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<ul><li>The Q4FY25 earnings season was marked by 1) Sequential improvement in capex spending, 2) A Series of positive measures in the domestic economy taken by the RBI and the government, 3) Volatile Currency, 4) Volatile Trade dynamics, and 5) Volatile Crude prices. All these developments indicate that the Q4FY25 earnings would show a mixed trend, similar to the previous quarters.</li><li>Some breather is expected in Q4FY25 numbers, led by sequential improvement in some of the pockets of high-frequency indicators.</li><li>However, the broader consumption demand could still take 1-2 quarters to get back on track. Overall, the improvement in earnings is expected in certain pockets like BFSI, IT, Healthcare, Telecom, and Industrials, while Consumer Staples, Retail, and cyclical sectors like Oil &amp; Gas remain under pressure. </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.

The Q4FY25 earnings season was marked by 1) Sequential improvement in capex spending, 2) A Series of positive measures in the domestic economy taken by the RBI and the government, 3) Volatile Currency, 4) Volatile Trade dynamics, and 5) Volatile Crude prices. All these developments indicate that the Q4FY25 earnings would show a mixed trend, similar to the previous quarters.Some breather is expected in Q4FY25 numbers, led by sequential improvement in some of the pockets of high-frequency indicators.However, the broader consumption demand could still take 1-2 quarters to get back on track. Overall, the improvement in earnings is expected in certain pockets like BFSI, IT, Healthcare, Telecom, and Industrials, while Consumer Staples, Retail, and cyclical sectors like Oil &amp; Gas remain under pressure. 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.

<ul><li>Cement demand is expected to grow 10% YoY: After a subdued H1FY25 (2- 3% YoY growth), cement demand exhibited improvement in Q3FY25, growing in high single digits, and the momentum is expected to continue in Q4, driven by enhanced government capital expenditure and a rebound in construction activities post-monsoon.</li><li>The overall performance for the first nine months of FY25 remained subdued, with demand growth around 3-4% YoY.</li><li>Cement demand in India has shown resilience, particularly in Q4FY25, following a strong December 2024. </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.

Cement demand is expected to grow 10% YoY: After a subdued H1FY25 (2- 3% YoY growth), cement demand exhibited improvement in Q3FY25, growing in high single digits, and the momentum is expected to continue in Q4, driven by enhanced government capital expenditure and a rebound in construction activities post-monsoon.The overall performance for the first nine months of FY25 remained subdued, with demand growth around 3-4% YoY.Cement demand in India has shown resilience, particularly in Q4FY25, following a strong December 2024. 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.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ultratech-cement-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:181:1" rel="noopener">Ultratech Cement (UTCEM IN)</a> saw a resurgence in demand starting in December. CFO Atul Daga characterized this as a "positive storm," fueled by continuous demand increases that boosted cement prices.  </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ambuja-cements-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14745:1" rel="noopener">Ambuja Cements (ACEM IN)</a> is strategically expanding capacity, aiming for cost leadership, and leveraging group synergies to reach 140 million tons of cement capacity by FY28.  </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jk-cement-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9744:1" rel="noopener">JK Cement Ltd (JKCE IN)</a>’s proposed acquisition of 60% equity in Saifco Cements marks their penetration in Jammu-Kashmir(capacity- 0.42 Mn tons), which is expected to improve profitability, increase production capacity.</li>
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Ultratech Cement (UTCEM IN) saw a resurgence in demand starting in December. CFO Atul Daga characterized this as a "positive storm," fueled by continuous demand increases that boosted cement prices.  

Ambuja Cements (ACEM IN) is strategically expanding capacity, aiming for cost leadership, and leveraging group synergies to reach 140 million tons of cement capacity by FY28.  

JK Cement Ltd (JKCE IN)’s proposed acquisition of 60% equity in Saifco Cements marks their penetration in Jammu-Kashmir(capacity- 0.42 Mn tons), which is expected to improve profitability, increase production capacity.


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<ul><li>Indian Oil Corporation: Our REDUCE rating on Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), with a target price of INR 124, is premised on margin pressure due to increasing petchem supplies/capacity, lower refining margins, and moderation in auto fuel marketing margins</li><li>IOCL’s Q3FY25 reported EBITDA at INR 71bn (-54% YoY, +89% QoQ) and APAT at INR 28.7bn (-64% YoY, +14.9x QoQ) came in below our estimates</li><li>Earnings were impacted by weak performance from petchem segment, lower refining margins, inventory loss and absorption of under-recovery on LPG</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.

Indian Oil Corporation: Our REDUCE rating on Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), with a target price of INR 124, is premised on margin pressure due to increasing petchem supplies/capacity, lower refining margins, and moderation in auto fuel marketing marginsIOCL’s Q3FY25 reported EBITDA at INR 71bn (-54% YoY, +89% QoQ) and APAT at INR 28.7bn (-64% YoY, +14.9x QoQ) came in below our estimatesEarnings were impacted by weak performance from petchem segment, lower refining margins, inventory loss and absorption of under-recovery on LPGContent 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.

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<ul><li>Cement demand improves: After a subdued H1FY25, cement demand exhibited improvement in Q3FY25.</li><li>The demand during H1FY25 was impacted by seasonality, prolonged rainfall, delays in budgetary allocations for infrastructure projects, and labour shortages.</li><li>Historically, election years have been marked by a moderation in cement demand.</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.

Cement demand improves: After a subdued H1FY25, cement demand exhibited improvement in Q3FY25.The demand during H1FY25 was impacted by seasonality, prolonged rainfall, delays in budgetary allocations for infrastructure projects, and labour shortages.Historically, election years have been marked by a moderation in cement demand.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.

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JK Cement Limited produces and manufactures Portland and White cement products.

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JK Cement Ltd (JKCE IN)

Q4FY25 - Consolidated Earnings Preview

Based on our and consensus estimates, we forecast Nifty to deliver Revenue/EBITDA/PAT growth of 4.8%/2.9%/1.3% YoY, respectively, for the quarter.

Axis Direct

Q4FY25 Earnings Preview - CEMENT

Cement demand is expected to grow 10% YoY: After a subdued H1FY25 (2- 3% YoY growth), cement demand exhibited improvement in Q3FY25, growing in...

Axis Direct

Themes of India: Cement Industry Q3 Update

The overall indian cement industry is going under consolidation where 3-4 big players are gaining market share as well as acquiring different...

Nimish Maheshwari

HSIE Results Daily: Indian Oil Corporation, DLF, Macrotech Developers, Balkrishna Industries

Our REDUCE rating on Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), with a target price of INR 124, is premised on margin pressure due to increasing petchem...

HDFC Securities

Q3FY25 Earnings Preview - CEMENT

The demand during H1FY25 was impacted by seasonality, prolonged rainfall, delays in budgetary allocations for infrastructure projects, and labour...

Axis Direct

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