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About the stock: Commencing operations in 1991, Neogen Chemicals Neogen has two segments viz. (i) organic chemicals, (ii) inorganic chemicals which find applications in pharmaceutical intermediates,...

Surya Roshni's Q2FY26 performance was below expectations. Revenue grew 21% YoY to Rs18.4bn, driven by a 24% YoY increase in steel pipes segment, while LCD segment grew by 7% YoY to Rs4bn. Consolidated EBITDA margin expanded 142bps YoY to 6.4%, driven by steel pipe segment. EBITDA/t for steel pipes increased by 73% YoY to Rs5,013/t, led by improved product mix (API pipes), pricing discipline and operational efficiencies despite a Rs500/t inventory loss. Management has further lowered its volume guidance for the steel pipe segment to 0.98 mnT due to the shortfall in Q1 and expects a consolidated...

JK Paper Ltd.'s (JK Paper) Q2FY26 result was broadly in-line with our estimates on key parameters. The management guided that the Paper and Paper Board segment continued to face challenges arising from higher wood cost and lower sales realisation due to cheap imports. This has adversely impacted profitability across the product segments despite increased sales volume over the corresponding period. However, on a positive note the performance of the Company's packaging conversion subsidiaries improved during the quarter. Further, the management cited that the recent changes in GST rates have also had...

We maintain our BUY rating on the company.

Awfis Space Solutions (Awfis) delivered a strong quarter with Q2FY26 revenue growing 26% YoY while IGAAP EBITDA of INR 520mn grew 18% YoY and mature centre occupancy at 84%.

GR Infra (GR) has a healthy OB of INR 211bn – 3.2x TTM sales. However, orders worth INR 39bn (~20% of OB) are yet to start execution where uncertainty looms.

Management remains optimistic about performance in other regulated markets, anticipating stronger revenue growth in FY26 as European partners prepare for product launches. The company also expects these markets to eventually generate...

Q2FY26 performance: Wabag reported steady operational performance in Q2FY26 with revenues growing 20% YoY to 834 crore. Material costs (limited by forex gain) impacted EBITDA margins, which fell 30 bps YoY to 14.4%, EBITDA up 17% YoY to 120.5 crore. PAT margins decline to 21 bps YoY at 9.7%. Consequently, PAT came in at 95 crore up 20% YoY. On a segmental basis, India (48% of revenue mix and international business (52%) grew 8% and 25% YoY. EBIT margins for India and International business at 17% and 26%, +280 bps and -1020 bps YoY. Wabag's unexecuted order book stood at ~16020crore with 3477 crore order inflow (80%...

G R Infraprojects (GRINFRA)’s revenue rose 9.4% YoY to ~INR12.3b during 2QFY26 (vs. our estimate of INR13.9b). EBITDA margin stood at 9.8% in 2Q FY26 (-60 bps YoY) vs. our estimate of 11.7%.

Q2FY26 performance: The Anup engineering came out with decent set of Q2FY26 results. Revenue grew 20% YoY to 232 crore, EBITDA grew 19% YoY to 51 crore and PAT declined by 1.5% YoY to 32 crore due to normalisation of the effective tax rate. EBITDA margins down by 27 bps to 22.02% whereas, PAT margins down 304 bps to 13.8%. Company received order inflows of ~197 crore and has an unexecuted order book of 568 crore as of H1FY26. Order wins to get converted from the bid pipeline for growth visibility: Current orderbook 568 crore ensures solid revenue booking for FY26E....

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...

Neogen Chemicals (Neogen) delivered a subdued financial performance in the quarter. Profitability was impacted on account of higher employee costs, rise in insurance premiums, increase in finance costs owing to rebuilding of the Dahej MPP (post the fire incident) and lower utilization and startup costs at Neogen Ionics. The demand for Electrolytes and Salts has been delayed by 6 to 12 months owing to the delays in EV ramp up. However we continue to remain positive on the battery chemicals theme as growth from EVs and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) will necessitate the creation of a domestic supply...

We maintain our BUY recommendation on the stock.

Birla Corporation (BCORP)’s 2QFY26 EBITDA was above our estimates, led by lower-than-estimated opex/t and better performance in the Jute business.

Prince Pipes and Fittings (PRINCPIP) reported a steady quarter amid the ongoing challenges of volatile pricing and the extended monsoon, affecting demand.

JK Lakshmi Cement (JKLC)’s 2QFY26 EBITDA was in line with our estimates at INR2.1b (+133% YoY, albeit on a low base) as the benefit of better realization was offset by higher-than-estimated opex/t.

With healthy volume growth and healthy improvement in EBITDA/ton over FY25-28E, we expect revenue to grow ~15% CAGR over FY25-28E while EBITDA & PAT are expected to grow at ~30% & ~50% CAGR respectively. We recommend BUY on Star Cement with a revised target price of Rs 300...

Gulf Oil (GOLI) delivered 10.6%/3.2% YoY growth in EBITDA/PAT to INR 1.19bn/INR 0.87bn (I-Sec: EBITDA/PAT INR 1.29bn/INR 0.99bn).

TeamLease’s (TEAM) 2QFY26 revenue growth of 8.4% YoY was below our estimate of 13% YoY growth. General Staffing (GS) grew by 4% QoQ, while Specialized Staffing grew 8% QoQ.

Vinati Organics (VO) reported a strong operating performance in 2QFY26, as EBITDA surged 33% YoY to INR1.8b. Gross margin expanded to 56.5% from 45.8% in 2QFY25, while EBITDAM expanded 850bp YoY to 32.7%. PAT grew 22% YoY to INR1.3b (est. in line).