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Sudarshan Bhandari

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<li>What will be implication in case of weaker Modi &amp; BJP mandate?</li>
<li>Public Sector and State-Owned Bank Shares Plunge whole day after poor BJP tally during counting.</li>
<li>Improvement in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tata-steel-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20934:1" rel="noopener">Tata Steel Ltd (TATA IN)</a>'s credit profile by FY25 and Higher RoCE for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bharti-airtel-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:953:1" rel="noopener">Bharti Airtel (BHARTI IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/reliance-industries-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:198:1" rel="noopener">Reliance Industries (RIL IN)</a> </li>
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What will be implication in case of weaker Modi &amp; BJP mandate?
Public Sector and State-Owned Bank Shares Plunge whole day after poor BJP tally during counting.
Improvement in Tata Steel Ltd (TATA IN)'s credit profile by FY25 and Higher RoCE for Bharti Airtel (BHARTI IN) and Reliance Industries (RIL IN) 


#7 India Insights: Weaker Modi Mandate, Plunging PSUs, Tata Steel Credit Profile, Reliance, Airtel

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Axis Direct

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<ul><li>Hindalco’s Indian operations delivered robust performance.</li><li>Overall consolidated revenue stood largely inline (flat YoY, up 6% QoQ), while reported EBITDA grew by 24%/14% YoY/QoQ (10% beat vs. our estimates), led by strong upstream Aluminium and copper division.</li><li>NALCO reported a strong set of numbers with EBITDA beating ours and consensus estimates. </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.

Hindalco’s Indian operations delivered robust performance.Overall consolidated revenue stood largely inline (flat YoY, up 6% QoQ), while reported EBITDA grew by 24%/14% YoY/QoQ (10% beat vs. our estimates), led by strong upstream Aluminium and copper division.NALCO reported a strong set of numbers with EBITDA beating ours and consensus estimates. 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.

Top Sector Ideas - Metals and Mining Q4FY24

<ul><li>Hindalco’s Indian operations delivered robust performance.</li><li>Overall consolidated revenue stood in line (down 1%/3% YoY/QoQ), while reported EBITDA grew by 61%/4% YoY/QoQ (15% beat), led by strong upstream Aluminium and copper division.</li><li>Nalco reported a strong set of numbers with Revenue/EBITDA/PAT beating ours and consensus estimates. </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.

Hindalco’s Indian operations delivered robust performance.Overall consolidated revenue stood in line (down 1%/3% YoY/QoQ), while reported EBITDA grew by 61%/4% YoY/QoQ (15% beat), led by strong upstream Aluminium and copper division.Nalco reported a strong set of numbers with Revenue/EBITDA/PAT beating ours and consensus estimates. 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.

Top Sector Ideas - Metals and Mining Q3FY24

<ul><li>We expect steel companies under our coverage to report slight margin contraction QoQ.</li><li>We expect Tata Steel's consolidated EBITDA to slightly de-grow QoQ, led by the drag in the European operations. SAIL's margins are expected to slightly contract QoQ on account of higher coking coal consumption costs.</li><li>We expect a much better quarter for base metal stocks under our coverage. </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 steel companies under our coverage to report slight margin contraction QoQ.We expect Tata Steel's consolidated EBITDA to slightly de-grow QoQ, led by the drag in the European operations. SAIL's margins are expected to slightly contract QoQ on account of higher coking coal consumption costs.We expect a much better quarter for base metal stocks under our coverage. 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>Nalco’s Revenue stood at Rs 3,043 Cr, down 13%/4% YoY/QoQ, led by a drop in the average LME Aluminium prices.</li><li>EBITDA (up 19% YoY, down 33% QoQ) was a negative surprise due to a 29%/39% miss vs. consensus and our estimate, largely due to an unexpected surge in the Power and Fuel costs (up 14% QoQ, 19% higher than our estimates). </li><li>Hindalco’s Consolidated Revenue (down 4% YoY, up 2% QoQ), stood in line with our estimate at Rs 54,169 Cr. </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.

Nalco’s Revenue stood at Rs 3,043 Cr, down 13%/4% YoY/QoQ, led by a drop in the average LME Aluminium prices.EBITDA (up 19% YoY, down 33% QoQ) was a negative surprise due to a 29%/39% miss vs. consensus and our estimate, largely due to an unexpected surge in the Power and Fuel costs (up 14% QoQ, 19% higher than our estimates). Hindalco’s Consolidated Revenue (down 4% YoY, up 2% QoQ), stood in line with our estimate at Rs 54,169 Cr. 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.

Top Sector Ideas - Metals and Mining (Q2FY24)

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NMDC Limited explores for minerals. The Company is exploring for iron ore, copper, rock phosphate, lime stone, dolomite, gypsum, bentonite, magnesite, diamond, tin, tungsten, graphite, and beach sands.

Jindal Stainless Ltd. is an integrated steel producer which manufactures a variety of steel products.  The Company's products include stainless steel plates, welded steel tubes, cold rolled strips and seamless tubes. Jindal also manufactures industrial machinery.

Lloyds Metals and Energy Ltd. manufactures sponge iron.  The Company also operates a cogeneration waste heat recovery plant to recover heat from its kilns.

APL Apollo Tubes Ltd. manufactures and exports galvanized steel tubes, galvanized steel pipes, and welded black pipes and tubes.

National Aluminium Co. Ltd. is an integrated aluminum manufacturer. The Company mines for bauxite, refines bauxite into aluminum and manufactures and sells aluminum and aluminum products. National Aluminium Company's products include bauxite, aluminum hydrate, calcined aluminum, aluminum ingots and aluminum wire rods, as well as electricity which is generated for captive consumption.

Hindustan Copper Limited is a vertically integrated multi-unit copper producer in India engaged in a wide spectrum of activities ranging from mining, beneficiation, smelting, refining and manufacturing of copper cathodes, continuous cast wire rods and wire bars. The Company was the first Indian Copper producer to get ISO-9002 certificate for its Continuous Cast Wire Rod Plant.

Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd manufactures stainless steel seamless and welded tubes and pipes in India. The Company's clientele base consists of chemical, fertilizer, petrochemicals, refinery, power, dairy, sugar and pharmaceutical industries. Ratnamani is a regular supplier to companies such as  BHEL, IOCL, GAIL, L&T and Reliance Industries Ltd.

Jai Balaji Industries Ltd. manufactures and distributes steel and allied products. The Company markets sponge and pig iron, alloy carbon, mild steel billets, wire rods, and other steel products. Jai Balaji Industries serves customers throughout India.

Godawari Power and Ispat Ltd. manufactures steel.  The Company produces steel billets.

Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. (JSPL) manufactures sponge iron, mild steel, and cement. The Company also produces power, conducts mining operations for iron ore and coal, and explores for natural gas and oil. JSPL, with its diverse resources, also contributes to the construction of infrastructure.

United States Steel Corporation operates as an integrated steel producer. The Company manufactures flat-rolled and tubular products with production operations in North America and Europe. United States Steel serves the automotive, appliance, container, industrial machinery, construction, and oil and gas industries.

BlueScope Steel Limited supplies steel products and solutions. The Company manufactures steel slabs, plates, hot and cold rolled coils, and coated and painted strip products for building and construction, automotive, whitegoods, and manufacturing applications. BlueScope Steel serves customers in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.

Kobe Steel, Ltd. is a steelmaker, as well as a supplier of aluminum and copper products.  The products include steel plates and steel rods.  The Company also operates other businesses such as welding consumables, urban infrastructure, plant engineering, and industrial & construction machinery.  Kobe Steel has operating offices in the US, Europe, and Asia.

JFE Holdings, Inc. is a holding company which was established through the merger of NKK Corp and Kawasaki Steel Corp.  The Company manages and conducts its subsidiaries' business, which is steel production and integrated engineering services.

OZ Minerals Ltd. is an Australian based mining company with a focus on copper. The Company owns and operates the Prominent Hill copper-gold mine and the Carrapateena copper-gold project located in South Australia and has a number of equity interests in listed resource companies.

Yunnan Aluminium Co., Ltd. primarily manufactures and markets aluminum products. The Company's products include aluminum ingots, aluminum rolls, and aluminum alloys.

Jinduicheng Molybdenum Co.,Ltd. is involved in molybdenum mining, dressing, smelting, processing, research and trade in Asia.

Jinduicheng Molybdenum Co, Ltd. (601958 CH)

Huaibei Mining Holdings Co.,Ltd. operates coal businesses. The Company mines, processes, and distributes coal, cokes, coal chemical products, and other products. Huaibei Mining Holdings also produces methanol, crude benzene, ammonium sulfate, and other products.

Shandong Nanshan Aluminum Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures, and markets aluminum products and worsted woolen products. The Company's major aluminum offerings are electrolytic aluminum and section aluminum. Its woolen products include soybean fiber fabrics, silk fabrics, wool/flax fabrics and cashmere. Shandong also generates and supplies electricity.

Zhaojin Mining Industry Company Ltd. explores, mines, and produces gold.  The Company holds interest in properties in eastern China.

Steel Authority of India Limited is an integrated steel manufacturing company. The Company's products include pig iron, steel ingots, liquid steel, alloy steel, special steel, stainless steel, ferro alloys, ERW pipes, spirally welded pipes, and calcium ammonium nitrate.  The Government of India is currently a majority shareholder in the company.

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#7 India Insights: Weaker Modi Mandate, Plunging PSUs, Tata Steel Credit Profile, Reliance, Airtel

Weaker Modi & BJP mandate leads to plunge in PSUs and state-owned bank shares, while Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel, and Reliance Industries see credit...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Top Sector Ideas - Metals and Mining Q4FY24

Overall consolidated revenue stood largely inline (flat YoY, up 6% QoQ), while reported EBITDA grew by 24%/14% YoY/QoQ (10% beat vs. our estimates)

Axis Direct

Top Sector Ideas - Metals and Mining Q3FY24

Overall consolidated revenue stood in line (down 1%/3% YoY/QoQ), while reported EBITDA grew by 61%/4% YoY/QoQ (15% beat), led by strong upstream...

Axis Direct

Metals and Mining Q3FY24 Results Preview

We expect a much better quarter for base metal stocks under our coverage. Both Hindalco and NALCO are expected to report margin expansion QoQ on...

Axis Direct

Top Sector Ideas - Metals and Mining (Q2FY24)

Nalco’s Revenue stood at Rs 3,043 Cr, down 13%/4% YoY/QoQ, led by a drop in the average LME Aluminium prices. EBITDA (up 19% YoY, down 33% QoQ) was...

Axis Direct

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#7 India Insights: Weaker Modi Mandate, Plunging PSUs, Tata Steel Credit Profile, Reliance, Airtel

​Weaker Modi & BJP mandate leads to plunge in PSUs and state-owned bank shares, while Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel, and Reliance Industries see credit...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Top Sector Ideas - Metals and Mining Q4FY24

Overall consolidated revenue stood largely inline (flat YoY, up 6% QoQ), while reported EBITDA grew by 24%/14% YoY/QoQ (10% beat vs. our estimates)

Axis Direct

Top Sector Ideas - Metals and Mining Q3FY24

Overall consolidated revenue stood in line (down 1%/3% YoY/QoQ), while reported EBITDA grew by 61%/4% YoY/QoQ (15% beat), led by strong upstream...

Axis Direct

Metals and Mining Q3FY24 Results Preview

We expect a much better quarter for base metal stocks under our coverage. Both Hindalco and NALCO are expected to report margin expansion QoQ on...

Axis Direct

Top Sector Ideas - Metals and Mining (Q2FY24)

Nalco’s Revenue stood at Rs 3,043 Cr, down 13%/4% YoY/QoQ, led by a drop in the average LME Aluminium prices. EBITDA (up 19% YoY, down 33% QoQ) was...

Axis Direct

Weaker Modi & BJP mandate leads to plunge in PSUs and state-owned bank shares, while Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel, and Reliance Industries see credit...