Anand Rathi Broker Research reports

Lagging our estimated 13.4%, TVS Motor’s Q4 adj. EBITDA margin (excl. PLI benefits pertaining to previous quarters) came at 12.5% due to less-than-expected PLI benefits.

Greenply Industries’ Q4 revenue/gross profit/EBITDA grew 8.2%/16.5%/18.1% y/y to Rs6.5bn/2.7bn/681m. Easing input cost helped the gross margin to inch up 297bps y/y to 41.5%.

We remain structurally positive on KPIT. While most auto ER&D players reported weak results, the company delivered an in-line performance amid challenging macro; however, no guidance for FY26 was given.

Mphasis demonstrated strong financial performance, with 2.9% q/q, 5.4% y/y revenue growth in CC, driven by significant contribution from the BFS sector (50% of revenue) and a sharp rebound in the Technology, Media & Telecommunications segment (18% of revenue).

Weak prolonged winter season impacted Orient Electric’s water heater and fan sales, while lighting outperformed led by strong B2B demand. Fan demand recovered over the past 7–8 days, and management remains optimistic about Q1 performance, supported by severe summer forecast across India.

Maruti Suzuki’s Q4 standalone EBITDA declined 9% y/y to Rs42.6bn, below our estimated Rs49.3bn. Domestic volumes would clock a 5% CAGR over FY25-27 due to higher income levels (income-tax cuts), a rebound in first-time buyers, rural demand, launches and lower finance costs.

Despite healthy balance sheet growth, higher provisioning led to a 58% y/y fall in IDFC First Bank’s PAT. Microfinance credit costs have peaked for the year. We value the bank at 1.2x FY27e PBV and retain a
Buy rating, primarily led by the higher balance sheet growth, strong NIM and improving operating leverage.

We visited Gabriel’s plant and attended its management meet on Thursday in Pune. The company’s change in strategy by way of entry into the high-growth ‘sunroof’ product line is positive and would be a major value driver.

Supreme Industries’ Q4 revenue remained muted at Rs30bn, up just 0.6% y/y, as overall volumes sold rose a meagre 2.3% y/y. Profitability was impacted as PVC pricing environment remained uncertain, with a downward bias deferring filling of channel inventory and under absorption of fixed overheads.

HUL’s Q4 was broadly in line with the Street’s expectations, with volumes growing 2% y/y (vs. 0-2% estimated) and the EBITDA margin at 22.8% (vs. 23%).