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<li>IT index is up &gt;40% (mid-tier &gt;100%) over the past year, supported by (1) earnings upgrade of ~5% for tier-1 IT and ~20% for mid-tier IT and (2) IT index rerating from 23x to 28x</li>
<li>The absolute return potential for the sector is likely to be moderate (in line with earnings growth), basis: (1) growth reverting to medium-term baseline, (2) lower growth dispersion in FY23E as compared to FY22E, and (3) headwinds to multiple expansion based on increase in cost of capital &amp; geopolitical risk premium, inflationary factors, and the lead-lag cycle of cost and pricing</li>
<li>The upside risk is on the longevity of high growth rate and downside risk is the second order impact from a prolonged inflationary environment and geopolitical dislocation.</li>
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IT index is up &gt;40% (mid-tier &gt;100%) over the past year, supported by (1) earnings upgrade of ~5% for tier-1 IT and ~20% for mid-tier IT and (2) IT index rerating from 23x to 28x
The absolute return potential for the sector is likely to be moderate (in line with earnings growth), basis: (1) growth reverting to medium-term baseline, (2) lower growth dispersion in FY23E as compared to FY22E, and (3) headwinds to multiple expansion based on increase in cost of capital &amp; geopolitical risk premium, inflationary factors, and the lead-lag cycle of cost and pricing
The upside risk is on the longevity of high growth rate and downside risk is the second order impact from a prolonged inflationary environment and geopolitical dislocation.

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Information Technology: Moderating, yet Strong

Equity Bottom-Up

<p>Hindustan Unilever: HUL’s headline numbers are broadly in line. However, weak internals (miss in volume) and cautious outlook on demand and margin are raising questions about the near-term performance. Revenue grew at 11% YoY (HSIE 10%) while UVG, at 4%, was below our estimates (6% HSIE). UVG on two-year CAGR was weak at 2.5% but improved sequentially (-0.4% in Q1FY22) after the second wave of COVID impacted Q1FY22. Health, hygiene, and nutrition portfolio (85% mix) sustained healthy growth at 7% YoY. Within the nutrition portfolio, health food drinks volume grew in double digits. Nutrition portfolio should sustain the momentum as 85% of GTM integration is completed. Gross margin pressure continued in Q2FY22 with 142bps YoY contraction due to elevated commodity costs (crude, CPO, tea, and plastic) and higher freight cost. EBITDA growth was at 9% (HSIE 7%). We expect margin to remain under pressure in the near term, owing to sustained inflation and calibrated price hikes. We cut our EPS estimates for FY22/FY23/FY24 by ~2%. We value HUL at 55x P/E on Sep-23E EPS to derive a TP of INR 2,482. Maintain REDUCE.</p>
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Hindustan Unilever: HUL’s headline numbers are broadly in line. However, weak internals (miss in volume) and cautious outlook on demand and margin are raising questions about the near-term performance. Revenue grew at 11% YoY (HSIE 10%) while UVG, at 4%, was below our estimates (6% HSIE). UVG on two-year CAGR was weak at 2.5% but improved sequentially (-0.4% in Q1FY22) after the second wave of COVID impacted Q1FY22. Health, hygiene, and nutrition portfolio (85% mix) sustained healthy growth at 7% YoY. Within the nutrition portfolio, health food drinks volume grew in double digits. Nutrition portfolio should sustain the momentum as 85% of GTM integration is completed. Gross margin pressure continued in Q2FY22 with 142bps YoY contraction due to elevated commodity costs (crude, CPO, tea, and plastic) and higher freight cost. EBITDA growth was at 9% (HSIE 7%). We expect margin to remain under pressure in the near term, owing to sustained inflation and calibrated price hikes. We cut our EPS estimates for FY22/FY23/FY24 by ~2%. We value HUL at 55x P/E on Sep-23E EPS to derive a TP of INR 2,482. Maintain REDUCE.
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HSIE Results Daily: Hindustan Unilever, Nestle India, L&T Technology Services, ACC

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

L&T Technology Services Limited / Equity Bottom-Up

<p>We recommend a HOLD and assign a 35x P/E multiple to its FY23E earnings of Rs 124/share, which gives a TP of Rs 4,290/share indicating potential upside of 6%.</p>
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We recommend a HOLD and assign a 35x P/E multiple to its FY23E earnings of Rs 124/share, which gives a TP of Rs 4,290/share indicating potential upside of 6%.
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L&T Technology: Strong Outlook; Expensive Valuations

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Motilal Oswal

<p>LTTS reported a 4.3% QoQ CC growth in 1QFY22, above our estimate of 2.8%. Industrial Products/Transportation (+7.8%/+4.3% QoQ) spearheaded this growth. EBIT margin improved by 70bp QoQ, despite a wage hike during...</p><div class="content-highlight"><em>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.</em></div>

LTTS reported a 4.3% QoQ CC growth in 1QFY22, above our estimate of 2.8%. Industrial Products/Transportation (+7.8%/+4.3% QoQ) spearheaded this growth. EBIT margin improved by 70bp QoQ, despite a wage hike during...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.

Remain positive on improving demand outlook

<p><strong>Infosys</strong>: We maintain BUY on Infosys (INFY), following the decade best Q1 growth and a strong growth outlook. Revenue growth guidance for FY22E was increased to 14-16% CC (12-14% earlier) and the EBIT margin band was maintained at 22-24% (despite the near-term supply crunch). INFY’s growth trajectory remains strong, supported by (1) a strong deal pipeline (higher QoQ), release in pent-up demand to restart the delayed projects, and sustainable improvement in large deals (USD 9.8bn TTM new large deal wins); (2) momentum across verticals – BFSI (nine large deals in Q1 vs six in Q4), retail, manufacturing, life-science and utilities, notwithstanding the lower net-new bookings; (3) structural operational pivots of offshoring and utilisation mitigating the near-term impact from higher sub-contracting; (4) uptick in fresher onboarding (35k in FY22 vs. 25k planned earlier and 21k in FY21) towards demand fulfilment and offsetting the near-term attrition surge. We remain positive on INFY (top pick in tier-1 IT) with &gt;13% EPS CAGR and &gt;40% RoIC valuing the company at INR 1,730, based on 28x Jun-23E EPS.</p>
<p><strong>L&amp;T Technology Services</strong>: We maintain REDUCE on L&amp;T Technology Services (LTTS), despite a slightly better Q1 revenue performance. Revenue guidance has been increased to 15-17% growth for FY22 (13-15% earlier), which implies a decelerated trajectory of 2-3% CQGR (as compared to 4.2% QoQ delivered in Q1FY22), despite a base benefit (FY21 at -6%). Two wins with TCV &gt;USD 25mn (similar to Q4) will support growth in the transportation vertical. LTTS' historical volatility in the large accounts bucket (&gt;USD 20mn accounts) and volatility due to variability in segmental operating profile are reflected in the growth guidance of ~800bps below its strongest year.</p>
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Infosys: We maintain BUY on Infosys (INFY), following the decade best Q1 growth and a strong growth outlook. Revenue growth guidance for FY22E was increased to 14-16% CC (12-14% earlier) and the EBIT margin band was maintained at 22-24% (despite the near-term supply crunch). INFY’s growth trajectory remains strong, supported by (1) a strong deal pipeline (higher QoQ), release in pent-up demand to restart the delayed projects, and sustainable improvement in large deals (USD 9.8bn TTM new large deal wins); (2) momentum across verticals – BFSI (nine large deals in Q1 vs six in Q4), retail, manufacturing, life-science and utilities, notwithstanding the lower net-new bookings; (3) structural operational pivots of offshoring and utilisation mitigating the near-term impact from higher sub-contracting; (4) uptick in fresher onboarding (35k in FY22 vs. 25k planned earlier and 21k in FY21) towards demand fulfilment and offsetting the near-term attrition surge. We remain positive on INFY (top pick in tier-1 IT) with &gt;13% EPS CAGR and &gt;40% RoIC valuing the company at INR 1,730, based on 28x Jun-23E EPS.
L&amp;T Technology Services: We maintain REDUCE on L&amp;T Technology Services (LTTS), despite a slightly better Q1 revenue performance. Revenue guidance has been increased to 15-17% growth for FY22 (13-15% earlier), which implies a decelerated trajectory of 2-3% CQGR (as compared to 4.2% QoQ delivered in Q1FY22), despite a base benefit (FY21 at -6%). Two wins with TCV &gt;USD 25mn (similar to Q4) will support growth in the transportation vertical. LTTS' historical volatility in the large accounts bucket (&gt;USD 20mn accounts) and volatility due to variability in segmental operating profile are reflected in the growth guidance of ~800bps below its strongest year.
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HSIE Results Daily (Technology Services): Infosys, L&T Technology Services

India

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.

Tata Elxsi Limited manufactures computers and workstations besides providing system design, software development and integration services. The Group supplies its products to a number of industries, including the automotive, metals, consumer products, finance, IT & Communications, energy, chemicals, engineering, pharmaceuticals, entertainment and agro industries.

ITI Limited manufactures telecommunications products, including electronic switching equipment, telephones and related devices, digital radio, open wire bags, optical fiber equipment and digital exchanges.   The Group's customers include defense, railways and oil companies.

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.

Cyient Limited provides engineering services, data analytics, and data, networks and operations solutions. The Company offers its services to the aerospace and defense, energy, heavy machinery, consumer, medical utility, communications, semiconductor, and transportation industries around the world.

Tejas Networks Limited produces optical and data networking products. The Company offers products such as converged packet optical, packet transport network, and enterprise ethernet switches. Tejas Networks serves telecom carriers, utilities, media, and defense sectors worldwide.

One 97 Communications Limited provides payment solutions. The Company provides online services such as hotel booking, top ups, data processing, games, mobile content, and bill payments. One 97 Communications Limited serves customers worldwide.

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

Intellect Design Arena Ltd is a financial technology firm. The Company caters to banks, insurance companies and other financial service firms.

Company Description

Upwork Inc. provides online recruitment services. The Company offers jobs in the categories such as website developers, virtual assistants, sales and marketing experts, accountants, and consultants. Upwork serves customers in the United States.

Fiverr International Ltd. provides an online marketplace for selling goods and services. The Company specializes logo, poster, and brochure designing, as well as photoshop editing, content marketing, web analytics, and translation services. Fiverr International serves customers worldwide.

Humanica Public Company Limited provides information and communication technology services. The Company specializes in software development, human resource solutions, accounting, financial services, enterprise resource planning, and business outsourcing. Humanica serves customers in Asia.

Raksul, Inc. provides Internet based services. The Company mainly offers net printing, net transportation, and other services. Raksul provides services in Japan.

SUMCO Corporation manufactures silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry. The Company produces silicon wafers used to produce solar batteries as well as ultra-high purity quartz used to produce vessels for silicon manufacturing process. SUMCO markets its products worldwide.

SK Holdings Co., Ltd. is a holdings company that is engaged in various industries including energy, chemicals, information technology, semiconductors, marketing, and services businesses in South Korea and internationally.

Yandex NV operates an Internet website in Russia.  The Company's website offers an Internet search engine, news, shopping information, blogs, photographs and videos.  Yandex earns its revenues from online advertising.

Technology One Limited is an Australian-based company that is engaged in the development, marketing, sales, implementation, support, and distribution of financial management and enterprise software solutions. The Company has operations in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the South Pacific, and Malaysia.

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. manufactures components for the semiconductor industry. The Company designs, manufactures and services ion implantation, dry strip, thermal processing and curing equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips. Axcelis Technologies sells their products to semiconductor chip manufacturers worldwide.

MA-COM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc. provides high performance analog semiconductor solutions. The Company supplies semiconductors, active and passive components, and sub-assemblies for use in radio frequency, microwave, and millimeter wave applications. MA-COM Technology Solutions serves customers throughout the United States.

L&T Technology Services Limited operates as an engineering services company. The Company offers design and development solutions throughout the entire product development chain for various industries, including industrial products, consumer electronics, medical devices, telecommunications, automotive, aerospace, trucks and off-highway vehicles, and process engineering.

L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS IN)

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L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS IN)

Information Technology: Moderating, yet Strong

IT index is up >40% (mid-tier >100%) over the past year, supported by (1) earnings upgrade of ~5% for tier-1 IT and ~20% for mid-tier IT and...

HDFC Securities

HSIE Results Daily: Hindustan Unilever, Nestle India, L&T Technology Services, ACC

HUL’s headline numbers are broadly in line. However, weak internals (miss in volume) and cautious outlook on demand and margin are raising questions

HDFC Securities

L&T Technology: Strong Outlook; Expensive Valuations

We recommend a HOLD and assign a 35x P/E multiple to its FY23E earnings of Rs 124/share, which gives a TP of Rs 4,290/share indicating potential...

Axis Direct

Remain positive on improving demand outlook

LTTS reported a 4.3% QoQ CC growth in 1QFY22, above our estimate of 2.8%. Industrial Products/Transportation (+7.8%/+4.3% QoQ) spearheaded this...

Motilal Oswal

HSIE Results Daily (Technology Services): Infosys, L&T Technology Services

We maintain REDUCE on L&T Technology Services (LTTS), despite a slightly better Q1 revenue performance. We maintain BUY on Infosys (INFY),...

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