In our monthly Hotels update we have summarized key events of the domestic hotel industry, new hotels signing/addition by key players during the month and pricing trend of key cities for July, 2025. We have analyzed pricing of 171 hotels with ~33,000 keys across 8 cities to understand the trend over last 24 months (Exhibit 1-8). The industry witnessed improvement in ADR on YoY as well as MoM in key selected markets. After decline in ADR in earlier months (due to seasonality), the trend reversal in ADR is on expected line. We anticipate further strengthening of ADR aided by festive season and long weekends in upcoming months. We remain positive on domestic...
SUF AUM growth remains stable at 17% YoY vs 17% YoY (FY25) led by lower disbursements. Disbursements grew by 6% YoY (up 6% QoQ) during Q1FY26. Asset quality deteriorated however, continues to remain best-in-class; collections stood at 91%. NIMs (calculated) have improved (up 46bps YoY) led by increase in yields which resulted in strong NII growth (up 28% YoY). PPoP grew by 51% YoY led by higher non-interest income (up 65% YoY). PAT grew by 39% YoY led by higher provisions (up 114% YoY). Thus, RoA improved to 2.9% vs 2.85% QoQ. We have largely retained the estimates and upgraded the stock to BUY rating with TP of Rs.5,530...
Shree Cement (SRCM) reported a robust performance in Q1FY26 with EBITDA growing by 34% YoY to Rs12bn, driven by effective cost control and pricing strategy. Net profit almost doubled to Rs6,185mn, up 95% QoQ, underlining the company's margin improvement and operational leverage. The EBITDA margin expanded by nearly 590 bps YoY to 24.8%, and cash profit also saw a healthy 24% YoY rise to Rs12mn. Total sales volume for the Q1 2026 stood at 9mn tonnes. The contribution of premium cement products in trade sales improved to 17.7%, up from 15.6% QoQ. Given the improvement in cement prices, we...
Neogen Chemicals (Neogen) delivered a fair financial performance in the quarter. The performance was led by higher volumes across various product categories. Revenue for Organic chemicals segment grew by 16% YoY while the revenue for the inorganic chemicals segment declined by 42% YoY. We are cognizant of the slowdown in the overall EV ramp up and delays in customer approval in light of the global tariff uncertainties. However we continue to remain positive on the battery chemicals theme as growth from EVs and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) will necessitate the creation of a domestic supply...
CIFC's AUM growth slow down to 24% YoY vs 27% YoY led by flat YoY growth in disbursements. Management maintained guidance for 20-25% AUM growth led by 15-20% disbursement growth for longer term. NIM improved by 10bps QoQ led by lower cost of funds. We expect benefit of lower interest rate environment on account of fixed rate VF book. Asset quality deteriorated with GS3 at 3.16% vs 2.81%. NII grew by 26% YoY led by improvement in NIMs YoY; however, PPoP grew by 30% YoY led by increase in other income (up 94% YoY). PAT grew by 21% YoY led by higher provisions (up 52% YoY). We have largely maintained our...
Chalet Hotels Ltd.'s (Chalet) Q1FY26 result beat to our estimates on key parameters. The company included sale from residential property in Koramangala, Bengaluru in Q1FY26 which further boosted the earnings. Despite external disruption in Q1, the sector remained resilient, with demand continuing to outpace supply in India. Structural demand drivers are seen as strong and more resilient than in past cycles. The management aims to reach 5,000 room inventory by end of FY26 and they expect Sahar, Powai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru to witness increasing average room rates. We have included sale...
Greenpanel's Q1FY26 performance was significantly below our expectations, with revenue declining by 10% YoY to Rs3.3bn due to weak performance across segments. A consolidated EBITDA loss of Rs 158mn was reported, impacted by an EUROINR forex loss of Rs 275mn out of which Rs 41mn was classified under finance costs and Rs 234mn under other overheads. Despite the weak performance, management remains ambitious, maintaining MDF volume guidance of 550,000 CBM as they realign their strategy to regain market share through pricing and cost control. We cut our FY27E EPS estimates by 10% and...
Federal Bank credit growth slowed down to 9% YoY vs 12% YoY (Q4FY25) vs 16% YoY (Q3FY25) due to reorientation of strategy towards fixed rate book. further, deposit growth declined to 8% YoY vs 12% YoY (FY25) led by term deposits. We expect credit growth at 13% CAGR (FY25-27). NIMs declined by 18bps QoQ during Q1FY26 led by decline in yields backed by repo rate cut impact. Asset quality deteriorated with GNPA at 1.91% vs 84% QoQ. NII grew by 2% YoY led by decline in NIMs; higher non-interest income (up 22% YoY) supported the operating profits (up 4% YoY). Higher provisions impacted profitability (down 15% YoY). This resulted...
Ambuja Cements reported a strong set of numbers for Q1 FY26, marked by record operational and financial performance. Consolidated sales volume grew 20% YoY to 18.4 mn Tones, while revenue crossed the Rs10,000 crore mark for the first time, rising 23% YoY to Rs10,289 crore against Rs8,392 crore in Q1 FY25 and Rs8,436 crore in Q4 FY25. EBITDA rose 53% YoY to Rs1,961 crore vs Rs1,280 crore YoY, with margins improving to 19.1% from 15.3% in Q1 FY25 and 15.2% QoQ. EBITDA per tonne came in at Rs1,069, up from Rs835 YoY and Rs837 QoQ. Profit after tax stood at Rs970 crore, up 24% YoY from Rs783 crore, and 23.9%...
