STLTECH – Sterlite Technologies Limited - Stock Analysis and Study -

Stock Analyze / Self Study on 04.09.2025

STLTECH – Sterlite Technologies Limited
Current Price: ₹108 (Above Book Value: ₹40.8)

📊 Indicators

• P – Poor 👎🏻

• G – Good 🌸

• D – Dividend

• B – Buy

• S – Sell

• HD – Hold 😅

• HH – High 👍🏻

• L – Low 👎🏻

• M – Mean

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Result: June Result ⬇️ % YoY

• Dividend: ❌ Zero times in year (X-Zero)

• Dividend Announced: 0/- per share 🌸

• Record Date: NA

• Payout Date: NA

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Fundamentals

• 52W H/L: 140 / 52.2

• PE: -- (Poor 👎🏻)

• PE Sector: 17.68

• ROCE: 2.86% (Very Poor 👎🏻)

• ROE: -6.38% (Very Poor 👎🏻)

• Book Value: ₹40.8 (OK)

• Face Value: ₹2

• Beta: 1.23 (Poor 👎🏻 – high volatility)

• Forecast (H/M/L): 150 / 128 / 106

• Piotroski Score: 3 👎🏻👎🏻 (Very Poor, weak finance)

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Shareholding Pattern

• FII: ⬇️ 6.74% (prev 7.28%)

• DII: ⬇️ 11.33% (prev 11.61%)

• Promoter: ⬆️ 44.40% (prev 44.16%)

• Institutional Investors: ⬇️ 18.08% (prev 18.89%)

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Seasonality (Performance Month-wise – 17 Years Data)

• Jan: 8/17 (Ok 👍🏻) +0.42%

• Feb: 6/17 (Poor 👎🏻) -6.50% → Buy

• Mar: 6/17 (Poor 👎🏻) -0.23% → Buy

• Apr: 12/17 (Good 🌸) +9.23% → Sell / Book Profit

• May: 8/17 (Ok 👍🏻) +5.79% → Sell

• June: 10/17 (Good 🌸) +6.74% → Sell

• July: 11/17 (Good 🌸) +7.14% → Sell

• Aug: 7/17 (Poor 👎🏻) -1.67% → Buy

• Sep: 10/17 (Good 🌸) +3.00% → Sell

• Oct: 7/17 (Poor 👎🏻) +3.09% → Buy

• Nov: 7/17 (Poor 👎🏻) -0.66% → Buy

• Dec: 7/17 (Poor 👎🏻) +0.49% → Buy

📌 Best Strategy for Max Profit:

• Buy in Feb

• Sell in Apr

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Latest Quarterly Result (Q1 FY26 – Excellent YoY)

• Sales: ⬆️ +17%

• EBITDA: ⬆️ +106%

• Net Profit: ⬆️ +121%

• EPS: ⬆️ +120%

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Confidence Vote ✅

• Selling time → Book Profit

• ❌ Not recommended for fresh Buy at current levels.

Disclaimer

This document is purely for educational and analytical purposes only. It represents personal study, data interpretation, and thought-provoking observations. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation. Investors must make independent decisions after consulting certified financial advisors, taking into account their own objectives and risk appetite.

STLTECH

Sterlite Technologies Limited

Study on 04.09.2025

Current Price: 108  (Above Book Value: 40.8)

P-Poor👎🏻 

G- Good 🌸

D-Dividend

B-Buy

S-Sell

HD-Hold 😅

HH-High 👍🏻

L-Low 👎🏻

M- Mean

Result :June Result ⬇️ % YOY

Paying dividend X Zero time in year (X-Zero)

Dividend Announce :🌸 zero 0/- per Share 

Record date :NA

Payout date : NA

52W H/L: 140/52.2

PE: --(Poor 👎🏻)

PE Sector:17.68 

ROCE:% (2.86% V.Poor👎🏻)

ROE: % (-6.38% V.Poor👎🏻)

Book Value: 40.8 (OK)

Face Value:2

Beta:1.23 (Poor👎🏻)

Forcast:H/M/L

150/128/106

Piotroski Score : 3👎🏻👎🏻 (V.poor) V.Week Finance

FII: ⬇️ 6.74% (7.28%

DII: ⬇️ 11.33% (11.61%)

Promoter:⬆️ 44.40% (44.16%)

Institution Invester :⬇️ 18.08% (18.89%)

⬆️⬇️ 🌸👍🏻👎🏻😅current% (old%)

Unchanged

Seasonality

Positive result in

Jan: 8/17 (Ok) (+0.42%)

Feb: 6/17 (Poor👎🏻) (-6.50%)- Buy

Mar: 6/17  (Poor👎🏻) (-0.23%)- Buy

Apr: 12/17 (Good🌸)(+9.23%) - Sell and book Profit

May:8/17 (Ok👍🏻)  (+5.79%) - Sell

June:10/17 (Good🌸) (+6.74%) - Sell

July:11/17 (Good🌸) (+7.14%)- Sell

Aug: 7/17 (Poor👎🏻) (-1.67%)- Buy

Sep:10/17 (Good🌸) (+3.00%)-Sell

Oct: 7/17 (Poor👎🏻)(+3.09%)- Buy

Nov: 7/17 (Poor👎🏻)(-0.66%)-Buy

Dec: 7/17 (Poor)👎🏻(+0.49%)-Buy

For Max Profit 

buy in Feb (Buy)

Sell in April (Sell)

Q12026 Result was excellent YOY

Sale:⬆️ +17%

EBITA:⬆️ +106%

Net Profit:⬆️ +121%

EPS:⬆️ +120%

Share holding upto

Confidence Vote: Selling time book profit . Not recommended to buy

Applause for the Government of India’s Bold GST 2.0 Reform

Applause for the Government of India’s Bold GST 2.0 Reform

Amid rising economic headwinds and ahead of the festive season, the Government of India, under the leadership of the Ministry of Finance, has unveiled one of the most transformative tax reforms in recent memory—GST 2.0, effective September 22, 2025, aligned with the beginning of Navratri. This is a strategic and timely initiative that deserves high praise:

• Consumer-first approach: The reforms slash tax burdens on everyday essentials—food, medicine, sanitary products, insurance—directly restoring purchasing power to the common household. A heartfelt “Diwali gift” to the citizenry. (The Times of India, The Economic Times, Indiatimes)

• Simplified tax regime: By streamlining GST from four slabs to two—5% for essentials and 18% for most other goods and services—the government has significantly reduced complexity, making compliance easier for businesses and enhancing clarity. (The Economic Times, Reuters)

• Progressive differentiation: The introduction of a 40% “sin/luxury” slab for high-end items (e.g., luxury cars, tobacco, alcohol) reinforces fiscal fairness by taxing discretionary consumption more heavily. (Financial Times, The Economic Times, Reuters)

• Stimulus to consumption-led growth: With lower taxes on electronics, automobiles, home appliances, and personal care, the reform is poised to spur consumer demand, boost festive sales, and deliver much-needed momentum to the economy. (The Times of India, The Economic Times)

• Public appreciation & transparency: The reform has been widely lauded on social media and in industry circles as equitable, timely, and well-targeted toward easing the cost of living. (Indiatimes, Reuters)

• Forward-looking governance: Rolling out GST 2.0 on a festival day exemplifies thoughtful policymaking—combining symbolism with practicality to ensure the reforms resonate with families across India. (Indiatimes, The Times of India)

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Detailed Highlights of GST 2.0 (Effective 22 September 2025)

1. New Tax Slabs

• Consolidated to 5% (essential goods) and 18% (standard items)

• Introduced a 40% super-luxury/sin slab for tobacco, alcohol, high-end vehicles, and luxury goods (The Economic Times, Reuters, Financial Times)

2. Items Moved to a 0–5% Slab (Big Relief)

• 0%: UHT milk; pre-packaged paneer; roti, khakhra, pizza bread; educational stationery (maps, crayons, notebooks); life insurance; health insurance (The Indian Express, Hindustan Times, Financial Times, The Times of India)

• 5%: Butter, ghee, cheese, dairy spreads; dry fruits and nuts; chocolates, pastries; shampoos, soaps, toothpaste, personal care items; household goods; feeding bottles; sewing machines; medical supplies and diagnostic kits; small appliances (www.ndtv.com, Hindustan Times, The Times of India, The Economic Times)

3. Electronics, Appliances & Automobiles (Cheaper!)

• Items like TVs, air conditioners, dishwashers, refrigerators, laptops, and smartphones have moved from 28% to 18% GST, reducing purchase costs. (The Times of India, Reuters)

• Motorcycles and scooters ≤ 350cc: 18% (down from 28%) — benefits ~98% of the market. (The Economic Times)

• High-end bikes > 350cc and luxury vehicles: 40% "sin tax" slab. (The Economic Times, Reuters)

4. Healthcare & Essential Services

• All drugs, medical devices, diagnostics, oxygen: 5% or Nil GST. (The Economic Times, www.ndtv.com, The Times of India)

• Individual life and health insurance: 0% GST (tax-exempt). (The Indian Express, www.ndtv.com, Financial Times)

5. Food & Beverages

• Everyday items like butter, condensed milk, dry fruits, dairy products, packaged juices, jellies, and snacks: 5% GST (from 12–18%). (www.ndtv.com, Hindustan Times, The Times of India, The Economic Times, Reuters)

• Packaged beverages with added sugar, carbonated drinks, caffeinated beverages: 40% GST. (Jagranjosh.com, www.ndtv.com, Financial Times, The Economic Times)

6. Construction & Farming Tools

• Cement, coal, farm tools, irrigation machinery, fertilizers: reduced to 5% or 18%, supporting agriculture and infrastructure. (Hindustan Times, www.ndtv.com, The Times of India, Reuters)

7. Entertainment and Services

• Cinema tickets ≤ ₹100: 5%; > ₹100: 40%. (Jagranjosh.com, www.ndtv.com)

• Educational and health services (e.g., private tuition, vocational courses, charitable hospitals): 0% GST. (Jagranjosh.com, www.ndtv.com)

• Hotel rooms (≤ ₹7,500 per night): 5%. (Jagranjosh.com, www.ndtv.com)

• Beauty & wellness: 5%. (Jagranjosh.com, www.ndtv.com)

8. Administrative Rollout Notes

• Reform passed at the 56th GST Council in New Delhi on September 3, 2025.

• Implementation from September 22, 2025 (day one of Navratri) — symbolic, consumer-friendly timing. (The Economic Times, Indiatimes, The Indian Express, The Times of India)

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Summary Overview

Category	Change	Impact
Essentials (food, medicine, insurance)	Moved to 0%–5% GST	Lower cost of living
Consumer goods & electronics	Moved to 18% from 28%	Greater affordability, higher demand
Luxury/sin items	New 40% slab	Revenue from high spend, fairness
Healthcare/education services & hotels	0%–5%	Supports welfare sectors
Implementation timing	Effective 22 Sep 2025 (Navratri)	Festive boost, political + social resonance

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Final Thoughts

This landmark reform—GST 2.0—reflects a commendable alignment of economic strategy, social welfare, and administrative simplification. The Government of India has not only eased fiscal pressure on the common citizen but also infused fresh vitality into consumer markets just in time for the festive season. This is governance that understands its people—and meets them with thoughtful, impactful action.

• The Economic Times
• Reuters
• The Times of India

GST 2.0, rolling out on 22 September 2025, ushers in sweeping tax revisions across item categories and sectors. Here's how the GST landscape is reshaping:

 

Overview of Rate Changes

New Structure:

• Main slabs: 5% and 18%

• Special “demerit” slab: 40% for luxury and sin goods

Sector- and Item-Wise Impact

Essential Food & Beverages

• Nil (0%): UHT milk, packaged paneer, roti/chapati, khakhra, pizza bread, erasers, pencils, notebooks

• 5%: Butter, cheese, ghee, chocolates, pasta, biscuits, namkeens, juices, vegetable oils, confectionery, dairy spreads
  Hindustan TimesThe Economic TimesBusiness StandardThe Indian ExpressIndiatimes

Agriculture & Fertilizers

• GST reduced to 5% from 12–18% on fertilizers, bio-pesticides, drip irrigation, micro-nutrients, sprinklers
  Moneycontrolscanx.tradeBusiness Standard

Healthcare & Medical Items

• 0%: Life-saving and cancer medicines, individual life & health insurance premiums

• 5%: Other medicines, diagnostic kits, oxygen, feeding bottles, corrective spectacles
  Hindustan TimesThe Times of IndiaFinancial TimesBusiness Standard

Personal Care & Household

• 5%: Shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, talcum/face powders, shaving products, handmade candles, certain school supplies (e.g. erasers)
  Hindustan TimesThe Indian ExpressBusiness Standard

Consumer Electronics & White Goods

• 18% (down from 28%): Air conditioners, TVs, dishwashers, monitors, projectors, home appliances
  The Indian ExpressBusiness StandardIndiatimes

Automobile Sector

• 18%: Small petrol/LPG/CNG cars (≤1200 cc & ≤4 m), small diesel cars (≤1500 cc & ≤4 m), three-wheelers, motorcycles ≤350 cc, ambulances, goods transport vehicles, tractors (small), bicycles

• 40%: Large cars ( >1500 cc or >4 m), SUVs/MUVs, luxury vehicles, motorcycles >350 cc, high-end EVs

• 5%: Electric vehicles (unchanged)
  Business StandardThe Indian ExpressReutersThe Economic TimesMoneycontrol

Textiles & Apparel

• GST lowered to 5% on manmade yarns/fibres and synthetic textiles; apparel priced above ₹2,500 now taxed at 18% (up from 12%)
  scanx.tradeReuters

Energy & Mining

• Coal: GST raised to 18%, compensation cess subsumed

• Renewable energy equipment: Reduced to 5%
  MoneycontrolBusiness Standard

Building Materials & Chemicals

• 5%: Marble, granite, sulphuric/nitric acid, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, fertilizers inputs

• 18%: Cement (down from 28%)
  The Economic TimesBusiness StandardThe Times of India

Beverages, Tobacco & Sin Goods

• 40%: Pan masala, cigarettes, gutkha, chewing tobacco, sugary/fizzy drinks, aerated waters with flavour/sugar

• 18%: Bidis (down from 28%)
  Hindustan TimesThe Economic TimesMoneycontrolReutersFinancial Times

Logistics & Transport Services

• 5%: Multimodal transport, freight, GTA services