External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

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

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<ul><li>The Shift to Expansion (The Setup): While global crosscurrents and volatile commodity prices continue to create headline noise, our quantitative macro dashboard confirms a definitive shift into an 'Expansion' regime.</li><li>Strengthening domestic economic activity and stabilizing liquidity are providing a solid, measurable foundation for cyclical risk-taking.</li><li>Broad Market Exhaustion: Despite the stronger underlying economic backdrop, the headline stock market remains choppy and inefficient. </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 Shift to Expansion (The Setup): While global crosscurrents and volatile commodity prices continue to create headline noise, our quantitative macro dashboard confirms a definitive shift into an 'Expansion' regime.Strengthening domestic economic activity and stabilizing liquidity are providing a solid, measurable foundation for cyclical risk-taking.Broad Market Exhaustion: Despite the stronger underlying economic backdrop, the headline stock market remains choppy and inefficient. 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.

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), HDFC Securities

HDFC Securities

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<ul><li>Infosys: INFY delivered a strong Q3 performance with CC growth of 0.6/1.7% QoQ/YoY</li><li>The adjusted EBIT margin expanded by 20bps sequentially to 21.2%, which exceeded expectations</li><li>This momentum supported a revenue guidance upgrade to 3% to 3.5% CC for the fiscal year (earlier 2%–3%), indicating a better Q4 exit and establishing a recovery trajectory for FY27, specifically with growth acceleration expected in financial services and ENU verticals</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.

Infosys: INFY delivered a strong Q3 performance with CC growth of 0.6/1.7% QoQ/YoYThe adjusted EBIT margin expanded by 20bps sequentially to 21.2%, which exceeded expectationsThis momentum supported a revenue guidance upgrade to 3% to 3.5% CC for the fiscal year (earlier 2%–3%), indicating a better Q4 exit and establishing a recovery trajectory for FY27, specifically with growth acceleration expected in financial services and ENU verticalsContent 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: Infosys, Union Bank of India

<ul><li>Maruti Suzuki: Maruti Suzuki’s (MSIL) Q2FY26 EBITDA margin at 10.5% was in line with Bloomberg consensus estimate of 10.6%, but above our estimate of 10.2%</li><li>We expect margins to improve going forward as capacity utilization improves on the back of higher PV demand, ramp-up of the Victoris model, and increasing exports</li><li>We expect exports to continue to do well over the medium term, benefitting from the company’s efforts over the last few years to improve penetration across markets, including developed markets, and with a wider portfolio and improving mix</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.

Maruti Suzuki: Maruti Suzuki’s (MSIL) Q2FY26 EBITDA margin at 10.5% was in line with Bloomberg consensus estimate of 10.6%, but above our estimate of 10.2%We expect margins to improve going forward as capacity utilization improves on the back of higher PV demand, ramp-up of the Victoris model, and increasing exportsWe expect exports to continue to do well over the medium term, benefitting from the company’s efforts over the last few years to improve penetration across markets, including developed markets, and with a wider portfolio and improving mixContent 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: Maruti Suzuki, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, Phoenix Mills...

<ul><li>Reliance Industries: Our ADD rating on Reliance Industries (RIL) with a price target of INR 1,635/sh is premised on (1) EBITDA growth in the digital business, driven by improvement in ARPU, subscriber addition, and new revenue streams, (2) recovery in the O2C margin, and (3) potential for further value unlocking in the digital and retail businesses</li><li>RIL’s consolidated Q1FY26 EBITDA stood at INR 429.0bn (+10.7% YoY, -2.1% QoQ) and APAT at INR 180.7 bn (+2.4% YoY, +4.7% QoQ), below our estimates, due to lower-than-expected O2C margin and lower-than-expected crude oil throughput.</li><li>JSW Steel: We maintain BUY on JSW Steel (JSWS) with a revised target price of INR 1,120/share</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.

Reliance Industries: Our ADD rating on Reliance Industries (RIL) with a price target of INR 1,635/sh is premised on (1) EBITDA growth in the digital business, driven by improvement in ARPU, subscriber addition, and new revenue streams, (2) recovery in the O2C margin, and (3) potential for further value unlocking in the digital and retail businessesRIL’s consolidated Q1FY26 EBITDA stood at INR 429.0bn (+10.7% YoY, -2.1% QoQ) and APAT at INR 180.7 bn (+2.4% YoY, +4.7% QoQ), below our estimates, due to lower-than-expected O2C margin and lower-than-expected crude oil throughput.JSW Steel: We maintain BUY on JSW Steel (JSWS) with a revised target price of INR 1,120/shareContent 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: Reliance Industries, JSW Steel, Union Bank of India, AU Small Finance Bank...

<ul><li>The Indian PSU banking (PSB) sector, once considered structurally broken, is experiencing early signs of a secular turnaround, buttressed by a combination of governance reforms (balance sheet repair and recapitalization), modernized digital stack, and a gradual turnaround in the quality and sustainability of earnings</li><li>This is beginning to reflect in PSBs finally stabilizing their loan market share (+52bps market share gains during FY25), enhancing the quality of their customer franchise and service standards, and improving their return ratios</li><li>Despite improving profitability (FY25 RoAs approaching 1%), investors remain skeptical of the sustainability of these earnings</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 Indian PSU banking (PSB) sector, once considered structurally broken, is experiencing early signs of a secular turnaround, buttressed by a combination of governance reforms (balance sheet repair and recapitalization), modernized digital stack, and a gradual turnaround in the quality and sustainability of earningsThis is beginning to reflect in PSBs finally stabilizing their loan market share (+52bps market share gains during FY25), enhancing the quality of their customer franchise and service standards, and improving their return ratiosDespite improving profitability (FY25 RoAs approaching 1%), investors remain skeptical of the sustainability of these earningsContent 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.

Public Sector Banks: Repair, Reform, Reset

India

Union Bank of India Limited provides a full range of banking services throughout India. The Company's activities include retail banking, commercial and personal banking, investment management, treasury and NRI services, cash management and assorted ATM facilities. Union Bank has an online tele-banking facility for all its core banking customers.

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Union Bank Of India (UNBK IN)

Monthly Quant Report August 2026

Strengthening domestic economic activity and stabilizing liquidity are providing a solid, measurable foundation for cyclical risk-taking.

Axis Direct

HSIE Results Daily: Infosys, Union Bank of India

INFY delivered a strong Q3 performance with CC growth of 0.6/1.7% QoQ/YoY. The adjusted EBIT margin expanded by 20bps sequentially to 21.2%, which...

HDFC Securities

HSIE Results Daily: Maruti Suzuki, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, Phoenix Mills...

Maruti Suzuki: Maruti Suzuki’s (MSIL) Q2FY26 EBITDA margin at 10.5% was in line with Bloomberg consensus estimate of 10.6%, but above our estimate...

HDFC Securities

HSIE Results Daily: Reliance Industries, JSW Steel, Union Bank of India, AU Small Finance Bank...

RIL’s consolidated Q1FY26 EBITDA stood at INR 429.0bn (+10.7% YoY, -2.1% QoQ) and APAT at INR 180.7 bn (+2.4% YoY, +4.7% QoQ), below our estimates

HDFC Securities

Public Sector Banks: Repair, Reform, Reset

Despite improving profitability (FY25 RoAs approaching 1%), investors remain skeptical of the sustainability of these earnings

HDFC Securities

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