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In this briefing: IT Sector (Q4FY26E Results Preview): Navigating Uncertainty, Valuations Turn Attractive APL Apollo Tubes (Initiating Coverage): The Flywheel Keeps Spinning. ADD Sector Update: Consumption Auto Monthly Sales Volume - April 2026 The Beat Ideas: GoodLuck India- A Steel Suppliers' Pivot into Defence & Aerospace 1. IT Sector (Q4FY26E Results Preview): Navigating Uncertainty, Valuations Turn Attractive The Indian IT services sector braces for another muted quarter in Q4FY26E, with tier-1 players growth projected at -1.1 to +0.9% QoQ CC and mid-tier companies ranging growth from -1.8% to +3.4%, as macro uncertainty, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and cautious client decision-making on large deals amid war escalation risks temper near-term revenue traction The rupee depreciation brings some respite to margins, but AI-led deflation concerns triggered the recent multiple de-rating Launch of new models from Gen-AI platforms like Claude and Palantir fuelled a ~24% correction over the past three months on fears of disrupting traditional SaaS/IT models Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only.

In this briefing: IT Sector (Q4FY26E Results Preview): Navigating Uncertainty, Valuations Turn Attractive APL Apollo Tubes (Initiating Coverage): The Flywheel Keeps Spinning. ADD Sector Update: Consumption What Is ETH Worth? Auto Monthly Sales Volume - April 2026 1. IT Sector (Q4FY26E Results Preview): Navigating Uncertainty, Valuations Turn Attractive The Indian IT services sector braces for another muted quarter in Q4FY26E, with tier-1 players growth projected at -1.1 to +0.9% QoQ CC and mid-tier companies ranging growth from -1.8% to +3.4%, as macro uncertainty, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and cautious client decision-making on large deals amid war escalation risks temper near-term revenue traction The rupee depreciation brings some respite to margins, but AI-led deflation concerns triggered the recent multiple de-rating Launch of new models from Gen-AI platforms like Claude and Palantir fuelled a ~24% correction over the past three months on fears of disrupting traditional SaaS/IT models Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only.

In this briefing: APL Apollo Tubes (Initiating Coverage): The Flywheel Keeps Spinning. ADD Sector Update: Consumption What Is ETH Worth? Auto Monthly Sales Volume - April 2026 Primer: Humm Group (HUM AU) - Apr 2026 1. APL Apollo Tubes (Initiating Coverage): The Flywheel Keeps Spinning. ADD We initiate coverage on APL Apollo Tubes Ltd (APAT) with an ADD rating and a 12‑month target price of INR 2,070 (35x FY28E adj EPS) With installed capacity of 4.5/5.0mn MT in FY25/Q3FY26, APAT is India’s undisputed structural steel tube franchise, commanding ~55% market share in the branded HRC‑based tube segment, with no credible domestic challenger at scale This is not a steel‑to‑tube story. APAT has built a self‑reinforcing distribution flywheel, underpinned by brand, reach and execution, offering a long runway of volume‑ and mix‑led earnings growth. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only.

In this briefing: Sector Update: Consumption Auto Monthly Sales Volume - April 2026 The Beat Ideas: GoodLuck India- A Steel Suppliers' Pivot into Defence & Aerospace Primer: Sagility India (SAGILITY IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: PNB Housing Finance Ltd (PNBHOUSI IN) - Apr 2026 1. Sector Update: Consumption US-Iran Conflict: Impact on Consumption Sectors The escalation of the US–Iran conflict has triggered a sharp spike in crude oil prices and LPG shortages, leading to broad-based input cost inflation across consumption sectors. Given the high linkage of crude derivatives to packaging, logistics, and raw materials, the situation is expected to compress margins, delay demand recovery, and disrupt supply chains. 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. 2. Auto Monthly Sales Volume - April 2026 Over Apr’25-Mar’26, cumulative 2W domestic sales grew by 12% YoY to 1.8 Cr units, supported by strong performances from TVS (+21%), Eicher motor (+23%), and Hero (+8%), while exports showed improved traction across global markets.