External broker reports(aggregated public sources), HDFC Securities

HDFC Securities

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

HDFC securities is the best online trading platform for stocks, IPOs, mutual fund in India. 

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>In Q1FY25, our coverage universe’s revenue is expected to grow by 13% YoY (volume-driven)</li><li>Like earlier quarters, volume growth remains healthy in the pipes sector</li><li>The tiles and wood panel sectors continue to deliver muted volume 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.

In Q1FY25, our coverage universe’s revenue is expected to grow by 13% YoY (volume-driven)Like earlier quarters, volume growth remains healthy in the pipes sectorThe tiles and wood panel sectors continue to deliver muted volume performanceContent 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.

Building Materials (Q1FY25 Results Preview): Sectoral Dynamics Remain Unchanged

<ul><li>Oil India: Our ADD recommendation on Oil India with a target price of INR 680 is premised on oil production growth at 9% CAGR and gas production growth at 26% CAGR over FY24-26E</li><li>Q4FY24 EBITDA stood at INR 23bn (-1% YoY, +11% QoQ), and PAT at INR 20bn (+14% YoY, +28% QoQ) came in above our estimate, driven by higher-than-expected realisations and higher other income</li><li>Oil and gas production stood at 1.65mmtoe (+5% YoY, -1% QoQ), below our estimates. </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.

Oil India: Our ADD recommendation on Oil India with a target price of INR 680 is premised on oil production growth at 9% CAGR and gas production growth at 26% CAGR over FY24-26EQ4FY24 EBITDA stood at INR 23bn (-1% YoY, +11% QoQ), and PAT at INR 20bn (+14% YoY, +28% QoQ) came in above our estimate, driven by higher-than-expected realisations and higher other incomeOil and gas production stood at 1.65mmtoe (+5% YoY, -1% QoQ), below our estimates. 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.

HSIE Results Daily: Oil India, Astral, Eris Lifesciences, Aether Industries

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

Axis Direct is the flagship brand under Axis Securities Limited, a subsidiary of Axis Bank in India. 

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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Astral posted consolidated revenue growth of 7.9% YoY in Q4FY24, majorly led by growth in Plastic (+11.5% YoY) and Adhesive segment (+4.5% YoY).</li><li>The Plumbing division reported strong volume growth of 22.8% YoY while realisations decreased to Rs 187/kg due to high volatility in PVC prices.</li><li>In Q4FY24, average realisations stood at Rs 187/kg (-9.2% YoY) and EBITDA stood stable at Rs 37/kg (+19.7% YoY). </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 posted consolidated revenue growth of 7.9% YoY in Q4FY24, majorly led by growth in Plastic (+11.5% YoY) and Adhesive segment (+4.5% YoY).The Plumbing division reported strong volume growth of 22.8% YoY while realisations decreased to Rs 187/kg due to high volatility in PVC prices.In Q4FY24, average realisations stood at Rs 187/kg (-9.2% YoY) and EBITDA stood stable at Rs 37/kg (+19.7% YoY). 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.

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Prabhudas Lilladhar

Prabhudas Lilladhar

Prabhudas Lilladher is one of India's leading research based financial services organisation.

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<ul><li>Prabhudas Lilladher's research report onAstral We met management of Astral Ltd.</li><li>(ASTRA) to gauge the demand scenario, competitive intensity, capacity expansion in plumbing segment and growth &amp; margin guidance in adhesive segment.</li><li>The company has maintained its volume growth guidance at &gt;-20% in pipe &amp; fittings business and 15%-20% rev.</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.

Prabhudas Lilladher's research report onAstral We met management of Astral Ltd.(ASTRA) to gauge the demand scenario, competitive intensity, capacity expansion in plumbing segment and growth &amp; margin guidance in adhesive segment.The company has maintained its volume growth guidance at &gt;-20% in pipe &amp; fittings business and 15%-20% rev.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. (ASTRA IN) - Growth Driven by Business Diversification

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Index Rebalance

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<li>There will be a bunch of rebalance announcements towards the start and at the end of the coming week. This includes the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hong-kong-hang-seng-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22899:1" rel="noopener">HSI</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hang-seng-china-enterprises-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22900:1" rel="noopener">HSCEI</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hang-seng-tech-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31367:1" rel="noopener">HSTECH</a>, HSCI, HSIII and global indices.</li>
<li>The review period for the March rebalance of the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-asx-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22901:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P/ASX 200</a> and related indices ends on 16 February. The announcement of the changes will come couple of weeks later.</li>
<li>There were HUGE inflows to mainland China ETFs for yet another week as Central Huijin indicated that they would continue to buy/create ETFs units.</li>
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There will be a bunch of rebalance announcements towards the start and at the end of the coming week. This includes the HSI, HSCEI, HSTECH, HSCI, HSIII and global indices.
The review period for the March rebalance of the S&amp;P/ASX 200 and related indices ends on 16 February. The announcement of the changes will come couple of weeks later.
There were HUGE inflows to mainland China ETFs for yet another week as Central Huijin indicated that they would continue to buy/create ETFs units.


Index Rebalance & ETF Flow Recap: STAR100, NEXT50, LowVol30, KOSPI200, TW50, NWD, ITC, India 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 (ASTRA IN)

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Astral Ltd - Strong Volume Growth

Astral posted consolidated revenue growth of 7.9% YoY in Q4FY24, majorly led by growth in Plastic (+11.5% YoY) and Adhesive segment (+4.5% YoY).

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