Sector wise new updates for August 4, 2025

Economy & Banking

• The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting kicks off today (Aug 4), with its decision expected on Aug 6. Given subdued inflation (~2%) and rising trade pressures, analysts are debating a possible rate cut of 25–50 bps this week, though the central bank may also opt to hold steady at 5.50%
• FPI outflows remain significant: July saw ~$11.6 billion in equity exits, with continued market pessimism weighing on investor sentiment
• Leading banks have experienced a 150 bps drop in CASA ratios, resulting in an 18 bps YoY decline in net interest margins, signaling profit pressures ahead

Markets & Stock Picks
• Indian markets may still open on a cautious but slightly positive note today, with Gift Nifty futures hinting at a mild rebound despite global turbulence

• Tech-heavy and export-driven sectors (e.g. textiles, pharmaceuticals, auto parts) remain under pressure due to U.S. tariffs
• Analysts recommend defensive plays: ITC, Tata Power, Hero MotoCorp, and Federal Bank are in focus today thanks to Q1 performance and market stability considerations. For the week, Suzlon Energy (renewables) and Bharat Electronics (defense electronics) are top picks

Industry & Manufacturing
• Manufacturing PMI rose to 59.1 in July, its highest since March 2024, pointing to strong expansion in output and new orders domestically; export growth, however, cooled slightly
• In Ludhiana, MSME leaders have urged immediate tooling reforms and modernization of the Central Tool Room to reduce ₹2,000 crore in annual import dependency and boost local manufacturing innovation

Trade & Infrastructure
• Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has been meeting exporters in Mumbai (Aug 2–4) to address critical concerns from U.S. tariff policies impacting textiles, food processing, and engineering sectors
• Reports continue to highlight tariff fears: export-heavy sectors like IT services, auto parts, textiles, pharma, and engineering goods face strong headwinds under new trade restrictions

Defence, Space & Tech Investments
• Tamil Nadu’s Tuticorin is seeing major capital inflow: ₹5,600 crore in defence and space-tech projects including a 2,000 job ammunition facility by Sakthi Group and rocket-engine ventures from startups Ethereal Exploration Guild and Agnikul Cosmos
• The region is benefiting from state policies aimed at transforming it into a hub aligned with upcoming ISRO infrastructure and space-tech strategy

Broader Sentiment & Perspective
• Finfluencer Akshat Shrivastava warns Indian equities may underperform over the next decade due to India not being a central player in the global AI race—contrasting sharply with leadership in the U.S. and China. He highlights innovation hubs, energy infrastructure, and high income consumers as pivotal, areas where India still lags

• The sentiment reflects a broader concern over capital flows and India’s role in next gen technology ecosystems

Corporate Updates

Power & Energy

Adani Power

• Revenue (QoQ): ₹14,109 cr, down 0.9%
• EBITDA: ₹5,685 cr, up 18.1%
• Margin: 40.3% (vs 33.8%)
• Net Profit: ₹3,305 cr, up 27.2%

Corporate Action: First-ever stock split (1:5) announced. Face value to shift from ₹10 to ₹2, pending shareholder approval.

Tata Power
• Revenue (YoY): ₹18,035.07 cr, up 4.3%
• EBITDA: ₹4,139.01 cr, up 15%
• Margin: 22.9% (vs 20.7%)
• Net Profit: ₹1,059.86 cr, up 9%

Financial Services
LIC Housing Finance
• Net Profit (YoY): ₹1,364 cr, up 4.4%
• NII (Calc.): ₹2,076 cr, up 3.9%
• Impairments: ₹193 cr, up 34.8%
Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX)
• Revenue (QoQ): ₹373.21 cr, up 28.1%
• EBITDA: ₹241.66 cr, up 51%
• Net Profit: ₹203.19 cr, up 50%
• Margin: 64.8% (vs 55%)

Corporate Action: Stock split 1:5 approved
Logistics & Delivery

Delhivery
• Revenue (YoY): ₹2,294 cr, up 5.6%
• EBITDA: ₹148.82 cr, up 53%
• Margin: 6.5% (vs 4.5%)
• Net Profit: ₹91.05 cr, up 67%

Industrial & Manufacturing

JK Lakshmi Cement
• Revenue (YoY): ₹1,741 cr, up 11.3%
• EBITDA: ₹311 cr, up 39.9%
• Margin: 17.9% (vs 14.2%)
• Net Profit: ₹150 cr (vs ₹56.9 cr) → 163% increase
Conglomerates & FMCG

ITC (Standalone)
• Revenue (YoY): ₹19,749.91 cr, up 20.6%
• EBITDA: ₹6,261.27 cr, up 3%
• Margin: 31.7% (vs 37.2%) 📉
• Net Profit: ₹4,912.36 cr, down 0.1%

Technology & Automation

Honeywell Automation India

• Revenue (YoY): ₹1,183 cr, up 23.2%
• EBITDA: ₹141.3 cr, down 8%
• Margin: 11.9% (vs 16%) 📉
• Net Profit: ₹125 cr, down 9%

Automobile Sector

Tata Motors (July Sales)
• Commercial Vehicles: +7% YoY to 28,956 units
• Passenger Vehicles: −11% YoY to 40,175 units
• Total Domestic Sales: −6% YoY to 65,953 units

Maruti Suzuki (July Production)
• Total Production: +0.8% YoY to 1.87 lakh units
• Passenger Vehicle Production: +0.2% YoY to 1.83 lakh units

Banking

Karnataka Bank

• Leadership Update: Ramaswamy Subramanian, Chief Product Officer, has resigned.

Pharma

Lupin

• Clarification: Denied receiving any U.S. government letter on drug pricing; no undisclosed information exists.