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Strong operating performance, combined with moderate provisions kept Karur Vysya Bank’s profitability robust, with 1.73% RoA (down 1bp q/q). Headline asset quality remained stable, with GNPA at 0.76% (down 7bps q/q) and NNPA at 0.2% (stable q/q).

Pricol reported a weak Q4 with core revenue growth/EBITDA margin (ex-P3L) below our estimate of 9.7%/12.2% amid muted 2W segment revenue (on OBD 2B regulation change), supply chain disruptions, and delayed exports.

Vishnu Chemicals (VCL) reported Q4 EBITDA at Rs640mn (flat YoY/QoQ), in line with our estimates. The Barium segment performed exceptionally well, with EBITDA doubling YoY to Rs345mn (+41% QoQ), led by a) price hikes in barium carbonate and precipitated barium sulphate (PBS) and b) benefits of backward integration from the Ramdas Minerals acquisition (baryte beneficiation plant).

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The mainboard segment is seeing a pickup in activity, with two new IPOs set to launch after a quiet couple of weeks. The SME segment remains active with two IPOs opening for subscription, two ready to list, and one having listed on May 19.

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The company achieved an order book of Rs1.89trn in FY25. We revise our FY26/27E EPS estimates upward by 14.5%/9.5%, accounting for the deliveries of LCA Mk1A and improved operating efficiencies. Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) reported a 7.2% YoY decline in revenue, with EBITDA margin contracting 131bps YoY to 38.6%. During the quarter, HAL received the first GE F-404 engine, with 11 more expected by December 2025, enabling the long awaited LCA Mk1A deliveries to the IAF. Management remains confident in...

NCC reported a revenue of INR 193bn, flat YoY despite having a book-to-bill ratio of 3.7x. EBITDA and PAT for the year were down 5% YoY each, at INR 175bn and INR 8bn, respectively.