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<ul><li>Demand momentum remains robust: We estimate our coverage universe of 15 companies will deliver strong 12% YoY volume growth (four-year CAGR: 9%) in Q2FY24</li><li>On a QoQ basis, we estimate sales volume will reduce 11% on seasonal demand weakness</li><li>Aggregate utilisation should expand ~350bps YoY to 76%, in our view</li><li>We expect industry-leading volume offtake (13% and more) by UltraTech, Birla Corp, JK Cement, Ramco Cements, and Sagar Cement.</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 momentum remains robust: We estimate our coverage universe of 15 companies will deliver strong 12% YoY volume growth (four-year CAGR: 9%) in Q2FY24On a QoQ basis, we estimate sales volume will reduce 11% on seasonal demand weaknessAggregate utilisation should expand ~350bps YoY to 76%, in our viewWe expect industry-leading volume offtake (13% and more) by UltraTech, Birla Corp, JK Cement, Ramco Cements, and Sagar Cement.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.

Cement (Q2FY24 Results Preview): Robust demand for sixth consecutive quarter

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<ul><li>Cement demand momentum continued in Q2FY24: Following robust volume growth in Q1FY24, cement demand momentum continued in Q2FY24, although Q2 is typically impacted by seasonal fluctuations due to the monsoon.</li><li>Demand momentum was primarily driven by government-led infrastructure and housing development, as well as encouraging real estate demand.</li><li>Demand momentum had slowed in Jul'23 due to monsoon rains, but strengthened in Aug’23 and continued in Sep’23, albeit with some moderation due to monsoon rains.</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.

Cement demand momentum continued in Q2FY24: Following robust volume growth in Q1FY24, cement demand momentum continued in Q2FY24, although Q2 is typically impacted by seasonal fluctuations due to the monsoon.Demand momentum was primarily driven by government-led infrastructure and housing development, as well as encouraging real estate demand.Demand momentum had slowed in Jul'23 due to monsoon rains, but strengthened in Aug’23 and continued in Sep’23, albeit with some moderation due to monsoon rains.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>Bharat Forge: Bharat Forge’s consolidated PAT at INR 2.2 bn is better than our estimate of INR 1.8bn, led by a performance beat at both standalone and overseas subsidiaries</li><li>Performance beat was largely driven by better-than-expected revenue growth at the standalone entity and break-even at the Europe subsidiary</li><li>We continue to highlight that BHFC has multiple growth levers to offset any potential slowdown from US Class8 which include: (1) defence orders that are likely to see this segment’s revenue ramp-up to INR 17bn by FY25E, from INR 3.5bn in FY23, (2) strong growth expected in PV and industrial exports, (3) huge ramp-up potential at JS-Auto Cast, given its capacity is expected to increase by 2x and there is a huge demand for castings, both in India and abroad, (4) strong order backlog in aerospace, which would help boost revenue to INR 5bn over next the four years, from INR 1.7bn</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.

Bharat Forge: Bharat Forge’s consolidated PAT at INR 2.2 bn is better than our estimate of INR 1.8bn, led by a performance beat at both standalone and overseas subsidiariesPerformance beat was largely driven by better-than-expected revenue growth at the standalone entity and break-even at the Europe subsidiaryWe continue to highlight that BHFC has multiple growth levers to offset any potential slowdown from US Class8 which include: (1) defence orders that are likely to see this segment’s revenue ramp-up to INR 17bn by FY25E, from INR 3.5bn in FY23, (2) strong growth expected in PV and industrial exports, (3) huge ramp-up potential at JS-Auto Cast, given its capacity is expected to increase by 2x and there is a huge demand for castings, both in India and abroad, (4) strong order backlog in aerospace, which would help boost revenue to INR 5bn over next the four years, from INR 1.7bnContent 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: Bharat Forge, Phoenix Mills, Oil India, Prestige Estates

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<ul><li>SCL reported revenue growth of 14% (in line with expectations) and volume growth of 18% YoY (in line with expectations).</li><li>EBITDA / APAT grew 4%/38% YoY, while EBITDA was below expectations and APAT was above expectations due to tax writeback.</li><li>The company reported a profit of Rs 93 Cr as against Rs 68 Cr in Q1FY23. </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.

SCL reported revenue growth of 14% (in line with expectations) and volume growth of 18% YoY (in line with expectations).EBITDA / APAT grew 4%/38% YoY, while EBITDA was below expectations and APAT was above expectations due to tax writeback.The company reported a profit of Rs 93 Cr as against Rs 68 Cr in Q1FY23. 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.

Star Cement Limited - Robust Volume Growth; Maintain BUY!

<ul><li>We expect industry volume to grow by ~9% YoY in FY24</li><li>We expect fuel prices to further correct by at least ~INR 100 per MT QoQ each in Q2/Q3FY24</li><li>So, we expect realisation to fall 1-2% YoY in FY24, as the industry would partially pass on the cost savings</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.

We expect industry volume to grow by ~9% YoY in FY24We expect fuel prices to further correct by at least ~INR 100 per MT QoQ each in Q2/Q3FY24So, we expect realisation to fall 1-2% YoY in FY24, as the industry would partially pass on the cost savingsContent 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.

Cement: Demand stays strong; fuel costs cool off further

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Star Cement Limited manufactures construction materials. The Company produces and markets cement and concrete products. Star Cement serves customers in India.

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Cement (Q2FY24 Results Preview): Robust demand for sixth consecutive quarter

Demand momentum remains robust: We estimate our coverage universe of 15 companies will deliver strong 12% YoY volume growth (four-year CAGR: 9%) in...

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Cement - Q2FY24 Earnings Preview

Following robust volume growth in Q1FY24, cement demand momentum continued in Q2FY24, although Q2 is typically impacted by seasonal fluctuations...

Axis Direct

HSIE Results Daily: Bharat Forge, Phoenix Mills, Oil India, Prestige Estates

Bharat Forge’s consolidated PAT at INR 2.2 bn is better than our estimate of INR 1.8bn, led by a performance beat at both standalone and overseas...

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Star Cement Limited - Robust Volume Growth; Maintain BUY!

SCL reported revenue growth of 14% (in line with expectations) and volume growth of 18% YoY (in line with expectations).

Axis Direct

Cement: Demand stays strong; fuel costs cool off further

We expect industry volume to grow by ~9% YoY in FY24. We expect fuel prices to further correct by at least ~INR 100 per MT QoQ each in Q2/Q3FY24

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