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The Quarterly Survey evaluated nine key sectors, including Automotive, Chemicals, and Textiles, and included responses from both large and SME manufacturing units. Current capacity utilization stands at approximately 75%, up from 72% previously, reflecting increased operational efficiency. Additionally, 89% of respondents reported stable inventory levels, though this is slightly down from 91% in Q1.
Export performance improved as well, with 80% of respondents indicating higher or stable exports in Q2. The diversification strategies in exports implemented by the government and industry are showing effectiveness. Moreover, 43% of manufacturers foresee hiring additional workforce in the coming three months, up from 35% last quarter.
Interest rates for manufacturers have increased slightly to 9.1%, although 90% reported adequate access to funds for their capital needs. Despite rising production costs—83% of respondents reported increases due to factors such as raw material prices and logistics—most sectors are not facing labor shortages, with 67% stating no issues. However, 33% identified a lack of skilled labor, necessitating enhanced training efforts by both the government and the industry.
*9 out of 10 individual traders in equity Futures and Options Segment, incurred net losses.
*On an average, loss makers registered net trading loss close to ₹ 50,000.
*Over and above the net trading losses incurred, loss makers expended an additional 28% of net trading losses as transaction costs.
*Those making net trading profits, incurred between 15% to 50% of such profits as transaction cost.
SEBI study dated January 25, 2023 on “Analysis of Profit and Loss of Individual Traders dealing in equity Futures and Options (F&O) Segment”, wherein Aggregate Level findings are based on annual Profit/Loss incurred by individual traders in equity F&O during FY 2021-22.
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