External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Market Momentum: Hero’s VAHAN market share increased to 31.6% in Q2FY26, marking a 12-quarter high with a 70 bps sequential gain.</li><li>The recovery is being supported by strong traction in the Deluxe 100cc segment and renewed momentum in the 125cc scooter and motorcycle categories (Destini 125, Xoom 125, Xtreme 125).</li><li>In the EV segment, market share rose 3% YoY in Q2FY26 and further increased to 5% in H1FY26, aided by the successful rollout of Glamour X.</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 Momentum: Hero’s VAHAN market share increased to 31.6% in Q2FY26, marking a 12-quarter high with a 70 bps sequential gain.The recovery is being supported by strong traction in the Deluxe 100cc segment and renewed momentum in the 125cc scooter and motorcycle categories (Destini 125, Xoom 125, Xtreme 125).In the EV segment, market share rose 3% YoY in Q2FY26 and further increased to 5% in H1FY26, aided by the successful rollout of Glamour X.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.

Hero Motocorp Ltd - EV Launches, Global Push & Margin Stability to Drive Growth

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>The review period for the Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 Index ends on 29 August. The changes will be announced mid-September and implemented at the close on 29 September.</li>
<li>Two potential constituent changes, volatility changes and capping changes will result in one-way turnover of 10.7% resulting in a round-trip trade of INR 12.6bn (US$145m).</li>
<li>The forecast deletions will also have sell flows from the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY Index</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nse-nifty-next-50-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36053:1" rel="noopener">NSE Nifty Next 50 Index</a> and/or the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-100-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36051:1" rel="noopener">Nifty 100 Index</a>, so the impact will add up.</li>
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The review period for the Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 Index ends on 29 August. The changes will be announced mid-September and implemented at the close on 29 September.
Two potential constituent changes, volatility changes and capping changes will result in one-way turnover of 10.7% resulting in a round-trip trade of INR 12.6bn (US$145m).
The forecast deletions will also have sell flows from the NIFTY Index, NSE Nifty Next 50 Index and/or the Nifty 100 Index, so the impact will add up.


NIFTY100 Low Volatility 30 Index Rebalance Preview: 2 Changes as Review Cutoff Nears

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

Trudence Capital Advisors

Trudence Capital Advisors Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst, holding SEBI registration number INH000015747. Our firm is dedicated to providing independent and unbiased research on Indian mid to large-cap companies. Trudence Capital is known for its counter-consensus views, with a focus on forensic research and on-ground primary investigations. Our research approach is thorough, involving detailed analysis of accounting practices and governance, alongside extensive channel checks.

Independent & Unbiased Research

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hero-motocorp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2391:1" rel="noopener">Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN)</a>  &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/harley-davidson-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4386:1" rel="noopener">Harley Davidson (HOG US)</a> launched their collaborative creation, the Harley-Davidson X440, in India.</li>
<li>While this is a step in the right and anticipated direction, there are potentially grave mistakes that need to be corrected.</li>
<li>For HOG, there is more to lose than to gain from this development. Additionally, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eicher-motors-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18316:1" rel="noopener">Eicher Motors (EIM IN)</a> moat around the brand and a strong riding culture is likely underrated.</li>
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Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN)  &amp; Harley Davidson (HOG US) launched their collaborative creation, the Harley-Davidson X440, in India.
While this is a step in the right and anticipated direction, there are potentially grave mistakes that need to be corrected.
For HOG, there is more to lose than to gain from this development. Additionally, Eicher Motors (EIM IN) moat around the brand and a strong riding culture is likely underrated.


<ul><li>Industry Growth Outlook: The domestic economy has begun FY26 on a positive trajectory, supported by tapering inflation, declining interest rates, income tax cuts, strong marriage season and expectations of a favourable monsoon.</li><li>These macroeconomic tailwinds are fueling optimism in the two-wheeler market.</li><li>The 2W industry growth for FY26 is projected to be in the mid-to-high single digits, despite some headwinds from OBD 2 norms and related price increases.</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.

Industry Growth Outlook: The domestic economy has begun FY26 on a positive trajectory, supported by tapering inflation, declining interest rates, income tax cuts, strong marriage season and expectations of a favourable monsoon.These macroeconomic tailwinds are fueling optimism in the two-wheeler market.The 2W industry growth for FY26 is projected to be in the mid-to-high single digits, despite some headwinds from OBD 2 norms and related price increases.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.

Hero Motocorp Ltd - Valuations Reasonable; Premiumisation and EVs to Drive Growth

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Sree Capital

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Fundamental Research on Listed Indian Companies

Sree Capital

Sree Capital is a platform to share fundamental research on listed Indian companies. We do this research for our own investment

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<li>This note examines <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hero-motocorp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2391:1" rel="noopener">Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN)'</a>s market share trajectory in the context of broader two-wheeler industry trends.</li>
<li>It also highlights internal leadership churn and execution issues post split from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/honda-motor-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:154:1" rel="noopener">Honda Motor (7267 JP)</a> </li>
<li>Finally, this note reviews the strategic outlook and key challenges ahead for the company, despite its discounted valuation compared to peers.</li>
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This note examines Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN)'s market share trajectory in the context of broader two-wheeler industry trends.
It also highlights internal leadership churn and execution issues post split from Honda Motor (7267 JP) 
Finally, this note reviews the strategic outlook and key challenges ahead for the company, despite its discounted valuation compared to peers.


Can the India's Largest Motorcycle Manufacturer Maintain Its Dominance?

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Hero MotoCorp Ltd. designs, manufactures and distributes motorcycles. The Company's products also include motorcycle parts and accessories.

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Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN)

Hero Motocorp Ltd - EV Launches, Global Push & Margin Stability to Drive Growth

Market Momentum: Hero’s VAHAN market share increased to 31.6% in Q2FY26, marking a 12-quarter high with a 70 bps sequential gain.

Axis Direct

NIFTY100 Low Volatility 30 Index Rebalance Preview: 2 Changes as Review Cutoff Nears

Two constituent changes, volatility/capping changes result in one-way turnover of 10.7% and a round-trip trade of US$145m. There will be a LOT more...

Brian Freitas