In this briefing: Primer: Universal Cables (UVC IN) - May 2026 Primer: Simplex Infrastructures (SINF IN) - May 2026 Takara Standard (7981 JP): Full-year FY03/26 flash update What's New(s) in Amsterdam 1 May (Aalberts) Primer: Citius TransNet Investment Trust (CTIT IN) - May 2026 1. Primer: Universal Cables (UVC IN) - May 2026 Universal Cables is a well-established player in the Indian cable industry and a dominant force in the high-margin Extra High Voltage (EHV) segment, backed by its technical collaboration with Japan's Furukawa Electric. The company is poised to benefit from significant industry tailwinds, including substantial government spending on power infrastructure, renewable energy, and general economic development, which are expected to drive demand for power cables. Despite a positive outlook and a major capacity expansion underway, the company faces considerable risks from volatile raw material prices, declining profitability, negative free cash flow in recent years, and a highly working-capital-intensive business model.