External broker reports(aggregated public sources), HDFC Securities

HDFC Securities

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

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<ul><li>Our discretionary universe is expected to grow by ~11% YoY in Q1FY25</li><li>However, a few exceptional names drive up the average</li><li>In retail, ex-F&amp;G and value fashion, growth pencilled in is an anaemic 6% as footfalls/demand gets impacted due to (1) the heatwave and (2) fewer wedding days</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 expected to grow by ~11% YoY in Q1FY25However, a few exceptional names drive up the averageIn retail, ex-F&amp;G and value fashion, growth pencilled in is an anaemic 6% as footfalls/demand gets impacted due to (1) the heatwave and (2) fewer wedding daysContent 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: Muted Demand, Value Plays Remain Outliers

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

Axis Direct is the flagship brand under Axis Securities Limited, a subsidiary of Axis Bank in India. 

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<ul><li>Q1FY25 earnings season was marked by a) Robust PMI manufacturing and Services, b) Stronger E-way bill and GST collection, d) Heat waves and electricity demand, and e) Election campaigns and rallies. Domestic-facing sectors largely enjoyed the economic recovery backed by these factors and hence, margins may surprise positively.</li><li>On the other hand, export-oriented themes are likely to showcase relatively weaker performance.</li><li>Most of the domestic high-frequency indicators have trended higher during the quarter which is likely to translate into good demand momentum for the domestic corporate segment. </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.

Q1FY25 earnings season was marked by a) Robust PMI manufacturing and Services, b) Stronger E-way bill and GST collection, d) Heat waves and electricity demand, and e) Election campaigns and rallies. Domestic-facing sectors largely enjoyed the economic recovery backed by these factors and hence, margins may surprise positively.On the other hand, export-oriented themes are likely to showcase relatively weaker performance.Most of the domestic high-frequency indicators have trended higher during the quarter which is likely to translate into good demand momentum for the domestic corporate segment. 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.

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

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Equity Capital Markets

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<li>SHEIN's fast-fashion apparel is set to hit India through Reliance Retail's platforms, marking a major comeback after the 2020 ban.</li>
<li>This partnership could be a win-win, tapping into India's booming fashion demand and offering Shein access to the world's largest youth market, ahead of its proposed IPO.</li>
<li>With Shein's affordable styles and Reliance's extensive network, this alliance targets the youth market, challenging brands like Tata Group's <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/trent-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8410:1" rel="noopener">Trent Ltd (TRENT IN)</a> owned Zudio.</li>
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SHEIN's fast-fashion apparel is set to hit India through Reliance Retail's platforms, marking a major comeback after the 2020 ban.
This partnership could be a win-win, tapping into India's booming fashion demand and offering Shein access to the world's largest youth market, ahead of its proposed IPO.
With Shein's affordable styles and Reliance's extensive network, this alliance targets the youth market, challenging brands like Tata Group's Trent Ltd (TRENT IN) owned Zudio.


SHEIN: Teaming up with Reliance Retail to Re-Enter India. A Win-Win Move

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited

Motilal Oswal

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited

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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Trent continued to report strong standalone/consolidated revenue growth of 55%/50% YoY to INR119b/INR124b in FY24, aided by 51% YoY area addition and +10% LFL growth.</li><li>Despite a slight contraction in standalone gross margin by 20bp (due to higher Zudio mix), EBITDA margin (pre Ind-AS) improved to 11.7% (up 300bp YoY), aided by lower ad spending and operating leverage.</li><li>Standalone adj. PAT improved to INR10.3b (vs. INR5.5b in FY23). In addition, the Booker subsidiary and Star (JV) losses have narrowed. </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.

Trent continued to report strong standalone/consolidated revenue growth of 55%/50% YoY to INR119b/INR124b in FY24, aided by 51% YoY area addition and +10% LFL growth.Despite a slight contraction in standalone gross margin by 20bp (due to higher Zudio mix), EBITDA margin (pre Ind-AS) improved to 11.7% (up 300bp YoY), aided by lower ad spending and operating leverage.Standalone adj. PAT improved to INR10.3b (vs. INR5.5b in FY23). In addition, the Booker subsidiary and Star (JV) losses have narrowed. 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.

Trent - Aggressive Expansion with Improved Cash Flow

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Sharekhan

Sharekhan

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<ul><li>Trent registered consistent strong performance for the past four years (FY2020-24) with revenues and PAT clocking CAGRs of 39% and 62%, respectively, backed by strong store expansions and consistent double-digit SSSG.</li><li>Same-store-sales grew by over 10% in FY2024; sales per sq. ft and volumes for all fashion and lifestyle concepts grew by 23% and 74%, respectively.</li><li>Working capital days reduced by 10 days to 28 days in FY2024; OCF to EBIDTA improved to 70%; RoE and RoCE improved to 28.4% and 24.5% respectively.</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.

Trent registered consistent strong performance for the past four years (FY2020-24) with revenues and PAT clocking CAGRs of 39% and 62%, respectively, backed by strong store expansions and consistent double-digit SSSG.Same-store-sales grew by over 10% in FY2024; sales per sq. ft and volumes for all fashion and lifestyle concepts grew by 23% and 74%, respectively.Working capital days reduced by 10 days to 28 days in FY2024; OCF to EBIDTA improved to 70%; RoE and RoCE improved to 28.4% and 24.5% respectively.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.

Trent Ltd - Strong Performance in FY2024; Multiple Growth Strategies in Place

India

Trent Limited operates a chain of retail stores that sell fashion apparel, cosmetics, perfumery products and toiletry items. The Company sells apparel for men, women and children. Trent sells its cosmetics products under the "Westside" and "Trent" brand names.

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Trent Ltd (TRENT IN)

Consumer Discretionary: Muted Demand, Value Plays Remain Outliers

Our discretionary universe is expected to grow by ~11% YoY in Q1FY25. However, a few exceptional names drive up the average

HDFC Securities

Q1FY25 - Consolidated Earnings Preview

Based on our and consensus estimates, we forecast Nifty to deliver Revenue/EBITDA/PAT growth of 7.8%/3%/1.2% respectively for the quarter.

Axis Direct

SHEIN: Teaming up with Reliance Retail to Re-Enter India. A Win-Win Move

Shein's partnership with Reliance could be a win-win - tapping into India's booming fashion demand and offering Shein access to the world's largest...

Devi Subhakesan

Trent - Aggressive Expansion with Improved Cash Flow

Trent continued to report strong standalone/consolidated revenue growth of 55%/50% YoY to INR119b/INR124b in FY24, aided by 51% YoY area addition...

Motilal Oswal

Trent Ltd - Strong Performance in FY2024; Multiple Growth Strategies in Place

Working capital days reduced by 10 days to 28 days in FY2024; OCF to EBIDTA improved to 70%; RoE and RoCE improved to 28.4% and 24.5% respectively.

Sharekhan

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