SRF posted weak performance in 2QFY25, with a material decline in operating profitability (EBIT down 22% YoY), due to the continuous weakness in the Chemicals business (EBIT dipped 29% YoY).

TVS Motor (TVSL) posted an in-line result, with margin at 11.7% (est. 11.1%) despite an adverse mix. On the back of better monsoons and higher reservoir levels, domestic 2W rural demand has been ahead of urban demand in 1HFY25, which is anticipated to sustain in FY25.

Stylam Industries (Stylam) Q2FY25 results beat our estimates. Revenue at Rs 2,627 mn ? increased by 12.3% yoy & 8.3% qoq. Sales volume at 3.2 mn sheets.

UltraTech Cement’s (UTCEM) focus on increasing its capacity/market share and enhancing efficiency remains heartening. However, in Q2FY25, the sectoral pangs of subdued demand and weak prices got the better of the industry leader.

Net Interest Income (NII) for Q2FY25 stood at INR 301,139 Mn, a growth of 10.0% YoY/ 0.9% QoQ. NII was in line with our estimates (-0.6% deviation).

UltraTech Cement’s earnings for Q2FY25 exceeded our expectations, while revenue aligned with our forecasts.
Revenue for Q2FY25 came in at INR 156,347 Mn, down 2.4% YoY (-13.5% QoQ) was largely in line with our estimates.