External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

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<ul><li>Axis Top Picks basket delivered impressive returns of 46% in the last one year, against the 27% return posted by the benchmark Nifty 50, implying a commendable outperformance of 19% over the benchmark.</li><li>In Feb’24 (Since 2 nd Feb’24), the basket inched up further by 1.8%.</li><li>We are extremely happy to share that our Top Picks Basket has delivered an astounding return of 264% since its inception (May’20), which stands well above the 137% return delivered by NIFTY 50 over the same period. </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.

Axis Top Picks basket delivered impressive returns of 46% in the last one year, against the 27% return posted by the benchmark Nifty 50, implying a commendable outperformance of 19% over the benchmark.In Feb’24 (Since 2 nd Feb’24), the basket inched up further by 1.8%.We are extremely happy to share that our Top Picks Basket has delivered an astounding return of 264% since its inception (May’20), which stands well above the 137% return delivered by NIFTY 50 over the same period. 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.

<ul><li>Topline growth remains muted: Most staple companies under our coverage have indicated a subdued demand environment, particularly in the mass end of the segment, as rural areas continue to face pressure.</li><li>Moreover, increased competitive intensity has further hampered volume growth. Anniversarization of price hikes and price cuts has resulted in muted topline growth.</li><li>Hopeful for demand recovery: Easing inflation, higher government spending, and increased urban remittances are expected to drive rural demand in the coming quarters.</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.

Topline growth remains muted: Most staple companies under our coverage have indicated a subdued demand environment, particularly in the mass end of the segment, as rural areas continue to face pressure.Moreover, increased competitive intensity has further hampered volume growth. Anniversarization of price hikes and price cuts has resulted in muted topline growth.Hopeful for demand recovery: Easing inflation, higher government spending, and increased urban remittances are expected to drive rural demand in the coming quarters.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 Bottom-Up

<ul><li>The company’s robust all-around performance was led by volume growth of 18% YoY (~14% in CY23), driven by strong double-digit volume growth in the Indian and international markets.</li><li>The realization in CY23 grew by 7% at Rs 176/case, led by an improved product mix of smaller SKUs (205 ml-smaller SKUs have higher realization), increased salience of the sting portfolio in the domestic market, and improved realization in international markets.</li><li>Gross and EBITDA margin expanded by 34bps/179bps YoY to 56.6%/15.7% on account of lower PET prices, higher realization, and operational efficiencies.</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 company’s robust all-around performance was led by volume growth of 18% YoY (~14% in CY23), driven by strong double-digit volume growth in the Indian and international markets.The realization in CY23 grew by 7% at Rs 176/case, led by an improved product mix of smaller SKUs (205 ml-smaller SKUs have higher realization), increased salience of the sting portfolio in the domestic market, and improved realization in international markets.Gross and EBITDA margin expanded by 34bps/179bps YoY to 56.6%/15.7% on account of lower PET prices, higher realization, and operational efficiencies.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.

Varun Beverages Ltd - STRONG VOLUME-LED GROWTH CONTINUES; MAINTAIN BUY

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

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Event-Driven

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<li>Companies in India have disclosed their shareholding pattern as of end-December in January. There are companies with significant float changes from end-September and/or end-December.</li>
<li>The changes in free float could be reflected in domestic and global indices over the next few weeks and months resulting in action from passive trackers.</li>
<li>There are 15 stocks that could have passive inflows from global trackers while 9 could see passive outflows in February.</li>
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Companies in India have disclosed their shareholding pattern as of end-December in January. There are companies with significant float changes from end-September and/or end-December.
The changes in free float could be reflected in domestic and global indices over the next few weeks and months resulting in action from passive trackers.
There are 15 stocks that could have passive inflows from global trackers while 9 could see passive outflows in February.


India: Free Float Changes & Passive Flows in February

<ul><li>NEW YEAR PICKS 2024: We are thrilled to announce that we have released the report – NEW YEAR PICKS 2024: New Year, New Horizons, which contains deeply-researched 9 stocks that are best-placed to deliver excellent performance in 2024.</li><li>We strongly urge you to refer to the report here and fortify your investment endeavours further.</li><li>Pick of the Week (PoW): POW calls delivered an astounding monthly strike rate of 88% in Dec’23.</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.

NEW YEAR PICKS 2024: We are thrilled to announce that we have released the report – NEW YEAR PICKS 2024: New Year, New Horizons, which contains deeply-researched 9 stocks that are best-placed to deliver excellent performance in 2024.We strongly urge you to refer to the report here and fortify your investment endeavours further.Pick of the Week (PoW): POW calls delivered an astounding monthly strike rate of 88% in Dec’23.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.

Axis Research Scorecard Report for Dec 2023

India

Varun Beverages Limited produces and distributes beverages. The Company offers carbonated soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as provides packaged drinking water. Varun Beverages serves customers worldwide.

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Top Sector Ideas - FMCG Q3FY24

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The company’s robust all-around performance was led by volume growth of 18% YoY (~14% in CY23), driven by strong double-digit volume growth in the...

Axis Direct

India: Free Float Changes & Passive Flows in February

Changes to shareholding patterns could lead to changes in float for some stocks in local/global indices. Passive trackers will need to trade over 3...

Brian Freitas

Axis Research Scorecard Report for Dec 2023

NEW YEAR PICKS 2024: New Year, New Horizons, which contains deeply-researched 9 stocks that are best-placed to deliver excellent performance in 2024.

Axis Direct

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