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FY25 PAT stood at 3,059 Cr, but adjusted PAT stood at 2,422cr.(+27.7%) due to a one-time, non-cash deferred tax liability reversal of 637cr., following a shift to the new tax regime and reassessment of MAT credit utilisation....

Narayana continues to deliver stable performance, driven by improved throughput rather than bed expansion. While the Indian business remained steady in FY25, the Cayman segment outperformed with 50% YoY sales growth and margin gains in Q4FY25. In our...

of non-core assets will control debt, and deleveraging from cash accrual is expected in FY27. We value TRCL at 15x FY27E EV/EBITDA (3Yr avg=~14x) to arrive at a target price of Rs. 1,268, and upgrade to Buy rating....

The company's revenue grew in double digits. However, its margin and profitability declined due to higher cost of sales. Nevertheless, the management is optimistic about near-term prospects of the natural gas transmission business, driven by an expected transmission tariff hike and volume growth. It anticipates a revision in transmission tariffs by end-Q1FY26, with a conservative expectation of at least Rs. 70-72 per million metric British thermal units (mmbtu) being approved by the...

Praj Industries Ltd. is a leading biotechnology and engineering firm offering sustainable solutions in bioenergy, water & wastewater treatment, brewery technologies, and high-purity systems for the pharma and biotech sectors. With a global presence in over 100 countries, and four manufacturing...

LIC's financial results were healthy, buoyed by strong VNB and AUM, and further supported by robust policy sales (selling 588,107 policies in 24 hours on January 20, 2025, a Guinness World Record). The non-par business has grown significantly, with a 50.3% YoY increase in non-par APE, and now accounts for 27.7% of individual APE. Additionally, the company has been working on improving persistency through decisions such as increasing ticket size, and changing premium and commission...

PPFL is maintaining elevated inventory levels to strategically capture market opportunities, complemented by increased distributor incentives now set at 3%. However, a spillover in inventory loss is expected in Q1FY26 as well. PPFL navigated a challenging FY25, marked by heightened PVC price volatility, channel destocking, and subdued demand due to reduced government spending....

With a pickup in rural demand and improved crop output, we anticipate early signs of recovery in tractor sales. Additionally, upcoming product launches in both the construction *over or under performance to benchmark index equipment and tractor segments are expected to support overall volume growth. Margins are likely to remain resilient at current levels, driven by easing raw material costs and ongoing cost optimization efforts. However, due to a slower-than-expected ramp-up in exports, the strategic benefits from Kubota's partnership in the agribusiness segment may take longer to materialize, reflecting the challenges in international markets. The near-term...

KIMS demonstrated strong financial performance, with key parameters such as average revenue per occupied bed (ARPOB) and average revenue per patient (ARPP) growing on a YoY basis. A spate of initiatives, expansions and new equipment were launched during the year. The company is confident about its future prospects and expects to benefit from its commitment to quality services and expertise. With new units poised to contribute to the company's performance, KIMS...

In FY25, Indigo reported a 17% YoY increase in revenue, primarily driven by an 11% YoY rise in passenger volumes. EBITDA grew by 11% YoY, though it was impacted by a higher forex loss on account of INR depreciation, an increase in lease expenses, costs associated with grounded aircraft (AOG) and elevated airport fees. Added 67 aircraft during the year, taking the total fleet count to 434. Management has guided for a double-digit capacity growth in FY26. The growth outlook remains strong, supported by a robust domestic network and increasing penetration in international markets. Consequently, we are revising our EPS estimates upward by 13.1% for FY26...

JSW Steel's outlook for FY26 remains positive, driven by expected strong demand growth of 8-10% in the Indian market. The company anticipates that its volume ramp-up would meet the increased demand, resulting in lower conversion costs compared to existing operations. Additionally, the focus on renewable energy and the expansion of large and efficient blast furnaces are expected to enhance the company's cost competitiveness. Coking coal costs are expected to decrease in Q1FY26. Overall, EBITDA is expected to improve due to better performance in US...

We expect competition intensity is likely to persist in the short term, however, the demand scenario may pick up due to better forecasts on monsoon and moderation in inflation, which may drive the decorative demand....

declined by 10 bps compared to FY24, settling at 12.9%. Operating expenses increased by 11.0% YoY to Rs.1,108 cr. in FY25, while a decline in fee and other income led to a marginal rise in the cost-to-income ratio to 30.7%, up from 30.5% in the previous year. Despite a sharp 327.1% YoY increase in provisions due to accelerated write-offs targeting delinquent accounts, the company reported an annual profit of Rs.531.4 cr. Gross NPA and Net NPA rose sharply to 4.8% and 1.7%, respectively, from 1.2% and 0.4% in FY24, reflecting a notable deterioration across all PAR buckets. While collection efficiency remained subdued for the first three quarters of the year, it showed signs of recovery towards the end of FY25, indicating early momentum in asset quality stabilization....

Tata Steel recorded a disappointing quarter on a YoY basis owing to lower price realisation across regions. However, profitability increased on account of cost optimisation measures and higher other income. Other helpful factors were the company's strong liquidity, strategic investments, cost-competitive measures launched across all regions, the upgradation of IT infrastructure to improve corporate expenses and the rationalisation of downstream operations are expected to drive future growth. Additionally, with relation to the US-UK trade deal, steel and aluminium tariffs on the goods of UK origin have now been eliminated, and this is...