I was recently looking at few Edible Oil stocks...simply because some have fallen quite a lot and Promoters seem to be adding to their stake
Here are some details on Edible Oil Industry🧵
India is world's largest importer of edible oils
GOI has launched National Mission on Edible Oils - Oil Palm to boost domestic production
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Edible oil refers to any oil that is suitable for human consumption and is used primarily in cooking & food preparation
These oils are extracted from various plant sources such as seeds, nuts, fruits, grains, animals and marine oils
Types of Edible Oils
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Key raw materials for edible oil production include crude vegetable oil, phosphoric acid, caustic soda, bleaching earth, water, beta-carotene, antioxidants, and essential oils
Crude oils from oilseeds like coconut, cotton, soybeans, and palm are used
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India edible oil market size reached 24.7 Mn Tons in 2023
IMARC Group expects the market to reach 27.9 Mn Tons by 2032, exhibiting 1.35% CAGR during 2024-32
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Vegetable oil prices over the last 1 year
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Dependency on imports for edible oil
-About 60% of total consumption is imported
-Palm oil, constituting around 40% of consumption, is mainly imported from Indonesia/Malaysia
-Sunflower oil, about 8% of total consumption, is primarily imported from Ukraine (70%) and Russia (20%)
Indian listed liquor cos. are doing well on the back of premiumization
Indri whiskey a case in point
Alcohol industry is thriving in India driven by rising incomes, evolving lifestyles
Here's a detailed🧵with charts and data
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What is Alcohol/Liquor?
Alcohol/Liquor is a beverage made by fermenting or distilling grains, fruits, or sugars. Main ingredient, ethanol, is a psychoactive substance that affects the central nervous system, inducing relaxation, euphoria, or altered perception
Its types
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Alcohol Vs Spirit:
Alcohol includes any beverage with ethanol, like beer or wine, made through fermentation and having a lower ABV (3-15%)
Spirits, such as whiskey, vodka are distilled beverages with a higher ABV (20-50%+), offering more concentrated and intense flavor
Was recently reading about Aries Agro which supplies micronutrients for plants
Farmers often prioritize pest control over nutrients, hindering optimal crop health; however, micronutrients correct imbalances in soil
A short🧵on micronutrients with lots of charts and data
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What are Micronutrients?
These are essential trace elements vital for growth and health in living organisms
Unlike macronutrients, they don't provide primary energy but are crucial for various bodily functions. They correct soil imbalances, boosting crop productivity
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Why Do Plants Need Nutrients?
Plants require 16 essential nutrients for growth and development
These include carbon (C), oxygen (O), and hydrogen (H), which they obtain from water and air
The remaining nutrients are absorbed from the soil
Recently came across Sheela foam while tracking Insider trades
Co. is well know for its Sleepwell mattress brand...Stock down 50% + and promoter is buying from market
Decided to look at PU foam industry, here's a small🧵with lots of charts and data
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India's mattress and home comfort industry is growing rapidly, driven by rising income, urbanization, and sleep health awareness
Flexible PU foam, accounting for 66%-68% of its use in this sector, is replacing traditional cotton or coir in favor of branded products
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What is PU Foam?
Polyurethane Foam is lightweight, durable polymer made by reacting polyols with isocyanates
It is versatile, available in flexible, rigid, or semi-rigid forms, and widely used in mattresses, furniture, car seats, construction, insulation, and packaging