India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Beat the Street

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tata-motors-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:216:1" rel="noopener">Tata Motors Ltd (TTMT IN)</a> and Dollar Industries guided for their upcoming years and expansion strategy.</li>
<li>India's Retail Inflation eases to Lowest Since May 2022, now market is waiting for rate cut.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hcl-technologies-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20025:1" rel="noopener">HCL Technologies (HCLT IN)</a> to Establish Product Innovation Centre for Olympus in Hyderabad</li>
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Tata Motors Ltd (TTMT IN) and Dollar Industries guided for their upcoming years and expansion strategy.
India's Retail Inflation eases to Lowest Since May 2022, now market is waiting for rate cut.

HCL Technologies (HCLT IN) to Establish Product Innovation Centre for Olympus in Hyderabad


#13 India Insight: India's Retail Inflation Eases, Tata Motors Guidance, Nestle Royalty, HCL Tech

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Event-Driven

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<li>Tata Technologies (TT) raised around US$370m in its India IPO in Dec 2023.</li>
<li>Tata Technologies is a global engineering services company offering product development and digital solutions, including turnkey solutions, to global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their tier 1 suppliers.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the upcoming lock-up expiry and possible deal dynamics.</li>
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Tata Technologies (TT) raised around US$370m in its India IPO in Dec 2023.
Tata Technologies is a global engineering services company offering product development and digital solutions, including turnkey solutions, to global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their tier 1 suppliers.
In this note, we talk about the upcoming lock-up expiry and possible deal dynamics.


Tata Technologies IPO Lockup Expiry - US$1.5bn Lockup Release, Some Funds Are Sitting on 40x Gains

Global Emerging Market Equities, Propitious Research

Wium Malan, CFA

Global Emerging Market Equities

Independent, Fundamental Quantitative Research

Propitious Research

Fully independent, fundamental and quantitative equity research, focused on companies in the Telecommunication, Media, Technology, Internet and Healthcare sectors in the Global Emerging Markets. Idea generation focused on Quality stocks, trading below their intrinsic Value, with sound Corporate Governance.

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<li>Fiscal 4Q 2024 results have shown the first signs of a bottoming in y/y constant currency revenue growth rates, leading to expectations for accelerating growth rates over the medium term.</li>
<li>We have witnessed a steady long-term negative trend in operating margins for most of the industry.</li>
<li>Forward PE ratios are at, or above, long-term historic average trading levels. We find very little upside for these shares whilst maintaining a relative preference for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/infosys-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:267:1" rel="noopener">Infosys Ltd (INFO IN)</a>.</li>
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Fiscal 4Q 2024 results have shown the first signs of a bottoming in y/y constant currency revenue growth rates, leading to expectations for accelerating growth rates over the medium term.
We have witnessed a steady long-term negative trend in operating margins for most of the industry.
Forward PE ratios are at, or above, long-term historic average trading levels. We find very little upside for these shares whilst maintaining a relative preference for Infosys Ltd (INFO IN).


Indian IT Services: Where Are We in the Growth Cycle?

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), HDFC Securities

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<ul><li>Hiring trends and job postings have historically been correlated with growth in the sector</li><li>We look at the CompTIA data: the key highlights are (1) tech hiring is expected to accelerate (from 1.2% in CY23 to 3.1% in CY24E) in the US (2) growth in tech workforce is expected across regions, especially in areas with large tech presence of Indian IT (both east/west coast and Texas) (3) tech hiring growth in the automotive OEM region is lower than in most states</li><li>While there are always limitations to tech hiring estimates, the indicators and linearity are pointing to ‘demand recovery’ possibly towards the second half of the year.</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.

Hiring trends and job postings have historically been correlated with growth in the sectorWe look at the CompTIA data: the key highlights are (1) tech hiring is expected to accelerate (from 1.2% in CY23 to 3.1% in CY24E) in the US (2) growth in tech workforce is expected across regions, especially in areas with large tech presence of Indian IT (both east/west coast and Texas) (3) tech hiring growth in the automotive OEM region is lower than in most statesWhile there are always limitations to tech hiring estimates, the indicators and linearity are pointing to ‘demand recovery’ possibly towards the second half of the year.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.

IT Sector: Tech Hiring to Recover in CY24

<ul><li>IT sector (coverage universe) growth is expected to bottom out in Q4FY24 and recover ‘gradually’ in FY25E</li><li>The slowdown in macro is still a baseline scenario and lower discretionary spending and slower conversion from TCV to revenue is a feature and not a bug—at least in the near term—and deals will be focused on cost optimisation</li><li>Growth divergence will continue within the sector and guidance for FY25E is likely to factor in improved H2 performance.</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.

IT sector (coverage universe) growth is expected to bottom out in Q4FY24 and recover ‘gradually’ in FY25EThe slowdown in macro is still a baseline scenario and lower discretionary spending and slower conversion from TCV to revenue is a feature and not a bug—at least in the near term—and deals will be focused on cost optimisationGrowth divergence will continue within the sector and guidance for FY25E is likely to factor in improved H2 performance.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.

IT Sector (Q4FY24E Results Preview): Transition period from ‘gradually’ to ‘eventually’

India

Infosys Limited provides IT consulting and software services, including e-business, program management and supply chain solutions. The Group's services include application development, product co-development, and system implementation and system engineering. Infosys targets businesses specializing in the insurance, banking, telecommunication and manufacturing sectors.

Tech Mahindra Ltd. develops and markets computer software.  The Company markets software for telecommunications equipment manufacturers, telecom service providers, software vendors, and systems integrators.

Wipro Limited specializes in IT and computer related technologies. The Group's services encompass a number of areas, including software architecture, business intelligence systems, e-commerce, data warehousing, Internet access devices, network management, system administration, messaging systems, IT consulting and design. Wipro also has a presence in niche markets of consumer products.

LTIMindtree Limited provides information technology services and solutions. The Company offers analytics and information management, enterprise integration, applications management, cloud computing, testing, and consulting services, as well as geographical information and manufacturing execution systems. LTIMindtree serves customers worldwide.

Mphasis Limited is a global IT and BPO service provider to G2000 companies around the globe, assists its clients in innovating and streamlining their business processes by offering custom solutions for technology and operations outsourcing. The Company focuses on financial services, logistics and technology verticals.

Persistent Systems Limited offers outsourced software product development. The Company offer services that include testing, support, and professional services.

WNS (Holdings) Ltd., operates as a holding company The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides business process outsourcing services including finance, accounting, customer relationship management, and business administration services.

Firstsource Solutions Limited provides business process outsourcing services. The Company provides services globally to companies in the banking, financial services, and insurance industries.

Sonata Software Limited operates an Information Technology company, which provides software products, development services, IT consulting, and a number of business solutions services.  The Group exports its products primarily to the U.S.A., Europe and Asia.

eClerx Services Limited provides data analytics and solutions to global enterprise clients in the financial services, retail and manufacturing industries. The Company offers data analytics, operations management, data audits, metrics management and reporting services.

OBIC Co., Ltd. provides computer system integration, office automation, consultation, and system support services primarily for small and medium size companies.  The Company sells, leases, and maintains computers, peripherals, and related systems.  OBIC also develops and sells customized software and network systems.

Paychex, Inc. provides comprehensive payroll and integrated human resource and employee benefits outsourcing solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses in the United States. The Company's services range from calculating payroll and filing tax payments to administering retirement plans and workers' compensation.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation provides custom Information Technology (IT) consulting and technology services as well as outsourcing services. The Company's core competencies include technology strategy consulting, complex systems development, enterprise software package implementation and maintenance, data warehousing and business intelligence.

PayPal Holdings, Inc. operates as a technology platform company that enables digital and mobile payments on behalf of consumers and merchants. The Company offers online payment solutions. PayPal Holdings serves customers worldwide.

Fiserv, Inc. provides integrated information management and electronic commerce systems and services. The Company's solutions include transaction processing, electronic bill payment and presentment, business process outsourcing, document distribution services, and software and systems solutions.

Global Payments Inc. provides electronic transaction processing, information systems, and services.  The Company serves the financial, corporate, government, and merchant communities on a worldwide basis.  Global Payments provides funds transfer, merchant services, merchant accounting, Internet services, and other services.

Gartner, Inc. provides research and analysis on the computer hardware, software, communications, and related information technology industries.  The Company's business segments include research, consulting, measurement, events and executive programs.

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. provides management and technology consulting services to the U.S. government in the defense, intelligence and civil markets. The Company offers economic and business analysis, information technology, intelligence and operations analysis, modeling and simulation, organization and other consulting services.

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. is a payment services provider. The Company provides credit and debit card processing, electronic banking services, check risk management, check cashing, and merchant card processing services to financial institutions and merchants.

Corpay, Inc. operates as a business payments company. The Company offers global payment, currency risk management, and invoice automation solutions which help businesses to control, simplify, and secure payment for vehicle related expenses, general payables, tolls, insurance, and lodging expenses. Corpay serves customers worldwide.

HCL Technologies Limited provides software development and related engineering services.  The Group's technologies utilize a variety of technologies, including Internet and e-commerce, networking, internet telephony, embedded software, ASIC/VLSI design and testing, satellite and wireless communications, and component based object technologies, including COM, DCOM and COBRA.

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HCL Technologies (HCLT IN)

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Sumeet Singh

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Wium Malan, CFA

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While there are always limitations to tech hiring estimates, the indicators and linearity are pointing to ‘demand recovery’ possibly towards the...

HDFC Securities

IT Sector (Q4FY24E Results Preview): Transition period from ‘gradually’ to ‘eventually’

IT sector (coverage universe) growth is expected to bottom out in Q4FY24 and recover ‘gradually’ in FY25E. The slowdown in macro is still a...

HDFC Securities

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#13 India Insight: India's Retail Inflation Eases, Tata Motors Guidance, Nestle Royalty, HCL Tech

​Tata Motors and Dollar Industries reveal expansion plans, India's retail inflation drops, HCL Technologies to open innovation center for Olympus...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Tata Technologies IPO Lockup Expiry - US$1.5bn Lockup Release, Some Funds Are Sitting on 40x Gains

Tata Technologies raised around US$370m in its India IPO in Dec 2023. In this note, we talk about its upcoming US$1.5bn lockup release.

Sumeet Singh

Indian IT Services: Where Are We in the Growth Cycle?

In this insight, we analyse the long-term growth trends, operating margins, and current valuation levels of Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, HCL...

Wium Malan, CFA

IT Sector: Tech Hiring to Recover in CY24

While there are always limitations to tech hiring estimates, the indicators and linearity are pointing to ‘demand recovery’ possibly towards the...

HDFC Securities

IT Sector (Q4FY24E Results Preview): Transition period from ‘gradually’ to ‘eventually’

IT sector (coverage universe) growth is expected to bottom out in Q4FY24 and recover ‘gradually’ in FY25E. The slowdown in macro is still a...

HDFC Securities

Tata Motors and Dollar Industries reveal expansion plans, India's retail inflation drops, HCL Technologies to open innovation center for Olympus...