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Longer term orders pipeline remains robust from both domestic and export markets: Electronic warfare, Radars & Avionics remain the key product segments for company (contributed ~81% to total FY25 revenue and ~71% of total order backlog) for both domestic and exports markets. Moreover, company sees sizable opportunity in other key product segments also like ATE (automated test equipment), Check-out systems, Fire control systems & seekers for existing & future Brahmos missile programs. Upcoming BrahMos-II program, which is also expected to...
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. (KOEL) posted splendid financial performance in Q2FY26. Power Gen (PG) segment clocked in substantial growth of 41% YoY to come in at ~Rs6.8Bn owing to healthy volume growth and increased HHP contribution. The Industrial segment also clocked in strong growth of 40% YoY emanating from the defense and the railways segment. Demand trends stay positive with infrastructure verticals such as residential and commercial realty exhibiting good demand. Demand also continues to be broad based across various infrastructure verticals. The management wants to focus actively on...
RITES Ltd delivered a resilient performance in Q2FY26, reflecting strong execution across its consultancy and export segments, robust profitability, and a solid order pipeline that reinforces long-term growth visibility. The company reported standalone revenue of Rs5.1bn, up 0.7% YoY and 12% QoQ, while PAT stood at Rs1bn, marking a healthy 25% YoY growth and 20% sequential rise. Consolidated performance was equally encouraging, with revenue at Rs5.7bn, EBITDA at Rs1.3bn, up 27.6% YoY, and PAT at Rs1.1bn up 32.2% YoY, translating into superior EBITDA and PAT margins of 24.4% and 18.8%, respectively. The...
We met IKS’ management at I-Sec conference. IKS is focusing on continuing the traction on full-platform deals, increasing cross-selling with AQuity clients, using AI to gain operating margin leverage and increase non-linearity between revenue and headcount growth and working with hospitals.
About the stock: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) is a shipbuilding company in India under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), The company's extensive product range spans from Warships to Weapons', including Commercial ships, various Deck Machinery, Marine Diesel Engines, Naval...
KEC posted good execution growth of 19% YoY and margin improvement of 80bp YoY in 2QFY26. The slight miss in PAT was attributed to higher interest expenses, which moved up due to higher debt and higher working capital.
Syrma SGS Technology (SYRMA) continued its strong operating performance, with EBITDA up ~62% YoY in 2QFY26. EBITDA margin expanded 150bp YoY due to a favorable business mix and better operating leverage.
Q2FY26 performance: MCX reported healthy result as expected with revenue of 374 crore, which increased by 31% YoY and was flattish sequentially. Average daily turnover (ADT) for futures segment has increased 55% YoY, 3% QoQ to 41,758 crore while options premium ADT has increased 25% YoY, 4% QoQ to 4096 crore. Sharp surge in price and volatility of gold as well as silver has boosted ADT growth. EBITDA grew 36% YoY and 1% QoQ at 243 crore. EBITDA margins...
Craftsman’s 2QFY26 consol PAT of INR912m was ahead of our estimate of INR863m, aided by better-than-expected revenue growth, especially in the aluminum segment.
Craftsman Automation’s (CFTM) consolidated revenue grew 65% YoY to INR 20bn, 10% higher vs. I-Sec est. EBITDA margin of 15.1% in Q2FY26 (up 20bps QoQ), was largely in line with I-Sec est. of 15.0%. Margin expansion was led by operating leverage and cost optimisation.
In 2QFY26, Aegis Logistics (AEGIS) reported EBITDA of INR2.9b, beating our estimate by 13%, as the normalized EBITDA of the gas division came in 68% above our estimate, while that of the liquid division stood 15% below estimates.
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).
MCX’s operating revenue came in at INR3.7b in 2QFY26, up 31% YoY (in line). For 1HFY26, revenue rose 44%, to INR7.5b. Total expenses jumped 23% YoY to INR1.3b, with staff costs up 37% YoY and other expenses up 17% YoY.
Minda Corp.’s medium-term growth visibility remains strong, underpinned by rising content-per-vehicle, a healthy platform order pipeline, and continued portfolio premiumization.