In today’s briefing:
- Sun Pharmaceutical (SUNP IN): Q1 Profit Falls Due to One-Off Expenses; Double-Digit Revenue Growth
- Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN) | The Market Dominance Playbook
- Samvardhana Motherson – ESG Report – Lucror Analytics
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Sun Pharmaceutical (SUNP IN): Q1 Profit Falls Due to One-Off Expenses; Double-Digit Revenue Growth
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (SUNP IN) reported 11% YoY revenue growth to INR118B in Q1FY24, mainly driven by the U.S. business. EBITDA margin expanded 109bps to 27.9%.
- Net profit declined 2% YoY to INR20B due to certain one-off charges amounting to INR3B. Excluding the exceptional items, adjusted net profit grew 14% YoY to INR23B.
- With 26 marketed products globally, Sun Pharma is betting big on specialty products. Specialty pipeline includes 5 molecules undergoing clinical trials. Specialty R&D accounts for 35% of total R&D spends.
Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN) | The Market Dominance Playbook
- Triumph-Bajaj midsize bike melds the expertise of Triumph Motorcycles and Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN) for top-tier quality, targeting the midsize market with dual-brand prowess.
- Triumph-Bajaj sparks fervour with strong inquiries and bookings in tier-two and tier-one locations, though supply constraints present challenges.
- Triumph stands out targeting the 30+ age group seeking premium leisure riding, employing exclusive dealerships and unique pricing to enhance ownership experience.
Samvardhana Motherson – ESG Report – Lucror Analytics
- Lucror Analytics’ ESG Scores are based on a 3-tiered scale and are adjusted for Controversies (if applicable).
- We assess Samvardhana Motherson’s (SM) ESG as “Adequate”, in line with its “Adequate” Environmental, Social and Governance scores. Controversies are “Immaterial” and Disclosure is “Weak”.
- The score is based on the ESG reporting of parent Motherson Group (encompassing ultimate parents Samvardhana Motherson International Limited and Motherson Sumi Systems Limited), which reports ESG on a consolidated level without providing meaningful details at the SM level.