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<ul><li>Our consumer discretionary coverage universe (ex-Eternal) is expected to deliver ~20% YoY revenue growth in Q3</li><li>The growth primarily stems from jewelry (gold price-led) and new-age businesses (customer acquisition push)</li><li>In other sectors, demand continues to remain subdued</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.

Our consumer discretionary coverage universe (ex-Eternal) is expected to deliver ~20% YoY revenue growth in Q3The growth primarily stems from jewelry (gold price-led) and new-age businesses (customer acquisition push)In other sectors, demand continues to remain subduedContent 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.

Consumer Discretionary (Q3FY26 Results Preview): Q3FY26 – a mixed bag

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Sudarshan Bhandari

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<li>India’s GST 2.0 reform slashes tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare while exempting insurance and education.</li>
<li>The move could accelerate consumption, especially in rural India, but risks straining government revenues and widening fiscal deficits.</li>
<li>If implemented smoothly, GST 2.0 may drive a multi-sector consumption upcycle, though revenue trade-offs and uneven pass-through pose risks.</li>
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India’s GST 2.0 reform slashes tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare while exempting insurance and education.
The move could accelerate consumption, especially in rural India, but risks straining government revenues and widening fiscal deficits.
If implemented smoothly, GST 2.0 may drive a multi-sector consumption upcycle, though revenue trade-offs and uneven pass-through pose risks.


Thematic Report on GST 2.0 Regime: Who Gains, Who Loses as India Bets on Demand Revival.

<ul><li>Bandhan Bank: Bandhan Bank’s (BANDHAN) earnings missed estimates, largely on account of elevated credit costs (3.5% annualized), led by continued stress in the micro-banking portfolio, sub-par loan growth, and shrinking margins</li><li>Deposit growth was healthy (~16% YoY/ 2.3% QoQ), while CASA ratio slipped to 27.1% (-430bps QoQ) as the CASA seasonality normalized</li><li>With the MFIN’s tighter guardrails now at play, industry-wide MFI stress remained elevated, reflecting in muted growth and higher slippages/credit costs</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.

Bandhan Bank: Bandhan Bank’s (BANDHAN) earnings missed estimates, largely on account of elevated credit costs (3.5% annualized), led by continued stress in the micro-banking portfolio, sub-par loan growth, and shrinking marginsDeposit growth was healthy (~16% YoY/ 2.3% QoQ), while CASA ratio slipped to 27.1% (-430bps QoQ) as the CASA seasonality normalizedWith the MFIN’s tighter guardrails now at play, industry-wide MFI stress remained elevated, reflecting in muted growth and higher slippages/credit costsContent 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: Bandhan Bank, Nuvoco Vistas Corporation, Shoppers Stop 

<ul><li>Our discretionary universe is set for a mixed performance in Q1FY26, with overall revenue projected to grow by ~18% YoY in Q1FY26, driven by a few outliers, both positive and negative</li><li>Excluding the strong growth from new age businesses (~49% growth YoY) and headwinds faced by paint companies (~2% growth YoY, negative), our universe is still likely to grow at ~17%</li><li>We anticipate continued margin pressure as SSSGs remain weak, ranging from negative to lower single-digits for most</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.

Our discretionary universe is set for a mixed performance in Q1FY26, with overall revenue projected to grow by ~18% YoY in Q1FY26, driven by a few outliers, both positive and negativeExcluding the strong growth from new age businesses (~49% growth YoY) and headwinds faced by paint companies (~2% growth YoY, negative), our universe is still likely to grow at ~17%We anticipate continued margin pressure as SSSGs remain weak, ranging from negative to lower single-digits for mostContent 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.

Consumer Discretionary (Q1FY26 Results Preview): Q1FY26–a mixed bag

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Nimish Maheshwari

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<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.


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Shoppers Stop is a leading Indian retailer that operates department stores, specialty beauty outlets, and value fashion formats, focusing on a "premiumisation" strategy. The company offers a wide range of household and consumer products, including apparel, cosmetics, personal accessories, home wares, and electronics, and distributes international beauty brands. Shoppers Stop was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

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India's GST 2.0 reform cuts tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare, potentially boosting consumption but risking fiscal deficits.

Sudarshan Bhandari

HSIE Results Daily: Bandhan Bank, Nuvoco Vistas Corporation, Shoppers Stop

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Consumer Discretionary (Q1FY26 Results Preview): Q1FY26–a mixed bag

Our discretionary universe is set for a mixed performance in Q1FY26, with overall revenue projected to grow by ~18% YoY in Q1FY26, driven by a few...

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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...

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Consumer Discretionary (Q3FY26 Results Preview): Q3FY26 – a mixed bag

Our consumer discretionary coverage universe (ex-Eternal) is expected to deliver ~20% YoY revenue growth in Q3 The growth primarily stems from...

HDFC Securities

Thematic Report on GST 2.0 Regime: Who Gains, Who Loses as India Bets on Demand Revival.

​India's GST 2.0 reform cuts tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare, potentially boosting consumption but risking fiscal deficits.

Sudarshan Bhandari

HSIE Results Daily: Bandhan Bank, Nuvoco Vistas Corporation, Shoppers Stop

Bandhan Bank’s (BANDHAN) earnings missed estimates, largely on account of elevated credit costs (3.5% annualized), led by continued stress in the...

HDFC Securities

Consumer Discretionary (Q1FY26 Results Preview): Q1FY26–a mixed bag

Our discretionary universe is set for a mixed performance in Q1FY26, with overall revenue projected to grow by ~18% YoY in Q1FY26, driven by a few...

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

India's GST 2.0 reform cuts tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare, potentially boosting consumption but risking fiscal deficits.

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