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Campaign ME
20-05-2025
- Business
- Campaign ME
Delving into the strategic rollout of Sobha Realty's Siniya Island campaign
Sobha Realty, a leading global luxury real estate developer, has revealed key details about the rollout of its Sobha Siniya Island campaign, which showcases the masterplan of a a luxury residential community on an island destination within Umm Al Quwain. The Sobha Siniya Island campaign, which gained popularity through television commercials (TVCs) aired during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket league, was also rolled out on billboard advertisements across seven airports globally, with the aim of creating international traction and interest in the development, encouraging people to explore the concept of island living. The campaign's approach focuses on the power of visual narrative and the ability of video storytelling to evoke emotional connections with the brand's target audiences. In conversation with Campaign Middle East, Sobha Realty's Group Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Ashish Parakh, said, 'We believe that communicating the value propositions of our developments requires engaging narratives that people can relate to on a deep and personal level. Our campaigns are executed through a strategic omnichannel approach, targeting diverse audiences across multiple platforms. Digital channels are also key to these campaigns, with high-quality videos across different platforms, such as LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Parakh added, 'Our channel partners also play a vital role in extending our reach to wider audience groups. Our collaboration with them is not focused on driving sales only, but on harnessing their potential to tell our story. We ensure consistent messaging and branding across all channels, with our website as the central hub. This integrated strategy maximises reach and engagement, driving sales by connecting with potential buyers at every touchpoint.' The Sobha Siniya Island campaign follows another integrated campaign for Sobha Hartland II, another new luxury residential waterfront community launched by the real estate developer that has been positioned as an urban green community. For both Sobha Hartland II and Sobha Siniya Island, the brand positioning has been anchored in Sobha Realty's philosophy of the 'Art of the Detail', which aims to emphasise its commitment to crafting living experiences that transcend traditional real estate offerings. 'With Sobha Hartland II, we aimed to present the development as a sanctuary of serenity amid lush greenery, right in the heart of Dubai. The campaign focused on the idea of the community as a reward, a peaceful haven that offers tranquility without compromising on urban convenience,' Parakh explained. 'In contrast, Sobha Siniya Island was positioned as an ultra-exclusive, resort-style retreat; a place where every day feels like a holiday. The focus was on evoking a sense of escape, wonder, and refinement, showcasing the seamless blend of luxury, nature, and curated lifestyle experiences,' he added. Sobha Realty's brand vision has been rooted in 'delivering uncompromising quality and setting new benchmarks in luxury living', which have been brought to life in the form of a consumer-first brand experience at the Sobha Experience Studio Tour – an experience open to consumers that highlights the quality, materials, and efforts that go into delivering luxury living spaces to Dubai's residents and its attention to detail in every aspect of the execution, workmanship and service. Parakh explained, 'From the very beginning, the Sobha Realty brand has stood for more than just real estate. We do not just build properties – we build homes tailored to provide a luxurious lifestyle for our customers.' He added, 'Our overarching objective is to move from simply showcasing our properties to creating narratives that tell stories and convey the entire living experience in our community developments. Therefore, we tailor these narratives to the individual character of each project.' Sobha Realty revealed that it employs a comprehensive approach to measuring the effectiveness of its campaigns, focusing on both quantitative and qualitative data. Parakh explained, 'We closely monitor digital engagement metrics, including viewership across platforms, engagement and webpage traffic. Additionally, beyond digital metrics, we also consider media coverage and brand sentiment to assess the overall perception of the campaigns and the brand.' Sobha Realty was ranked as the second most recalled real estate brand in the UAE for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to a brand health study among property seekers. 'Such success can also be seen in the customer ratings, where we have the highest scores in comparison with our peers in Dubai's market. We are also keen on gathering feedback from our sales teams and potential buyers to understand how well the campaigns resonate with our target demographic,' Parakh added. 'This provides Sobha Realty with a 360-degree view of the campaign's performance, allowing us to enhance our strategies and tactics and ensure we achieve our marketing and sales objectives,' he concluded.
Economic Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Smallcaps vs Largecaps: As markets recover, which is the better investment bet currently?
Small-cap stocks are known for their potential to deliver high returns, especially during market recoveries whereas largecaps offer stability and are less volatile, making them appealing to conservative investors. Smallcap stocks have recently outperformed largecaps, sparking debate among investors. While smallcaps offer high growth potential but come with increased risk, largecaps provide stability with potentially lower returns. Experts suggest a diversified approach, considering individual risk tolerance and investment goals, as large caps are better positioned for investment in the current cycle. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Smallcaps vs largecaps Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Which is a better investment currently? In the recent market rally, smallcap stocks have outperformed their large-cap counterparts, drawing significant investor interest. The BSE SmallCap index surged by 9% last week, while the BSE MidCap index gained 7%, both outpacing the Sensex and Nifty 50, which rose by 4.2%. This trend has led to a debate among investors about the merits of smallcap versus largecap investments in the current stocks are known for their potential to deliver high returns, especially during market recoveries. However, this potential comes with increased volatility and risk. The Nifty Smallcap 250 index currently has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 32.2, indicating that valuations are on the higher Parakh, CEO of Bigul, notes that small caps are attractively valued and poised for earnings growth, making them suitable for investors with a medium- to long-term horizon and a higher risk tolerance Chakrivardhan Kuppala, co-founder of Prime Wealth Finserv, adds that many small-cap companies are still trading 35–40% below their previous highs, suggesting room for convention suggests that largecaps offer stability and are less volatile, making them appealing to conservative investors. They have shown improved earnings compared to the past two quarters, and there has been a revival in foreign institutional investor (FII) interest, particularly in sectors like banking, infrastructure, healthcare, and the current market dynamics, a diversified investment approach that includes both smallcap and largecap stocks can help balance risk and return, experts should consider their risk tolerance, investment horizon, and financial goals when making investment decisions. While smallcaps offer higher growth potential, they come with increased volatility. Largecaps provide stability and steady returns but may offer lower growth prospects in the short Gupta, Director at SKG Investment and Advisory, believes that large caps are better positioned for investment in the current cycle, offering steady returns with lower risk.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of Economic Times)
Mint
09-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
IOC vs BPCL vs HPCL: Which oil PSU stock to buy after Q4 results, falling crude prices?
Stocks to buy: All three oil market companies - Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) - are in the limelight amid weakness in crude oil prices and quarterly earnings for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2024-25 (Q4 FY25). The question remains which PSU oil stock looks best poised for gains against this backdrop. IOC's Q4 net profit rose 50% year-on-year (YoY) growth in standalone net profit to ₹ 7,264.85 crore, due to inventory gains, as the company processed crude oil bought at lower prices and sold products made from it when prices had risen. Revenue from operations, however, fell 1% to ₹ 2.17 lakh crore in Q4. IOC's gross refining margins (GRM) for Q4 stood at $7.85 per barrel, as against $8.39 a barrel in the same period last year. Meanwhile, HPCL reported an 18% YoY rise in its standalone net profit for Q4 FY25 to ₹ 3,355 crore. Its total income for the quarter under review stood at ₹ 1,19,126 crore, 2.7% lower than ₹ 1,22,386 crore posted in the March quarter of FY24. Q4 FY25 witnessed a very strong operational performance. Refineries recorded the highest-ever quarterly throughput of 6.74 million tonne. The company board recommended a final dividend of ₹ 10.50 per equity share for FY25. However, BPCL saw a 24% decline in standalone net profit to ₹ 3,214.06 crore in Q4. Its revenue from operations fell 4% YoY to ₹ 1.26 lakh crore. Market sales rose 1.82 per cent to 13.42 million tonnes in Q4 and by 2.66 per cent to 52.40 million tonnes in FY25. The board of directors of the company announced a final dividend of ₹ 5 per equity share. IOC outperformed with 50% YoY profit growth to ₹ 7,265 crores, driven by superior operational efficiency despite flat revenues, explained Atul Parakh, CEO of Bigul. He added that HPCL grew 18% to ₹ 3,355 crore thanks to increased crude throughput (6.74 MMT vs 5.84 MMT) and stronger domestic sales. Meanwhile, BPCL's profits fell, hammered by plummeting refining margins that nearly halved from $14.14 to $6.82 per barrel and ongoing LPG subsidy burdens. "The real story behind BPCL's underperformance? Their GRM collapsed to $6.82/barrel from a whopping $14.14 last year. Meanwhile, HPCL increased crude throughput to 6.74 MMT (up from 5.84 MMT) and boosted domestic sales to 12.11 MMT," Parakh explained. All three stocks are also in focus amid weakening crude oil prices. Lower crude prices tend to boost refining margins and improve profitability for oil marketing companies. After briefly sliding below $60 per barrel, Brent crude oil prices have rebounded to $63 apiece. However, they are still significantly lower by 14% for the year. "A fall in global oil prices directly could have a positive impact on refining margins and improve the marketing segment profitability, particularly for companies like HPCL, BPCL, and IOCL, but erode the earnings for the upstream players – ONGC and Oil India," YES Securities said in a report. So far this year, IOC share price is up 1.61% while BPCL has risen 2.96% and HPCL has lost 7%. Fundamentally, analysts believe OMCs will continue to do well because GRMs are expected to be strong. "By and large, these oil marketing companies are likely to do well because gross refining margins (GRMs) are expected to remain strong, and crude oil prices should stay within a stable range, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. These crises may create short-to medium-term pressure, and occasionally, we might see some unusual spikes. However, even during those spikes, prices tend to revert to long-term averages," said Kranthi Bathini of Wealthmills Securities. He added that while oil marketing companies look good for the long term and can offer stable returns, among them, IOC remains my preferred choice for long-term investment. "On a longer-term, I like IOC because of its better dividend yield, stable price, and strong future business plans—especially in alternative energy and green hydrogen. IOC remains my top priority in the pecking order," said Kranthi Bathini. Echoing similar views, Parakh said after the Q4 results, IOC emerges as a better performer among the three OMCs. "With crude prices continuing their downward trend, IOC looks best equipped to capitalise thanks to their operational efficiency gains and superior scale. For investors looking at the OMC space right now, IOC offers the most compelling story and strongest momentum," Parakh added. However, on technical charts, BPCL is showing momentum, according to Anshul Jain, Head of Research at Lakshmishree Investments. "Post Q4 results, IOC has tested the 50% retracement of its fall from the high at 149 and is now facing resistance. A close above 150 may trigger fresh momentum. HPCL is nearing strong weekly resistance at 417, suggesting possible consolidation. In contrast, BPCL is sustaining above its 92-day cup and handle breakout level at 312, indicating strength, and may head towards the next target of 368 in the near term," Jain said. Disclaimer: This story is for educational purposes only. The views and recommendations made above are those of individual analysts or broking companies, and not of Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions.
Mint
24-04-2025
- Business
- Mint
HUL Q4 result today: Shares rise 2%; here's what experts expect from FMCG major's Q4 earnings
Hindustan Unilever (HUL) shares climbed 2 per cent in morning trade on Thursday, April 24, ahead of their March quarter (Q4FY25) results. HUL share price opened flat at ₹ 2,422.15 against its previous close of ₹ 2,422.15 but climbed 1.8 per cent to an intraday high of ₹ 2,465. Around 9:35 AM, HUL share price traded 0.92 per cent higher at ₹ 2444.35. Equity benchmark Sensex was 0.10 per cent down at 80,036 at that time. Extending gains to the second consecutive session, the FMCG stock closed 0.96 per cent higher at ₹ 2,422.15 on the BSE on Wednesday, thus rising over 7 per cent in April so far after a 3 per cent gain in March. Hindustan Unilever share price has seen a tepid gain of 7.5 per cent over the last year, hitting a 52-week high of ₹ 3,034.50 on September 23 last year and a 52-week low of ₹ 2,136 this year on March 4. Amid subdued demand and intense competition, experts believe investors will focus on management's commentary on inflation trends, pricing strategies, and consumer response to Lux and Lifebuoy's new formulations. HUL has seen unimpressive volume growth for the last several quarters, and experts expect another quarter of muted earnings from the consumer goods bellwether due to rising commodity prices, subdued urban demand, and heightened competition. While some anticipate the company will report flat to low single-digit volume growth, a few even suggest that HUL could be the weakest performer in terms of volume growth in the FMCG sector. Jefferies expects HUL to post flat volumes, making it one of the weakest among its FMCG peers. 'Demand trends in the March quarter remained broadly similar to the December quarter, marked by subdued urban, even while there was a slight recovery in rural," Jefferies said. Brokerage firm SMC Global Securities expects Hindustan Unilever to show weak performance across categories, particularly in soaps and tea, which may keep overall revenue growth flat. The brokerage firm believes price cuts in detergents and increased discounting in the home care segment may offset the gains from price hikes in other categories. According to SMC Global, HUL's volume growth may remain subdued, although home care and hair care may show positive momentum. Raw material inflation, especially in tea and palm oil, may pressure gross margins. "EBITDA margins are expected to remain flat year-on-year, supported by reduced advertising and staff costs, along with slightly improved operating leverage," SMC Global said. Atul Parakh, CEO of Bigul, said that after reporting 1.6 per cent revenue growth in Q3, expectations for Q4 suggest modest improvement with approximately 2 per cent year-on-year revenue growth. This will likely be driven by 1.4 per cent price growth from strategic hikes in the soaps and tea categories. Parakh expects HUL's volume growth to remain muted, with detergent price cuts impacting sequential top-line performance. "While urban demand moderated in Q3, gradual rural recovery remains a key focus. Investors should monitor management commentary on Q1FY26 strategy, particularly how the company plans to capitalise on the potential consumption boost from the central government's recent tax relief measures. Margin performance will be closely watched after the slight dip to 23.4 per cent in the previous quarter," said Parakh. Read all market-related news here
Mint
24-04-2025
- Business
- Mint
HUL Q4 result today: Shares to be in focus; here's what experts expect from FMCG major's Q4 earnings
Hindustan Unilever (HUL) shares are expected to be in focus ahead of their March quarter (Q4FY25) results on Thursday, April 24. Extending gains to the second consecutive session, the FMCG stock closed 0.96 per cent higher at ₹ 2,422.15 on the BSE on Wednesday, thus rising over 7 per cent in April so far after a 3 per cent gain in March. Hindustan Unilever share price has seen a tepid gain of 7.5 per cent over the last year, hitting a 52-week high of ₹ 3,034.50 on September 23 last year and a 52-week low of ₹ 2,136 this year on March 4. Amid subdued demand and intense competition, experts believe investors will focus on management's commentary on inflation trends, pricing strategies, and consumer response to Lux and Lifebuoy's new formulations. HUL has seen unimpressive volume growth for the last several quarters, and experts expect another quarter of muted earnings from the consumer goods bellwether due to rising commodity prices, subdued urban demand, and heightened competition. While some anticipate the company will report flat to low single-digit volume growth, a few even suggest that HUL could be the weakest performer in terms of volume growth in the FMCG sector. Jefferies expects HUL to post flat volumes, making it one of the weakest among its FMCG peers. 'Demand trends in the March quarter remained broadly similar to the December quarter, marked by subdued urban, even while there was a slight recovery in rural," Jefferies said. Brokerage firm SMC Global Securities expects Hindustan Unilever to show weak performance across categories, particularly in soaps and tea, which may keep overall revenue growth flat. The brokerage firm believes price cuts in detergents and increased discounting in the home care segment may offset the gains from price hikes in other categories. According to SMC Global, HUL's volume growth may remain subdued, although home care and hair care may show positive momentum. Raw material inflation, especially in tea and palm oil, may pressure gross margins. "EBITDA margins are expected to remain flat year-on-year, supported by reduced advertising and staff costs, along with slightly improved operating leverage," SMC Global said. Atul Parakh, CEO of Bigul, said that after reporting 1.6 per cent revenue growth in Q3, expectations for Q4 suggest modest improvement with approximately 2 per cent year-on-year revenue growth. This will likely be driven by 1.4 per cent price growth from strategic hikes in the soaps and tea categories. Parakh expects HUL's volume growth to remain muted, with detergent price cuts impacting sequential top-line performance. "While urban demand moderated in Q3, gradual rural recovery remains a key focus. Investors should monitor management commentary on Q1FY26 strategy, particularly how the company plans to capitalise on the potential consumption boost from the central government's recent tax relief measures. Margin performance will be closely watched after the slight dip to 23.4 per cent in the previous quarter," said Parakh. Read all market-related news here Disclaimer: This story is for educational purposes only. The views and recommendations above are those of individual analysts or broking companies, not Mint. We advise investors to check with certified experts before making any investment decisions, as market conditions can change rapidly, and circumstances may vary. First Published: 24 Apr 2025, 05:17 AM IST
