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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.

Ambuja Cements put up a robust financial performance and crossed 100 million tons of cement capacity, becoming the 9th-largest cement company globally. With a strategic focus on growth, operational excellence, increasing market presence, strengthening ground network, improving efficiency and cost leadership, Ambuja is well-positioned to maintain its market leadership and achieve sustainable performance. The company's growth will be further supported by a strong...

SRCM commissioned 3mtpa GU at Etah (UP) and 3.4mtpa GU at Baloda Bazar (CG), taking its total cement production capacity to 62.8mtpa. SRCM delivered robust operating performance in Q4FY25 on the back sharp 4.5% QoQ jump in NSR while volumes grew at moderate pace, 3.3% YoY to 9.84mt. SRCM continued to adopt value over volume strategy in FY25 and achieved industry leading EBITDA/t however volume remained flattish....

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.