Ador Welding (AWL) reported poor financial performance in Q1FY26 primarily impacted by write offs pertaining to the ONGC Uran Flares Project. Although the Rs 279 mn of provision related to the ONGC project is a significant negative, we expect this to factor in the major operating loss for the said project in FY26. We fine tune our estimates downwards to factor in the same.FY27 should see the start of improved profitability reflecting only core business performance without any impact of the project business. Valuations at 14xFY27 expected earnings are attractive and we believe the company is gearing up to tap the...
Indian HRC: Indian HRC prices remained flat WoW to Rs 50,000/tonne. Meanwhile, DGTR has finalised a three-year safeguard duty on flat steel products, set at 12% in the first year, 11.5% in the second year and 11% in the third year. Billet-Ex-Raipur: Billet prices remained flat WoW at Rs 37,500/tonne, amid subdued demand as buyer adopted wait and watch approach. Chinese HRC: Chinese HRC prices increased by 3.1% WoW to...
HG Infra (HGIEL) Q1FY26 performance was mixed, with a softer undertone despite healthy standalone revenue growth. On a standalone basis, revenue came in at Rs17,092.4mn, representing a 13.5% YoY increase but a 13.4% sequential decline. Profit after tax fell 10.1% YoY and 40.9% QoQ to Rs1,254.7 mn, as EBITDA margins contracted to 13.8% from 15.9% a year earlier. The fall in profitability was largely driven by a Rs43 crore one-off margin correction in the Ganga Expressway project due to a change in law provision, alongside higher finance costs and impairment provisions on receivables. Standalone PAT...
Bata India's (Bata) Q1FY26 result was in-line with our estimates on key parameters. Q1FY26 was relatively tough, showing only flattish growth, though it seemed slightly better than the previous quarter. There is still stress in the mass segment, particularly the middle and mass segments of the consumer base. Consumers in the target middle-class segment have experienced a pinch due to inflation, necessitating a focus on value for money in products. Further, there is a structural shift in consumer behaviour towards online platforms, leading to growth in e-commerce and direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands. The...
Somany Ceramics Ltd.'s (SCL) Q1FY26 result was broadly in-line with our estimates on key parameters. Market demand during Q1FY26 was impacted by lower sales in India. Exports also faced pressure in Q1 FY26. Further, sales of some low product mix items and old/deleted stock, which led to a reduction in realization, though a small price increase was implemented in July. The management guided that the focus is on innovation and better products to move up the value chain. New product launches are planned for September and after Diwali. Despite weak Q1, the management is not changing its guidance for...
Revenue from operations rose by 3.8% to INR 1,160cr, driven by strong contributions from Internet Ticketing, Tourism, and Rail Neer segments. EBITDA stood at INR 397cr, up 6% YoY, with an improved EBITDA margin of 34.3%, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency and cost optimization. Internet Ticketing grew by 9% with an 84% EBITDA margin. Tourism posted a 21% revenue growth despite geopolitical challenges. IRCTC delivered a stable and profitable performance with a PAT of INR 330.5cr, marking a 7.4% YoY growth. Rail Neer revenue remained flat due to reduced sales of 500ml bottles and temporary...
JSL's Q1FY26 performance exceeded our estimates on all parameters. Revenue declined 7% QoQ to Rs123bn, primarily due to an 11% drop in volumes, attributed to the early onset of the monsoon and inventory replenishment post Q4FY26 drawdown. Despite volume decline, management maintained its FY26 guidance. Additionally, NSR improved 5% QoQ, driven by better steel prices and higher VAP contribution. Consequently, EBITDA grew 32% QoQ to Rs30bn, with EBITDA/tonne increasing by 42% QoQ to Rs15,819, supported by lower coking coal and conversion costs. JSL incurred capex of Rs22bn in Q1FY26 vs Rs23bn in...
Surya Roshni's Q1FY26 performance was below expectations. Revenue declined by 15% YoY to Rs16bn, primarily due to a 20% YoY drop in the steel pipes segment. LCD segment grew by 3% YoY to Rs4bn. Consolidated EBITDA margin contracted 360bps YoY to 4.3%, dragged by both the segments. EBITDA/t for steel pipes fell by 52% YoY to Rs2,922/t, impacted by ~Rs1,000/t inventory loss and ~Rs2,000/t hit from lower volumes, higher fixed cost due to SAP implementation, and a higher share of low margin products. Management guided for 35%-38% YoY revenue growth in steel pipes for Q2FY26 but lowered FY26 sales volume guidance...
Muthoot Finance (MUTH) reported robust gold loan growth at 40% YoY vs 41% YoY (FY25) led by higher gold prices and new customer additions. Overall AUM growth stood at 42% YoY vs 43% YoY (FY25). Management maintained guidance at 15% gold loan growth for FY26. We revised upwards gold loan growth to 15% vs 12% CAGR (FY25-27E) earlier. NIMs improved QoQ led by increase in yield on advances. NII grew strongly by 51% YoY led by rise in margins; PPoP grew by 63% YoY led by higher other income (up 135% YoY). Further, provisions declined by 81% YoY due to recovery from NPA accounts; thus PAT grew by 90% YoY. Stage...
In Q1 FY26, the Indian IT sector delivered a soft performance, with Tier-2 firms like Coforge outperforming large players in both revenue growth and execution. Largecap companies such as TCS, Infosys, and HCLTech were impacted by macroeconomic uncertainty that delayed discretionary spending, leading to muted growth. However, strong deal wins especially at Infosys and HCLTech indicates improvement in demand, prompting both firms to raise the lower end of their FY26 revenue guidance. Tier-2 players meanwhile maintained their strong growth outlooks. GenAI, cloud, and digital transformation remained key drivers of interest but monetization continues to lag as clients focus on pilots rather than scaled adoption. The absence...
RVNL's Q1FY26 performance was subdued, with consolidated revenue from operations at Rs39bn, down 4.1% YoY and 39.2% QoQ, and total income at Rs41bn, reflecting a 4.6% YoY and 37.5% QoQ decline. Expenses remained broadly flat YoY at Rs40bn but fell 35.1% sequentially, while PBT dropped sharply to Rs2bn (42.5% YoY; 68.3% QoQ) and PAT contracted to Rs1.3bn (40.0% YoY; 70.7% QoQ), with EPS at Rs0.65 versus Rs1.07 last year and Rs2.20 in Q4. The quarter saw meaningful margin compression, driven by a weaker revenue mix, lower Ministry of Railways income, and one-off expenses,...
Aavas reported decline in disbursements post change in recognition process; disbursements de-grew by 5% YoY. Thus, AUM growth slowed down to 16% YoY vs 18% YoY (Q4FY25). Management revised guidance downwards to 18-20% vs 20-25% AUM growth for FY26. Asset quality deteriorated with GNPA at 1.22% vs 1.08% QoQ; further reported rise in 1+ dpd to 4.15% vs 3.39% led by seasonality. Spreads improved by 22bps QoQ to 5.11% due to decline in cost of funds. NII grew by 14% YoY led by improvement in NIMs; PPoP grew by 12% YoY led by higher operating expenses (up 21% YoY). PAT grew by 10% YoY led by higher...
KNR Constructions reported a sharp slowdown in execution, with consolidated revenue declining 38% YoY to Rs6bn and standalone revenue falling 45% YoY to Rs5bn, as most legacy projects neared completion and newly awarded contracts were still ramping up. Consolidated EBITDA stood at Rs2bn, translating to a strong margin of 29.9% due to segment mix effects, while standalone EBITDA fell 66% YoY to Rs0.6bn, with margins compressing to 13.6%. Consolidated PAT came in at Rs1bn (PAT margin 20.1%), down 26% YoY, while standalone PAT declined 62% YoY to Rs0.5bn (margin 10.6%). The divergence between...
Astral Ltd.'s Q1FY26 result was below our estimates on key parameters. Though Q1 typically sees higher PVC volume due to agricultural demand, this quarter was impacted due to early monsoon which reduced CPVC volume and valueadded products. Further, plumbing segment volume remained flat in Q1 due to low demand, early monsoon, and low government spending. During the quarter polymer prices were volatile resulting into inventory losses and affected on realization. Despite headwinds, the management is confident of achieving double-digit growth for FY26. We have reduced our net sales/EBITDA estimates by 6%/14% and 6%/11% respectively over FY26E/FY27E. Maintain BUY with a...
DDev Plastiks Industries Ltd (DDEVPLAS) reported a robust Q1FY26 earnings on key parameters. The company reported 9% YoY increase in NSR at Rs148/Kg, while sales volume increased by ~13% YoY to 51,733MT. The management remains committed to its long-term objective, targeting volume growth of approximately 10-15% and revenue growth of 12-13%. On a conservative basis, the company aims to achieve a revenue of about Rs4,500crs- Rs5,000crs by FY30. We believe DDEVPLAS is well poised to benefit from healthy demand outlook of domestic wires and cables industry. Given promising outlook by the...
Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd.'s (LTH) Q1FY26 result was in-line with our estimates on key parameters. The company continued its outperformance and reported yet another the best ever Q1 performance. The management anticipates continued growth in demand, driven by the addition of approximately 1,800 planes in India and improving connectivity through Vande Bharat trains, growing airports, and ambitious highway construction. LTH aims is to complete renovations for the entire portfolio of owned hotels by FY27, with about 65-70% of 4,300 rooms already completed in the last two and a half years. The company is confident of...
Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd.'s (ASPHL) Q1FY26 was in-line with our estimate on net sales and EBITDA front, while net profitability disappointed. The company during the quarter witnessed an increase of 13% YoY in ARR at Rs7,335, and 11.5% in RevPAR at Rs6,751. While occupancy for Q1FY26 stood at 92%. Total Revenue from the F&B segment stood at Rs660mn during Q1FY26, contributing 42% to the total revenue. Revenue from management contracts in Q1FY26 was Rs40mn. This division is expected to generate over Rs200mn in revenue by year-end, potentially reaching Rs250mn with new additions. The...
Rolex Rings (Rolex) exhibited an improved performance in Q1FY26. The slowdown in their main segment of bearings is particularly impacting performance. Exports revenue for bearing rings and automotive components declined 21% and 15% YoY respectively owing to lower off take amid tariff related uncertainties. An important aspect to note is that of an audit qualification with qualified opinion of Rs2,278.6mn from the banks for Right to Recompense (RoR) against which the company has provided Rs506mn till date. The company has secured legal opinion and there remains a probability of...
Century Plyboards' Q1FY26 profitability missed our expectations. Revenue grew by 16% YoY to Rs12bn, driven by strong growth in Plywood (+15% YoY) and MDF (+24% YoY), despite a decline in Particle boards (-7% YoY). EBITDA margin contracted by 10bps YoY to 11.0%, due to margin pressure across all segments except for MDF. Century's new particle board facility in Chennai, with revenue potential of Rs5bn+ and EBITDA margins of 15.0%, commenced operation in Q1FY26 and is expected to drive volume growth from Q2FY26 onwards. Additionally, the plywood facility at Hoshiarpur, with a capacity of 50,000 CBM,...
