FMCG Sector

Marico to sell its stake in Sundari LLC; Q4 Net profit surges 10%

Marico to sell its stake in Sundari LLC; Q4 Net profit surges 10%FMCG company Marico has finally agreed to sell its stake in Sundari LLC to US-based Wellness Systems (WS), for an undisclosed amount.

Sundari LLC is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of skincare cosmetics and accessories, primarily in the US and Europe.

While, Wellness Systems is a limited liability company promoted by two of Marico Group's senior managers who were in charge of the Sundari business.

However, it should be noted that the transaction is, subject to necessary regulatory approvals.

Buy Hindustan Unilever Limited - Karvy

Buy Hindustan Unilever Limited - KarvyKarvy Stock Broking Limited has maintained ‘Buy’ rating on Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) stock to achieve an intra-day of Rs 250.

According to Karvy, day traders can buy the stock between Rs 241-242 with a stop loss of Rs 238.

Shares of the company, on Tuesday (April 21), closed at Rs 242.10 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Current EPS & P/E ratio stood at 9.64 and 25.19 respectively. The share price has seen a 52-week high of Rs 271 and a low of Rs 185 on BSE.

Hamdard intends to become Rs 500 crore company by 2010-11

Hamdard intends to become Rs 500 crore company by 2010-11India's leading Health & Wellness Company Hamdard is aiming to increase its product portfolio as the company targets to become a Rs 500-crore company by 2010-11.

The company, which produces brands like Rooh Afja, Rogan Badam and Safi, has around 600 formulations in the market under the three segments of OTC, consumer and traditional.

Medium Term Buy Call – ITC Limited at 186

ITC Limited

Company is the largest manufacturer of cigarettes in India. It is a member of BAT Group of UK. ITC is rated among the World's Best Big Companies, Asia's 'Fab 50' and the World's Most Reputable Companies by Forbes magazine, among India's Most Respected Companies by BusinessWorld and among India's Most Valuable Companies by Business Today. ITC ranks among India's "10 Most Valuable (Company) Brands", in a study conducted by Brand Finance and published by the Economic Times. ITC also ranks among Asia's 50 best performing companies compiled by Business Week.

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Long Term Buy Call – Nestle India Limited at current levels

Nestle India LimitedIncorporated in 1959 as Food Specialties

Indian Stock Pick – Marico Limited, Buy at Rs 61

maricoMarico (MARICO), incorporated on Oct.

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