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Bharat Gianani

Senior Research Analyst

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Budget 2023 gives a boost to consumption, rural economy

BUSINESS

Budget 2023 gives a boost to consumption, rural economy

Higher capital expenditure and an increase in disposable income augur well for FMCG and retail stocks as well as companies related to tourism

Indian Hotels Company: Results do the talking, robust demand in play

BUSINESS

Indian Hotels Company: Results do the talking, robust demand in play

The hotel industry is in an upcycle for the next few years, and, IHCL, with a strong brand pull, loyal customer base and diverse offerings is among the best stocks to play the hotel theme

Larsen & Toubro: On a high growth graph, stock loaded with value

BUSINESS

Larsen & Toubro: On a high growth graph, stock loaded with value

Strong execution and order inflows to drive higher growth and support the L&T stock

Thangamayil Jewellery: Shining opportunity in the long run

BUSINESS

Thangamayil Jewellery: Shining opportunity in the long run

Demand scenario remains strong despite a surge in gold prices. TMJL would continue its store network expansion and further strengthen its presence in Tamil Nadu.

Dodla Dairy: Healthy earnings profile from FY24 to drive rerating

BUSINESS

Dodla Dairy: Healthy earnings profile from FY24 to drive rerating

The trend of low single-digit earnings growth witnessed over the past two years is expected to end and we expect decent double-digit earnings growth to resume from FY24

RIL Q3: Consumer business continues to scale new highs even as traditional business rules

BUSINESS

RIL Q3: Consumer business continues to scale new highs even as traditional business rules

Metro Brands: Strong results, sunny growth prospects

BUSINESS

Metro Brands: Strong results, sunny growth prospects

MBL has a huge runway for growth and is fast expanding its store network. The acquisition of Fila and Proline brands fills a key gap in the MBL's product portfolio, and has a huge growth potential in the long run

Budget 2023 expectations from consumption & retail: Cautiously optimistic, especially rural markets

BUSINESS

Budget 2023 expectations from consumption & retail: Cautiously optimistic, especially rural markets

The government is likely to prefer indirect transfer of income which creates a multiplier effect on the economy to boost consumption

Budget 2023 Expectations: Will the push for capex-led growth continue?

BUSINESS

Budget 2023 Expectations: Will the push for capex-led growth continue?

We believe the government would keep the infrastructure spend elevated and announce incentives, like production-linked schemes, to encourage private investments and capital expenditure

D-Mart: Slight miss on margins; huge runway for growth

BUSINESS

D-Mart: Slight miss on margins; huge runway for growth

While revenues grew 25 percent year on year (YoY), margins were affected owing to an adverse product mix. As inflationary concerns recede and the share of discretionary items picks up, we expect sales as well as profitability of D-Mart to improve

NCC: Is this construction company set for a stock rerating?

BUSINESS

NCC: Is this construction company set for a stock rerating?

Strong order wins, continued robust execution in H2FY23 and improvement in margins owing to the correction in raw material prices are positives for NCC to maintain strong earnings growth momentum

Titan Company: Q3 revenue growth broadly in line with expectations; long-term triggers intact

BUSINESS

Titan Company: Q3 revenue growth broadly in line with expectations; long-term triggers intact

The company posted double-digit growth across business segments, reporting an overall standalone business growth of 12 percent year on year (YoY) in the December 2022 quarter

HG Infra Engineering: Robust growth play, diversification set up pitch for rerating

BUSINESS

HG Infra Engineering: Robust growth play, diversification set up pitch for rerating

More order wins, monetisation of assets to create liquidity buffer and improved execution will help this construction major

Mrs Bectors Food Specialities: Will this FMCG player race ahead of the industry?

BUSINESS

Mrs Bectors Food Specialities: Will this FMCG player race ahead of the industry?

Capacity expansion, wider distribution network, and increased exports to help the company deliver double-digit growth in the medium term

KNR Constructions: Key beneficiary of government’s infra push

BUSINESS

KNR Constructions: Key beneficiary of government’s infra push

While Q3FY23 may be affected, owing to extended rains as well as slower execution in irrigation projects, we expect execution to pick up strongly in the next fiscal.

Reliance Retail: Takeover of Metro India operations to aid new commerce business

BUSINESS

Reliance Retail: Takeover of Metro India operations to aid new commerce business

Metro’s 3-million customer base and a wide product range will enable Reliance Retail to rapidly scale up the retail business and strengthen its position in the industry

Speciality Restaurants: Is this restaurant stock preparing a recipe for more success?

BUSINESS

Speciality Restaurants: Is this restaurant stock preparing a recipe for more success?

With H2 being seasonally strong (owing to festivities and higher propensity to consume outside food) as well as recent softening of input prices, the financial performance would only improve.

EIH: Should you check in for this hotel stock?

BUSINESS

EIH: Should you check in for this hotel stock?

Preferred both by local and foreign travellers, EIH is a quality stock to play the industry upcycle.

Trent: Can it keep its strong growth momentum, going ahead ?

BUSINESS

Trent: Can it keep its strong growth momentum, going ahead ?

Trent’s aggressive store expansion plans are on track and we expect the company to deliver industry-leading growth over the medium to long term.

Campus Activewear: Steep stock correction a window of opportunity?

BUSINESS

Campus Activewear: Steep stock correction a window of opportunity?

CAL is increasingly gaining market share and enjoys a huge growth potential, given its unique positioning in the mid-mass market sports shoe segment, with prices well suited to the Indian consumer

Nykaa: Should investors buy the stock, post steep correction?

BUSINESS

Nykaa: Should investors buy the stock, post steep correction?

Going ahead, investment in new initiatives would restrict margin improvement and we expect Nykaa’s EBITDA margins in FY23 to remain below the FY21 levels. The fashion business is expected to remain loss-making at the EBIDTA level in the near term

Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail: Well poised to strengthen presence in apparel space

BUSINESS

Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail: Well poised to strengthen presence in apparel space

ABFRL is a comprehensive apparel player, and it is likely to further strengthen its presence in the industry.

Royal Orchid Hotels: A quality stock to play industry upcycle

BUSINESS

Royal Orchid Hotels: A quality stock to play industry upcycle

ROHL, with a strong brand image in the mass market, strong loyal customer base of about 2.6 lakh, robust balance sheet and aggressive growth plans would be key beneficiary of the industry upcycle.

Page Industries: Results lag estimates, earnings growth outlook healthy

BUSINESS

Page Industries: Results lag estimates, earnings growth outlook healthy

The company has the potential for a healthy high-teen revenue growth in the long run. Increased premiumisation in men’s innerwear as well as strong growth potential in emerging categories provide a healthy growth visibility

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