Sharekhan Broker Research reports

Britannia’s Q3FY25 numbers beat estimates on all fronts. Consolidated revenue grew 7.9% y-o-y to Rs. 4,593 crore (higher than our and average street expectation of Rs. 4,499 crore) with standalone revenue growing by 7.7% and subsidiaries’ revenue increasing 13.3%.

Birlasoft reported revenue of $160.8 million, down 1.1% q-o-q/0.1% y-o-y, in constant currency (CC) terms, missing our estimate of $164.3 million. Revenue in rupee terms stood at Rs. 1362.7 crore, down 0.4% q-o-q/up 1.5% y-o-y.

Honeywell’s Q3FY2025 revenue and profitability were lower than estimates. Net revenue was barely up by 2% y-o-y due to weak execution and accounting treatment change, which adversely affected the company.

Affle’s Q3FY2025 revenue grew 10.8% q-o-q/20.6% y-o-y to Rs. 602 crore, beating our estimate of Rs. 591 crore, driven by strong momentum in CPCU revenue. For Q3FY2025, CPCU revenue recorded strong growth at Rs. 597 crore, up 10.3% q-o-q/25% y-o-y.

Q3 numbers were a mixed bag. NII at Rs. 41,446 crore (below estimate) grew by 4% y-o-y/ flat q-o-q. NIMs declined by 13 bps q-o-q to 3.01% led by higher cost of funds.

APL’s Q3FY25 revenue growth was hit by multiple headwinds, while OPM came better than expectation. Consolidated revenues fell by 6.1% y-o-y to Rs. 8,549 crore owing to muted demand conditions, downtrading by consumers and a weak festive season.

Net earnings significantly beat estimates due to negligible credit costs driven by reversal of provisions. NII beat estimates, rising 3.2% to Rs. 1,911 crore, growing by 12.5%/5.6% (y-o-y/q-o-q) driven by AUM growth and higher than expected yield on portfolio.

Info Edge’s Q3FY25 standalone revenue stood at Rs. 672 crore, up 2.4% q-o-q/12.8% y-o-y, slightly missing our estimate of Rs. 682 crore. Total billings stood at Rs. 668 crore, up 15.8% y-o-y. Billing growth for the recruitment business grew 15.2% y-o-y.

Tata Power Company Limited’s (TPCL) Q3FY25 Adjusted PAT grew by 8.2% y-o-y to Rs. 1,031 crore, which was inline with our estimates.

Operational performance was healthy led by strong loan growth/ fee income, recoveries from W/O accounts and contained opex growth. Net Interest Income at Rs. 588 crore (marginally below estimates) was up 14% y-o-y/ 1% q-o-q.