Thomas Cook (India) Limited has expanded its airport foreign exchange network with the opening of forex counters at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, Bhogapuram. This expansion strengthens the company’s presence in the Visakhapatnam market and the wider Andhra Pradesh region. The new counters will offer travelers convenient access to a range of foreign exchange services and currencies, supporting the growing international travel requirements of customers from Visakhapatnam and the surrounding markets.

Strategic Expansion

The opening comes at a time when emerging cities are playing an increasingly important role in India’s forex ecosystem. According to Thomas Cook India’s India Forex Report 2026, Tier 2 cities account for 41% of overall forex demand, while Tier 3 cities contribute a further 12%. Together, these markets account for over half (53%) of overall forex demand, highlighting the growing contribution of Emerging India to the next phase of forex growth.

Growing International Travel

Visakhapatnam represents an important market within this broader shift. With the opening of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, the region is gaining a new aviation gateway and expected to handle over 28 lakh domestic and international passengers annually. The airport currently has international connectivity to destinations including the UAE and Singapore, with the potential addition of further Southeast Asian routes expected to support international passenger growth from the region.

Mr. Deepesh Varma, Chief Business Officer – Foreign Exchange, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, said, “The opening of our new forex counters at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport is an important step in strengthening our presence in Visakhapatnam and the wider Andhra Pradesh market. Our India Forex Report 2026 highlights the significant contribution of Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, which together account for over half of overall forex demand. This reinforces our view that the next phase of growth will increasingly come from Emerging India. With Visakhapatnam developing as an important international aviation gateway, we see a strong opportunity to bring our forex services closer to customers in the region.”

Source: NSE Corporate Announcement

Fundamental & Technical Analysis of Thomas Cook (India) Limited

Thomas Cook (India) Limited belongs to the Consumer Cyclical › Travel Services sector. Here’s a quick read on where the business and the stock stand today.

Thomas trades in the lower quarter of its 52-week range. The PEG of 0.10 is extremely low. Either the market misses the growth story, or there is a catch worth investigating. Razor-thin margins below 5% make profitability extremely vulnerable — this business needs scale or pricing power urgently. The stock sits at 19% of its 52-week range, close to annual lows. Historically, value investors build positions at these levels — though cheap stocks can stay cheap. Revenue grows at 18.5% and profits at 223.6% CAGR, with D/E of 0.00. Meanwhile, the stock dips 7.1% in three months without any fundamental deterioration. Consequently, the stock quietly becomes cheaper relative to earnings power. For long-term investors, that is a feature. Check Fundamentals of Thomas Cook (India) Limited.

Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. (ROHLTD) through its subsidiary Regenta Hotels Private Limited, announced the launch of its newest property, Regenta Magnus, Pune. Strategically located in the heart of Viman Nagar, the contemporary upscale hotel strengthens the Group’s footprint in Maharashtra and caters to both business and leisure travellers seeking comfort, style, and convenience.

Strategic Expansion

The launch of Regenta Magnus, Pune is an important milestone in our continued expansion across key business and leisure destinations in India, said Chander K. Baljee, CMD, Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. With this property, we are delighted to offer the warmth of Royal Orchid hospitality combined with contemporary elegance, making Regenta Magnus the preferred choice for discerning guests in Pune.

Enhanced Facilities

The property currently features 66 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites, comprising 62 Club Rooms (380 sqg. ft.) and 4 Executive Suites (750 sq. ft.). An additional 39 rooms are scheduled to be added by December 2026, taking the total inventory to 105 keys. Key facilities include Mellan — Dining: Elegant restaurant serving global flavours and regional favourites, Cocobrisa — All Day Café, Kitchen & Bar, Rooftop Infinity Swimming Pool with panoramic city views, and Banquet Halls — Magnova |, Il & Ill (combined capacity up to 192 guests theatre-style).

Future Prospects

Keshav Baljee, Whole Time Director, Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd., added: “Regenta Magnus represents our focused approach to growing in high-potential urban micro-markets. Pune’s Viman Nagar corridor offers excellent connectivity and a vibrant catchment. We are excited to strengthen our presence in Maharashtra and look forward to delivering memorable stays as we scale towards 105 keys.”

As Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. continues to expand, the launch of Regenta Magnus marks a significant step towards fulfilling its vision of becoming the preferred hotel chain for discerning global travelers.

Source: NSE Corporate Announcement

Fundamental & Technical Analysis of Royal Orchid Hotels Limited

Royal Orchid Hotels Limited belongs to the Consumer Cyclical › Lodging sector. Here’s a quick read on where the business and the stock stand today.

Royal falls 10.4% over three months and has not found a floor yet. Thin margins at 6.7% leave limited room for error — any demand softness or cost spike hits the bottom line hard. Revenue consistency is the one bright spot — zero dips in five years shows operational resilience. The stock sits at 10% of its 52-week range, close to annual lows. Historically, value investors build positions at these levels — though cheap stocks can stay cheap. Revenue grows at 13.4% CAGR — a respectable pace. However, the stock drops 10.4% in three months without an obvious fundamental trigger. Sector-wide pressure or a valuation re-rating can persist for longer than expected. Therefore, there is no rush to step in. Check Fundamentals of Royal Orchid Hotels Limited.

Exide Industries Limited (EXIDEIND), one of India’s leading Lead Acid battery and energy storage solutions companies, has entered into a long-term strategic cooperation agreement with ExCom Energy Solutions GmbH (ExCom) to strengthen its industrial battery business across the European Economic Area (EEA).

Strategic Collaboration

The agreement, signed on 15 September 2026, establishes a close commercial and technical collaboration between the two companies. The cooperation will cover the EEA market, with ExCom GmbH acting as the central commercial and technical interface for customers in the region.

Focus Areas

The partnership will initially focus on traction and motive-power battery solutions serving material-handling equipment, logistics operations, and other industrial mobility applications, as well as stationery battery systems for industrial, infrastructure, and energy storage applications. By combining Exide India’s extensive manufacturing capabilities, broad technology portfolio, and decades of expertise in industrial battery solutions with ExCom GmbH’s market presence, application engineering capabilities, and local customer support infrastructure, the collaboration aims to deliver enhanced value to customers across the EEA.

Future Prospects

Exide India and ExCom GmbH expect to venture into advanced chemistry solutions in the future, building on their strategic cooperation and complementary capabilities in industrial energy storage. Both companies see significant potential to expand their cooperation into selected advanced chemistry applications over time.

Source: NSE Corporate Announcement

Fundamental & Technical Analysis of Exide Industries Limited

Exide Industries Limited belongs to the Consumer Cyclical › Auto Parts sector. Here’s a quick read on where the business and the stock stand today.

Exide posts a 5.4% three-month gain, but softens in the last few weeks. The PEG stands at 28.69 — severely stretched. Any earnings miss could trigger a sharp de-rating. Razor-thin margins below 5% make profitability extremely vulnerable — this business needs scale or pricing power urgently. The stock gives back 14.1% in the last month despite a positive three-month run. As a result, the earlier momentum appears to be fading. The stock rises 5.4% in three months on 6.1% revenue growth. As a result, the market gives it more credit than the fundamentals strictly justify. Watch the next quarterly results. If growth accelerates, the move makes sense. If not, expect some gains to unwind. Check Fundamentals of Exide Industries Limited.