Alpha-Centric ESG Research

Kyle Rudden

<ul>
<li>In a recent Insight, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/regulating-esg-ratings-in-india-outline-of-sebi-s-proposed-regulatory-framework" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:64468" rel="noopener">Regulating ESG Ratings in India: Outline of SEBI's Proposed Regulatory Framework</a>, I summarised SEBI's proposed regulatory framework for ESG ratings in India. </li>
<li>This Insight goes a bit further, looking at implications of regulation on stocks of ESG ratings providers (ERPs), especially Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) and Research Analysts (RAs).</li>
<li>Downside risk are minimal for ERPs, but a few scenarios and stipulations related to conflicts of interest and compensation (how ERPs are paid, and by whom) could have an impact.</li>
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In a recent Insight, Regulating ESG Ratings in India: Outline of SEBI's Proposed Regulatory Framework, I summarised SEBI's proposed regulatory framework for ESG ratings in India. 
This Insight goes a bit further, looking at implications of regulation on stocks of ESG ratings providers (ERPs), especially Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) and Research Analysts (RAs).
Downside risk are minimal for ERPs, but a few scenarios and stipulations related to conflicts of interest and compensation (how ERPs are paid, and by whom) could have an impact.


Credit Rating Agency Stocks Most Impacted by SEBI Regulation of ESG Ratings in India

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ICICI Securities Limited

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ICICI Securities Ltd

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<ul><li>Wipro is an IT, consulting &amp; BPO catering to BFSI, health, consumer, energy &amp; utility, technology and communication.</li><li>With 230000 employees, it serves clients across six continents</li><li>We maintain BUY on strong deal momentum especially on large size deals. We value Wipro at Rs 750 i.e. 26x P/E on FY24E EPS</li></ul><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>

Wipro is an IT, consulting &amp; BPO catering to BFSI, health, consumer, energy &amp; utility, technology and communication.With 230000 employees, it serves clients across six continentsWe maintain BUY on strong deal momentum especially on large size deals. We value Wipro at Rs 750 i.e. 26x P/E on FY24E EPSContent 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.

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Motilal Oswal

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited is an Indian diversified financial services firm offering a range of financial products and services. 

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<ul><li>Wipro (WPRO) reported 3QFY22 IT Services revenue of USD2.64b (+3.0% QoQ CC), missing our estimate by 70bps</li><li>We now expect FY22 IT Services revenue growth at 27.4% (18.5% YoY organic growth), down 100bps v/s the previous expectation.</li><li>We lower our FY22–24E EPS estimate by 1% to factor in the miss on the growth front. We maintain our Neutral stance as we view the current valuation as fair</li></ul><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>

Wipro (WPRO) reported 3QFY22 IT Services revenue of USD2.64b (+3.0% QoQ CC), missing our estimate by 70bpsWe now expect FY22 IT Services revenue growth at 27.4% (18.5% YoY organic growth), down 100bps v/s the previous expectation.We lower our FY22–24E EPS estimate by 1% to factor in the miss on the growth front. We maintain our Neutral stance as we view the current valuation as fairContent 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.

Wipro Ltd: Miss on 3Q and 4Q Revenue Guidance

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Axis Direct

Axis Direct is the flagship brand under Axis Securities Limited, a subsidiary of Axis Bank in India. 

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<ul><li>Wipro Ltd’s (Wipro) revenue growth stood below our expectations at Rs 20,313 Cr, up 3.1% QoQ and 27% YoY in CC terms</li><li>Operating profit grew robust 30.8% YoY to Rs 3,492 Cr, aided by better executions, better employee management and service mix</li><li>We recommend a HOLD rating on the stock and assign a 27x P/E multiple to its FY24E earnings of Rs 27.7/share to arrive at a TP of Rs 750/share, implying an upside of 9% from CMP.</li></ul><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>

Wipro Ltd’s (Wipro) revenue growth stood below our expectations at Rs 20,313 Cr, up 3.1% QoQ and 27% YoY in CC termsOperating profit grew robust 30.8% YoY to Rs 3,492 Cr, aided by better executions, better employee management and service mixWe recommend a HOLD rating on the stock and assign a 27x P/E multiple to its FY24E earnings of Rs 27.7/share to arrive at a TP of Rs 750/share, implying an upside of 9% from CMP.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.

Wipro: Revenue Below Expectations; Efficient Execution Provides Margins Resilience

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HDFC Securities

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<li>Tata Consultancy Services: TCS reported in-line revenue performance, while the margin was a miss</li>
<li>Infosys: We maintain BUY on Infosys (INFY), following a significant beat in revenue (+7% QoQ CC vs. estimate of 4.4%) and a strong growth outlook.</li>
<li>Wipro: Wipro delivered a muted performance in Q3; growth of 3.0% QoQ CC was below estimate and the lowest in the last five quarters</li>
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Tata Consultancy Services: TCS reported in-line revenue performance, while the margin was a miss
Infosys: We maintain BUY on Infosys (INFY), following a significant beat in revenue (+7% QoQ CC vs. estimate of 4.4%) and a strong growth outlook.
Wipro: Wipro delivered a muted performance in Q3; growth of 3.0% QoQ CC was below estimate and the lowest in the last five quarters

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HSIE Results Daily: Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro

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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.

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Credit Rating Agency Stocks Most Impacted by SEBI Regulation of ESG Ratings in India

The potential impacts of SEBI's proposed framework for regulating ESG ratings are unclear at this stage, but a few things (related to conflicts of...

Kyle Rudden

Wipro Ltd: Weak Margins in IT Services

five years (from ~Rs 178 in January 2017 to ~Rs 640 levels in January 2022). We maintain BUY on strong deal momentum especially on large size deals...

ICICI Securities Limited

Wipro Ltd: Miss on 3Q and 4Q Revenue Guidance

Wipro (WPRO) reported 3QFY22 IT Services revenue of USD2.64b (+3.0% QoQ CC), missing our estimate by 70bps. We now expect FY22 IT Services revenue...

Motilal Oswal

Wipro: Revenue Below Expectations; Efficient Execution Provides Margins Resilience

We recommend a HOLD rating on the stock and assign a 27x P/E multiple to its FY24E earnings of Rs 27.7/share to arrive at a TP of Rs 750/share,...

Axis Direct

HSIE Results Daily: Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro

Tata Consultancy Services: TCS reported in-line revenue performance, while the margin was a miss. Infosys: We maintain BUY on Infosys (INFY),...

HDFC Securities

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