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Beating ARe, HG Infra’s Q1 ~Rs17.1bn revenue (up 13.5% y/y) reflects its strong execution abilities. The dip in the 13.8% EBITDA margins (16.2%, Q1 FY25) is attributed to one-time provisions.

L&T delivered a strong performance in the quarter, with revenue growth across all segments except for the Development Projects segment, accompanied by a robust *over or under performance to benchmark index increase in order inflow and a rise in profit. The company's outlook appears positive, driven by a growing project pipeline for the remaining nine months. Furthermore, L&T expects to achieve revenue growth of 15% and order inflow growth of 10% in FY26, indicating a promising performance in the upcoming quarters. A stable macroeconomic environment, strong government capital expenditure, and digital...

Suzlon began FY26 on a strong note, with higher capacity utilization driving improved margins in the wind turbine segment. Backed by a robust 5.7 GW order book, we project a 42% CAGR in revenue over FY2527E, supported by management's guidance and strong delivery momentum. Enhanced utilization is expected to unlock volume leverage, leading to a 117 bps margin expansion, primarily from the WTG and forging businesses. With...

at 50% discount to consensus target market value. We recently met the management of Finolex Industries (FNXP) to gauge volume growth outlook, market share dynamics, PVC resin availability, and price trends post DGTR's final findings on ADD on PVC resin. The company reiterated its 10% volume growth guidance in Pipes & Fittings (P&F) for FY26 and expects margin improvement ahead. We believe FNXP stands to benefit from 1) imposition of ADD on PVC resin given its backward integration, 2) GST rate revision on agri pipes, 3) expanding dealer/distribution network, and 4) gradual expansion in...

Management retained its guidance of mid-single digit MHCV volume growth and slightly higher growth in the LCV segment for FY26E, led by a stronger 2HFY26E driven by replacement demand, higher government capex, easing steel costs, and new product launches across MHCV, LCV, and alternate fuel platforms.

Ador Welding (AWL) reported poor financial performance in Q1FY26 primarily impacted by write offs pertaining to the ONGC Uran Flares Project. Although the Rs 279 mn of provision related to the ONGC project is a significant negative, we expect this to factor in the major operating loss for the said project in FY26. We fine tune our estimates downwards to factor in the same.FY27 should see the start of improved profitability reflecting only core business performance without any impact of the project business. Valuations at 14xFY27 expected earnings are attractive and we believe the company is gearing up to tap the...

We change our rating on the stock from HOLD to BUY.

Finolex Cables delivered steady ~13.4%y/y Q1 revenue growth led by electrical volumes up 16% y/y, though margins were pressured by a weaker mix with higher project sales and subdued agri-wire demand.

We maintain our BUY rating on the stock.

We maintain our BUY recommendation on the stock.

We change our BUY recommendation on the stock to HOLD

Q1FY26 order intake was Rs14.3bn with domestic consultancy/overseas consultancy/turnkey mix of 9%/33%/57%. YTD order intake stood at ~Rs27bn. We cut our FY26/27E EPS estimates by -4.4%/-1.4%, factoring in temporary disruption from the Ramagundam Fertilizer shutdown. Engineers India (EIL) reported a strong quarter with 39.5% YoY growth in revenue and EBITDA margin remaining flattish YoY to 8.3% due to unfavorable revenue mix. margins). Temporary Q1 drag from the Ramagundam Fertilizer maintenance shutdown has been resolved, with operations normalized at ~90% utilization...

HG Infra (HGIEL) Q1FY26 performance was mixed, with a softer undertone despite healthy standalone revenue growth. On a standalone basis, revenue came in at Rs17,092.4mn, representing a 13.5% YoY increase but a 13.4% sequential decline. Profit after tax fell 10.1% YoY and 40.9% QoQ to Rs1,254.7 mn, as EBITDA margins contracted to 13.8% from 15.9% a year earlier. The fall in profitability was largely driven by a Rs43 crore one-off margin correction in the Ganga Expressway project due to a change in law provision, alongside higher finance costs and impairment provisions on receivables. Standalone PAT...

HGIEL posted 14%/1% YoY revenue/EBITDA growth in Q1FY26 to Rs17.1/2.5bn, respectively, while RPAT stood at Rs1.3bn.

PNC’s ~Rs11.4bn/1.4bn Q1 revenue/EBITDA came below ARe’s ~Rs15.4bn/1.8bn and the consensus’ ~Rs16bn/1.9bn.

Inox Wind reported revenue growth of 30% YoY in Q1FY26 – execution grew 4% YoY and realisations grew 24% YoY. Thus, EBITDA margins came in at 23.5% (+220bps YoY).

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.

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.

Astra Microwave Products (AMP) reported a good set of numbers. Consol. EBITDA registered impressive growth of 71% YoY to INR 410mn driven by 29% YoY growth in revenues to INR 2bn, which in-turn was propelled by 71% YoY surge in defence revenues.