The SOIC Podcast

Ever felt lost in earnings season? This episode changes that. We simplify the Q4 FY25 results by breaking down market cycles, standout companies, and key trends—giving you a clear map of what’s happening and what might come next. With relatable examples and clear takeaways, it’s the kind of analysis you’ll enjoy listening to.

Dear Viewer, Explore the "brave new world" of macroeconomics with global expert Mr. Ritesh Jain. This episode delves into the shifting global order, the diminishing role of the US dollar and the rise of gold. Learn why non-aligned countries like India are positioned to benefit, the return of asset-heavy investment themes, and the significant opportunities in electrification. Understand how global...

This episode delves into Cash Flow Statements , stressing they are the most important financial statement for investors – truly, Cash Flow is King . Learn why reported Profit can be misleading compared to actual cash in the till. We break down the three key components: Operations (CFO) , Investing (CFI) , and Financing (CFF) . Discover how to analyze crucial ratios like CFO to Profit (PAT/EBITDA)...

Unlock insights into the Indian Chemical Industry with expert Ajay Joshi. This podcast covers the industry structure, Bulk vs. Specialty chemicals, key trends (Import Substitution, Europe +1), Contract Manufacturing, identifying characteristics of good and bad chemical companies, and major risks and opportunities for investors. Learn how to find winners in this dynamic sector.

Join us as we host Siddhant Bhandari of Persistence Capital! We explore Warren Buffett's investing approach, dive into Indian consumer success stories like Radico and Varun Beverages, and analyze the remarkable journey of Indigo Airlines. We also discuss the power of 'rate of change' illustrated by the music industry (Saregama). Siddhant shares his perspectives on the large-cap vs. sma...

Facing market uncertainty? This episode explores the current "Fog of War" due to new tariffs and their impact on sectors like Chemicals, Seafood, IT, and Banking. We dive into key investment lessons from Warren Buffett, discuss finding opportunities using the "Rate of Change" model (with examples from Consumer, Airlines, and Music), and analyze the outlook for various sectors i...

Dive into the Indian IT sector. Facing recent underperformance and disappointing results, this discussion analyzes current valuations, explores different segments (Large Cap, Mid Cap, ER&D, Product Companies), reviews company guidance, and discusses AI's potential impact. Discover why the sector faces near-term uncertainty despite trading at higher valuations than pre-COVID times.

Is rising competition killing profitability? We analyze industries like paints, quick commerce, and the cables/wires sector, looking at Polycab & KEI. Learn how new players and capacity expansion impact profitability and stock valuations. High margins and valuations attract new entrants, leading to increased supply. This can result in margin pressure, lower industry Return on Capital Employed...

This analysis focuses on finding strong sectors and stocks showing relative strength during a bear market . Relative strength means performing better or falling less than the overall market index. Using scanning tools like Screener and SOIC StockScans helps identify these areas. Key sectors currently displaying strong relative strength include: Banks and Private Sector NBFCs Hospitals Hotels Pharm...

This episode provides a business analysis of Jio Finance, a corporate-backed NBFC spun off from Reliance Industries. It discusses Jio Finance's structure and diverse ventures in lending, payments, insurance, and asset management. The analysis explains the reasons behind the fall in Jio Finance's stock price, primarily highlighting that the company's core businesses are currently in a s...

Analyzing PPFAS Mutual Fund's recent stock purchases: Mahindra & Mahindra, Narayana Hrudayalaya, and Coal India. We explore the probable reasons behind these additions by reverse engineering their potential investment theses, looking at factors like market leadership, growth prospects, cash flows, and valuations.

Analyze recent earnings calls for three interesting companies: Aarti Pharmalabs, Polycab, and Associated Alcohols. Discover Aarti Pharmalabs' fundamental earnings breakout quarter and margin expansion, Polycab's ambitious Project Spring and massive Capex targeting industry outperformance, and Associated Alcohols' breakout quarters driven by ethanol and future margin expansion from prem...

Learn to navigate investing in a bear market: Analyse market history, valuations, technicals, earnings, and economic reality. Understand current market corrections (price vs. time) and valuations approaching past lows. Discover which sectors are showing recent strength (like Hospitals, Capital Goods, select Chemicals) and which are weak based on earnings. Get strategies tailored for different inve...

Is something wrong with KPIT, Tata Elxsi, and Tata Technologies? We analyse the current slowdown in these ER&D businesses, how they differ from IT services, and the impact of factors like auto sector challenges on their growth and margins. Understand the difference between ER&D and IT services and the effect of operating leverage. We look at the reasons behind the slowdown, including incre...

Master class on how to read quarterly earnings to find winning stock ideas. Learn to analyse company profit growth by becoming a "student of earnings". Dive into quarterly results, investor presentations, and conference calls. Discover key metrics, understand growth trends, and identify hidden insights from real case studies. See how the market reacts to results, expectations, and guidance. Utiliz...

Dear Investor, We hope this episode is educational for anyone who wish to study the SaaS Model from scratch!! And other concepts. 00:00 Intro: A Unique SaaS business 01:39 Theme - 1st Key Framework 09:27 Promoter - 2nd Key Framework 20:13 Growth - 3rd Key Framework 30:00 Valuations - 4th Key Framework 38:39 Risk Factors - 5th Key Framework 45:37 Learnings Summarised

Our second Top picks for 2025! We hope you like the episode and share your comments! 00:00 Intro: Pick the Best 01:14 Framework for Analysis 04:00 Risky at the moment? 09:19 Average Valuations 12:35 Mutual Fund 1 16:46 Mutual Fund 2 19:57 Mutual Fund 3 24:10 Mutual Fund 4 26:35 Pros & Cons 27:38 Passive Funds 30:10 What not to do? 31:59 Conclusion

The big money is not in the buying or selling, but in the waiting." – Charlie Munger In this video, Ishmohit shares his personal learnings from recent market movements and discusses thought-provoking ideas to help refine your investment framework. Together, we’ll explore: 🌟 Why was there so much volatility in the stock market last week, and what can we learn from it? 🌟 Two unique asset classes t...

Happy Beginning for a year of compounding progress! Regards Team SOIC 00:00 Intro: 10 Themes in 2025 01:05 Theme 1 07:19 Theme 2 11:45 Theme 3 17:43 Theme 4 22:43 Theme 5 25:36 Theme 6 36:06 Theme 7 43:47 Theme 8 47:18 Theme 9 53:44 Theme 10 59:07 Learnings Concluded

We hope you like the processes covered for the books! Often demanded request by our tribe. 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Part 1 - Fundamentals 03:05 Part 2 - Technicals 05:08 Part 3 - Philosophy of Investing 07:47 Part 4 - Cycles 09:57 Part 5 - Mental Models 11:42 Part 6 - Risk Taking

Dear Listener, We're covering the fallen multibaggers for you and we hope this has value for you. 00:00 Intro: Importance of Valuations 04:06 Stock 1 13:01 Stock 2 17:45 Stock 3 24:26 Stock 4 27:49 Stock 5 30:17 Contribution by Earnings or PE? 34:06 Learnings Summed Up

Dear Investor, Join us in investigating stocks being bought by Smart Money holders!

Dear Listener, This work was highly demanded by the tribe, we hope it adds relief to your concerns! 00:00 Intro: Importance of Management Analysis 04:07 1st: Learn from the Management’s Past 12:00 2nd: Resignation of Key Managerial Personnel 17:02 3rd: Promoter Shareholding or Skin in the Game 21:25 4th: Complicated Corporate Structure 28:37 5th: Companies that Misguide Investors 31:39 6th: Over P...

Join in into this podcast to unravel the Sector that Standing Strong! We hope you find this episode meaningful. Team SOIC

Dear Investor, We hope you learn lots from this episode on Manufacturing Theme - 00:00 Intro: Complete Textile Value Chain Explained 11:45 Results Overview 13:54 Small Tech Textile Player 16:54 Established Tech Textile Player 18:41 Garment Manufacturers & Exporters 20:58 Home Textile Players 23:49 Asset Light Textile Player 28:07 Kids Apparel Manufacturers 29:07 Learnings from the Video