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<ul><li>UltraTech Cement: We maintain ADD on UltraTech (UTCEM) with a revised target price of INR 12,100 (valuing it at 17x Mar-27E consolidated EBITDA)</li><li>In Q3FY25, UTCEM delivered industry-leading 12% volume growth and the all-round cost reduction QoQ drove unit EBITDA up by INR 220/MT to INR 944/MT</li><li>We estimate the consolidation of India Cements and Kesoram to drive 21/9% YoY volume growth in FY26/27E</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.

UltraTech Cement: We maintain ADD on UltraTech (UTCEM) with a revised target price of INR 12,100 (valuing it at 17x Mar-27E consolidated EBITDA)In Q3FY25, UTCEM delivered industry-leading 12% volume growth and the all-round cost reduction QoQ drove unit EBITDA up by INR 220/MT to INR 944/MTWe estimate the consolidation of India Cements and Kesoram to drive 21/9% YoY volume growth in FY26/27EContent 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: UltraTech Cement, Bharat Petroleum Corporation

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Hindustan Unilever Limited manufactures and distributes consumer products. The Company offers soap, detergent, personal care products and processed food, ice creams, cooking oils, and other related products. Hindustan Unilever serves customers worldwide.

<ul><li>Hindustan Unilever’s (HUL) 3QFY25 results were below our estimates, as performance was subdued across segments except home care</li><li>It managed to show flat EBITDA, as it drastically cut down brand-building spends (down 8% YoY)</li><li>The home care segment was an outlier and saw the second consecutive quarter of high single-digit volume growth, owing to management's focus on premiumization</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.

Hindustan Unilever’s (HUL) 3QFY25 results were below our estimates, as performance was subdued across segments except home careIt managed to show flat EBITDA, as it drastically cut down brand-building spends (down 8% YoY)The home care segment was an outlier and saw the second consecutive quarter of high single-digit volume growth, owing to management's focus on premiumizationContent 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.

Hindustan Unilever - Growth Likely to Be More Back-Ended

<ul><li>Persistent Systems: Persistent Systems’ (PSYS) Q3 print was exemplary, delivering growth (in-line) and an improving margin profile, though new deal bookings were soft</li><li>PSYS’ programmatic consistency in growth, backed by its software development pedigree, positions it well towards its aspiration of reaching USD 5bn by FY31E</li><li>PSYS remains our preferred pick in the midcap space, combining growth and quality, even as margin improvement remains a work in progress</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.

Persistent Systems: Persistent Systems’ (PSYS) Q3 print was exemplary, delivering growth (in-line) and an improving margin profile, though new deal bookings were softPSYS’ programmatic consistency in growth, backed by its software development pedigree, positions it well towards its aspiration of reaching USD 5bn by FY31EPSYS remains our preferred pick in the midcap space, combining growth and quality, even as margin improvement remains a work in progressContent 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: Persistent Systems, Dalmia Bharat, Zensar Technologies

<ul><li>ICICI Prudential Life: ICICI Prudential Life (IPRU) clocked strong APE growth (+27% YoY) slightly above our estimates, while the VNB growth was modest (+9% YoY) and below our estimates for 9MFY25</li><li>The VNB margins further witnessed steep collapse to 22.8% (-390bps YoY) on the back of a ULIP-heavy mix</li><li>We believe that IPRU’s re-engineered business strategy, which prioritises headline growth over product mix, will drive the growth trajectory of the VNB with muted expansion in VNB/APE margins going forward</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.

ICICI Prudential Life: ICICI Prudential Life (IPRU) clocked strong APE growth (+27% YoY) slightly above our estimates, while the VNB growth was modest (+9% YoY) and below our estimates for 9MFY25The VNB margins further witnessed steep collapse to 22.8% (-390bps YoY) on the back of a ULIP-heavy mixWe believe that IPRU’s re-engineered business strategy, which prioritises headline growth over product mix, will drive the growth trajectory of the VNB with muted expansion in VNB/APE margins going forwardContent 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: ICICI Prudential Life, Oberoi Realty, Multi Commodity Exchange

<ul><li>Maruti Suzuki: The focus at the expo was solely on the e-Vitara, with multiple e-Vitara models on display</li><li>No new hybrid models were unveiled</li><li>We believe the company’s intention for the expo was to spotlight the EV, although hybrids remain an integral part of their core strategy</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: The focus at the expo was solely on the e-Vitara, with multiple e-Vitara models on displayNo new hybrid models were unveiledWe believe the company’s intention for the expo was to spotlight the EV, although hybrids remain an integral part of their core strategyContent 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.

Autos: Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 - Key Takeways

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HSIE Results Daily: UltraTech Cement, Bharat Petroleum Corporation

UltraTech Cement: We maintain ADD on UltraTech (UTCEM) with a revised target price of INR 12,100 (valuing it at 17x Mar-27E consolidated EBITDA)

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Hindustan Unilever - Growth Likely to Be More Back-Ended

Hindustan Unilever’s (HUL) 3QFY25 results were below our estimates, as performance was subdued across segments except home care

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HSIE Results Daily: Persistent Systems, Dalmia Bharat, Zensar Technologies

Persistent Systems: Persistent Systems’ (PSYS) Q3 print was exemplary, delivering growth (in-line) and an improving margin profile, though new deal...

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HSIE Results Daily: ICICI Prudential Life, Oberoi Realty, Multi Commodity Exchange

ICICI Prudential Life (IPRU) clocked strong APE growth (+27% YoY) slightly above our estimates, while the VNB growth was modest (+9% YoY) and below...

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Autos: Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 - Key Takeways

Maruti Suzuki: The focus at the expo was solely on the e-Vitara, with multiple e-Vitara models on display. No new hybrid models were unveiled

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