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IPO Pump Risks and Stock Valuation Skepticism in Indian Markets

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465% IPO surge in Stallion India Fluorochemicals has traders buzzing about moat and pump risk [1]. In the same breath, Ather Energy is sparking debate after a rapid price run and a possible correction [2]. A third thread contrasts ITC's dividend prospects with debt funds, highlighting growth versus income and valuation concerns [3].

  • Stallion India Fluorochemicals: IPO priced at ₹85–₹90, oversubscribed 32x, stock around ₹355 in October—465% gain [1]. Critics call the rally a pump-and-dump; some note there’s no moat, with imports from China dominating the model [1]. P/E north of 90 signals sky-high growth expectations but high risk [1].

  • Ather Energy: Investors who sold near ₹300 in June wonder if the jump to ₹730 is sustainable; debt and profits are negative, fueling the debate about whether the move is operation-driven or overvalued [2]. Some advise waiting for a 15–30% market pullback before adding positions [2].

  • ITC: Described as a multi-sectoral stock-ETF with dividend prospects around 8–9% and a steady income that some compare to debt funds [3]. Yet growth concerns and valuation chatter persist, with targets like 1290 floated by skeptics [3].

Closing thought: These threads highlight how investors weigh growth stories, income plays, and hype—moat, valuation, and risk will shape the next moves in Indian markets.

References

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Stallion India Fluorochemicals IPO surge; 465% rise; high P/E; growth prospects; questions about moat and pump risks.

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Is Ather energy is good stock to invest now ? How it's getting consistent 5%Surge daily

User questions Ather Energy investment viability, notes 300 to 730 rise, debates correction, discount, and long-term buying strategy today online

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This can't go this up unless there's Deep Recession

Discusses ITC as equity, dividend prospects, CAGR; comparisons to debt funds; opinions vary from bullish to skeptical, with controversy ongoing.

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