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<ul><li>Larsen &amp; Toubro: Larsen &amp; Toubro (LT) reported revenue/EBITDA/APAT at INR 679.8/68.1/39.3bn, a miss of 5.4/5.2/6.4%, marked by slower execution in water projects and extended monsoons</li><li>P&amp;M margins stood at 7.8% in Q2FY26 (vs 7.6/7.6% in Q1FY26/Q2FY25)</li><li>Given robust order inflows of INR 2.1trn (+39% YoY) in H1FY26, LT now expects to beat earlier 10% order inflow growth guidance for FY26</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.

Larsen &amp; Toubro: Larsen &amp; Toubro (LT) reported revenue/EBITDA/APAT at INR 679.8/68.1/39.3bn, a miss of 5.4/5.2/6.4%, marked by slower execution in water projects and extended monsoonsP&amp;M margins stood at 7.8% in Q2FY26 (vs 7.6/7.6% in Q1FY26/Q2FY25)Given robust order inflows of INR 2.1trn (+39% YoY) in H1FY26, LT now expects to beat earlier 10% order inflow growth guidance for FY26Content 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: Larsen & Toubro, Jindal Steel, Shree Cement, PB Fintech

<ul><li>Demand remains subdued in Q2FY26: As per discussions with cement companies, dealers and marketing executives, cement demand failed to firm up in Q2FY26, impacted by the extended monsoon and GST rate cut announcement, which was implemented with a lag</li><li>Cement demand in Q4FY25/Q1FY26 remained subdued at ~3-5% YoY, Q2 performance too, following the same trajectory, remained similar, in our view</li><li>While the aggregate sales volume for our coverage universe is expected to increase by 9% YoY (impact of Orient Cement and India Cements acquisitions), LTL volumes should grow at ~3.4% YoY (on a low base of ~2% YoY)</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.

Demand remains subdued in Q2FY26: As per discussions with cement companies, dealers and marketing executives, cement demand failed to firm up in Q2FY26, impacted by the extended monsoon and GST rate cut announcement, which was implemented with a lagCement demand in Q4FY25/Q1FY26 remained subdued at ~3-5% YoY, Q2 performance too, following the same trajectory, remained similar, in our viewWhile the aggregate sales volume for our coverage universe is expected to increase by 9% YoY (impact of Orient Cement and India Cements acquisitions), LTL volumes should grow at ~3.4% YoY (on a low base of ~2% YoY)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 (Q2FY26 Results Preview): Muted demand, stable prices, healthy margins

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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.

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Nimish Maheshwari

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<li>Pan-India average cement prices have surged by 8% year-on-year to approximately Rs 360 per 50-kg bag, driven by escalating fuel and raw material costs, notably imported petcoke and gypsum.</li>
<li>The price surge indicates a shift in the balance of power within the highly consolidated Indian cement sector.</li>
<li>With input costs rising, companies are demonstrating newfound pricing power, a critical factor for protecting and expanding operating margins in an energy-intensive business.</li>
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Pan-India average cement prices have surged by 8% year-on-year to approximately Rs 360 per 50-kg bag, driven by escalating fuel and raw material costs, notably imported petcoke and gypsum.
The price surge indicates a shift in the balance of power within the highly consolidated Indian cement sector.
With input costs rising, companies are demonstrating newfound pricing power, a critical factor for protecting and expanding operating margins in an energy-intensive business.


Indian Cement: Cost Headwinds Meet Robust Demand, Forging Pricing Power

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

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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

India

Shree Cement Ltd. manufactures cement and cement products. The Company sells its products primarily in Northern India under its own brand names.

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HSIE Results Daily: Larsen & Toubro, Jindal Steel, Shree Cement, PB Fintech

Larsen & Toubro (LT) reported revenue/EBITDA/APAT at INR 679.8/68.1/39.3bn, a miss of 5.4/5.2/6.4%, marked by slower execution in water projects...

HDFC Securities

Cement (Q2FY26 Results Preview): Muted demand, stable prices, healthy margins

vDemand remains subdued in Q2FY26: As per discussions with cement companies, dealers and marketing executives, cement demand failed to firm up in...

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

Indian Cement: Cost Headwinds Meet Robust Demand, Forging Pricing Power

Pan-India cement prices rise 8% due to increased costs, signaling a shift in industry dynamics and companies' pricing power to protect margins.

Nimish Maheshwari

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

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HSIE Results Daily: Larsen & Toubro, Jindal Steel, Shree Cement, PB Fintech

Larsen & Toubro (LT) reported revenue/EBITDA/APAT at INR 679.8/68.1/39.3bn, a miss of 5.4/5.2/6.4%, marked by slower execution in water projects...

HDFC Securities

Cement (Q2FY26 Results Preview): Muted demand, stable prices, healthy margins

vDemand remains subdued in Q2FY26: As per discussions with cement companies, dealers and marketing executives, cement demand failed to firm up in...

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

Indian Cement: Cost Headwinds Meet Robust Demand, Forging Pricing Power

​Pan-India cement prices rise 8% due to increased costs, signaling a shift in industry dynamics and companies' pricing power to protect margins.

Nimish Maheshwari

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

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

Pan-India cement prices rise 8% due to increased costs, signaling a shift in industry dynamics and companies' pricing power to protect margins.