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Axis Direct

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<ul><li>Asian Paints Q4FY23 print was strong across all fronts, especially on the margins. Its consolidated revenue grew 11% YoY to Rs 8,787 Cr.</li><li>Volume grew by 16% YoY (~14% for FY23), led by the economy and waterproofing range, premium and luxury (grew double- digit) recovered after two-quarters of subdued performance.</li><li>Gross/EBITDA margins improved 380/293bps YoY (up 393/256 bps QoQ) to 42.5%/21.2% owing to deflation in key raw material prices (-4% material deflation in Q4FY23).</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.

Asian Paints Q4FY23 print was strong across all fronts, especially on the margins. Its consolidated revenue grew 11% YoY to Rs 8,787 Cr.Volume grew by 16% YoY (~14% for FY23), led by the economy and waterproofing range, premium and luxury (grew double- digit) recovered after two-quarters of subdued performance.Gross/EBITDA margins improved 380/293bps YoY (up 393/256 bps QoQ) to 42.5%/21.2% owing to deflation in key raw material prices (-4% material deflation in Q4FY23).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.

Asian Paints - Robust Operating Performance; Maintain BUY

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HDFC Securities

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<ul><li>Demand peak in discretionary categories seems to be behind us: Our discretionary universe is expected to grow by ~19% YoY (revenue) in Q4FY23 (four-year revenue CAGR: 16%)</li><li>Elevated ticket sizes and store expansion coupled with normalizing footfalls aided growth</li><li>However, in retail, many of these variables are now mean-reverting</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 peak in discretionary categories seems to be behind us: Our discretionary universe is expected to grow by ~19% YoY (revenue) in Q4FY23 (four-year revenue CAGR: 16%)Elevated ticket sizes and store expansion coupled with normalizing footfalls aided growthHowever, in retail, many of these variables are now mean-revertingContent 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 - Discretionary Peak Most Certainly Behind Us

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Motilal Oswal

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited

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<ul><li>Asian Paints (APNT) reported flat volume YoY (est. 5% growth) and weakerthan-expected product mix in its 3QFY23 results.</li><li>Consequently, EBITDA/ PBT/PAT missed our estimates by 10-11%.</li><li>Management indicated that after a weak Oct’22, partly caused by high base, demand recovered YoY in Nov’22 before reaching double-digit sales growth in Dec’22.</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.

Asian Paints (APNT) reported flat volume YoY (est. 5% growth) and weakerthan-expected product mix in its 3QFY23 results.Consequently, EBITDA/ PBT/PAT missed our estimates by 10-11%.Management indicated that after a weak Oct’22, partly caused by high base, demand recovered YoY in Nov’22 before reaching double-digit sales growth in Dec’22.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.

Asian Paints (APNT) - Muted Sales Growth Leads to Earning Miss

<ul><li>Hindustan Unilever: HUL reported marginally better revenue growth at 16% (HSIE 14%), with volume growth of 5% (HSIE 5%)</li><li>Three-year revenue and volume CAGRs stand at 11% and 3.5%</li><li>Home care remained the showstopper, revenue/EBIT grew by 32/23% 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.

Hindustan Unilever: HUL reported marginally better revenue growth at 16% (HSIE 14%), with volume growth of 5% (HSIE 5%)Three-year revenue and volume CAGRs stand at 11% and 3.5%Home care remained the showstopper, revenue/EBIT grew by 32/23% YoYContent 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: Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints, Havells India

<ul><li>Discretionary categories to clock another healthy quarter: Our discretionary universe is expected to grow by ~14/% YoY (revenue) in Q3FY23 (three-year revenue/EBITDA CAGRs of 17/12% resp)</li><li>Ticket sizes in retail remain elevated, courtesy of higher ASP vis-à-vis pre-pandemic levels. Footfall density is normalising too</li><li>Jewellery, paints, apparel, and footwear are expected to clock 22%, 17%, 12%, and 6% (three-year CAGRs).</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.

Discretionary categories to clock another healthy quarter: Our discretionary universe is expected to grow by ~14/% YoY (revenue) in Q3FY23 (three-year revenue/EBITDA CAGRs of 17/12% resp)Ticket sizes in retail remain elevated, courtesy of higher ASP vis-à-vis pre-pandemic levels. Footfall density is normalising tooJewellery, paints, apparel, and footwear are expected to clock 22%, 17%, 12%, and 6% (three-year CAGRs).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.

Consumer Discretionary - Healthy Quarter!

India

Solar Industries India Limited manufactures and supplies explosives and explosives accessories. The company's products include bulk, cartridge, detonators, detonating cords Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate ("PETN"), and cast boosters.

Supreme Industries Limited manufactures industrial and engineered molded products and storage and material handling crates.  The Company also manufactures chemicals, multilayer sheets, multilayer films, packaging films and expanded polyethylene foam, PVC pipes and fittings, molded furniture and disposable EPS containers.

Linde India Limited manufactures and distributes oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, argon and specialty gas mixtures. The Company also manufactures welding electrodes, rods, fluxes, gas and electric welding equipment, as well as air separation and gas plants, cryogenic equipment and liquid oxygen explosives.

Pidilite Industries Ltd. manufactures products which can be segmented into consumer products: art materials & stationary, publications, food & fabric care, car products and adhesives & sealants; specialty industrial products: industrial adhesives, industrial pigments, industrial & textile resins and leather chemicals.

Berger Paints India Limited manufactures and distributes paints, enamels, varnishes, and synthetic resins. The Company's products are used in home, office, factory, interiors, exteriors, metal, wood, plastic, and others.

The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited manufactures petrochemicals and fertilisers.  The Group's products include Ammonia, Sulphuric Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Ammonium, Urea, Caprolactam, Nitric Acid and Soda Ash.

Deepak Nitrite Limited manufactures chemicals and fertilizers. The Company's products include sodium nitrite/nitrate, nitric acid, ammonium nitrate, and Hydroxylamine Sulphate.  Deepak Nitrite's other two divisions manufacture dyes & dyestuffs and nitro aromatics.

PI Industries Limited manufactures agricultural and fine chemicals, and polymers. The Company produces fine chemicals; crop protection, plant nutrients, and seeds; and engineering plastics for use in the automobile, electrical, and home appliances industries.

Coromandel International Ltd. manufactures fertilizers and pesticides.  The Company produces both chemical and organic fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, herbcides, and plant biostimulant.

UPL Ltd. manufactures, distributes and exports off-patent agrochemicals. The Company also manufactures phosphorus & phosphorus-based compounds and its products include herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, fumigants and rodenticides. United Phosphorus also manufactures industrial chemicals, specialty chemicals and chloralkaline products

Westlake Chemical Corporation manufactures and markets basic chemicals, vinyls, polymers, and fabricated products.  The Company serves a range of consumer and industrial markets, including flexible and rigid packaging, automotive products, coatings, and residential and commercial construction.

LyondellBasell Industries NV manufactures plastic, chemical, and fuel products. The Company offers products for the manufacturing of personal care products, fresh food packaging, lightweight plastics, construction materials, automotive components, durable textiles, medical applications, and biofuels. LyondellBasell Industries conducts its business worldwide.

PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk (CAP) is an integrated petrochemical producer. The Company produces ethylene, propylene, mixed C4, pyrolysis gasoline, polyethylene, polypropylene, and styrene monomer.  CAP serves both the domestic downstream industries and regional export markets in Indonesia.

LG Chem Ltd. is a chemical manufacturer.  The Company's products include petrochemicals, plastic resins, and engineering plastics.  LG Chem also produces industrial and electronic materials.

NITTO DENKO CORPORATION manufactures and markets a wide range of chemical products which are used as materials for industrial and electronic components. The Company's products include materials for sealants, semiconductors, and wrappings.  Nitto Denko has a network of sales/manufacturing subsidiaries worldwide.

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. produces industrial atmospheric and specialty gases, and performance materials and equipment. The Company's products include oxygen, nitrogen, argon, helium, specialty surfactants and amines, polyurethane, epoxy curatives and resins. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. products are used in the beverage, health and semiconductors fields.

Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and markets pure isocyanate, polymeric isocyanate, polyurethane, and other related chemical products.

Qinghai Salt Lake Industry Co.,Ltd manufactures and markets fertilizer products. The Company produces potash fertilizers, potassium chloride, and other products. Qinghai Salt Lake Industry also produces salts, chemicals, and other products.

NIPPON PAINT HOLDINGS CO., LTD. produces paints for automobiles, ships, and other industrial paints.  The Company also manufactures fine chemicals such as finishing agents and adhesives.

Albemarle Corporation produces specialty and fine chemicals.  The Company's chemicals are additives to or intermediates for plastics, polymers and elastomers, cleaning products, agricultural compounds, pharmaceuticals, photographic chemicals, drilling compounds, and biocides.  Albemarle produces the majority of its products in the United States.

Asian Paints Limited manufactures a wide range of decorative paints, varnishes, enamels, and black & synthetic resins. The Company, through its subsidiaries, also manufactures specialty industrial chemicals and vinyl pyridine latex products which are used in the manufacture of rubber tires.

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Asian Paints Q4FY23 print was strong across all fronts, especially on the margins. Its consolidated revenue grew 11% YoY to Rs 8,787 Cr.

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Demand peak in discretionary categories seems to be behind us: Our discretionary universe is expected to grow by ~19% YoY (revenue) in Q4FY23 (four...

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Asian Paints (APNT) reported flat volume YoY (est. 5% growth) and weakerthan-expected product mix in its 3QFY23 results.

Motilal Oswal

HSIE Results Daily: Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints, Havells India

Hindustan Unilever: HUL reported marginally better revenue growth at 16% (HSIE 14%), with volume growth of 5% (HSIE 5%). Three-year revenue and...

HDFC Securities

Consumer Discretionary - Healthy Quarter!

Our discretionary universe is expected to grow by ~14/% YoY (revenue) in Q3FY23 (three-year revenue/EBITDA CAGRs of 17/12% resp)

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