Sharekhan Broker Research reports

Transport Corporation of India Limited (TCI) reported higher-than-estimated consolidated revenue at Rs. 1,147 crore (up 14.5% y-o-y), driven by growth in SCM (12.9% y-o-y), while freight (up 8.8% y-o-y) remained soft as expected and Seaways revenue (up 9% y-o-y).

RKL’s Q3FY25 performance was good with revenue growth of 11.5% y-o-y to Rs. 1,294 crore and OPM rising by 191 bps y-o-y to 14.2%, which led to PAT growth of 27% y-o-y to Rs. 96 crore.

BOB reported a mixed performance in Q3FY25 as core operating performance was weak while asset quality trends were stable. Net interest income (NII) at Rs. 11,417 crore (below estimates) grew by 3% y-o-y/ down 2% q-o-q.

Q3 numbers were steady. Management commentary and data suggest that asset quality stress has peaked out, making outlook stable

Standalone revenue growth of 9.9% to Rs. 1,185 crore was led by strong performance in electronics (27.9%), while electricals and consumer durables had a moderate growth of 1.2% and 8.1% respectively. Standalone net profit was flat, hit by lower operating margins.

Restaurant Brand Asia (RBA) saw SSSG improve sequentially in Q3FY25, with the India business’ SSSG falling 0.5% (versus a 3% decline in Q2FY25) and the Indonesia business’ SSSG declining 4.1% (versus 15% decline in Q2FY25).

WHL’s Q3FY25 performance was weak, missing estimates on all fronts owing to lower footfalls and sharp decline in EBITDA margins which led to a sharp decline in the PAT.

Emami’s Q3FY25 numbers were soft but performance was relatively better compared to peers, as the company posted mid-single digit volume growth and OPM beat expectations.

Q3FY25 numbers were a mixed bag. With a change in management, the reorientation undertaken is not surprising however we acknowledge that it will take few quarters to understand its full implication as execution happens on ground.

Q3FY25 standalone adj. PAT grew by 6% y-o-y to Rs. 4,618 crore inline with the 7% increase in the regulated equity base. Standalone revenue of Rs. 41,352 crore was up only 4.8% y-o-y because of the weak power demand.