In this briefing: Artificial Intelligence (AI): Mapping the Value Chain and Testing Economic Sustainability Varun Beverages: Africa Bets, Volume Surge, and a Summer Built for Growth India-New Zealand FTA: What Lies Beneath The "Once-In-A-Generation" Agreement? Primer: KEC International (KECI IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Minda Corp Ltd (MDA IN) - Apr 2026 1. Artificial Intelligence (AI): Mapping the Value Chain and Testing Economic Sustainability AI is real, but the capital cycle is ahead of demand: profits sit in infrastructure, while applications remain under-monetised and structurally weak. To justify current capex, AI must become a top-10 global sector (~US$700bn–US$1tn), yet demand is still developing and heavily subsidised. Investment strategy: stay long infrastructure, neutral hyperscalers, and avoid applications where deflation, competition, and weak pricing power cap returns. 2. Varun Beverages: Africa Bets, Volume Surge, and a Summer Built for Growth Varun Beverages, a leading PepsiCo bottler, delivered 16.3% volume growth , completed the Twizza acquisition , signed the Crickley Dairy deal and declared Rs. 0.50 dividend.

In this briefing: Varun Beverages: Africa Bets, Volume Surge, and a Summer Built for Growth Pernod Ricard / Brown-Forman: Talks End – Control, Not Price, Was the Constraint OOh!media (OML AU): PEP’s Non-Binding Proposal Is Light Primer: Minda Corp Ltd (MDA IN) - Apr 2026 Treasure Chest: Aristocrat Leisure 1. Varun Beverages: Africa Bets, Volume Surge, and a Summer Built for Growth Varun Beverages, a leading PepsiCo bottler, delivered 16.3% volume growth , completed the Twizza acquisition , signed the Crickley Dairy deal and declared Rs. 0.50 dividend. With India capacity stabilized, capex reducing to Rs. 500-600 crore , and a stronger summer outlook, operating leverage is improving, supporting sustained double-digit volume growth visibility over the medium term. A volume-first strategy in India and faster-than-expected Africa scale-up, with ~Rs. 1,000 crore incremental revenues , positions VBL for stronger earnings growth and diversification beyond seasonal dependence. 2. Pernod Ricard / Brown-Forman: Talks End – Control, Not Price, Was the Constraint Pernod Ricard and Brown-Forman have ended merger talks, validating our view that governance and economics were irreconcilable; the control versus value transfer trade-off ultimately prevented agreement.

In this briefing: Varun Beverages: Africa Bets, Volume Surge, and a Summer Built for Growth India-New Zealand FTA: What Lies Beneath The "Once-In-A-Generation" Agreement? Primer: KEC International (KECI IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Minda Corp Ltd (MDA IN) - Apr 2026 Aequitas: Playsimple Games Limited Pre-IPO Tearsheet 1. Varun Beverages: Africa Bets, Volume Surge, and a Summer Built for Growth Varun Beverages, a leading PepsiCo bottler, delivered 16.3% volume growth , completed the Twizza acquisition , signed the Crickley Dairy deal and declared Rs. 0.50 dividend. With India capacity stabilized, capex reducing to Rs. 500-600 crore , and a stronger summer outlook, operating leverage is improving, supporting sustained double-digit volume growth visibility over the medium term. A volume-first strategy in India and faster-than-expected Africa scale-up, with ~Rs. 1,000 crore incremental revenues , positions VBL for stronger earnings growth and diversification beyond seasonal dependence. 2. India-New Zealand FTA: What Lies Beneath The "Once-In-A-Generation" Agreement?

In this briefing: OOh!media (OML AU): PEP’s Non-Binding Proposal Is Light Primer: Minda Corp Ltd (MDA IN) - Apr 2026 Treasure Chest: Aristocrat Leisure Aequitas: KK Mart Retail Pre-IPO Tearsheet Aequitas: Playsimple Games Limited Pre-IPO Tearsheet 1. OOh!media (OML AU): PEP’s Non-Binding Proposal Is Light OOh!Media Ltd (OML AU) disclosed a non-binding proposal from Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) at A$1.40, a 64.7% premium to the undisturbed price. Despite the high takeover premium, the timing is opportunistic (shares down 32% YTD) and is unattractive compared to precedent transactions and peer multiples. The shareholder structure, comprising 10 substantial shareholders, requires a fairer offer. If the Board cannot secure a higher offer, it should reject the current offer. 2. Primer: Minda Corp Ltd (MDA IN) - Apr 2026 Minda Corp is a leading Indian auto component manufacturer, well-diversified across vehicle segments and product categories, with a strong focus on aftermarket sales. The company is strategically positioning itself to capitalize on the electric vehicle (EV) transition through acquisitions, joint ventures, and dedicated R&D, targeting significant revenue growth from its EV portfolio.

In this briefing: Thailand Rubber Trade Finds Technical Lift, Demand Still Lacks Depth Primer: ADNOC Drilling PJSC (ADNOCDRI UH) - Apr 2026 Primer: ADNOC Logistics & Services ( ADNOCLS) - Apr 2026 Primer: KEC International (KECI IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Minda Corp Ltd (MDA IN) - Apr 2026 1. Thailand Rubber Trade Finds Technical Lift, Demand Still Lacks Depth Highlights Exports rise MoM in Feb 2026, but remain sharply below 2025 levels China improves MoM but weak YoY; India emerges as an outlier Prices peak above US$2170/mt before correction The latest data for February 2026 show a modest rebound from the January dip, with export volumes rising to nearly 230,000 tons from around 208,000 tons, and values increasing to above US$400 million from over US$360 million. 2. Primer: ADNOC Drilling PJSC (ADNOCDRI UH) - Apr 2026 Strategic Position as Sole Driller for ADNOC: ADNOC Drilling holds a unique and highly advantageous position as the sole provider of drilling rigs and related services for ADNOC Group, the UAE's national oil company.

In this briefing: Primer: KEC International (KECI IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Minda Corp Ltd (MDA IN) - Apr 2026 Treasure Chest: Aristocrat Leisure Primer: AEON Mall (8905 JP) - Apr 2026 Seagate Q326. Soaring On Beat & Raise While HAMR Marches On 1. Primer: KEC International (KECI IN) - Apr 2026 KEC International is a global infrastructure EPC major with a well-diversified business portfolio across Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D), Railways, Civil, and Cables, reducing its dependency on the traditional T&D sector. The company has demonstrated strong revenue growth and a robust order book, which stood at over ₹41,000 crore as of December 2025, providing healthy revenue visibility for the upcoming quarters. Despite strong top-line performance, the company faces challenges with margin volatility, high working capital intensity, and a history of negative free cash flow, which are key areas for investor monitoring. This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only.

In this briefing: Primer: KEC International (KECI IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Minda Corp Ltd (MDA IN) - Apr 2026 Aequitas: KK Mart Retail Pre-IPO Tearsheet Aequitas: Playsimple Games Limited Pre-IPO Tearsheet Primer: AEON Mall (8905 JP) - Apr 2026 1. Primer: KEC International (KECI IN) - Apr 2026 KEC International is a global infrastructure EPC major with a well-diversified business portfolio across Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D), Railways, Civil, and Cables, reducing its dependency on the traditional T&D sector. The company has demonstrated strong revenue growth and a robust order book, which stood at over ₹41,000 crore as of December 2025, providing healthy revenue visibility for the upcoming quarters. Despite strong top-line performance, the company faces challenges with margin volatility, high working capital intensity, and a history of negative free cash flow, which are key areas for investor monitoring. This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only.

In this briefing: Primer: KEC International (KECI IN) - Apr 2026 Primer: Minda Corp Ltd (MDA IN) - Apr 2026 Aequitas: Playsimple Games Limited Pre-IPO Tearsheet Aequitas: Lenskart Lockup Expiry - US$6.7bn Lockup Release with Everyone Well in the Money Aequitas: Orkla India IPO Lockup - Shares Have Traded Below IPO Price but PE Owner Well in The Money 1. Primer: KEC International (KECI IN) - Apr 2026 KEC International is a global infrastructure EPC major with a well-diversified business portfolio across Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D), Railways, Civil, and Cables, reducing its dependency on the traditional T&D sector. The company has demonstrated strong revenue growth and a robust order book, which stood at over ₹41,000 crore as of December 2025, providing healthy revenue visibility for the upcoming quarters. Despite strong top-line performance, the company faces challenges with margin volatility, high working capital intensity, and a history of negative free cash flow, which are key areas for investor monitoring.

In this briefing: Primer: Minda Corp Ltd (MDA IN) - Apr 2026 Treasure Chest: Aristocrat Leisure Primer: AEON Mall (8905 JP) - Apr 2026 Seagate Q326. Soaring On Beat & Raise While HAMR Marches On Primer: Yang Ming Marine Transport (2609 TT) - Apr 2026 1. Primer: Minda Corp Ltd (MDA IN) - Apr 2026 Minda Corp is a leading Indian auto component manufacturer, well-diversified across vehicle segments and product categories, with a strong focus on aftermarket sales. The company is strategically positioning itself to capitalize on the electric vehicle (EV) transition through acquisitions, joint ventures, and dedicated R&D, targeting significant revenue growth from its EV portfolio. With an ambitious 'Vision 2030' plan, Minda Corp aims to more than triple its revenue by FY30, driven by new product launches, global expansion, and an increasing focus on high-margin electronics and passenger vehicle segments. This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only. Please verify independently before use. 2.