From Rs 25.45 to Rs 81.75 per share in just 10 months: LIC-backed multibagger jewellery stock hit back-to-back upper circuits & 52-week highs; Here’s why!
The stock gave multibagger returns of over 220 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 25.45 per share.
Today, shares of PC Jeweller Ltd were locked in a 5 per cent upper circuit to an intraday high of Rs 81.75 per share from its previous closing of Rs 77.86. The stock also made a 52-week high of Rs 81.75 while its 52-week low was Rs 25.45. In the recent trading sessions, the stock has been hitting back-to-back upper circuits and 52-week highs with heavy volumes.
Budget 2024 Update & Jewellery Market Growth: The Indian government's recent budget unveiled positive developments for the gems and jewellery sector. A major benefit is a significant reduction in customs duty on precious metals, bringing gold and silver duty down to 6 per cent each and platinum to 6.4 per cent. This decrease is expected to lower retail jewellery prices, potentially increasing consumer demand and boosting domestic value addition. Additionally, the complete removal of customs duties on essential jewellery-making minerals and support for lab-grown diamonds, alongside streamlined export-import processes, paints a promising future for the industry. With an expected growth trajectory reaching USD 100 billion by 2027, these budget announcements are likely to act as a significant accelerator.
Company Updates: The company secured approval for its One-Time Settlement (OTS) proposal from both Bank of Baroda and IndusInd Bank, allowing them to resolve outstanding dues through a combination of cash and equity payments. The banks will also release any securities or mortgaged properties they hold as collateral. This positive development comes after PC Jeweller's board greenlit the issuance of convertible warrants worth Rs 2,705.14 crore to both promoters and public investors. The funds raised will be used to pay off bank loans (Rs 2,025 crore), address working capital needs (Rs 529.69 crore), manage general corporate expenses (Rs 150 crore), and cover issuance costs (Rs 0.45 crore). Specific details about the warrant allocation between promoters and non-promoters (each receiving 15 crore warrants) will be revealed later.
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About the Company
PC Jeweller Ltd is an Indian company that designs, manufactures, sells and trades gold, platinum, diamond and silver jewellery. They operate across India with multiple brands including Azva, Swarn Dharohar and LoveGold, and even created commemorative medallions for the Cricket World Cup. According to its Quarterly Results (Q4FY24) and annual results (FY24), the company reported a mixed set of numbers.
The company has a market cap of over Rs 3,800 crore. The shares of the company are trading at 1.18 times its book value. As of June 2024, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) owns a 1.45 per cent stake in the company and FIIs have increased their stake to 2.57 per cent compared to 0.93 per cent in March 2024. The stock gave multibagger returns of over 220 per cent from its 52-week low of Rs 25.45 per share and investors should keep an eye on this Small-Cap stock.
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