Anand Rathi Broker Research reports

Better margins and non-interest income drove City Union Bank’s 13% q/q increase in core operating profits. Overall profitability remained strong. Ahead, we expect net slippages to remain negative since most of the stress has been recognised.

Improved demand drove Havells’ revenue to grow 16% y/y, but margins dragged the Q2 performance. Supported by festival season offtake, we remain optimistic regarding H2 and expect margins to recover.

Stable NIM and strong traction in non-interest income led to KVB’s sturdy Q2 operating performance, which, combined with moderate provisions kept profitability strong.

Steady balance sheet growth and high non-interest income growth led to healthy 18% y/y PAT growth for Axis Bank.

A pure-play global solar EPC and O&M service provider, Sterling & Wilson’s record Q2 orderbook of Rs105bn and the upgraded credit rating will help it achieve its FY25 revenue target of Rs80bn.

Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) recorded revenue of Rs. 64,259 Crore, a growth of 7.6% YoY. The company recorded constant currency revenue growth of 5.5% in Q2 FY25.

Despite low channel stocks, the muted demand trend is likely to dent Crompton Greaves Consumer’s Q2 figures. Butterfly’s transformation is underway, and management expects to reap the benefits in the near
term.

We attended United Breweries’ first analyst meet and plant visit on Thursday. The former involved a panel discussion and Q&As with senior management, incl. Vivek Gupta (CEO & MD), Vikram Bahl (CMO), Wiggert Deelen (head, supply chain) and Jorn Kirsten (CFO).

After a muted Q1, PVR Inox is set for sequential improvement from Q2FY25. Plus, advertising income, which has been lagging pre-Covid levels should get a boost.

Globally, renewable energy capacity added in CY23 was a record 507GW, up 50% y/y. The International Energy Agency estimates 3,178GW are likely to be added over CY24-28. In India, capacity is likely to be 500GW by 2030.