Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Sree Capital

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Fundamental Research on Listed Indian Companies

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/quess-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26937:1" rel="noopener">Quess Corp Ltd (QUESS IN) </a>will spinoff into 3 different companies, each representing a business vertical of its consolidated operations. All three companies are expected to be listed during Q1FY26.</li>
<li>It has received approval from the stock exchanges and is now awaiting the go ahead from National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).</li>
<li>Improving business performance and sum-of-the-parts valuation of the three separate listed businesses indicate potential upside from the current valuation.</li>
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Quess Corp Ltd (QUESS IN) will spinoff into 3 different companies, each representing a business vertical of its consolidated operations. All three companies are expected to be listed during Q1FY26.
It has received approval from the stock exchanges and is now awaiting the go ahead from National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
Improving business performance and sum-of-the-parts valuation of the three separate listed businesses indicate potential upside from the current valuation.


Quess Corp - Can the Spinoff of India’s Largest Staffing Company Unlock Value?

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), HDFC Securities

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<ul><li>MCX is expected to report a flat quarter sequentially (+0.4 QoQ) although it will register 31.2% YoY growth</li><li>The revenue from options is down 2.0% QoQ while futures revenue is up 4.6% QoQ</li><li>We expect MCX to post an EBITDA/PAT of INR 2.43/2.01bn, up +0.4/-1.1% QoQ</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.

MCX is expected to report a flat quarter sequentially (+0.4 QoQ) although it will register 31.2% YoY growthThe revenue from options is down 2.0% QoQ while futures revenue is up 4.6% QoQWe expect MCX to post an EBITDA/PAT of INR 2.43/2.01bn, up +0.4/-1.1% QoQContent 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.

Exchanges, Staffing and Internet: Recovery in sight

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Akshat Shah

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Dr Agarwal's Health Care Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dr-agarwal-s-health-care-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43984:1" rel="noopener">Dr Agarwal's Health Care Ltd (8140044Z IN)</a> raised around US$350m in its India IPO in Jan 2025. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.</li>
<li>Dr Agarwal’s Health Care is a healthcare/hospital chain in India providing eyecare services, including surgeries; consultations, diagnoses, non-surgical treatments; and sells opticals, contact lens, accessories and eyecare related pharmaceutical products.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
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Dr Agarwal's Health Care Ltd (8140044Z IN) raised around US$350m in its India IPO in Jan 2025. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.
Dr Agarwal’s Health Care is a healthcare/hospital chain in India providing eyecare services, including surgeries; consultations, diagnoses, non-surgical treatments; and sells opticals, contact lens, accessories and eyecare related pharmaceutical products.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


Dr Agarwal’s Health Care IPO Lockup - US$725m Lockup Release; PE Investors May Look to Cash Out

<ul><li>MCX: MCX is expected to report revenue growth of +27/57% QoQ/YoY, led by revenue growth in options (+24% QoQ) and futures (+46% QoQ)</li><li>The margin and profitability will improve as there were one-off cost items last quarter which will normalize, and growth will boost margins</li><li>We expect MCX to post an EBITDA/PAT of INR 2.60/1.94bn, up +46/43% QoQ</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.

MCX: MCX is expected to report revenue growth of +27/57% QoQ/YoY, led by revenue growth in options (+24% QoQ) and futures (+46% QoQ)The margin and profitability will improve as there were one-off cost items last quarter which will normalize, and growth will boost marginsWe expect MCX to post an EBITDA/PAT of INR 2.60/1.94bn, up +46/43% QoQContent 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.

Exchanges, Staffing and Internet (Q1FY26E Results Preview): A mixed bag

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/quess-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26937:1" rel="noopener">Quess Corp Ltd (QUESS IN)</a>'s restructuring into three entities aims for targeted growth, disciplined capital allocation, and international expansion in emerging sectors.</li>
<li>India and the US are negotiating an interim trade deal by June 25, aiming for tariff exemptions and increased trade.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vst-tillers-tractors-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20060:1" rel="noopener">VST Tillers Tractors (VSTT IN)</a> to launch fully electric power tiller and weeder, expanding into the electric farm machinery sector.</li>
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Quess Corp Ltd (QUESS IN)'s restructuring into three entities aims for targeted growth, disciplined capital allocation, and international expansion in emerging sectors.
India and the US are negotiating an interim trade deal by June 25, aiming for tariff exemptions and increased trade.

VST Tillers Tractors (VSTT IN) to launch fully electric power tiller and weeder, expanding into the electric farm machinery sector.


#155 India Insights: Quess Restructures, India-US Eye Trade Deal, VST Enters Electric Farm Tech

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Quess Corp Limited operates as an integrated business services provider. The Company offers IT staffing, industrial asset and facility management, skill development, and general recruitment services. Quess serves customers worldwide.

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Post our note on the spin off transaction of Quess Corp, the company convened NCLT(National Company Law Tribunal) meeting for shareholders and...

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

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The revenue from options is down 2.0% QoQ while futures revenue is up 4.6% QoQ. We expect MCX to post an EBITDA/PAT of INR 2.43/2.01bn, up +0.4/...

HDFC Securities

Dr Agarwal’s Health Care IPO Lockup - US$725m Lockup Release; PE Investors May Look to Cash Out

Dr Agarwal’s Health Care (DAH) raised around US$350m in its India IPO in Jan 2025. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.

Akshat Shah

Exchanges, Staffing and Internet (Q1FY26E Results Preview): A mixed bag

MCX: MCX is expected to report revenue growth of +27/57% QoQ/YoY, led by revenue growth in options (+24% QoQ) and futures (+46% QoQ)

HDFC Securities

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Quess Corp - Can the Spinoff of India’s Largest Staffing Company Unlock Value?

Post our note on the spin off transaction of Quess Corp, the company convened NCLT(National Company Law Tribunal) meeting for shareholders and...

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

Exchanges, Staffing and Internet: Recovery in sight

The revenue from options is down 2.0% QoQ while futures revenue is up 4.6% QoQ. We expect MCX to post an EBITDA/PAT of INR 2.43/2.01bn, up +0.4/...

HDFC Securities

Dr Agarwal’s Health Care IPO Lockup - US$725m Lockup Release; PE Investors May Look to Cash Out

Dr Agarwal’s Health Care (DAH) raised around US$350m in its India IPO in Jan 2025. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.

Akshat Shah

Exchanges, Staffing and Internet (Q1FY26E Results Preview): A mixed bag

MCX: MCX is expected to report revenue growth of +27/57% QoQ/YoY, led by revenue growth in options (+24% QoQ) and futures (+46% QoQ)

HDFC Securities

#155 India Insights: Quess Restructures, India-US Eye Trade Deal, VST Enters Electric Farm Tech

​Quess Corp Ltd restructures for growth, India-US trade deal negotiations ongoing, VST Tillers Tractors to launch electric farm machinery.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Quess Corp Ltd restructures for growth, India-US trade deal negotiations ongoing, VST Tillers Tractors to launch electric farm machinery.