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Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>India’s data centre theme has entered a new phase, with Reliance-Meta’s 168 MW Jamnagar deal, Adani’s 5 GW ambition, and Airtel Nxtra’s USD 1 billion fundraise.</li>
<li>India’s operational data centre capacity is now estimated around 1.5-1.7 GW, with AI, cloud, data localisation and hyperscaler demand driving large investment commitments.</li>
<li>A complete value-chain view covering land, power, cooling, backup systems, fibre, AI compute, EPC and colocation- and where listed Indian companies fit.</li>
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India’s data centre theme has entered a new phase, with Reliance-Meta’s 168 MW Jamnagar deal, Adani’s 5 GW ambition, and Airtel Nxtra’s USD 1 billion fundraise.
India’s operational data centre capacity is now estimated around 1.5-1.7 GW, with AI, cloud, data localisation and hyperscaler demand driving large investment commitments.
A complete value-chain view covering land, power, cooling, backup systems, fibre, AI compute, EPC and colocation- and where listed Indian companies fit.


India’s Data Center Build-Out: AI, Power and the Road from 350 MW to 7 GW

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), HDFC Securities

HDFC Securities

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

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<ul><li>NHAI awarding picks up pace, but subpar: In FY26, we saw some pick-up in awards but much lower than expectation at ~2,100km vs 4,500km target</li><li>This resulted in players like GR and KNR winning few projects but not enough to meet guidance</li><li>For our road coverage universe, awards win has been around 50% of the guidance</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.

NHAI awarding picks up pace, but subpar: In FY26, we saw some pick-up in awards but much lower than expectation at ~2,100km vs 4,500km targetThis resulted in players like GR and KNR winning few projects but not enough to meet guidanceFor our road coverage universe, awards win has been around 50% of the guidanceContent 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.

Industrials (Q4FY26 Results Preview): Domestic recovery, geopolitical headwinds

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40,000-45,000 Indian containers stranded at sea and in transit as West Asia conflict escalates sharply.</li>
<li>Export Cargo worth USD 1-1.5 billion is at risk, per container surcharges have hit USD 3,000 - 5,000, a 3-5x jump from normal.</li>
<li>Listed exporters in rice, textiles and perishables face acute margin compression. The crises may not resolve quickly.</li>
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40,000-45,000 Indian containers stranded at sea and in transit as West Asia conflict escalates sharply.
Export Cargo worth USD 1-1.5 billion is at risk, per container surcharges have hit USD 3,000 - 5,000, a 3-5x jump from normal.
Listed exporters in rice, textiles and perishables face acute margin compression. The crises may not resolve quickly.


45,000 Indian Containers Disrupted by War: Which Indian Companies Are Most Exposed?

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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<ul><li>Overview: Stock investment endeavors to deliver consistent outperformance over the long term by making a diversified investment of ‘Winners’.</li><li>The Axis Intellect AI score strategy adopts unique approach to deliver alpha by applying equal exposure to ‘Core’ factors: Value, Growth, Quality, Momentum.</li><li>Consistently outperformed the benchmark with superior returns. Superior risk-adjusted long-term returns</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.

Overview: Stock investment endeavors to deliver consistent outperformance over the long term by making a diversified investment of ‘Winners’.The Axis Intellect AI score strategy adopts unique approach to deliver alpha by applying equal exposure to ‘Core’ factors: Value, Growth, Quality, Momentum.Consistently outperformed the benchmark with superior returns. Superior risk-adjusted long-term returnsContent 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>NHAI awarding key for road players, all focus on budget: In 9MFY26, we haven’t seen any pick-up in road awards as NHAI ordering remains subpar</li><li>Award pipeline remains on paper with BOT at 20%, EPC 10%, and HAM 70%</li><li>The only silver lining is bids are not getting postponed and are getting finalized</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.

NHAI awarding key for road players, all focus on budget: In 9MFY26, we haven’t seen any pick-up in road awards as NHAI ordering remains subparAward pipeline remains on paper with BOT at 20%, EPC 10%, and HAM 70%The only silver lining is bids are not getting postponed and are getting finalizedContent 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.

Industrials (Q3FY26 Results Preview): Domestic ordering early cycle recovery

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Cummins India Limited manufactures internal combustion engines, including diesel, reciprocating piston, gas turbine and gasoline engines. The Company also manufactures generating sets and public transport-type passenger motor vehicles, including luxury coaches and air-field buses.  In addition, Cummins India Ltd. operates a computerized and fully-equipped research and development facility.

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India’s Data Center Build-Out: AI, Power and the Road from 350 MW to 7 GW

India's data centre industry is booming with major deals and investments, driven by demand for AI, cloud, data localisation, and hyperscalers.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Industrials (Q4FY26 Results Preview): Domestic recovery, geopolitical headwinds

NHAI awarding picks up pace, but subpar: In FY26, we saw some pick-up in awards but much lower than expectation at ~2,100km vs 4,500km target

HDFC Securities

45,000 Indian Containers Disrupted by War: Which Indian Companies Are Most Exposed?

Thousands of Indian containers stranded at sea due to West Asia conflict, risking billions in export cargo and causing surcharges to skyrocket for...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Axis Intellect - Balanced

Overview: Stock investment endeavors to deliver consistent outperformance over the long term by making a diversified investment of ‘Winners’.

Axis Direct

Industrials (Q3FY26 Results Preview): Domestic ordering early cycle recovery

NHAI awarding key for road players, all focus on budget: In 9MFY26, we haven’t seen any pick-up in road awards as NHAI ordering remains subpar

HDFC Securities

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India’s Data Center Build-Out: AI, Power and the Road from 350 MW to 7 GW

​India's data centre industry is booming with major deals and investments, driven by demand for AI, cloud, data localisation, and hyperscalers.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Industrials (Q4FY26 Results Preview): Domestic recovery, geopolitical headwinds

NHAI awarding picks up pace, but subpar: In FY26, we saw some pick-up in awards but much lower than expectation at ~2,100km vs 4,500km target

HDFC Securities

45,000 Indian Containers Disrupted by War: Which Indian Companies Are Most Exposed?

​Thousands of Indian containers stranded at sea due to West Asia conflict, risking billions in export cargo and causing surcharges to skyrocket for...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Axis Intellect - Balanced

Overview: Stock investment endeavors to deliver consistent outperformance over the long term by making a diversified investment of ‘Winners’.

Axis Direct

Industrials (Q3FY26 Results Preview): Domestic ordering early cycle recovery

NHAI awarding key for road players, all focus on budget: In 9MFY26, we haven’t seen any pick-up in road awards as NHAI ordering remains subpar

HDFC Securities

India's data centre industry is booming with major deals and investments, driven by demand for AI, cloud, data localisation, and hyperscalers.

Thousands of Indian containers stranded at sea due to West Asia conflict, risking billions in export cargo and causing surcharges to skyrocket for...