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DMart Ready added 10 new fulfillment centers in key metro markets, while rationalizing presence by exiting five smaller cities. The platform now operates across 19 cities, reinforcing focus on high-potential urban clusters ....

We have rolled forward our valuation basis to Sept’27 estimates. We value Devyani at 19.0x Sept’27 EBITDA, implying a target price of INR 165.

Revenue/EBITDA (excluding receipt of holdback from monetisation) stood at ~Rs9.8/1bn in Q2 lower than ARe of ~Rs11.2bn/1.3bn and Ce of ~Rs12.7/1.6bn. Muted execution was due to prolonged monsoon, sizeable orders not entering into execution and slow bidding from NHAI.

We maintain our HOLD rating on the stock.

Ashok Leyland enters H2FY26 on a strong footing, supported by improving freight activity, GST-led demand uplift, and a healthy order environment across trucks, buses and LCVs.

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles’ Q2 was a challenging quarter, overwhelmingly shaped by the operational shutdown at JLR following the cyber attack incident, which triggered a steep drop in volumes, sharp margin compression.

Greenpanel Industries’ revenue surged 17.5% y/y to ~Rs3.9bn in Q2 FY26, led by strong MDF performance despite soft performance on Plywood. Gross profit rose 16% y/y to Rs1.9bn, while EBITDA fell 17% y/y, led by higher employee cost/other operating expenses.

MAS Financial (MAS) navigated 1HFY26 with prudence amid macro moderation and sectoral stress. It maintained a strong focus on both portfolio quality and profitability.

Broadly in-line with ARe of Rs1.128bn, Gabriel’s consolidated EBITDA grew 14% y/y to Rs1.129bn in Q2. We expect its consolidated revenue/EBITDA/EPS to clock 16/18/34% CAGR over FY25-28, driven by: suspensions, as greater wallet-share is likely to drive 13% revenue growth.

V-Guard Industries Ltd (VGRD) is one of the leading players in the electrical consumer durables space. Major product segments include Stabilizers, Cables & Wires, UPS, Pumps and Electrical Appliances. In Q2FY26, revenue recorded a modest 3.6% YoY increase, constrained by an extended monsoon and subdued demand across summer-dependent categories such as AC stabilizers and fans. Gross margin rose to 37.6% (+170 bps YoY), supported by a favourable product mix and lower copper prices. However, EBITDA margin slipped to 8.1% (-40 bps YoY) due to reduced operating leverage. Sunflame business delivered 3.4% YoY growth, with integration progressing and synergy benefits anticipated over time....

DDev Plastiks Industries Ltd (DDEVPLAS) reported a healthy Q2FY26 earnings which was broadly in-line with our estimates on key parameters. The management guided that the demand in the wire and cable sector remained resilient despite a weak monsoon quarter; heavy rains slowed cable-laying activity, impacting industry volumes temporarily. Strong structural drivers viz electrification, infrastructure buildout, and renewable energy growth are expected to accelerate polymer compound demand ahead. On export front, the momentum weakened due to US tariff hikes, but management indicated signs of revival in demand from US customers over the last 45 days. The company reiterated the domestic demand outlook to remain strong...

We maintain a BUY rating on the stock with a TP of Rs 1,425/share, implying an upside potential of 27% from the CMP.

Q2FY26 Performance: Patel Engineering reported consolidated revenue of 1208.4 crore, up 2.9% YoY, due to subdued execution. Operating EBITDA came in at 159 crore with EBITDA margin at 13.1%, down 27 bps YoY. PAT stood at 73 crore, flat YoY, also affected due to provision of 31 crore made for settlement of claim,...

Metering & systems segment contributed ~53% to total revenues as of H1FY26, while balance ~47% by consumer & industrials. Company has 7 manufacturing facilities (5 in Haryana & 2 in Himachal) and 2 R&D centres....

We expect growth momentum to sustain over the coming quarters, supported by steady demand across regulated markets, scale-up of the Module E facility, and a stronger mix from high-value therapies.

HG Infra’s revenue grew 8.4% y/y to ~Rs11.5bn in Q2, led by higher execution albeit partially impacted by prolonged monsoon. EBITDA margin fell to 12.7% from 16.4% in Q2 FY25, due to one-time provisioning.

Sudarshan Chemical delivered a weak performance in Q2 FY26, led by temporary demand slowdown in the US/Europe and heavy customer destocking built during the insolvency phase.

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) reported weak operating performance. JLR reported operating loss (vs. low single-digit EBITDAM estimate) owing to a cyber incident-led production shutdown.

HG Infra (HG) reported a soft Q2FY26, with revenue up 8.4% YoY but short of our expectation due to delayed project starts and slower execution. EBITDA declined 16% YoY to INR 1.5bn, as margins shrank 368bps YoY to 12.7%, impacted by lower operating leverage.

Oil India’s (OINL) 2QFY26 revenue came in line with our estimate at INR54.6b. However, oil/gas sales were 4%/2% below our estimate at 0.83mmt/0.66bcm.