Motilal Oswal Broker Research reports

SONA BLW (SONACOMS)’s adjusted EBITDA margin came in below our estimates in 4QFY25 due to a model changeover at one of its key OEMs as well as an adverse mix. Adjusted PAT exceeded our estimates because of higher-than-expected other income from surplus funds.

The company reported revenue of INR10.2b, -22%/+4% YoY/QoQ (16% below estimate), while EBITDA came in at INR5.6b, -11%/+1% YoY/QoQ (27% below estimate).

Bandhan Bank (BANDHAN) reported 4QFY25 PAT of INR3.2b (up 480% YoY), 29% below our estimate due to lower other income and higher provisions.

Vedanta (VEDL) reported consolidated net sales of INR405b (+14% YoY and +3% QoQ), in line with our estimates. The QoQ growth was driven by favorable market prices and higher premiums.

Indus Towers (Indus)’ 4QFY25 reported financials were impacted by several one-offs on account of the consummation of tower purchases from Bharti Airtel, prior period revenue, and provision reversals.

Cholamandalam Inv. & Finance’s (CIFC) 4QFY25 PAT grew ~20% YoY to INR12.7b (in line). FY25 PAT grew ~24% YoY to INR42.6b. 4Q NII grew ~30% YoY to ~INR30.6b (in line). Other income grew ~26% YoY to ~INR7b (~9% beat), primarily driven by an upfront assignment income of ~INR940m.

TVS Motor (TVSL) delivered an in-line operating performance, excluding the PLI benefit. Adjusted PAT grew 42% YoY to INR6.9b, broadly in line with our estimate of INR6.75b.

Pre-sales: MLDL achieved bookings of INR10.5b in 4QFY25, down 3% YoY and up 3x QoQ (53% above estimates). FY25 bookings stood at INR28b, up 20% YoY (15% beat).

India Cements (ICEM), following the recent change in management (the first quarter after UTCEM took control), has reported an improved performance in 4QFY25. It has reported an EBITDA of INR5m (vs. an estimate of an operating loss of INR1.2b) in 4QFY25.

MRPL’s 4QFY25 EBITDA beat our estimates by 34%, as reported GRM came in ~USD1/bbl above our estimates at USD6.2/bbl. Adjusting for inventory gain, core GRM stood at ~USD5.8/bbl.