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20 Dec

Airborne Electronic systems to HAL to be delivered during FY23-FY28 – Bharat Electronics

Update on the Indian Equity Market:

Following weak global market cues, Indian equities tumbled on Monday as the NIFTY 50 closed at 16,614 (-2.2%). None of the sectoral indices ended with gains. REALTY (-4.9%), PSU BANK (-4.5%), and MEDIA (-3.9%) were the worst performers of the day.

Among the NIFTY 50 components, CIPLA (+3.7%), HINDUNILVR (+1.8%), and DRREDDY (+1.0%) were the only gainers.  BPCL (-6.5%), TATAMOTORS (-5.2%), and TATASTEEL (-5.2%) led the laggards.

Excerpts of an interview with Ms. Anandi Ramalingam, CMD of Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) with CNBC-TV18 on 17th December 2021:

  • BEL received an order worth Rs 24bn from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for the manufacture and supply of 20 types of airborne electronic systems to be fitted on the fighter aircraft, Tejas. This is the largest avionics order for BEL.
  • The order will be executed during FY23-28. The order acquisition in FY22 to date stands at Rs 100bn.
  • Margins will not be strained due to receipt of the new order. The company maintains its guidance of EBITDA margin of 22-24% for FY22 and FY23E.
  • There could be some revenue from the new order in FY22, but a majority of it will accrue from FY23.
  • Order acquisition guidance for FY22 stands at Rs 150-170 bn. There could be a change of order acquisition being higher than the guidance.
  • The non-defence business contributed ~10% to total revenues, which the company intends to increase to 20-25%. The CMD expects non-defence revenue to be 8-10% of total revenues in FY22. She is hopeful of non-defence contribution increasing to 20-25% by FY24E.
  • BEL plans to diversify into metro, rail, and airport authorities businesses. From Delhi metro, BEL has received a trial order. As soon as the trial order is completed, BEL can start booking for a larger share of the orders.
  • The newer civilian businesses require a bit of customisation, for which development work is ongoing.

Asset Multiplier Comments

  • In FY21, 79% of the total turnover was from indigenous products. 21% of the revenues were generated from products manufactured through Transfer of Technology from foreign OEMs.
  • Defence, being the mainstay of BEL, has contributed 78% of Sales revenue in FY21 as against 82% in FY20, with the balance 22% coming from the non-defence segment.
  • Non defense segments’ contribution to the total revenue has increased from 15% in FY81 to 22% in FY21.
  • The company expects an order inflow of Rs 520-650 bn for the next 3 years. Healthy order book, strong order inflows expected, diversification into non-defence segments like healthcare, metro, Electric Vehicles, and Electronic Warfare gives us the confidence of BEL achieving healthy revenue growth.

Consensus Estimate: (Source: market screener and investing.com websites)

  • The closing price of BEL was ₹ 195/- as of 20-December-2021.  It traded at 20x/ 17x/ 15x the EPS estimates of ₹ 9.9/ 11.3/ 12.9/- for FY22E/FY23E/FY24E respectively.
  • The consensus target price of ₹ 218/- implies a P/E Multiple of 17x on FY24 EPS estimate of ₹ 12.9/-.

Disclaimer: “The views expressed are for information purposes only. The information provided herein should not be considered as investment advice or research recommendation. The users should rely on their own research and analysis and should consult their own investment advisors to determine the merit, risks, and suitability of the information provided.”

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14 Dec

Multiple growth drivers for the Indian tyre industry – Apollo Tyres

Update on the Indian Equity Market:

The benchmark index NIFTY 50 declined for the 3rd straight session on Tuesday and closed at 17,325 (-0.3%). Investors’ will focus on the Fed policy decision due Wednesday which could induce volatility, amid concerns over elevated inflation and a delay in the economic recovery due to omicron strain.

Among the sectoral indices, MEDIA (+1.6%), PHARMA (+1.1%), and METAL (+0.4%) led the gainers, while FINANCIAL SERVICES 25/50 (-0.8%), AUTO (-0.7%), and REALTY (-0.6%) led the laggards. Among the NIFTY50 components, POWERGRID (+3.9%), DIVISLAB (+2.5%), and AXISBANK (+1.4%) were the top gainers while ITC (-2.7%), BAJFINANCE (-2.0%), and TATACONSUM (-1.9%) led the laggards.

Excerpts of an interview with Mr. Onkar Kanwar, Chairman, Apollo Tyres (APOLLOTYRE) published in Business Standard on 14th December 2021:

  • There are multiple growth triggers for the Indian tyre industry, apart from the ones arising due to import curbs on China. The National Infrastructure (NIP) for FY19-25 for which the government has allocated ₹ 111 tn is expected to have a multiplier effect. He believes there is enough research that indicates the multiplier effect due to the creation of road infrastructure in a country. The significant increase in the movement of goods and people via road is beneficial for the tyre industry.
  • There has been a revival in the truck side original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), which will result in repeat demand in the replacement segment as well. The growth in the replacement segment is a mixed bag, some months witness growth in bias-ply tyres demand while some others witness growth in radials.
  • The Company is hoping that the push on infrastructure development and increased consumer spending will further drive demand in the CV segment.
  • The only challenge facing the company now is the relentless inflation which has been and is expected to be a pain point in the near future as well. The price hikes taken lag the raw material inflation, which adversely impacts the margins.
  • The company has decided to specialise in the Enschede plant in the Netherlands to be cost-competitive in the European manufacturing operations. It has shuffled the manufacturing mix such that loss-making units (due to high costs of manufacturing in the Netherlands) were shifted to Hungary and India. With the successful execution of Dutch plant specialisation, there has been a significant improvement in the European operations’ performance.
  • The share of high margins passenger car sales mix has increased to over 30 percent and is expected to rise to 40% in the next 2-3 years.
  • The current focus is on ramping the facility in Andhra Pradesh. This unit along with Chennai and Hungary units services the demands of all geographies. Hence, the company is not looking at any acquisitions.

 Asset Multiplier Comments

  • The CV industry was one of the most ravaged by the pandemic. With a turnaround expected in the CV cycle in India, and pent-up demand in passenger vehicles, the entire tyre industry is likely to be a beneficiary.
  • The Indian business of APOLLOTYRE is expected to benefit from operating leverage and an increasing share of the Andhra plant. The European operations are likely set for a turnaround led by strategic initiatives at the front end (product side) and restructuring in the Netherlands.

Consensus Estimate: (Source: market screener website)

  • The closing price of APOLLOTYRE was ₹ 217/- as of 14-December-2021.  It traded at 18x/ 13x/ 11x the EPS estimates of ₹ 12/ 17/ 20/- for FY22E/FY23E/FY24E respectively.
  • The consensus target price of ₹ 258 implies a P/E Multiple of 13x on FY24 EPS estimate of ₹ 20/-.

Disclaimer: “The views expressed are for information purposes only. The information provided herein should not be considered as investment advice or research recommendation. The users should rely on their own research and analysis and should consult their own investment advisors to determine the merit, risks, and suitability of the information provided.”

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02 Dec

Investing Rs 3,500mn for making API, KSM and Intermediates – Aarti Industries

Update on the Indian Equity Market:

On Thursday, Indian benchmarks ended in the green amid weekly F&O expiry, weak global cues, and omicron fears. NIFTY50 ended 218points higher at 17,402 (+1.4%). IT (+2.1%), METAL (+1.6%), and MEDIA (+1.6%) were the top sectoral gainers. There were no sectoral losers for the day. Among the NIFTY50 stocks, ADANIPORTS (+4.5%), POWERGRID (+3.8%), and HDFC (+3.8%) were the top gainers while CIPLA (-0.8%), ICICIBANK (-0.6%), and AXISBANK (-0.5%) were the only losers.

Excerpts of an interview with Mr. Rashesh Gogri, Vice Chairman and MD, Aarti Industries (AARTIIND) with CNBC-TV18 on 1st December 2021:

  • AARTIIND has qualified for Pharma companies PLI scheme under Group C, which will get a PLI (Production linked incentive) of Rs 17.5bn over 6 years and a minimum investment of Rs 500mn.
  • AARTIIND has qualified under the manufacturing of API, KSM and Drug Intermediates (Category II). It will be investing Rs 3500mn in a new large complex for manufacturing these products. Capex will start in FY22.
  • The funding for the Capex will be a mix of debt and equity. Most of the funding for Capex will be through the QIP proceeds and internal accruals.
  • AARTIIND had announced plans to split the company-into pharma and specialty chemical companies.
  • It expects the pharma business to report 25% topline growth in FY22. The company expects the pharma business to maintain 20-25% topline growth going forward as well.
  • 3QFY22 has seen commodity price volatility. The commodity prices have peaked out now and going down. This volatility impacts the company’s ability to pass on the raw material price inflation.
  • High levels of commodity prices did not remain for more than 1 quarter, so there could be some margin pressure for overall industry.
  • The shutdown in China on certain products, and policy issues has benefitted AARTIIND. Some of their products are doing well.
  • On demand trends, he said that in the specialty chemical segment, agro chemicals and polymers are doing well. Pent up demand was missing in polymer sector. Now the company is witnessing good demand in both these sectors.
  • Consumer centric sectors like dyes, intermediates are not doing well.
  • As the company operates on a cost plus model, it passes on the cost increase/reduction to customers. It tries to maintain its margin on a per kg basis.

Asset Multiplier Comments

  • In speciality chemical segment, pass through of raw materials hike for domestic customers is on a monthly basis while for exports on a quarterly basis. In Pharma, the increased raw material costs will take time to be passed on to end customers which may keep margins under pressure for the next one or two quarters. This may limit the share price increase/upside in the 2HFY22.
  • Two of the company’s long term contracts are expected to be commissioned by 3QFY22, and 1QFY23 respectively. This will help in increasing the topline, and is in-line with management’s revenue guidance of Rs 90,000 mn by FY24E.
  • We expect the company to benefit from its operating leverage in the quarters to come, which will help it in sustaining its operating margins.

Consensus Estimate (Source: market screener and investing.com websites) 

  • The closing price of Aarti Industries was ₹ 977/- as of 02-December-21. It traded at 39x/ 35x/ 29x the consensus EPS estimate of ₹ 25/ 28/ 34 for FY22E/ FY23E/FY24E respectively.
  • The consensus target price of ₹ 964/- implies a PE multiple of 28x on FY24E EPS of ₹ 34/-.

Disclaimer: “The views expressed are for information purposes only. The information provided herein should not be considered as investment advice or research recommendation. The users should rely on their own research and analysis and should consult their own investment advisors to determine the merit, risks, and suitability of the information provided.”

 

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24 Nov

Expect to acquire orders worth Rs 150-200bn in FY22 – Bharat Electronics

Update on the Indian Equity Market:

On Wednesday, NIFTY closed in the red at 17,415 (-0.5%). Among the sectoral indices, MEDIA (+2.0%), PRIVATE BANK (+0.5%), and BANK (+0.5%) ended higher while IT (-1.5%), AUTO (-1.3%), and FMCG (-1.0%) ended lower. Among the Nifty50 components, ONGC (+4.3%), ADANIPORTS (+3.9%), and COALINDIA (+1.7%) ended higher, while EICHERMOT (-2.8%), TATACONSUM (-2.8%), and MARUTI (-2.8%) ended lower.

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) received its biggest-ever export order from Airbus. Ms. Anandi Ramalingam, CMD, Bharat Electronics discussed the contours of this order and the order pipeline with CNBC TV-18 on 23rd November 2021:

  • The export order with Airbus under the C295 aircraft program of the Indian government is for the manufacture and supply of the Radar Warning Receiver and Missile Approach Warning System. The order value is USD 90mn.
  • The entire system is designed, developed, and manufactured indigenously. It is designed by DRDO and will be manufactured by BEL. It will get integrated with a countermeasure dispensing system which will get supplied by Bharat Dynamics Ltd.
  • BEL’s order book stands at Rs 560bn. The Company anticipates order acquisitions worth Rs 150-200 bn in FY22.
  • With the products being indigenously designed and developed, the margins would not be strained.
  • The company expects to receive export orders worth 25mn Euro from part of the consortium supplying Rafale aircraft to the Indian air force.
  • The major part of the radar, the transmit-receive modules (TRMs) are being manufactured by BEL. They had supplied 1,700 modules in FY21. BEL has a pipeline of 8,000 units, of which 4,000 units are likely to be supplied in the near term for 25mn Euros.
  • The Domestic order pipeline is very strong. They have orders for electronic warfare systems for the air force amounting to Rs 40bn. The electronic warfare systems for the army amount to Rs 35 bn. It is targeting naval systems orders worth Rs30 bn. They have orders for Akash Prime (Akash army) for which BDL is the lead integrator. But a lot of ground systems and radars will be supplied by BEL, worth Rs 40bn. These orders will be done in the next 6-8 months.
  • In addition, many big missile programs are in the pipeline. In the years to come, BEL should be able to acquire orders worth Rs 150-200bn yearly.

Asset Multiplier Comments

  • The Government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat plan to focus on infrastructure development indigenously has benefitted companies like Bharat Electronics. The Company got an opportunity to manufacture items that were banned from the Import List by the Government in CY20. In CY21, BEL has expressed interest in 69 items under the Make-II list. Of these 30 are under various stages of development.
  • We think a healthy order book, strong order inflows, increasing revenue from exports, and capex of Rs 18 bn over the next 3 years to meet manufacturing needs and R&D would aid long-term revenue and profit growth.

Consensus Estimate: (Source: market screener and Tikr.com websites)

  • The closing price of BEL was ₹ 207/- as of 24-November-2021.  It traded at 21x/ 18x/ 16x the consensus earnings estimate of ₹ 10/ 11.4/ 12.9 for FY22E/23E/24E respectively.
  • The consensus price target is ₹ 242/- which implies a PE multiple of 19x the earnings estimate for FY24E of ₹ 12.9/-

Disclaimer: “The views expressed are for information purposes only. The information provided herein should not be considered as investment advice or research recommendation. The users should rely on their own research and analysis and should consult their own investment advisors to determine the merit, risks, and suitability of the information provided.”

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21 Nov

This Week in a Nutshell (15th – 18th November)

Technical talks

NIFTY opened the week on 15th November at 18,141 and ended the truncated week on 18th November at 17,765. The index made a weekly loss of 2.1%. On the upside, 17,993 could act as resistance while 100DMA of 17,020 could act as a support. RSI (14) of 44 indicates the index is nearing the oversold zone.

Among the indices, AUTO was the only sector that ended the week with gains of 0.4%. METAL (-5.3%), PSU BANK (-3.4%), and REALTY (-3.3%) led the laggards.

Weekly highlights

  • Raring agency Fitch Ratings affirmed India’s long-term foreign currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB’- with a negative outlook. The negative outlook reflects lingering uncertainty around the debt trajectory. The Agency has suggested wider fiscal deficits and government plans for only a gradual narrowing of the deficit, putting a greater onus on India’s ability to return to high levels of economic growth over the medium term to stabilize and bring down the debt ratio.
  • S&P Global Ratings has predicted that the Indian economy will likely grow at 11 percent in FY22 but flagged the ‘substantial’ impact of broader lockdowns on the economy. S&P said the control of Covid-19 remains a key risk for the economy.
  • The Nasdaq Composite Index closed above 16,000 points for the first time, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average had a second successive weekly loss (-1.4%). The S&P 500 ended higher following strong retail earnings and positive signs for holiday shopping.
  • Over 4.4mn Americans left their jobs in September-21, according to the Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. Incentivized by wage gains and other attractive terms offered by employers desperate for talent, several Americans are leaving their jobs. This has made it challenging for employers to fill positions while driving up compensation and inflation.
  • Crude oil prices fell to a six-week low following news of Australia’s lockdowns and surging Covid-19 cases in Europe threatened to slow down the economic recovery. Investors weighed a potential release of crude oil reserves by major economies for a fall in prices. Crude Oil futures settled at USD 75.7 a barrel while Brent Oil futures closed at USD 78.5 a barrel.
  • India’s wholesale price inflation (WPI) jumped to a five-month high at 12.5% in October. This month’s WPI broke the 5-month downward trend as prices of manufactured items and fuel have increased. High petrol, diesel, and cooking prices drove fuel inflation to 37.2%. high prices of basic metals, textiles, plastics, and edible oil drove inflation for manufactured items to 12%.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the three farm acts would be repealed in the upcoming session of the Parliament. The Prime Minister said a committee would be set up to make the minimum support price mechanism more transparent and effective.
  • Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) continued to be net sellers this week, selling shares worth Rs 44,109 mn. Domestic Institutional Investors (DII) continued to be buyers and invested Rs 39,265mn in Indian equities this week.

Things to watch out for next week

  • US markets are waiting for President Biden to nominate who will head the central bank after Jerome Powell’s term finishes in February-2022. The US markets have a truncated week next week as markets will remain shut on Thursday and Friday on account of Thanksgiving.
  • The Indian equity market is likely to see more selling pressure next week amid the rising US dollar, and the beginning of the Fed Reserve’s bond-buying program. Results for September-21 have been announced by most companies. Action is likely to be stock-specific till the end of December.

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10 Nov

Demand recovery expected to continue – Bata India

Update on the Indian Equity Market:

On Wednesday, Indian benchmarks declined for the second consecutive session with NIFTY closing at 18,017 (-0.2%). Among the sectoral indices, OIL & GAS (+0.8%), AUTO (+0.5%), and PHARMA (+0.2%) were the only gainers. PSU BANK (-2.4%), METAL (-1.8%), and REALTY (-1.4%) led the laggards. Among the stocks, UPL (+3.4%), BHARTIARTL (+3.3%), and M&M (+3.0%) led the gainers, while HINDALCO (-3.4%), INDUSINDBK (-3.3%), and TATASTEEL (-2.9%) led the laggards.

Excerpts of an interview with Mr. Gunjan Shah, CEO, Bata India (Bata) with CNBC-TV18 on 8th  November 2021:

  • Bata had a tough time the last 18 months due to the 2 lockdowns. With things opening up, the company is seeing some recovery.
  • In 2QFY22, the company has seen a MoM recovery. He believes that with more stores opening up, recovery is sustainable in the medium term in terms of consumer demand perspective.
  • The immediate priority is getting the company back to pre-pandemic performance levels. Going forward, the portfolio is in line with consumer demand, towards casuals and sneakers. The company is seeing initial progress in this direction but there is a long way to go in that segment.
  • To leverage the Bata brand equity, it is looking for a franchise model in tier 3-5 towns or through multi-brand outlets. The distribution expansion is one of the big areas they are working on.
  • They are also focusing on the digital footprint. The current omnichannel strategy contributed in teens to the revenue in 2QFY22 and the company wants to increase it.
  • The company has taken significant steps towards cost reduction during the pandemic. Some of these are expected to sustain. With business coming back to normal, the quantum of cost savings may not be similar as seen during the pandemic months.
  • Sneakers are used not just for sports but also for other occasions. There is a longer-term trend that consumers will prefer to the extent the comfortable footwear usage once lockdowns are lifted.
  • Casual ranges such as Power, North Star are seeing 40% growth in demand, and the company wants to improve that further. Bata has expanded its merchandise, in casual footwear and launched open footwear.
  • It is ensuring customers connect with the Bata merchandise. For this, they have piloted a big initiative, Sneaker Studio which ensures the entire sneaker range is displayed in a cohesive form in the stores. While this initiative is currently rolled out in major metros, the Company is expanding it in the next 12 months.
  • To conserve cash, Bata had reduced its ad spend during the pandemic period. With the demand recovery, it has started investing in ad campaigns.
  • The company will witness the highest ever addition in franchise stores in FY22. It sees strong penetration potential in Tier 3-5 towns, championed through the franchise model.
  • The next stage of expansion is planned through multi-brand outlets. The company’s coverage has increased from 450 towns to over 900 towns in the last 2 years. It plans to add another 500 towns in FY23 and expects a 20% contribution to the topline from multi-brand outlets.
  • Raw material inflation is witnessed especially in synthetics and plastics. About 25-30% of the portfolio has a significant amount of synthetics and plastics which go into it, where there is significant pricing pressure.
  • It is also focusing on the premiumization story, where realizations are better.

 

Asset Multiplier Comments

  • With Bata’s revenue recovery rate reaching 85% of pre-Covid levels in 2QFY22, we are confident of the company’s performance. We think Bata’s new strategies and focus on cost reduction, omni channel, change in product mix (higher proportion of casual footwear) and calibrated expansion of retail network through asset light franchisee route would aid in providing thrust to revenue growth.
  • We expect the company to benefit from market share gains on account of store expansion in lower-tier cities where the unorganized segment is dominant and who would face pressure on passing on RM inflation through price hikes.
  • We believe a strong balance sheet with healthy cash on books and efficient working capital should support Bata through these testing times.

Consensus Estimate (Source: market screener and investing.com websites)

  •  The closing price of Bata India was ₹ 2,182/- as of 10-November-21. It traded at 182x/ 61x/ 50x the consensus EPS estimate of ₹ 12/ 36/ 44 for FY22E/ FY23E/FY24E respectively.
  • The consensus target price of ₹ 1,808/- implies a PE multiple of 41x on FY24E EPS of ₹ 44/-.

Disclaimer: “The views expressed are for information purposes only. The information provided herein should not be considered as investment advice or research recommendation. The users should rely on their own research and analysis and should consult their own investment advisors to determine the merit, risks, and suitability of the information provided.”

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28 Oct

People are getting more comfortable with shopping online- Titan

Update on the Indian Equity Market:

On Thursday, the Indian equity benchmarks declined the most in six months amid broad-based selling in the market. The Nifty50 ended the day at 17,857, down 1.9%. Among the Nifty50 components, ADANIPORTS (-7.4%), ITC (-5.6%), and ONGC (-4.4%) were the top losers. INDUSINDBK (+2.6%), LT (+1.8%), and ULTRACEMCO (+1.2%) were among the few stocks that ended in the green. Among the sectoral indices, PSU BANK (-5.2%), REALTY (-3.8%), and METAL (-3.4%) led the losers. There were no sectoral gainers.

Mr. Ajoy Chawla, CEO of Titan’s jewelry division highlighted the impact of the pandemic and the way forward in an interview with Business Today on 26th October 2021:

  • Titan’s jewelry division witnessed a strong recovery in demand after the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic across its brands and posted a 78 percent growth year-on-year in 2QFY22.
  • Titan’s jewelry arm comprises 4 brands- Zoya, Tanishq, CaratLane, and Mia. Tanishq is their most known brand, with over 350 stores in 200 cities. Zoya is their luxury brand while CaratLane is an omnichannel brand. Mia offers contemporary, workwear jewelry.
  • The pandemic impacted their operations. Zoya only had three boutiques, two in Mumbai and one in Delhi. Since Mumbai and Delhi form the bulk of the customer base, the impact was severe during the lockdown. A boutique in Bengaluru was opened just after the first lockdown.
  • Zoya bounced back strong, on the back of multiple initiatives, and reported 15% retail growth in FY21 over FY20. The Bengaluru boutique has taken off, and six Zoya galleries have been added in some Tanishq stores in metros. As a result of digital and remote shopping initiatives, the recovery was quick.
  • While people are comfortable buying jewelry online, not all of the purchase is online. A part of the journey- shortlisting aspect happens online and then the final part takes place offline. The offline could be at the person’s home or at the store.
  • In the case of Tanishq, revenue per pure online transaction has jumped from ₹ 14,000-15,000 to 30,000-35,000. This indicates more customers are willing to buy slightly higher ticket prices purely online without any offline element.
  • Zoya’s HNI customer base was pretty scared of the pandemic and did not want to venture to the stores. All engagement had to move online or through personal interactions over a video call. The company is curating experiences for its customers at home, such as serving them a Starbucks coffee or getting a special meal delivered from a Taj hotel in case of special occasions.
  • In the case of the combination of online and offline- phygital, the ticket sizes are comparable to what the company gets purely offline.
  • With travel restrictions and few celebrations, customers have not spent money on many other things. All that saved money is being spent and the jewelry category is up there in terms of wallet share.
  • The company currently has four boutiques and six galleries across seven towns for Zoya. They plan to have two-three more boutiques in FY23. The company plans to have 8-10 boutiques and 15-20 galleries in the next 18-24 months.

Asset Multiplier Comments

  • Titan has managed to come out of the pandemic with a strong consolidated position in urban markets due to its unique customer experience-centric approach and brand trust it has garnered throughout the years.
  • Titan is one of the foremost adopters of BIS Jewellery Hallmarking. It has managed to increase its market share from the unorganized players who are unable to offer the same level of assurance for purity that is commonly associated with jewelry purchases.
  • Segment-wise brands, expansion across geographies, phygital and omnichannel strategies are the drivers for the long-term growth of the company.

Consensus Estimate (Source: market screener and investing.in websites)

  • The closing price of Titan was ₹ 2,392/- as of 28-October-21. It traded at 101x/ 79x/ 65x the consensus EPS estimate of ₹ 23.7/ 30.4/ 36.6 for FY22E/ FY23E/FY24E respectively.
  • The consensus target price of ₹ 2,072/- implies a PE multiple of 57x on FY24E EPS of ₹ 36.6/-.

Disclaimer: “The views expressed are for information purposes only. The information provided herein should not be considered as investment advice or research recommendation. The users should rely on their own research and analysis and should consult their own investment advisors to determine the merit, risks, and suitability of the information provided.”

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18 Oct

Expect 30% YoY constant currency revenue growth in 3QFY22 – WIPRO

Update on the Indian Equity Market:

On Monday, NIFTY50 rose for the seventh consecutive session to close at 18,477 (+0.8%), led by PSU BANK (+4.0%), METAL (+3.9%), and IT (+1.6%). The sectoral losers were PHARMA (-0.9%), and MEDIA (-0.7%). Among the stocks, HINDALCO (+5.2%), INFY (+4.8%), and TECHM (+3.7%) led the gainers while M&M (-2.2%), HCLTECH (-2.1%), and DRREDDY (-1.8%) led the laggards.

Wipro recently declared earnings for the quarter ended 30th September 2021, which beat street estimates. Mr. Thierry Delaporte, CEO, Wipro discussed the quarter gone by and his plans for the upcoming quarters with The Economic Times on 18th October 2021:

  • Mr. Delaporte took charge as the CEO of the company during the Covid pandemic. During that time, the company moved into execution mode and it has been fast at defining the people who are going to drive the organisation forward.
  • During the last year, the company has taken bold steps and changed about 30% of the top 200 leaders. It has been an unprecedented change and a lot of talent has also been brought in from outside. Wipro made its biggest acquisition, Capco which is delivering great results.
  • The CEO’s responsibility was to ensure the company remains driven by a sense of purpose and pays attention to the world around it.
  • What needed to change was assertiveness about strategy, running operations, making decisions, and sticking to it. The second thing he wanted to change was raising the bar in terms of ambition, and the third is a ruthless focus on accountability and outcome.
  • Wipro will deliver ~30% year-on-year constant currency revenue growth in 3QFY22E. He expects the growth to continue in FY23E as well, as the company is firing on all cylinders. Wipro will continue to do more acquisitions and possibly a big one.
  • The best performing company in the IT industry is the one with the best talent in terms of quality – people who understand the business and how technology can be leveraged to transform. These are the people Wipro is hiring. The talent is also in terms of quantity because of the increased demand and higher attrition levels.
  • Wipro plans to integrate a lot more freshers. In FY22E, Wipro plans to hire about 16,000-17,000 and 25,000-30,000 in FY23E.
  • He expects higher attrition to continue for the next 3-4 quarters. In 2QFY22, Wipro’s attrition was 20.5% and he expects it to worsen. There’s always seasonality, in the last quarter of the year and people tend to stick around, according to Mr. Delaporte.
  • Wipro would be investing more in 5G and artificial intelligence than in quantum computing right now. He is betting big on engineering services.

 Asset Multiplier Comments

  • The IT sector has been a beneficiary of the increased investment in technologies due to shifting to work from anywhere post the pandemic. While revenue growth is expected for the quarters to come, the sector was also a beneficiary of lower operating costs.
  • As people return to the office for work, some of these costs are expected to come back. The increased pace of vaccinations around the world will likely increase people traveling for work. The talent war has already led to companies rolling out 2-3 wage hikes in a year. With the costs increasing, Wipro like all other IT companies may face margin pressures in the near term.

Consensus Estimate: (Source: market screener website)

  • The closing price of WIPRO was ₹ 711/- as of 18-October-2021. It traded at 32x/ 28x/ 25x the consensus earnings estimate of ₹ 22/ 25/ 28 for FY22E/FY23E/FY24E respectively.
  • The consensus target price of ₹ 676/- implies a PE multiple of 24x on FY24E EPS of ₹ 28/-.

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09 Oct

This week in a nutshell (4th – 8th October)

Technical talks

NIFTY opened the week on 4th October at 17,616 and closed on 8th October at 17,895. It made a weekly gain of ~1.6%. On the upside, 17,948 might act as a resistance. On the downside, 20DMA of 17,648 might act as a support. RSI (14 days) of 66 is indicating the index is in an overbought zone.

Weekly highlights

  • Auto companies released the monthly volume data for September-21. Domestic CV volumes were robust, aided by healthy freight availability and better freight rates. Tractor sales reported a strong MoM growth albeit on a low base due to good rainfall. Supply issues and an inauspicious period led to subdued volumes for other segments. Companies suggest an inability to cater to demand due to supply chain challenges. This has led to lower inventory build-up before the festive season. This might lead to longer waiting periods or postponement of festival purchases by customers.
  • Media reports suggest the government may abandon its demand for spectrum charges of Rs 400 bn from telecom operators to support companies. This latest move may provide another ray of hope to companies such as Vodafone Idea Ltd and Bharti Airtel Ltd after the government’s decision to offer a 4-year moratorium on dues.
  • The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Russia, and their allies (OPEC+) said it would stick to its existing plan for a gradual increase in oil output, which sent crude prices to three-year highs. West Texas Intermediate reached USD$ 78 a barrel while Brent Crude rose 3% to ~US$ 82 a barrel. The OPEC+ ignored calls from big consumers such as the USA and India for extra supplies after oil prices surged over 50% this year.
  • The US indices (Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq) held on to weekly gains. Throughout the week, investors’ attention has been on rising energy prices, concerns about inflation, and negotiations on the debt ceiling. On Thursday, the US Senate has voted to extend the debt ceiling until December 3. This provides some relief to investors worried about the government default this month.
  • The Indian equity markets remained volatile during the week ended October 8. The key positives were RBI maintaining its stance with no rate change, and Moody’s upgrading India’s outlook to stable from negative. Rising bond yield, and crude oil prices, Fitch cutting India’s FY22 GDP growth forecast (to 8.7% from 10% in June) worried investors.
  • The government of India has sold the national carrier, Air India to the Tata Group. Tata Sons submitted a winning bid of Rs 180bn as the Enterprise value. The conclusion of this sale indicates the government is serious about its ambitions of privatisation.
  • Though the foreign institutional investors (FII) selling continued this week, the quantum was much lower at Rs 36,857mn vs Rs 61,520mn last week. Domestic institutional investors (DII) buying reduced to Rs 34,581mn from the Rs 75,030 mn in the previous week.

Things to watch out for next week

  • The 2QFY22 result season has started with TCS reporting earnings this week. The result season takes centre stage next week with other IT companies such as Infosys, Mindtree, and Wipro set to announce their earnings. While the street is estimating sequential revenue growth for the companies, commentary on deal wins and margin pressures due to rising employee costs & attrition would be critical.

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23 Sep

We will remain as third private telco, not turning into a PSU – Vodafone Idea

Update on Indian Equity Market:

On Thursday, the benchmark Nifty50 made a record high of 17,844 and closed at 17,823 (+1.6%). BAJAJFINSV (+4.6%), HINDALCO (+4.5%), and LT (+3.7%) led the gainers. HDFCLIFE (-1.1%), DRREDDY (-1.0%), and JSWSTEEL (-0.6%) led the laggards. Among the sectoral indices, REALTY (+8.7%), FINANCIAL SERVICES (+2.3%), and BANK (+2.2%) led the gainers. MEDIA (-1.7%) was the only sector that ended in the red.

Excerpts of an interview with Mr. Ravinder Takkar, MD & CEO, Vodafone Idea (IDEA) published in Business Standard on 23rd September 2021:

  • The recent telecom package suggests the government recognizes the importance of the telecom industry. Also, it recognizes that competition in the industry is important and does not want a monopoly or a duopoly.
  • While the company has always stated it wants to be the third player, there have been questions around its survival. With the reforms, there is no reason to believe that Vodafone Idea will go away and the telecom market will have less than three players.
  • The four-year moratorium on the spectrum and AGR (adjusted gross revenue) dues will allow the company to make investments and continue to focus on the network. Their 4G network covers 1bn people currently and there is a potential opportunity to increase by 100-150mn. The company plans to increase its capacity, provide a great experience and introduce new services by deploying cash saved due to the moratorium.
  • The reforms package has addressed investor concerns and Mr. Takkar believes it’s a great opportunity to get external funding. The funding can come from new investors, existing promoters, or a mix of both.
  • The talks of Vodafone Idea being converted into a PSU or the government having a role in running the company are incorrect. The government wants the management of Vodafone Idea to run it efficiently and competitively.
  • The tariff has been one of the biggest challenges in the industry and pricing has been used as a tool to kill competition, gain market share, and create a scenario of stress.
  • To fix the industry, pricing has to improve and that has been the company’s stance for a long time. The reforms have created the right environment for price increases. Price increases will come soon and it will be gradual so that there isn’t a huge shock for the customers.
  • There are two elements in ARPU (average revenue per user per month) – pricing and customer mix. The difference with the competitor’s ARPU is due to the mix of customers. Vodafone Idea has a higher proportion of 2G customers. As migration from 2G to 4G happens, the ARPU is expected to improve. As pricing in the industry goes up, ARPU will go up for everyone.
  • The ARPU in India needs to increase to ₹ 200 as it was five years ago, and eventually increase to ₹ 300 for the industry to be sustainable.

Asset Multiplier Comments

  • The government’s relief package provides 4 years of moratorium on AGR and spectrum dues which are expected to reduce the payment burden for Vodafone Idea significantly. With the option to convert deferred dues into equity, the worst-case scenario is the company would be owned by the Government, which ensures survival.
  • Though the government’s relief package has provided a much-needed breather for the Company, it has to accelerate capex in 4G to recoup some of the lost market share. Additionally, increasing ARPU would help in strong cash generation.

Consensus Estimate: (Source: market screener website)

  • The closing price of IDEA was ₹ 10.6/- as of 23-Sept-2021. The consensus estimates of loss per share for FY22E/FY23E/FY24E are ₹ 9.2/ 6.8/ 6.0 /-.
  • The consensus target price is ₹ 6.5/-.

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