Buy

We maintain our BUY recommendation on the stock.

UltraTech Cement’s (UTCEM) commentary on short-term challenges (mainly low demand in Q1FY26 and no comments on price hike sustainability) may unnerve a few investors. However, we continue to believe in our sector revival hypothesis (of reducing competitive intensity) and of UTCEM being its largest beneficiary.

MSIL reported muted Q4FY25 performance with lower than anticipated realizations and high other expenses weighed in on overall profitability. Its standalone revenue grew by 6.4% YoY, marginally lower than PLe while it was in-line with consensus estimates. Realization increased by 2.8% YoY, however, UV mix declined sequentially leading realization to decline by 1% QoQ. Gross profit increased by 4.5% YoY while margin contracted by 50bps YoY to 28.1%. Higher other expenses due to the new SMG plant dragged EBITDA lower by 9%...

ACC reported robust operating performance in 4QFY25 aided by strong volume growth and improved NSR. Volumes grew 14% YoY to 11.9mt aided by higher trade volume and better growth in premium products (7% YoY). Average MSA and traded volumes, all other costs have been constrained. Optimization of the fuel basket, lower fuel costs, increased use of Green share, and higher volumes led to a 22% YoY decline in P&F costs. Reduction in lead distance and higher direct dispatch resulted in a 9% YoY decline in freight costs. Strong operating leverage contributed to an 18% YoY decline in Other Expenses. These...

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.

PAT beat estimates, aided by higher non-interest income and lower operating expenses

Core performance was healthy and in line with expectations in Q4FY25. Core revenues grew by 21.0% y-o-y/ down 4% q-o-q to Rs. 567 crore in Q4. For FY25, core revenue grew by 36% y-o-y. Overall, AUM reached Rs 6.5 lakh crore (up 25% y-o-y/ flat q-o-q), while MF QAAUM rose by 29% y-o-y / down 2% q-o-q.

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC’s (ABSLAMC) 4QFY25 operating revenue grew 17% YoY to ~INR4.3b (in line), leading to a ~0.9bp YoY improvement in yield on management fees to 44.9bp (vs. our est. of 45.4bp). For FY25, revenue grew 25% YoY to INR16.8b.

L&T Finance’s (LTF) reported 4QFY25 PAT grew 15% YoY to INR6.4b (in line). FY25 PAT grew ~14% YoY to INR26.4b. Consol. credit costs stood at INR6.2b (in line), translating into annualized credit costs of ~2.55% (PQ: 2.5% and PY: 3.2%).

Nippon Life India AMC (NAM)’s operating revenue grew 21% YoY to INR5.7b (in line) in 4QFY25. Yields declined to 40.7bp from 41.3bp in 4QFY24. NAM’s FY25 revenue came in at INR22.3b, recording a growth of 36% YoY.