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Manappuram Finance's gold loan portfolio grew by 22% YoY (vs 19% YoY FY25) backed by higher gold prices. However, MFI portfolio declined by 51% YoY (down 23% QoQ) due to strategy change. Thus, overall AUM de-grew by 1% YoY vs +2% YoY (FY25). We expect 13% CAGR (FY25-27E) AUM growth led by gold portfolio. MFI losses declined during the quarter due to decline in provisions. MFI asset quality improved with GNPA at 4.4% vs 8.5% QoQ led by lower slippages. Cons. NII declined by 10% YoY led by lower NIMs; PPoP declined by 33% YoY led by lower other income (down 77% YoY). Reported profit vs loss QoQ led by lower...
We maintain a BUY rating on Medanta, supported by the expected recovery from temporary business disruptions, improvement in ARPOB, and incremental bed capacity addition, including the Noida hospital, which is likely to be operational by the end of H1FY26E.
National Aluminum (NACL) reported weak operating performance in Q1FY26 on low pricing and higher other expenses. Alumina/metal volumes grew 3x/6% YoY to 304kt/113kt on weak base. Average Q1 alumina NSR declined 37% QoQ to USD 419/t, while that for metal declined 6% YoY to USD 2,791/t. RM costs increased led by an inch up in caustic soda prices, while other expenses were elevated on account of RPO obligation compliance costs and higher repairs/ coal transportation costs, leading to below estimate EBITDA delivery. Mgmt. reiterated FY26 alumina sales guidance at ~1.28mt, supported by higher...
strong demand across segments. In Powergen, CPCB IV+ compliant products accounted for ~60% of domestic sales, with overall volumes reaching CPCB II drive Powergen growth. The Industrial segment maintained steady momentum, supported by strong execution and growing aftermarket services across Railways, Construction, Mining, and Compressors. New product launches and deeper market penetration further bolstered the Distribution segment. On the export front, Latin America and Europe remained primary growth drivers, although management remains cautiously optimistic amid global...
Overall capacity utilization at ~65%; utilization varies across products company's product portfolio, we upgrade the stock to HOLD' with a revised target price of Rs182, valuing it at 26x FY27E EPS. NOCIL reported revenue of Rs3.4bn (PLe: Rs3.55bn, Consensus: Rs3.48bn), marking a decline of 9.7% YoY and 1% QoQ. The topline was impacted by a 7% YoY drop in volumes and lower realization. Based on our estimates, the average realization stood at Rs250/kg,...
The management has guided 20-25% revenue growth with PBT margin of 5%5.5% on a standalone basis along with order intake of Rs260-280bn in FY26. Kalpataru Projects International (KPIL) reported revenue growth of 35.4% YoY driven by strong execution across T&D, B&F and O&G, while EBITDA margin remained flat YoY at 8.5%. The management has reiterated its guidance for 2025% revenue growth in FY26, supported by a robust tendering pipeline of ~Rs1.2trn in the T&D segment over the next 1218 months. The B&F segment...
CROMPTON's ECD segment gained market share in its core categories, despite overall industry decline. TPW fans, coolers, and agri and residential pumps reported a decline in sales, while solar pumps delivered 2x revenue growth and small domestic appliances registered double-digit growth. Lighting segment reported flat growth, despite industry slowdown, and its EBIT margin expanded by 380bps due to improved product mix and operational efficiencies. Butterfly business reported a moderate quarter, while the management has guided for double-digit growth in FY26. CROMPTON has amended its MoA to...
Under-recovery of Rs21.5bn on sale of LPG in Q1FY26 Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) reported refining throughput of 6.66mmt during the quarter with a reported GRM of USD3.08/bbl and implied gross marketing margin (GMM) of Rs7/lit (Rs3.0/lit in Q1FY25). Due to better GRM and GMM, standalone EBITDA grew 261% YoY to Rs76bn (Ple Rs89bn, BBGe Rs81bn) but came in lower-than-estimate due to poorer-than-estimated GRM (Ple USD6.2/bbl). We believe GRMs will rebound to the long-term average...
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) reported EBITDA growth of 7.4% YoY, below our estimates impacted by higher losses from new units. Our FY26E EBITDA stands reduced by 5%, however FY27E EBITDA broadly remains unchanged as new units are likely to ramp up. The company is on track to commercialize greenfield expansions at Bengaluru markets by Q2FY26. New leadership team hiring across Karnataka and Kerala provides comfort for faster ramp-up in these clusters. Given its lean cost structure and partnership...
Blue Star’s room AC (RAC) business was hit by unexpected tailwinds of early rains. UCP segment clocked a decline of 13%, which is ideally lower as compared to peers. Management highlighted that they have gained market share that is slightly above 14%.
Consolidated revenue stood at Rs 49,463 crore, rising 3.3% q-o-q/ 28.5% y-o-y beating our estimates of Rs 48,205 crore, driven by strong performance in India and rebound in Africa on reported currency.
VRL Logistics (VRL)’s revenue grew 2% YoY to ~INR7.4b (-8% QoQ), in line with our estimate. Volume dipped 13% YoY to 0.93m tonnes, while realization improved 17% YoY to INR7,852/tonne, driven by price hikes.
