India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The Indian hotel sector is set for growth, driven by a demand-supply gap with room demand growing 10%, while supply only increased by 7-9%.</li>
<li>MICE tourism is crucial, contributing 15-20% of hotel revenues, with strong future growth driven by increasing corporate events and international conferences.</li>
<li>Key growth triggers for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indian-hotels-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5774:1" rel="noopener">Indian Hotels (IH IN)</a> include strategic expansion through capital-light models, while <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chalet-hotels-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27884:1" rel="noopener">Chalet Hotels Ltd (CHALET IN)</a> focuses on asset-heavy growth and prime location investments.</li>
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The Indian hotel sector is set for growth, driven by a demand-supply gap with room demand growing 10%, while supply only increased by 7-9%.
MICE tourism is crucial, contributing 15-20% of hotel revenues, with strong future growth driven by increasing corporate events and international conferences.
Key growth triggers for Indian Hotels (IH IN) include strategic expansion through capital-light models, while Chalet Hotels Ltd (CHALET IN) focuses on asset-heavy growth and prime location investments.


Thematic Report: India’s Hotel Industry~ How Demand-Supply Gap, Under-Penetration Can Fuel Growth

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), HDFC Securities

HDFC Securities

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<ul><li>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra: Mahindra &amp; Mahindra’s Q4FY25 standalone EBITDA margin at 14.9% was above our estimate of 14.1% and Bloomberg consensus estimate of 14.0%</li><li>The auto division’s EBIT margin at 9.2% was broadly in line with our estimate of 9.1%</li><li>Margin contracted 44bps QoQ as the company commenced contract manufacturing for its ePV subsidiary Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd (MEAL)</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.

Mahindra &amp; Mahindra: Mahindra &amp; Mahindra’s Q4FY25 standalone EBITDA margin at 14.9% was above our estimate of 14.1% and Bloomberg consensus estimate of 14.0%The auto division’s EBIT margin at 9.2% was broadly in line with our estimate of 9.1%Margin contracted 44bps QoQ as the company commenced contract manufacturing for its ePV subsidiary Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd (MEAL)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: Mahindra & Mahindra, Indian Hotels, CDSL, V-MART Retail

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

<ul>
<li>The RBI’s March 2025 surveys highlight a balanced recovery, with easing inflation expectations, strong rural sentiment, and sector-specific growth prospects across banking, manufacturing, and services.</li>
<li>With moderate credit growth and consumer confidence improving, sectors like agri-finance, retail, and infrastructure are poised for growth, while inflationary pressures and currency depreciation may impact import-dependent companies.</li>
<li>India's economic recovery is steady, with sector-specific positioning crucial. As rural confidence rises and inflation expectations moderate, growth opportunities are more identifiable, especially in rural finance and manufacturing.</li>
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The RBI’s March 2025 surveys highlight a balanced recovery, with easing inflation expectations, strong rural sentiment, and sector-specific growth prospects across banking, manufacturing, and services.
With moderate credit growth and consumer confidence improving, sectors like agri-finance, retail, and infrastructure are poised for growth, while inflationary pressures and currency depreciation may impact import-dependent companies.
India's economic recovery is steady, with sector-specific positioning crucial. As rural confidence rises and inflation expectations moderate, growth opportunities are more identifiable, especially in rural finance and manufacturing.


External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

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<ul><li>President Donald Trump and the White House revealed a list of U.S. “reciprocal tariff” rates that more than 180 countries and territories are set to face.</li><li>A 10% baseline tax will be applied to all imports, while countries with significant trade surplus with the US will face higher tariffs.</li><li>Higher tariffs have been announced for certain countries. These stand as follows: India 26%, China 34%, EU 20%, South Korea 25%, Vietnam 46%, Taiwan 32%, and Japan 24%. </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.

President Donald Trump and the White House revealed a list of U.S. “reciprocal tariff” rates that more than 180 countries and territories are set to face.A 10% baseline tax will be applied to all imports, while countries with significant trade surplus with the US will face higher tariffs.Higher tariffs have been announced for certain countries. These stand as follows: India 26%, China 34%, EU 20%, South Korea 25%, Vietnam 46%, Taiwan 32%, and Japan 24%. 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.

Trump Tariffs - Possible Impact on Our Market

Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

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<li>The semiannual index rebal events of the NIFTY 50 index and NIFTY 100 index will take place near the end of September 2026.</li>
<li>There will be one change for NIFTY 50 index and five changes for NIFTY 100.</li>
<li>In this insight, we take a look at our latest flow expectations for the confirmed index changes.</li>
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The semiannual index rebal events of the NIFTY 50 index and NIFTY 100 index will take place near the end of September 2026.
There will be one change for NIFTY 50 index and five changes for NIFTY 100.
In this insight, we take a look at our latest flow expectations for the confirmed index changes.


Quiddity NIFTY Sep26 Results and Flow Update: 11/12 Correct; ~US$940mn Combined One-Way Flow

India

Indian Hotels Company Limited operates The Taj Group of hotels.  The Company owns or maintains long term leases/licenses for hotels in India, in addition to International hotels.  The Group's hotels are divided into three groups: Luxury, Business, and, Leisure.

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Indian Hotels (IH IN)

Thematic Report: India’s Hotel Industry~ How Demand-Supply Gap, Under-Penetration Can Fuel Growth

Indian hotel sector poised for growth with demand outpacing supply, MICE tourism key revenue driver, Indian Hotels and Chalet Hotels pursuing...

Sudarshan Bhandari

HSIE Results Daily: Mahindra & Mahindra, Indian Hotels, CDSL, V-MART Retail

Mahindra & Mahindra’s Q4FY25 standalone EBITDA margin at 14.9% was above our estimate of 14.1% and Bloomberg consensus estimate of 14.0%

HDFC Securities

RBI Forward-Looking Survey Analysis

RBI surveys show balanced recovery in India, with rural sentiment strong and growth prospects in banking, manufacturing, and services. Sector...

Nimish Maheshwari

Trump Tariffs - Possible Impact on Our Market

President Donald Trump and the White House revealed a list of U.S. “reciprocal tariff” rates that more than 180 countries and territories are set...

Axis Direct

Quiddity NIFTY Sep26 Results and Flow Update: 11/12 Correct; ~US$940mn Combined One-Way Flow

From 21st August 2026 close to 15th September 2026 close, the ideas suggested in this insight generated an average return of approximately +6%. The...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

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Thematic Report: India’s Hotel Industry~ How Demand-Supply Gap, Under-Penetration Can Fuel Growth

​Indian hotel sector poised for growth with demand outpacing supply, MICE tourism key revenue driver, Indian Hotels and Chalet Hotels pursuing...

Sudarshan Bhandari

HSIE Results Daily: Mahindra & Mahindra, Indian Hotels, CDSL, V-MART Retail

Mahindra & Mahindra’s Q4FY25 standalone EBITDA margin at 14.9% was above our estimate of 14.1% and Bloomberg consensus estimate of 14.0%

HDFC Securities

RBI Forward-Looking Survey Analysis

​RBI surveys show balanced recovery in India, with rural sentiment strong and growth prospects in banking, manufacturing, and services. Sector...

Nimish Maheshwari

Trump Tariffs - Possible Impact on Our Market

President Donald Trump and the White House revealed a list of U.S. “reciprocal tariff” rates that more than 180 countries and territories are set...

Axis Direct

Quiddity NIFTY Sep26 Results and Flow Update: 11/12 Correct; ~US$940mn Combined One-Way Flow

From 21st August 2026 close to 15th September 2026 close, the ideas suggested in this insight generated an average return of approximately +6%. The...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Indian hotel sector poised for growth with demand outpacing supply, MICE tourism key revenue driver, Indian Hotels and Chalet Hotels pursuing...

RBI surveys show balanced recovery in India, with rural sentiment strong and growth prospects in banking, manufacturing, and services. Sector...