HNDL and its subsidiary, Novelis, are investing ~USD10b in growth projects to significantly boost capacities. In India, HNDL is expanding its aluminum upstream (Aditya smelter 180 KT, alumina refinery 850 KT), downstream (FRP-170 KT, battery enclosures etc), and copper capacities (smelter 300 KT and recycling 50KT), with a total of USD5.2b currently under execution.
We recently hosted Westlife Foodworld’s (WESTLIFE) management at our Ideation Conference to gain insights into the company's current business environment and future plans.
We met with Havells’ (HAVL) management to gain insights into industry trends and the outlook for key business segments. The management remains optimistic about growth prospects across core categories, supported by margin improvement initiatives.
Five Star Business Finance (FIVESTAR) had calibrated its AUM growth in light of the macroeconomic environment, the overleveraging of certain customers with unsecured loans, and regulatory expectations.
HDFC AMC is India's third-largest mutual fund house with QAAUM of INR7.9t. It holds an overall market share of 11.5% and a 12.8% share in actively managed equity QAAUM, underpinned by strong brand reputation, consistent fund performance, and an extensive distribution network.
Brigade Enterprises (BRGD) posted a 36% CAGR in presales over FY20-24 and is expected to deliver more than 24% growth during FY25-27, guided by its strong launch pipeline and scale-up in Hyderabad and Chennai.
We met with the management of Marico (MRCO) to discuss industry trends, the company’s growth across verticals, and its long-term strategies. MRCO is focused on achieving steady double-digit growth, driven by the gradually improving trajectory in its core categories, rapid scaling of new-age businesses, and stable growth in international markets.
We initiate coverage on Suzlon Energy (SUEL) with a BUY rating and a target price of INR70/share, implying 21% upside. SUEL is a global leader in wind energy with an installed capacity of ~20.9GW across 17 countries.
CY24 was a transformative year for Varun Beverages Limited (VBL), marked by strong growth, global expansion, and unwavering sustainability commitments.
We met with Hyundai's (HMI) management to understand the current industry landscape and the company’s strategic direction. The overall demand environment remains muted, with the PV segment expected to grow modestly at 1-4% in FY26E.
JSWINFRA has reaffirmed that port capacity expansion remains a key priority, with a goal to achieve 400mtpa by FY30. With expansions at JNPA, Tuticorin, Mangalore, and TNT ports, its port capacity has increased to 174mtpa now from 170mtpa in Sep’24.
Bain Capital will invest ~INR43.85b in MGFL to acquire ~18% stake on a fully diluted basis through a preferential allotment of equity shares and warrants at INR236/share (~30% above the six-month average trading price and ~9% higher than the CMP).
With three generations of the promoter family involved in comprehensive eye care services, Dr. Agarwals Health Care (DAHL) has built one of the largest eye care franchises (221 facilities as of Dec’24) in India.
In the last five-and-a-half months, GAIL’s share price has corrected ~30% with the stock now trading at 9.2x FY27E P/E. We maintain our positive outlook on GAIL.
India’s aviation boom: The Indian aviation industry is witnessing a rapid expansion, with domestic air travel set to double by CY30. This growth will be driven by a rising middle class, increasing disposable incomes, and government-led infrastructure projects.
We interacted with the management of Voltas (VOLT) to gain insights into current demand trends, as well as its views on compressors, margins, market share, and more. Management believes that current demand trends for RAC remain strong, and its focus will be on growing faster than its peers.
Paytm has successfully navigated through the regulatory challenges while retaining most of its merchant base. The company’s merchant base grew 9% YoY to 43m in 3QFY25, while the number of merchants with devices rose 10% YoY to 11.7m.
Pidilite Industries (PIDI) hosted an analyst day to highlight its business moats and growth across categories. Company is market leader in adhesives and sealants with ~70% share in Fevicol and M-Seal and has structured its portfolio into Core, Growth, and Pioneer segments to drive strategic expansion.
The global rice trade has experienced a sharp uptick, driven by rising consumption, policy shifts, and record production. With global rice consumption projected to reach 530mMT in FY25, up from 522mMT in FY24, demand remains robust across key markets.
