in the state.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hindustan-zinc-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8688:1" rel="noopener">Hindustan Zinc (HZ IN)</a>  has delayed its demerger plans amid government opposition and the ongoing Vedanta split. Company will prioritize new verticals, focusing on metals like gold, copper, critical minerals.</li>
<li>Zepto, the quick-commerce startup, has moved its headquarters from Singapore to India ahead of its IPO. </li>
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Vedanta Ltd (VEDL IN)  Rs 1 trillion aluminium refinery and smelter project will be set up in Odisha’s Raygada district.Company also aims to establish a university in the state.

Hindustan Zinc (HZ IN)  has delayed its demerger plans amid government opposition and the ongoing Vedanta split. Company will prioritize new verticals, focusing on metals like gold, copper, critical minerals.
Zepto, the quick-commerce startup, has moved its headquarters from Singapore to India ahead of its IPO. 


#94 India Insight: Vedanta’s Rs 1T Refinery, Hindustan Zinc Delays Demerger, Zepto Moves HQ

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<li>Hindalco to Invest INR 2,450 Crore in Gujarat Copper and E-Waste Projects</li>
<li>JK Cement Plans INR 30 Billion Capacity Expansion by FY26</li>
<li>Hindustan Zinc Unveils $2.5 Billion Expansion Plan to Double Output</li>
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Hindalco to Invest INR 2,450 Crore in Gujarat Copper and E-Waste Projects
JK Cement Plans INR 30 Billion Capacity Expansion by FY26
Hindustan Zinc Unveils $2.5 Billion Expansion Plan to Double Output


# 60 India Insight: Hindalco INR 2,450 Cr Investment, JK Cement & Hindustan Zinc Capacity Expansion

India

Hindustan Zinc is an Indian integrated mining and resources producer, specializing in zinc, lead, and silver, and is the world's second-largest zinc producer and among the top five silver producers globally. The company also engages in captive power generation and manufactures phosphatic fertilizers. Hindustan Zinc is headquartered in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, and was founded in 1966.

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Hindustan Zinc (HZ IN)

Silver Market Snapshot: Rising Prices, Industrial Tailwinds, and Strategic Exposure

Silver prices have surged due to industrial demand and market deficit, making it a niche investment opportunity with potential for long-term growth.

Rahul Jain

#138 India Insight: HZL Eyes Potash, Reliance Quick Commerce Grows, Whirlpool Stake Sale

Hindustan Zinc to explore potash mining and lithium potential, Reliance Retail expands quick commerce, Whirlpool Corp to sell stake in India unit...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Asian Equities: Asia's Robust Dividend Yielders

In uncertain times, firms distributing cash as dividends are naturally investors' darlings. Screening large caps on min 6% div yield and future...

Manishi Raychaudhuri

#94 India Insight: Vedanta’s Rs 1T Refinery, Hindustan Zinc Delays Demerger, Zepto Moves HQ

Vedanta Ltd to set up Rs 1 trillion aluminium project in Odisha, Hindustan Zinc delays demerger amid Vedanta split, Zepto moves HQ to India before...

Sudarshan Bhandari

# 60 India Insight: Hindalco INR 2,450 Cr Investment, JK Cement & Hindustan Zinc Capacity Expansion

Major Indian companies Hindalco, JK Cement, and Hindustan Zinc announce significant investments and expansion plans to boost production and...

Sudarshan Bhandari

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Silver Market Snapshot: Rising Prices, Industrial Tailwinds, and Strategic Exposure

​Silver prices have surged due to industrial demand and market deficit, making it a niche investment opportunity with potential for long-term growth.

Rahul Jain

#138 India Insight: HZL Eyes Potash, Reliance Quick Commerce Grows, Whirlpool Stake Sale

​Hindustan Zinc to explore potash mining and lithium potential, Reliance Retail expands quick commerce, Whirlpool Corp to sell stake in India unit...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Asian Equities: Asia's Robust Dividend Yielders

​In uncertain times, firms distributing cash as dividends are naturally investors' darlings. Screening large caps on min 6% div yield and future...

Manishi Raychaudhuri

#94 India Insight: Vedanta’s Rs 1T Refinery, Hindustan Zinc Delays Demerger, Zepto Moves HQ

​Vedanta Ltd to set up Rs 1 trillion aluminium project in Odisha, Hindustan Zinc delays demerger amid Vedanta split, Zepto moves HQ to India before...

Sudarshan Bhandari

# 60 India Insight: Hindalco INR 2,450 Cr Investment, JK Cement & Hindustan Zinc Capacity Expansion

​Major Indian companies Hindalco, JK Cement, and Hindustan Zinc announce significant investments and expansion plans to boost production and...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Silver prices have surged due to industrial demand and market deficit, making it a niche investment opportunity with potential for long-term growth.

Hindustan Zinc to explore potash mining and lithium potential, Reliance Retail expands quick commerce, Whirlpool Corp to sell stake in India unit...

In uncertain times, firms distributing cash as dividends are naturally investors' darlings. Screening large caps on min 6% div yield and future...

Vedanta Ltd to set up Rs 1 trillion aluminium project in Odisha, Hindustan Zinc delays demerger amid Vedanta split, Zepto moves HQ to India before...

Major Indian companies Hindalco, JK Cement, and Hindustan Zinc announce significant investments and expansion plans to boost production and...