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<ul><li>Q1FY25 Pharma Coverage Performance: In Q1FY25, the Pharma Coverage universe posted robust revenue growth of 11%/4% YoY/QoQ, driven by a strong domestic market, new launches (especially Darunavir, DDR D, gMyrbetriq, and gSpiriva), lower price erosion, gross margin expansion through cost optimization, and growth in the US base business portfolio.</li><li>EBITDA margin improved by a healthy ~250bps/120bps YoY/QoQ amidst normalizing cost inflation and stabilizing prices.</li><li>US Base Business Momentum: The US base business maintained healthy momentum, with new product launches offsetting single-digit price erosion.</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.

Q1FY25 Pharma Coverage Performance: In Q1FY25, the Pharma Coverage universe posted robust revenue growth of 11%/4% YoY/QoQ, driven by a strong domestic market, new launches (especially Darunavir, DDR D, gMyrbetriq, and gSpiriva), lower price erosion, gross margin expansion through cost optimization, and growth in the US base business portfolio.EBITDA margin improved by a healthy ~250bps/120bps YoY/QoQ amidst normalizing cost inflation and stabilizing prices.US Base Business Momentum: The US base business maintained healthy momentum, with new product launches offsetting single-digit price erosion.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>Topline Growth Driven by Volume Recovery: Most staple companies posted mid to high single-digit revenue growth despite facing challenges such as severe heatwaves in the northern region, heightened competitive intensity, and the general election impact.</li><li>The growth was primarily led by a rural recovery, with rural markets outpacing urban growth.</li><li>Sustained Rural Recovery: Rural demand continues to show steady improvement, with the rural market now surpassing urban areas, largely due to distribution expansion and region-specific launches. </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.

Topline Growth Driven by Volume Recovery: Most staple companies posted mid to high single-digit revenue growth despite facing challenges such as severe heatwaves in the northern region, heightened competitive intensity, and the general election impact.The growth was primarily led by a rural recovery, with rural markets outpacing urban growth.Sustained Rural Recovery: Rural demand continues to show steady improvement, with the rural market now surpassing urban areas, largely due to distribution expansion and region-specific launches. 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>Hindalco’s Indian operations delivered a robust performance.</li><li>Overall consolidated revenue stood largely in line with consensus (up 8% YoY, 2% QoQ), while reported EBITDA grew by 31%/11% YoY/QoQ (6% and 11% beat vs. our estimates and consensus), led by strong upstream Aluminium and copper division.</li><li>Novelis Adjusted EBITDA/t stood at $525/t, up 10% YoY but down 3% QoQ, in line with sustainable guidance of $525/t.</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 a robust performance.Overall consolidated revenue stood largely in line with consensus (up 8% YoY, 2% QoQ), while reported EBITDA grew by 31%/11% YoY/QoQ (6% and 11% beat vs. our estimates and consensus), led by strong upstream Aluminium and copper division.Novelis Adjusted EBITDA/t stood at $525/t, up 10% YoY but down 3% QoQ, in line with sustainable guidance of $525/t.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.

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<ul><li>Consumer demand remains sluggish: Prolonged heat waves, a slowdown in discretionary spending, and a lighter wedding season in Q1 have kept consumption demand in the discretionary space subdued.</li><li>Premium vs. Value: While the premium segment remains strong, the value segment has shown some recovery but remains a mixed bag.</li><li>Going forward, volume growth is expected to pick up in rural regions, driven by a better monsoon and rural recovery.</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.

Consumer demand remains sluggish: Prolonged heat waves, a slowdown in discretionary spending, and a lighter wedding season in Q1 have kept consumption demand in the discretionary space subdued.Premium vs. Value: While the premium segment remains strong, the value segment has shown some recovery but remains a mixed bag.Going forward, volume growth is expected to pick up in rural regions, driven by a better monsoon and rural recovery.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>Telecom companies reported strong revenue growth in Q1FY25, driven by increased data consumption and the conversion from 2G to 4G networks.</li><li>This conversion has facilitated the premiumization of accounts, which is expected to enhance long-term profitability.</li><li>However, customer additions for Bharti and Jio were lower compared to the previous quarter. </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.

Telecom companies reported strong revenue growth in Q1FY25, driven by increased data consumption and the conversion from 2G to 4G networks.This conversion has facilitated the premiumization of accounts, which is expected to enhance long-term profitability.However, customer additions for Bharti and Jio were lower compared to the previous quarter. 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.

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