Weak demand because of the prolonged monsoon, less government infra funding and keen competition hurt Birla Corp’s Q2. Its FY25 volume guidance was lowered to 3-4% as demand at its core regions would be curbed by Mahakumbh (Central) and elections (Maharashtra) where EBITDA/tonne has been guided to rise Rs150-170 in H2 FY25.
KPIT Technologies maintainedits growth trajectory in Q2, with 4.7% q/q CC revenue growth. New TCV signed at $207m,up33% y/y, taking LTM to$859m, down 17.5% y/y, incl. mega deals in FY23.
With 2% y/y consolidated revenue growth (vs. the Street’s estimated 1%) and Rs7.6bn EBITDA (Rs7.5bn), Godrej Consumer’s Q2 was broadly in line with expectations.
The good growth momentum from Q1 continued for Dixon in Q2, largely from the cell-phone category. Backward integration in mobiles via screen manufacturing is underway while tie-ups for camera modules and mechanicals is being explored.
Exceeding our estimated Rs966m, Gabriel’s Q2 consolidated EBITDA surged 34% y/y to Rs987m. On the change in strategy, the company’s entry into the high growth “sunroof” product line is positive and would be a major value driver.
De-growth in NII (lower margins) and less non-interest income (lower fees) led to 19% q/q decline in core operating profits for Karnataka Bank. Modest provisions supported profitability.
Healthy growth in its consumer durables and electronics drove Amber’s strong Q2 growth. With its expanded portfolio and client added, it expects to outdo industry growth in RAC.
In line with ARe, Kajaria Ceramics’ Q2 revenue grew 5% y/y to Rs11.8bn. EBITDA/PAT fell 12%/22% y/y to Rs1.6bn/Rs843m, below our estimated Rs1.7bn/Rs940m.
