We have revised downwards our EBITDA estimates for FY26E/FY27E by 17%/7%, to factor-in delays in commissioning of new capacities along with captive coal blocks. Over FY25-28E, we estimate revenue & EBITDA CAGR...

The Ramco Cements’ (TRCL) Q2FY26 EBITDA at INR 3.9bn (up 24% YoY/down 3% QoQ) stood just 4% ahead of our estimates despite a massive volume beat (being 13% ahead of forecast; up 10% QoQ though flattish YoY).

NCC’s Q2FY26 reported a decline of 16% in revenues in Q2FY26 (vs I-Sec’s flat expectation). The execution was negatively impacted on account of low execution in existing order book for water segment (due to payment delays), prolonged monsoon and Co delay in start of work on order received during FY25 (40% of current order book).

The Ramco Cements’ (TRCL) 2QFY26 EBITDA grew 24% YoY to INR3.9b (12% beat), led by higher-than-estimated volume (5% beat) and lower-thanestimated opex/t. EBITDA/t rose 22% YoY (down 12% QoQ) to INR851 (6% beat).

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...

ACC reported a strong EBITDA growth of ~91% YoY to INR8.2b in 2QFY26 (37% above our estimate, led by higher volume and lower opex/t vs. our estimate).

We change our rating from SELL to HOLD

Shree Cement’s (SRCM) 2QFY26 EBITDA was below our estimate due to higher-than-estimated opex/t. EBITDA (adjusted for one-off) stood at INR8.8b (up 48% YoY; ~9% below our estimates).

We maintain HOLD on the stock.

Kolimigundla, debottlenecking of existing plants, and additional grinding capacities. We value TRCL at 15x FY27E EV/EBITDA (vs. 3-year average of ~14x), arriving at a target price of 1,270, and downgrade the rating to Accumulate....

JSW Cement’s (JSWC) 1QFY26 revenue/EBITDA increased ~8%/39% YoY to INR15.6b/INR3.2b. EBITDA/t surged ~29% YoY/45% QoQ to INR975. OPM was up 4.6pp YoY at ~21%.

ting the drag on margins. Resultantly, gross margins stood at 29.1%, registering a 68 bps expansion. Employee costs fell to 13.2% from 15.1% in the same quarter last year, thereby bolstering an EBITDA margin expansion of 194 bps to stand at 13.2%. Profit After Tax registered 31% YoY growth to stand at Rs.805.50cr. Despite higher depreciation (32% increase), finance costs (35% increase), and a jump...

UltraTech Cement announced on August 20 that its board has approved the sale of up to 20.1 Mn shares of India Cements (6.49% stake) through an offer for sale at a floor price of INR 368 per share, open from August 21–22.

We change our BUY recommendation on the stock to HOLD

Order awarding in the road sector has been soft for the past two years, impacting HG Infra’s (HG) order book (OB), now at INR 147bn (2.2x TTM revenues) – part of this (INR 31bn) is yet to receive appointed date.

PNC reported a weak Q1FY26 with revenue down 13% YoY to INR 11.4bn (adjusted), EBITDA down 11% YoY to INR 1.4bn, margins stable at 12.4%, and PAT declining 15% YoY to INR 0.8bn.

IRB’s revenue grew 13% YoY (in line) to ~INR21b in 1QFY26. Revenue included gains on InvIT & related assets as per fair value measurement, and dividend/interest income from InvITs & related assets.

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,...

We maintain our HOLD recommendation on the stock.

Power Mech reported a muted Q1FY26. Post-adjustment of the exceptional item (INR 2.9bn in revenue), revenue stood at INR 10bn (flat YoY), EBITDA was at INR 1.2bn (+6% YoY) and adjusted profit of INR 0.5bn (-18% YoY). Reported profit grew 31% YoY to INR 0.8bn.