External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

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<ul><li>Record Q2FY26 Volumes: Sales volume stood at 855 kt, up 13%/8% YoY/QoQ, a record high level despite weak macro and extended monsoon, supported by strong capacity utilisation at the Raipur and Dubai plants.</li><li>EBITDA/t Above $5,000/t: EBITDA/t beat the consensus by 8% and stood at Rs 5,228/t, up 187%/12% YoY/QoQ.</li><li>The QoQ growth by Rs 545/t was driven by: i) Rs 200/t gross-margin improvement (brand premium/value-added mix), ii) Rs 200/t from operating leverage benefits, and iii) Rs 100/t from the absence of the ESOP expense booked in Q1.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Record Q2FY26 Volumes: Sales volume stood at 855 kt, up 13%/8% YoY/QoQ, a record high level despite weak macro and extended monsoon, supported by strong capacity utilisation at the Raipur and Dubai plants.EBITDA/t Above $5,000/t: EBITDA/t beat the consensus by 8% and stood at Rs 5,228/t, up 187%/12% YoY/QoQ.The QoQ growth by Rs 545/t was driven by: i) Rs 200/t gross-margin improvement (brand premium/value-added mix), ii) Rs 200/t from operating leverage benefits, and iii) Rs 100/t from the absence of the ESOP expense booked in Q1.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

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Topline Securities

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<ul><li>Pakistan's Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) recorded sales of 1.5mn tons in Jul 2026, up 23% YoY and 20% MoM, highest YoY growth in last 15 months.</li><li>The YoY increase was mainly attributable to reduced fuel smuggling amidst improved border controls and improving economic activity.</li><li>We expect FY27 OMCs sales to grow in range of 8-10%.</li></ul>

Pakistan's Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) recorded sales of 1.5mn tons in Jul 2026, up 23% YoY and 20% MoM, highest YoY growth in last 15 months.The YoY increase was mainly attributable to reduced fuel smuggling amidst improved border controls and improving economic activity.We expect FY27 OMCs sales to grow in range of 8-10%.

Pakistan Oil Marketing - OMC Sales Up 23% YoY and 20% MoM in Jul 2026; Ex-FO Up 18% YoY and MoM

<ul><li>Market Performance: Recovery Supported by Improving Risk Sentiment: Indian equity markets staged a recovery during June 2026 after witnessing heightened volatility earlier in the month.</li><li>The decline in geopolitical risk premium following the de-escalation of tensions in West Asia, coupled with a sharp correction in crude oil prices, encouraged investors to gradually rebuild equity exposure.</li><li>The Nifty Smallcap 250 (4.30%) and Nifty Microcap 250 (6.35%) outperformed frontline indices, supported by strong domestic liquidity, while NIFTY 50, Nifty 500 and Nifty Midcap 100 gained marginally by 1.35%, 1.5% and 0.12%, respectively, MoM.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Market Performance: Recovery Supported by Improving Risk Sentiment: Indian equity markets staged a recovery during June 2026 after witnessing heightened volatility earlier in the month.The decline in geopolitical risk premium following the de-escalation of tensions in West Asia, coupled with a sharp correction in crude oil prices, encouraged investors to gradually rebuild equity exposure.The Nifty Smallcap 250 (4.30%) and Nifty Microcap 250 (6.35%) outperformed frontline indices, supported by strong domestic liquidity, while NIFTY 50, Nifty 500 and Nifty Midcap 100 gained marginally by 1.35%, 1.5% and 0.12%, respectively, MoM.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

<ul><li>Hindalco’s Indian operations stood robust, backed by the resilient performance of Novelis.</li><li>Consolidated Revenue stood at Rs 78,133 Cr (up 20%/17% YoY/QoQ), 3% ahead of our estimate.</li><li>EBITDA stood at Rs 10,176 Cr (up 6%/28% YoY/QoQ), exceeding our pre-Novelis results estimate of Rs 8,970 Cr, led by strong upstream aluminium and copper performance.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Hindalco’s Indian operations stood robust, backed by the resilient performance of Novelis.Consolidated Revenue stood at Rs 78,133 Cr (up 20%/17% YoY/QoQ), 3% ahead of our estimate.EBITDA stood at Rs 10,176 Cr (up 6%/28% YoY/QoQ), exceeding our pre-Novelis results estimate of Rs 8,970 Cr, led by strong upstream aluminium and copper performance.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

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HDFC Securities

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<ul><li>Larsen &amp; Toubro: Larsen &amp; Toubro (LT) reported revenue/EBITDA/APAT at INR 827.6/86.1/52.7bn, a miss of 0.7/2.4/8.6%, marked by disruptions in supply chain in the Middle East and slower execution in water projects in FY26</li><li>P&amp;M margins stood at 7.8% in FY26 (FY25: 7.8%)</li><li>Robust order inflows of INR 4.4trn (+22% YoY) in FY26, driven by upward private capex momentum and in segments such as green energy and Hydrogen</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Larsen &amp; Toubro: Larsen &amp; Toubro (LT) reported revenue/EBITDA/APAT at INR 827.6/86.1/52.7bn, a miss of 0.7/2.4/8.6%, marked by disruptions in supply chain in the Middle East and slower execution in water projects in FY26P&amp;M margins stood at 7.8% in FY26 (FY25: 7.8%)Robust order inflows of INR 4.4trn (+22% YoY) in FY26, driven by upward private capex momentum and in segments such as green energy and HydrogenContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

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APL Apollo Tubes is India's largest producer of structural steel tubes, holding approximately 55% of the market share. The company manufactures over 2,500 products, including square, rectangular, and circular hollow sections, as well as pre-galvanized tubes, galvanized tubes, and MS black pipes, catering to construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. Headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh (Delhi NCR), the company was founded in 1986.

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EBITDA stood at Rs 10,176 Cr (up 6%/28% YoY/QoQ), exceeding our pre-Novelis results estimate of Rs 8,970 Cr, led by strong upstream aluminium and...

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HSIE Results Daily: Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra & Mahindra, APL Apollo Tubes

Robust order inflows of INR 4.4trn (+22% YoY) in FY26, driven by upward private capex momentum and in segments such as green energy and Hydrogen

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