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We maintain our BUY recommendation on the stock.

HUL's performance during the quarter was stable due to strong execution abilities, *over or under performance to benchmark index GST adjustments and a moderate seasonal environment. GST cuts are expected to support consumption recovery and improve channel momentum during the festive period. HUL's strategic focus on premiumisation, science-led innovation and digital acceleration continues to reinforce brand leadership across key categories. By expanding its e-commerce presence and by using data-led marketing and supply chain digitisation, the company has enhanced execution agility and consumer reach....

Q2FY26 performance: IHCL consolidated revenues grew by 12% YoY to Rs.2,041cr. Hotel business revenues witnessed slower growth on account of factors such as high base, room innovation and intense rainfall in Q2FY26. Standalone room revenues decreased by 3% while F&B revenues grew by just 2% during the quarter. RevPAR stood at Rs.11000. Consolidated EBIDTA margins improved by 49bps YoY to 27.9%. EBIDTA grew by 14% YoY to Rs570.1cr. Overall PBT grew by 17%yoy to...

Colgate's revenue fell during the quarter due to temporary distribution disruptions following the revision in GST rates on oral care portfolio. However, its business fundamentals remained strong with continued brand investments and steady demand in premium segments. The company's strategic focus on innovation, product diversification and rural penetration is expected to aid recovery in the second half of FY26. Ongoing cost optimization under the funding the growth' program, coupled with innovation-led launches in oral and personal care should...

We maintain our BUY recommendation on the stock.

About the stock: Bharti Airtel (Airtel) is India's second largest telecom operator with ~36.4 crore wireless customers in India and ~17.4 crore subscribers across 14 African countries. It enjoys industry leading ARPU in the wireless business in India. Q2FY26 Performance: Consolidated topline at 52145 crore, was up 5.4% QoQ and up 25.7% YoY. India wireless revenues were up 2.6% QoQ and 13.2% YoY at 27397 crore, driven by heathy Average Revenues per User (ARPU), which came at 256, up 2.2% QoQ and ~9.8% YoY. The key highlight was strong post-paid subscriber addition of ~0.95 mn subscribers at 27.5 mn. It witnessed robust 4G/5G...

Tata Consumer Products is poised to maintain strong growth momentum in H2FY26, driven by sustained double-digit performance in India Foods and Beverages.

Q2FY26 performance: Titan's consolidated net revenues grew by 22%yoy to Rs16,461cr (total revenues grew by 29%). This was driven by 18% growth in the domestic jewellery business, 32% growth in Caratlane and 84% growth in the international business while TEAL (subsidiary) revenues grew by 2x during the quarter. Its watches and eyewear business had a soft quarter with revenues growing by 13% and 8% in Q2. Consolidated gross margins decreased by 127bps YoY affected by higher gold prices and inferior mix. EBIDTA margins decreased by...

InterGlobe Aviation (INDIGO) reported a 64% YoY dip in EBITDAR to INR8.7b (est. INR25.8b) and a net loss of INR26.1b (est. net loss of INR6.6b) in 2QFY26.

Maruti Suzuki’s Q2 FY26 quarterly performance reflected resilient revenue growth led by strong exports and better realizations, although margin softness persisted due to elevated operating costs and higher raw material pricing pressure.

Tube Investments’ (TIINDIA) 2QFY26 PAT at INR1.86b came in line with our estimate of INR1.78b, even as EBITDA margin at 13.1% was ahead of our estimate of 12.2%.

Bharti Airtel (Bharti)’s Q2FY26 print was impressive. The company reported a commendable performance across segments, incremental EBITDA margin in the mobile segment, higher consol. FCF (after finance cost) of INR 152bn and pre-tax RoCE at 19.7% in Q2FY26-annualised.

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...

Mahindra & Mahindra (MM)’s 2QFY26 PAT at INR45b was above our estimate due to better-than-expected margins (both from auto and FES segments), as well as higher other income.

We maintain our BUY rating on the stock.

Cipla’s near-to-medium term outlook remains positive, underpinned by strong execution in domestic formulations and a visible ramp-up in complex generics and biosimilars in the U.S. market.

Titan Company (TTAN) posted consolidated sales growth of 29% YoY in 2QFY26. Standalone jewelry sales (excl. bullion) rose 19% YoY, driven by the early onset of the festive season, gold exchange campaign, and consumer offers.

With healthy volume growth and significant improvement in EBITDA/ton over FY25-28E, we expect revenue & EBITDA CAGR at ~13% & ~30% respectively over the same period. We maintain BUY on Ambuja Cements with a target price of Rs 700 (based on 17x EV/EBITDA on FY27E & FY28E...

Favourable ecosystem for domestic defence industry: We believe that the defence electronics market in India is experiencing significant growth, driven by efforts to boost domestic production and reduce dependence on imports. As per the industry reports, defence electronics contribution increased to 30-35% in most platforms and is expected to increase further in the coming years, led by increasing required modernisation in platforms. With having strong capabilities in designing, developing & manufacturing a wide range of strategic electronic products/systems, we believe that BEL...

Tata Consumer Products (TATACONS) reported ~8% YoY growth in EBIT, marking a recovery after three consecutive quarters of decline.