Ashish Malani
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Ashish Malani
@malani4u
Accidental Investor. I like to read, trade and speculate. Not Sebi Registered. On X to share my thesis and connect with similar minds. Ex Product Manager.







Each 1 GW of Data center capacity 4,000–8,000 km cables ₹2,000–4,000 Cr cable demand 25k–40k tons copper The 2026 data center market is defined by explosive AI-driven demand, with global capacity projected to double by 2030. #DataCenters #DC

If you exclude March 2020 (global pandemic) March 2026 has been the worst ever month on Nifty since October 2008, global financial crisis💀


The following question is useful in understanding the investment thesis that may be driving PPFAS Mutual Fund’s positive view on CMS Info Systems Ltd. How the rapid adoption of UPI could shape ATM expansion and currency logistics over the next five years ? Management at CMS Info Systems acknowledges that while transaction volumes per ATM may decline as users visit less frequently, the physical ATM network still needs to be maintained and operated much like a bank branch. Despite the rise of digital payments, cash continues to play a crucial role. Retail cash volumes surged 20% month-on-month in October 2025, marking the highest growth since the pandemic, highlighting cash’s resilience in consumption-driven sectors. To address long-term risks, CMS is actively diversifying its business. ATM-related revenue, which once made up 60% of total revenue, is gradually becoming a smaller portion as retail and technology-focused services grow faster. The shift towards currency recyclers presents a significant opportunity. Large private banks, including ICICI, are rapidly replacing older ATMs with recyclers within their branch networks. Beyond just cash handling, recyclers integrated with software platforms like CMS’s "algo" enable branches to offer services such as account opening and KYC, transforming ATMs into multifunctional service points. Management also notes that banks are becoming hardware-agnostic, focusing more on service quality than machine brands—a trend that benefits CMS as a service provider. Private banks are rationalizing their off-site ATMs, pruning locations with low transaction volumes and redirecting capital towards high-quality branch-based networks. Public sector banks, on the other hand, continue to expand both on-site and off-site touchpoints. Large-scale Brown Label ATM contracts, like a recent 4,500-unit tender, are aimed primarily at network expansion rather than replacement. The conclusion of major outsourcing contracts, such as SBI’s cash management deal, is expected to set a reference point for other PSUs considering outsourcing of their ATM networks to specialist providers. #CMSINFOSYSTEMS #PPFAS @RajeevThakkar











Most investors are looking at Nifty, but the real story is in your portfolio. I analyzed 1,976 stocks today. The results are a wake-up call: The median stock is down 36.4% from its high. If you’re in Micro-caps, the median hit is 44.4%. If you feel like you’re doing something "wrong" because your portfolio is bleeding—stop. You aren’t a bad investor; you’re just witnessing a historic "froth-cleansing." We aren't in a 2008 meltdown; we are in a "Quality Sale." The best wealth in the next 5 years will be built by those who can sit through this 36% drawdown without clicking 'Sell'. How much is your "Main" portfolio down from the top? Be honest. Let’s talk in the replies.
















