NCC Limited reported a soft quarter as execution headwinds and workingcapital strain weighed on results. Consolidated revenue declined 12% YoY to Rs45.8bn vs 52.2bn in Q2FY25 with EBITDA at Rs3.9bn, reflecting a margin of 8.7% versus 8.5% last year. PAT stood at Rs1.55bn with a net margin of 3.4%. On a standalone basis, revenue fell 16% YoY to Rs37.7bn while PAT dropped 37% YoY to Rs1.bn. H1 FY26 revenue was Rs97.9bn, down 9.3% YoY, reflecting a calibrated execution approach amid delayed project mobilization, extended monsoons, and elongated client payment cycles. Management cited heavy rainfall across multiple states, ROW delays, and slower receipts in water/JJM...
Cummins India (KKC) delivered robust performance in Q2FY26 which surpassed our estimates. Revenue, EBITDA and PAT for the quarter was higher by 26%, 44% and 39% YoY on consolidated basis. Demand continues to be healthy emanating from verticals such as Quick Commerce, Mission Critical Infrastructure, Real Estate and Data Centres for the PowerGen segment. KKC also clocked in healthy gross margin of ~37% for the quarter. This is a result of the management's assiduous efforts in reducing direct material costs, optimizing product mix and suitable pricing. Guidance is of double digit revenue...
The month of October saw volatile chemical prices on a monthly basis with pockets of movement such as Heavy Soda Ash which declined by 7% MoM. The refrigerant gases index was up by 8% MoM, with R410a reporting the highest price rise of 11%. This was visible in the results of our coverage companies, NFIL and SRF, which posted not just strong results but also indicate a strong positive...
Chalet Hotels Ltd.'s (Chalet) Q2FY26 result was below our estimates on key parameters as increased competitive intensity in MMR region weighed on net sales. However, on YoY basis, the company reported yet another robust quarterly performance. The management is very optimistic of a strong operating performance in the second half of the year for both business and leisure locations. The dip in Q2 occupancy was a temporary "blip" due to the addition of 166 new rooms. The company expects to be back to the occupancies they have been delivering in the past very quickly. The company introduced the new...
Greenply's Q2FY26 profitability was below expectations. Revenue grew 8% YoY to Rs6.9bn, driven by robust growth in MDF segment. EBITDA decreased by 2% YoY to Rs568mn, with EBITDA margin contracting by 75bps YoY to 8.2%, dragged down by planned shutdown for MDF expansion, a higher contribution of midpremium plywood and liquidation of slow moving MDF inventory at high discounts. PAT declined by 9% YoY to Rs160mn. Net debt decreased by Rs280mn to Rs5.1bn, driven by liquidation of excess inventories, and is expected to reduce further in H2. The management attributed margin contraction to one off event and expects a strong rebound in volumes and margins in H2FY26. We cut...
IHCL reported stellar Q2FY26 results which was in-line with our estimates on key parameters. The company delivered 14th consecutive best ever quarter despite experiencing short-term industry headwinds during Q2. The management guided that the long-term trajectory for the sector remains intact and is driven by structural tailwinds, supporting confidence in achieving double-digit revenue growth guidance for the year. The company reiterated healthy double digit RevPAR growth in FY26E, aided by healthy demand, increasing FTA and higher spending on MICE, weddings etc. IHCL's new business are growing at a robust...
Repayment of certain borrowings, Investment in our Subsidiaries, namely Qwikcilver Singapore, Pine Payment Solutions, Malaysia and Pine Labs UAE for expanding our presence outside India, Investment in IT assets, expenditure towards cloud infrastructure, procurement of digital check-out points and technology development initiatives,...
Ambuja Cements' standalone Q2FY26 results reflected strong operational momentum with revenue of Rs53bn, rising 20% YoY and 4% sequentially, supported by robust demand, improved realizations, and higher premium product contribution. Cement sales volumes stood at 8.8mn tonnes, growing 19% YoY and 3% QoQ. Operating EBITDA increased to Rs10bn, up 32% from Rs7.8bn a year ago and 6% from Rs9.7bn in the previous quarter, driven by lower fuel and power costs, and improved efficiency. EBITDA/t stood at Rs1,167 compared to Rs1,010 in Q1FY26 and Rs988 in Q2FY25. PAT rose sharply to...
During Oct-25, Indian steel prices fell 3% MoM to Rs47,000/tonne, while Chinese steel prices declined by 2% MoM to $460/tonne as rising domestic inventories, indicating supply outpacing demand. Coking coal prices increased 6% MoM to $174/tonne, supported by stronger Chinese buying interest. In Sep-25, Indian steel production declined by 3.5% MoM to 13.6 mn tonnes, while estimated Chinese steel output fell by 5% MoM to 74 mn tonnes, in-line with Chinese anti-involution policy and mill production cut due to negative margins. Global steel production also contracted 2% MoM to 142 mn tonnes. Furthermore, Chinese steel exports increased by 10% MoM and...
