Downgrades

Quarterly Update Q2FY26

Relaxo Footwears’ (RLXF) 2QFY26 results reflect persistent volume pressure amid muted demand trends and transient impact from the GST implementation.

Deepak Nitrite (DN) reported a weak operating performance, with EBITDA declining 31% YoY to INR2b in 2QFY26. Gross margin contracted 440bp YoY to 27.6% and EBITDA margin contracted 390bp, driven by macro headwinds, pricing trends, and tariff developments.

Over the past year, HDB Financial (HDB) has navigated a phase of consolidation, reflected in subdued disbursement momentum, modest AUM growth, and emerging asset-quality pressure across a few of its key product segments.

Power Mech (POWM) delivered a good first half, with its adj. revenue/EBITDA up 10%/13% YoY. Historically, it has been delivering a much better H2 – in a full year, POWM has been doing ~2.5x its H1 revenue (in last three years).

Among all QSR players, Jubilant FoodWorks (JUBI) has delivered the best performance in Q2FY26, with 9.1% YoY LFL growth in Domino’s India led by strong 16.5% YoY LFL growth in delivery channel.

PNC Infratech (PNC) reported a weak Q2FY26, with revenue at INR 9.8bn as execution was impacted by a prolonged monsoon season and delayed start across HAM projects. EBITDA stood at INR 1.4bn.

Afcons reported a subdued Q2FY26 as execution was impacted by: a prolonged monsoon season, delayed project start; and delay in payments (particularly in the water segment).

The company aims to enhance capacity utilization through backward integration, while the introduction of new products is expected to strengthen its near-term revenue outlook. Additionally, contributions from emerging segments such as drones and retail, coupled with improved raw material availability and operational improvements, are likely to support profitability. We therefore maintain our...

We retain REDUCE on PAG and Sep-26E TP of Rs39,450 (45x P/E), as sub-par growth trends continued in Q2. PAG’s Q2 EBITDA was 6-18% lower than street’s/our estimates, on a 2-6% revenue miss and 100-300bps lower EBITDA margin.