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South Indian Bank (SIB) reported better-than-expected Q4FY25 PAT of INR 3.4bn (up 19% YoY; 8% beat), driven by other income. It sustained ~1% RoA for seventh consecutive quarter with FY25 RoA at 1.06%.

We reiterate BUY on Ethos with revised TP of Rs3,500 (up ~6% on 3M rollover to Jun-26E; earnings/multiple unchanged).

CreditAccess Grameen’s (CREDAG) 4QFY25 PAT stood at INR472m (est. INR698m). FY25 PAT declined ~63% YoY to INR5.3b. 4Q NII was flat YoY at ~INR8.8b (in line). PPOP declined ~7% YoY to INR6.3b (~7% miss).

Hyundai Motors (HMI) delivered a strong beat to our estimates in 4QFY25, led by much better operational performance. EBITDA margins improved 280bp QoQ to 14.1% (flat YoY), ahead of our estimate of 12.6%, aided by an improved mix, lower discounts and higher govt incentives.

Abbott India’s (Abbott) revenue grew 12% YoY ahead of most MNCs (avg. growth of ~10% YoY and IPM growth of ~8% YoY in Q4FY25). Abbott’s growth was aided by healthy traction in its own brands along with key brands of Novo Nordisk like Rybelsus and Ryzodeg.

Transport Corporation of India’s (TRPC) Q4FY25 EBITDA of INR 1,217mn was broadly in line with our estimate. Overall revenue/EBITDA grew 9.3%/11.2% YoY and 2.8%/2.7% QoQ.

CESC has arrested the build-up of regulatory assets in the Kolkata distribution area, addressing a major overhang on the stock. It has taken two hikes in fuel and power purchase which has augmented its cashflow.

JSW Energy (JSWE) has earned its RE stripes very quickly. It has built one of the largest RE portfolios in the country via both organic and inorganic routes.

Syrma’s Q4FY25 print was strong with EBITDA margin reaching to highest level (12.4%) in past 15 quarters. While there is reduction in revenues, we note there is reduction in low-margin business of consumer segment.

V-Guard reported a strong set of Q4FY25 result which was partially overshadowed by muted numbers of Sunflame. We believe V-Guard did well led by Stabiliser business benefitting from strong demand for air conditioners.

We attended Nexus Select Trust REIT’s (Nexus) recently held Analyst Meet. The company has unveiled its “Nexus 2.0: Re-imagining the Future” strategy.

Post underperforming domestic peers in FY25, Apollo Tyres (APTY) is aiming to outgrow peers going ahead. This will be led by corrective measures undertaken in the last couple of quarters with respect to addressing product gaps (adding SKUs), hiring key personnel etc.

ASK Automotive’s (ASK) consolidated revenue at INR 8.5bn was up 9% YoY, in line with I-Sec estimate. EBITDA margin at 12.2% was also largely in line with I-Sec estimate of 12.1%. Margin improvement of +170bps YoY was led by operating leverage and cost optimisation initiatives.

Keeping up with its ‘industry-superior’ performance trend, Shree Cement (SRCM) reported a fabulous Q4FY25. Adjusted EBITDA/t stood at a whooping INR 1,459, surging 35% QoQ (reported being INR 1,404) being 7% ahead of our estimate.

Eicher Motors’ (EIM) Q4FY25 standalone EBITDAM came in at 24.7%, 130bps below I-Sec estimate. Elevated marketing / brand-building efforts and regular product interventions have been driving growth for RE in domestic market.

Hitachi Energy’s 4QFY25 revenue came in below our estimates, whereas PAT beat our expectations on the back of better margins and higher other income. Order inflow was healthy for the quarter, while FY25 inflow was boosted by HVDC order wins.

Lupin (LPC) delivered slightly better-than-expected revenue, EBITDA, and PAT for the quarter (4% beat). LPC continues to track well in the US generics segment (40% of 4Q sales), clocking the highest quarterly run-rate of USD245m over the past 24 quarters.

APTY’s 4QFY25 earnings, although in line with our estimates, have been below par compared with peers. Consolidated PAT (adjusted for one-offs) declined 42% YoY to INR2.7b (in line) due to a 420bp decline in EBITDA margin to 13% (in line).

In 4QFY25, Brigade Enterprises (BRGD) reported a pre-sales growth of 9% oY to INR24.5b (22% below our estimate), due to a 26% YoY decline in volumes to 2.0msf (50% below our estimate).

LT Foods (LTFOODS) reported a decent quarter with revenue growth of 7%. 4QFY25 revenue growth was led by 7% YoY growth in Basmati and Other Specialty Rice (branded business volume up 13% YoY) and 10% YoY growth in Organic Foods.