Maruti Suzuki India Limited – APRIL 2026 SALES UPDATE
• Total Sales: 2,39,646 units vs 1,79,791 ↑ 33.3% YoY — all-time monthly high
• Domestic PV Sales: 1,87,704 units vs 1,38,704 ↑ 35.3% YoY
• Total Domestic Sales (incl. LCV): 1,91,122 units vs 1,42,053 ↑ 34.5% YoY
• Passenger Cars: 96,725 units vs 68,244 ↑ 41.7% YoY
• Mini Segment (Alto, S-Presso): 16,066 units vs 6,332 ↑ 153.8% YoY
• Compact + Mid-Size: 80,659 units vs 61,912 ↑ 30.3% YoY
• Utility Vehicles: 77,892 units vs 59,022 ↑ 31.9% YoY
• Vans (Eeco): 13,087 units vs 11,438 ↑ 14.4% YoY
• Exports: 40,054 units vs 27,911 ↑ 43.5% YoY
• Sales to Other OEMs: 8,470 units vs 9,827 ↓ 13.8% YoY
Impact: Positive (Record-breaking sales driven by strong domestic and export demand)
April Auto Sales | TVS Motor
🛵Total Sales Up 7% YoY At 4.73 Lk Units Vs 4.43 Lk Units
🛵Total two-wheeler sales up 6% YoY at 4.55 Lk Units Vs 4.30 Lk Units
🛵EV Sales Up 36% At 37,771 units Vs 27,684 units YoY
🛵Intl Business Sales UP 3% At 1.20 LK Units Vs 1.16 Lk Units
🛵Three-wheeler Sales Up 37% At 18,637 units Vs 13,566 units YoY
APOLLO HOSPITALS – AI & PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE VIEW
Core Problem
– Diseases appearing earlier in population
– 1 in 5 under 30 prediabetic
– Fatty liver often undetected in tests
– Diseases progress silently for years
Why Prevention Failed
– System focused on treatment not prevention
– Insurance and funding favor acute care
– Prevention lacked economic incentive
– Symptoms-based detection too late
What Is Changing
– Employers prioritizing workforce health
– High obesity and diabetes prevalence
– Productivity and cost concerns rising
– Prevention becoming business necessity
Execution Gap
– Risk detection not leading to outcomes
– Lack of continuous engagement
– Follow-up and accountability missing
– One-time diagnosis insufficient
Digital Infrastructure
– Integrated EMR, HIS, PACS systems
– 7.99 million digital consultations FY25
– 8.5 million lab bookings enabled
– Strong connected healthcare ecosystem
Access Expansion
– Teleconsultation bridging city gaps
– Specialists accessible in smaller towns
– Seamless data sharing enabled
– Personalized care becoming scalable
Role of AI
– Early risk detection before symptoms
– Continuous monitoring vs one-time tests
– AI identifies patterns and signals
– Doctors drive final clinical decisions
Key Insight
– Data alone has limited value
– Clinical oversight remains critical
– AI plus doctors creates real impact
– Scalable preventive care now possible
Core Theme
– Shift from reactive to preventive care
– AI enabling predictive healthcare model
– Continuous monitoring over episodic care
– National-scale preventive system emerging
Final Takeaway
– Preventive healthcare inflection point
– AI and digital driving transformation
– Long-term structural healthcare shift
Disclaimer
– Not a buy/sell recommendation
INDIAN GOVERNMENT TEST ALE SENT TO ALL MOBILE PHONES
LOUD ALARM WITH VOICE MESSAGE CAUSED MOMENTARY PANIC AMONG USERS
INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK FY26–FY27 VIEW
FY26 Credit Growth
– Credit growth 24% YoY
– Above system growth ~16%
– 78% book from RAM segment
– Broad-based branch-led expansion
Growth Drivers
– Strong underwriting systems built
– Decentralized lending decision making
– 3,500 branches driving growth
– Field-level execution strong
FY27 Guidance
– Credit growth guided 12–13%
– Deposit growth guided 13–14%
– Savings growth around 15%
– Term deposits slightly moderated
Margin Outlook
– NIM at 3.21% currently
– Marginal decline despite rate cuts
– Guided range 3.20–3.25%
– Stable margin outlook ahead
Loan Book Dynamics
– 39% loans linked to EBLR
– Rate sensitivity partially high
– Agriculture loans act as buffer
– Mix supports margin stability
ECL Provision Strategy
– Frontloading ECL provisions planned
– ₹1,500 Cr provided in Q3
– ₹250 Cr added in Q4
– Total buffer ₹1,750 Cr created
Provisioning Approach
– Above regular provisioning levels
– Building cushion ahead of norms
– Avoiding back-loaded risk
– Balance sheet strengthening focus
IT & Governance
– Vendor management strengthened
– External advisors onboarded
– IT strategy under review
– Governance framework improving
Core Theme
– Conservative guidance with strong execution
– Proactive provisioning strategy adopted
– Balance sheet being de-risked early
– Growth visibility remains stable
Final Takeaway
– Strong FY26 growth performance
– Stable margins despite rate cuts
– ECL frontloading reduces future risk
Disclaimer
– Not a buy/sell recommendation
TODAY’S Q4 RESULTS
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MARUTI SUZUKI FY27 OUTLOOK
Demand Snapshot
– April sales 1,91,122 units record
– Growth across small cars and SUVs
– Demand exceeding supply currently
– Pending orders at 1,65,000 units
Channel Health
– Dealer inventory at 16–17 days
– Lean inventory indicates strong demand
– Pull-based demand across segments
– No channel stuffing visible
FY27 Growth Target
– Targeting 10%+ sales growth
– Industry growth seen at 5–7%
– Aiming to outperform industry
– Multi-year growth visibility intact
Capacity Expansion
– ₹14,000 Cr capex planned
– Kharkhoda and Hansalpur expansion
– Two new lines of 2.5 lakh each
– FY27 adds 2.5 lakh capacity
Production Strategy
– Line testing for higher output
– Ramp-up underway at Kharkhoda
– Focus on reducing waiting period
– Supply-side constraints easing
Macro Tailwinds
– GST cuts reducing vehicle prices
– RBI rate cuts lowering EMIs
– Higher income tax limits aiding demand
– Fuel prices stable near term
Product Strategy
– New launches across segments
– Targeting 18% and 40% GST slabs
– Expanding across price points
– Strengthening market share
Risk Factors
– Supply constraints near term
– Geopolitical risks monitored
– Execution of capacity ramp-up
– Demand sustainability tracking
Core Theme
– Strongest demand environment in years
– Lean inventory and high order book
– Capacity expansion to meet demand
– Structural tailwinds supporting growth
Final Takeaway
– Maruti well positioned for FY27
– Demand visibility remains strong
– Execution on capacity key
Disclaimer
– Not a buy/sell recommendation
APPLE INDIA GROWTH STORY
India Opportunity
– #2 smartphone market globally
– #3 PC market globally
– Large untapped user base
– Low penetration across devices
Growth Momentum
– Double-digit growth in India
– Strong across product categories
– First-time buyers dominating demand
– iPhone, Mac, iPad seeing traction
Demand Drivers
– Rising middle class expansion
– Increasing affordability and aspiration
– Shift toward premium devices
– Structural consumption tailwind
Market Expansion
– Sixth Apple retail store opened
– Expanding physical presence rapidly
– Focus on emerging markets growth
– Enterprise adoption increasing
Global Performance
– iPhone revenue $57 billion, +22% YoY
– Strong growth across major markets
– Emerging markets driving demand
– New users fueling expansion
Product Trends
– Majority iPad buyers first-time users
– Mac adoption rising in India
– Ecosystem penetration improving
– Cross-selling opportunity strong
Leadership Transition
– Tim Cook stepping down September 1
– John Ternus to take over
– Leadership shift during growth phase
– India remains strategic focus
Core Theme
– India key growth frontier for Apple
– Low base with massive headroom
– First-time users driving expansion
– Long runway for premiumisation
Final Takeaway
– Strong structural growth in India
– Emerging market driving future growth
– Apple well positioned for expansion
Disclaimer
– Not a buy/sell recommendation
Galaxy Bearings Limited Q4 RESULTS (CONSOLIDATED)
• Net Profit: ₹1.07 Cr ↓ 74% YoY ↓ 40% QoQ
• Revenue: ₹20.82 Cr ↓ 30% YoY ↑ 42% QoQ
• EBITDA: ₹4.39 Cr ↓ 33% YoY ↑ 193% QoQ
• Margins: 21.08% vs 21.93% YoY vs 10.21% QoQ
GST COLLECTIONS – APRIL FY27 SNAPSHOT
Headline Numbers
– Gross GST ₹2.43 trillion, +8.7% YoY
– Net GST ₹2.11 trillion, +7.3% YoY
– Both at record high levels
– Strong start to fiscal year
Collection Breakdown
– Domestic ₹1.85 trillion, +4.3% YoY
– Import-linked ₹0.57 trillion, +25.8%
– Refunds ₹0.32 trillion, +19.3%
– Import-led growth dominating
Key Drivers
– Import GST surged sharply YoY
– March-end filing boosted collections
– Year-end sales push visible
– Cyclical factors played role
Domestic Weakness
– Net domestic growth only 0.3%
– Consumption trend still subdued
– Refund-adjusted numbers weak
– Demand recovery uneven
Import Impact
– Higher import values boosted GST
– Rupee depreciation aiding collections
– Not purely volume-driven growth
– External factors influencing data
Refund Trends
– Domestic refunds sharply higher
– Import refunds declined YoY
– Distorting net collection trends
– Impacts true demand assessment
Context & Caveats
– GST rate cuts impact base
– April seasonality inflates numbers
– Not fully structural growth
– Requires cautious interpretation
Expert Insight
– Strong tax administration impact
– Digital compliance improving
– Wider tax base emerging
– Underlying resilience present
Core Theme
– Strong headline, weak domestic trend
– Import surge driving growth
– Cyclical boost masking reality
– Structural improvement still ongoing
Final Takeaway
– GST collections robust overall
– Domestic demand needs monitoring
– Data requires deeper interpretation
Disclaimer
– Not a buy/sell recommendation
Gujarat Containers Limited Q4 RESULTS (CONSOLIDATED)
• Net Profit: ₹2.33 Cr ↑ 41% YoY ↑ 16% QoQ
• Revenue: ₹36.89 Cr ↑ 1% YoY Flat QoQ
• EBITDA: ₹3.77 Cr ↑ 19% YoY ↑ 12% QoQ
• Margins: 10.22% vs 8.67% YoY vs 9.13% QoQ
• Dividend: ₹1.50/share
KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK Q4
Net Profit: ⬆️ 13% YoY at ₹4,026 Cr | ⬆️ 17% QoQ
NII: ⬆️ 8% YoY at ₹7,875 Cr | ⬆️ 4% QoQ
Operating Profit: ⬆️ 9% QoQ at ₹5,855 Cr
Provisions: ⬇️ 36% QoQ at ₹516 Cr
Gross NPA: 1.20% vs 1.30% QoQ | ⬇️ 5% QoQ at ₹6,017 Cr
Net NPA: 0.25% vs 0.31% QoQ | ⬇️ 16% QoQ at ₹1,262 Cr
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