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<ul><li>Astral’s CPVC Resin manufacturing; Margin improvement: Astral has been developing CPVC resin manufacturing capabilities over the past three years and has achieved its quality and cost objectives, meeting international standards.</li><li>As CPVC resin is a key raw material for the company, it has entered into an agreement with Nexelon Chem, in which it holds an 80% equity stake.</li><li>The estimated project cost is Rs 150 Cr for a 40,000 MT capacity, with Astral committing Rs 120 Cr (80% share). </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.

Astral’s CPVC Resin manufacturing; Margin improvement: Astral has been developing CPVC resin manufacturing capabilities over the past three years and has achieved its quality and cost objectives, meeting international standards.As CPVC resin is a key raw material for the company, it has entered into an agreement with Nexelon Chem, in which it holds an 80% equity stake.The estimated project cost is Rs 150 Cr for a 40,000 MT capacity, with Astral committing Rs 120 Cr (80% share). 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.

Astral Ltd - Margin Improvement and Demand Revival on Cards; Maintain BUY

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

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Prince Pipes And Fittings / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Prince Pipes entered the premium bathware segment with the Aquel acquisition, expanding into lifestyle plumbing beyond traditional piping systems.</li>
<li>This move broadens its addressable market and margin profile, creating cross-selling opportunities across its large dealer network. 
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<li>With margin recovery likely and industry destocking easing, Prince Pipes appears well-positioned for rerating and multi-year profit growth.</li>
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Prince Pipes entered the premium bathware segment with the Aquel acquisition, expanding into lifestyle plumbing beyond traditional piping systems.
This move broadens its addressable market and margin profile, creating cross-selling opportunities across its large dealer network. 

With margin recovery likely and industry destocking easing, Prince Pipes appears well-positioned for rerating and multi-year profit growth.


The Beat Ideas: Prince Pipes- Margin Recovery and Market Expansion in Full Flow

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/astral-poly-technik-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7890:1" rel="noopener">Astral Ltd (ASTRA IN)</a> is a market leader in CPVC and plastic piping systems, with growing presence in adhesives, paints, and water tanks it maintained margins despite industry's headwinds.</li>
<li>New launches like Fire Pro, OPVC, Drain Pro, and valves are expected to contribute INR 450–500 crore annually, driving high-margin growth and portfolio expansion.</li>
<li>Dealers currently hold just 1–2 weeks of inventory, indicating an imminent restocking cycle that could boost near-term volumes.</li>
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Astral Ltd (ASTRA IN) is a market leader in CPVC and plastic piping systems, with growing presence in adhesives, paints, and water tanks it maintained margins despite industry's headwinds.
New launches like Fire Pro, OPVC, Drain Pro, and valves are expected to contribute INR 450–500 crore annually, driving high-margin growth and portfolio expansion.
Dealers currently hold just 1–2 weeks of inventory, indicating an imminent restocking cycle that could boost near-term volumes.


The Beat Ideas: Astral ~ Leader in PVC Pipes, Riding the Restocking Cycle

<ul><li>Focus on new product launches: Astral is India’s first company to receive UL certification for its FirePro fittings. It has received ISI approval for O-PVC products.</li><li>The company has started commercial production at its Ghiloth plant for SWR fittings and will soon begin CPVC fittings, targeting the North and East markets.</li><li>It has also opened marketing offices in Dubai to target the Africa and Middle East markets for value-added products. </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.

Focus on new product launches: Astral is India’s first company to receive UL certification for its FirePro fittings. It has received ISI approval for O-PVC products.The company has started commercial production at its Ghiloth plant for SWR fittings and will soon begin CPVC fittings, targeting the North and East markets.It has also opened marketing offices in Dubai to target the Africa and Middle East markets for value-added products. 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.

Astral Ltd. - Steady Margins; Maintain HOLD

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

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Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sagility-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43717:1" rel="noopener">Sagility India (2058883D IN)</a> (Sagility) raised around US$250m in its India IPO in Nov 2024. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.</li>
<li>Sagility is a pure-play healthcare focused solutions and services provider to Payers (U.S. health insurance companies), and Providers (primarily hospitals, physicians, and diagnostic and medical devices companies).</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics, possible placement and updates since our last note.</li>
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Sagility India (2058883D IN) (Sagility) raised around US$250m in its India IPO in Nov 2024. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.
Sagility is a pure-play healthcare focused solutions and services provider to Payers (U.S. health insurance companies), and Providers (primarily hospitals, physicians, and diagnostic and medical devices companies).
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics, possible placement and updates since our last note.


Sagility India IPO Lockup - US$1.5bn Lockup Release; PE Promoter Will Have to Trim for Free-Float

India

Astral Polytechnik Limited manufactures and markets CPVC plumbing systems for residential and industrial applications. The Company also manufactures ASTM solvent weld lead free PVC plumbing systems.

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Astral Ltd - Margin Improvement and Demand Revival on Cards; Maintain BUY

Astral has been developing CPVC resin manufacturing capabilities over the past three years and has achieved its quality and cost objectives,...

Axis Direct

The Beat Ideas: Prince Pipes- Margin Recovery and Market Expansion in Full Flow

Prince Pipes expands into premium bathware segment through Aquel acquisition, creating cross-selling opportunities and positioning for profit...

Sudarshan Bhandari

The Beat Ideas: Astral ~ Leader in PVC Pipes, Riding the Restocking Cycle

Astral Ltd is a market leader in CPVC and plastic piping systems, maintaining margins despite industry challenges and poised for high-margin...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Astral Ltd. - Steady Margins; Maintain HOLD

Focus on new product launches: Astral is India’s first company to receive UL certification for its FirePro fittings. It has received ISI approval...

Axis Direct

Sagility India IPO Lockup - US$1.5bn Lockup Release; PE Promoter Will Have to Trim for Free-Float

Sagility B.V. plans to offload up to 15.02% stake in Sagility India via block deals worth INR26.7bn (US$314.7m). The secondary share sale is priced...

Akshat Shah

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Astral Ltd - Margin Improvement and Demand Revival on Cards; Maintain BUY

Astral has been developing CPVC resin manufacturing capabilities over the past three years and has achieved its quality and cost objectives,...

Axis Direct

The Beat Ideas: Prince Pipes- Margin Recovery and Market Expansion in Full Flow

​Prince Pipes expands into premium bathware segment through Aquel acquisition, creating cross-selling opportunities and positioning for profit...

Sudarshan Bhandari

The Beat Ideas: Astral ~ Leader in PVC Pipes, Riding the Restocking Cycle

​Astral Ltd is a market leader in CPVC and plastic piping systems, maintaining margins despite industry challenges and poised for high-margin...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Astral Ltd. - Steady Margins; Maintain HOLD

Focus on new product launches: Astral is India’s first company to receive UL certification for its FirePro fittings. It has received ISI approval...

Axis Direct

Sagility India IPO Lockup - US$1.5bn Lockup Release; PE Promoter Will Have to Trim for Free-Float

Sagility B.V. plans to offload up to 15.02% stake in Sagility India via block deals worth INR26.7bn (US$314.7m). The secondary share sale is priced...

Akshat Shah

Prince Pipes expands into premium bathware segment through Aquel acquisition, creating cross-selling opportunities and positioning for profit...

Astral Ltd is a market leader in CPVC and plastic piping systems, maintaining margins despite industry challenges and poised for high-margin...