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Institutional Equity Research          February 04, 2021

R Model Portfolio
 February 2021

                Binod Modi
               Head Strategy
            Contact: 9870009382
    Email: binod.modi@relianceada.com

                  D. Vijiya Rao
       Senior Research Associate
            Contact : 9321404056
     Email : vijiya.rao@relianceada.com

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On a Sweet Spot
Having seen a broad-based rally in Dec’20 led by favourable global cues and sharp recovery in key economic data, domestic equities fell prey to hefty profit booking
towards the end of Jan’21, which led the benchmark Nifty to record 2.5% contraction on month-on-month basis. While the proposal of huge US$1.9trillion fiscal stimulus
announcement by the US President offered support to equities across the globe in the beginning of Jan’21, threat of possible rise in inflation, continued surge in coronavirus
cases in the USA and European nations and ambiguity over passage of huge fiscal stimulus due to shortage of senate majority weighed on performance of global equities
towards the end of the month. Notably, though the FPIs sold >Rs120bn in the last week of Jan’21 mainly led by profit booking ahead of union budget, they remained the net
buyers to the tune of Rs195bn during the month.
Despite high volatility and sharp correction in the benchmark indices, our R-Model Portfolio continued to show its resilience in Jan’21 and outperformed Nifty and BSE 500
by 240bps and 170bps, respectively. With a return of 14.9%, R-Model Portfolio has outperformed Nifty/BSE 500 by 850bps/620bps in 2020.
Going forward, domestic equities are expected to do well in 2021 given the impetus offered in the Union Budget towards reviving economic activities. A significant rise
in capital expenditures and higher allocation towards infrastructure are likely to result in sustained corporate earnings recovery in the subsequent quarters. Additionally,
soft monetary policy of global central bankers, huge fiscal stimulus announced by the US President, weak dollar and improved visibility of sharp earnings recovery should
continue to act as key tailwinds to attract the FPIs into domestic market in the medium-to-long-term. (please refer our 2021 India Strategy Note)
Union Budget Offers Much Needed Impetus
High frequency key economic indicators have been witnessing sharp rebound on the back of sharp recovery in economic activities in phases as well as significant increase
in government spending under Aatmanirbhar Bharat programme. As private consumption remained subdued, the government push was much needed to sustain the recent
rebound in economic momentum. We believe sharp 26% increase in capital expenditures along with several measures/reforms to revive infrastructure and investment
activities augurs well for the economy and the capital market. This will certainly aid rebound in corporate earnings to sustain, which should essentially result in sustainability
of premium valuations. (Please refer our Union Budget 2021-2022 Note)
Multiple Tailwinds Exist for Domestic Equities
Given the current environment, it clearly appears that 2021 could be one of the best years in the recent period, as there are multiple tailwinds supporting the domestic
equities. Low interest rate cycle is one of the most important catalysts, which should continue to support corporate earnings. Further, lower spread between market earnings
and G-Sec yield offers an edge to equities. Additionally, PLI scheme to boost manufacturing, strong focus on rural economy, huge investments in infrastructure, ongoing
revival in real estate markets and measures to address NPA issues of the banks by forming a bad bank indicate a brighter scenario of the economy. Even from global
perspective, continued soft stance of the global central bankers, weak dollar and huge fiscal stimulus in the USA should continue to act as tailwinds to attract the FPI inflows
into domestic markets.
Portfolio Reshuffling: Adding Sagar Cements
Given opportunity emanating from huge infrastructure investment and ongoing traction in cement volume from the rural markets, bet on cement companies makes a sense.
We are adding Sagar Cements (SGC) in the place of SRF. SGC is expected to witness strong traction in the ensuing quarters led by capacity addition in new geographies and
continued improvement in operating efficiency.
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Exhibit 1: Updated R Model Portfolio – February 2021
                                            Market Cap*                                              Price*                   Investment Value*   Weight in Portfolio*
Company                                                                               Sector                  No. of shares
                                              (Rs Cr)                                                 (Rs)                           (Rs)                 (%)
HDFC Bank                                      8,55,302                                BFSI          1,391         10              13,905                 8.4

ICICI Bank                                     4,21,549                                BFSI           537          21               11,277                6.8

State Bank of India                            2,99,019                                BFSI           282          32               9,027                 5.4

HDFC Ltd                                       4,84,324                                BFSI          2,378         3                7,133                 4.3

LIC Housing Finance                             23,000                                 BFSI           396          29               11,475                6.9

HCL Technologies                               2,60,824                                 IT            914          9                8,226                 4.9

Tech Mahindra                                   93,910                                  IT            961          9                8,653                 5.2

Titan Co                                       1,32,515                             Consumer         1,420         6                8,522                 5.1

Dabur India                                     93,293                              Consumer          515          8                4,116                 2.5

Indian Energy Exchange                           7,616                                Power           246          15               3,694                 2.2

Laurus Labs                                     18,566                            Pharmaceuticals     345          25               8,634                 5.2

Cadila Healthcare                               49,339                            Pharmaceuticals     456          22              10,028                 6.0

IPCA Laboratories                               25,454                            Pharmaceuticals    1,852         4                7,408                 4.5

Mahindra & Mahindra                            1,09,214                             Automobile        750          14              10,494                 6.3

Ashok Leyland                                   40,422                              Automobile         111        109               12,077                7.3

Bharti Airtel                                  3,29,434                          Telecommunication    554          26              14,394                 8.7

Sagar Cements                                    1,633                                Cement          651          17               11,071                6.7

Cash (Balancing)                                                                                                                    6,179                  4

Grand Total                                                                                                                        1,66,313               100
Source: RSec Research; Note: * The prices and other data as of 29 January 2021

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Exhibit 2: New Inclusion into R Model Portfolio                                             Exhibit 3: Stock Removed from the R Model Portfolio
                                                               Weight on date of Re-                                                              Weight on date of
       Sr No                      Company                                                          Sr No                     Company
                                                                  balancing (%)                                                                   Re-balancing (%)
          1                      Sagar Cements                           6.7                          1                          SRF                     6.5
Source: RSec Research                                                                       Source: RSec Research

Exhibit 4: Changes in Holdings
Sr No     Company                                 Previous (No. Of shares)             Old Weight (%)                New (No. Of shares)          New Weight (%)
                                                                                   No Changes
Source: RSec Research

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Exhibit 5: Absolute Performance of R Model Portfolio v/s NIFTY 50 (Since Oct ’14)                                                                                                                                                                                     Exhibit 6: R Model Portfolio Out/Under-performance Relative to Nifty
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Exhibit 7: R Model Portfolio v/s BSE 500 - Absolute performance                                                                                                                                                                                                       Exhibit 8: R Model Portfolio Outperformance / Underperformance relative to BSE 500
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Stock Name                                     Investment Arguments                                        Stock Name                                        Investment Arguments
 HDFC Bank* f With improved collection efficiency, superior asset quality and low credit cost, HDFC         SBI*         f Despite the challenging environment, the bank continues to remain the best bet amongst
              Bank (HDFCB) is poised to deliver better operating performance, going ahead.                                 the Public Sector Banks (PSBs) on the back of a formidable liability franchise, well
                                                                                                                           performing subsidiaries and better capital positioning.
               f Franchise strength, strong liability traction and a strong focus on digital initiatives,
                 data analytics and automation will help the bank to improve its market share and                        f The recent regulatory guidelines on restructuring and current account operations are
                 deliver market-leading advances growth.                                                                   expected to be positive for the bank. Further, with PCR of 88% as on Sept’20 and better
                                                                                                                           capitalization, bank stands on a firm ground in ongoing challenging scenario.
               f Momentum in advances will be led by both corporate and retail book aided by
                                                                                                                         f At CMP, the stock trades at 1.3x of FY22E and 1.1x of FY23E adjusted book value.
                 favourable cost of funds/deposit.
               f Provisioning buffers (including floating and contingency provisioning) are adequate
                                                                                                            HDFC Ltd.*   f HDFC has been successfully maintaining spreads and NIM across interest rate cycles.
                 for any contingency due to the pandemic. We expect it to deliver superior risk
                                                                                                                           Given the strength of its liability franchise, we think that this interest rate cycle will be no
                 adjusted asset quality with much lower credit cost vs. peers.
                                                                                                                           different.
               f Quality underwriting has helped HDFCB to demonstrate better resolution rates                            f HDFC’s balance sheet is one of the strongest, especially given the kind of economic value
                 and deliver superior risk-adjusted return ratios (vs. peers) even during the current                      of its subsidiaries. Ability to monetize this economic value and create contingency buffers
                 pandemic.                                                                                                 provides further strength to its balance sheet.
               f At CMP, the stock trades at 3.8x of FY22E and 3.3x of FY23E adjusted book value.                        f In individual mortgage book, its collection efficiency, which stood at ~97.6% in Dec’ 20 (up
                                                                                                                           130bps QoQ) corroborates its claim that majority of its customers opted for moratorium
                                                                                                                           just out of caution to conserve cash.
 ICICI Bank*   f Better portfolio-mix in terms of retail book, which is secured (~50% mortgages) and
                                                                                                                         f At CMP, the stock trades at 4.2x of FY22E and 3.9x of FY23E adjusted book value.
                 improved share of corporate book to A- and above rated corporate are likely to
                 help the ICICI Bank to deliver relatively superior asset quality.                          LIC Housing f Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) are expected to witness healthy traction in the
               f Apart from making additional provisioning, the bank has also maintained a high             Finance *     coming months led by visible recovery in real estate markets and softening of cost of
                 PCR on its NPA exposure. It expects the credit cost to normalize from FY22 onwards.                        funds (CoF).
               f Its collection efficiency and demand resolution have been improving significantly                       f Disbursements returned to pre-COVID level and recorded 28% YoY growth in
                 on MoM basis with retail/credit card demand resolution already coming back                                disbursements with the growth in individual home loan segment recording 36% YoY
                 to ~98% of pre-COVID level. The bank restructured ~0.4% of outstanding loan                               growth.
                 portfolio. We see significant upside from normalization in credit cost and the bank’s                   f Incremental CoF declined by 56bps QoQ to 5.25% in 3QFY21 primarily on account of
                 ability to deliver superior NIM once the higher liquidity on the balance sheet starts                     renegotiation of bank loans and drop in NCD rates. It is expected to decline further,
                 coming down.                                                                                              going forward as high cost liabilities are replaced with low cost liabilities. Further, NIM
                                                                                                                           is expected to remain either stable or improve slightly, going forward.
                                                                                                                         f We expect disbursal to witness strong growth 2HFY21E, which along with likely
                                                                                                                           reduction in CoF is likely to aid its profitability in subsequent quarters.
                                                                                                                         f At CMP, the stock trades at less than 0.9x of its FY23 consensus book value, which
                                                                                                                           looks to be quite attractive.
Note: * Valuations are taken from Bloomberg estimates
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Stock Name                                      Investment Arguments                                  Stock Name                                  Investment Arguments
 HCL*             f HCL Technologies (HCLT) reported strong revenue growth and margin resiliency       Titan*         f Recovery in jewellery division continued to sustain in 3QFY21 as well led by
                    in 3QFY21. Its organic revenue growth prospects remain bright for FY22E/FY23E                       higher festive demand. Other segments including watches and eyewear also
                    given its healthy deal funnel and superior execution track record.                                  witnessed sharp recovery in 3QFY21.
                  f Additionally, concerns around software/IP business are likely to recede, going                    f In our view, Titan’s strong pricing power in bridal and studded jewellery is likely
                    forward with consistent performance by the acquired software business.                              to drive meaningful expansion in margin. Its balance sheet remains strong,
                  f Further, market share gain through vendor consolidation and operational                             which continues to support franchisees and vendors in these uncertain times.
                    prudence along with focused cost optimization measures bode well for HCLT
                                                                                                                      f Titan remains one of the fastest growing companies in the consumer space with
                    in the long-run.
                                                                                                                        multiple growth levers and sectoral tailwinds.
                  f In the medium-term, HCLT is well-placed amongst its peers on the back of
                    stable management, diversified clients’ portfolio, steady large deal wins and                     f At CMP, the stock trades at 69x of FY22E and 56.7x of FY23E earnings.
                    largely stable margin profile.
                  f At CMP, the stock trades at 16.2x of FY23 EPS.                                     Dabur India*   f Dabur India is a structural growth story led by market share gains across the
                                                                                                                        core categories mainly supported by initiatives on distribution, contemporisation
 Tech Mahindra    f TechM is likely to get immensely benefited owing to expansion of 5G value                           of product offerings and higher rural resilience.
                    chain across networks and IT services. A likely pick-up in investments by                         f Given favourable outlook for rural growth, going ahead on the back of likely
                    communication service providers and higher 5G adoption by enterprise bode                           good Rabi crop and the government schemes, we believe Dabur stands to
                    well for the company.                                                                               gain given higher rural salience (46% revenue share).
                  f Expectation of strong recovery in BPO business, stability around network
                                                                                                                      f Further, accelerating consumers’ shift to preventive healthcare and immunity
                    services revenue, and growth in BFSI, healthcare, and technology verticals are
                    likely to be the key revenue drivers for the company in near-to-medium term.                        boosting products, where Dabur has a significant presence, offers it an edge
                                                                                                                        over peers.
                  f Further, higher off-shoring, reduction in subcontractor expenses and traction
                    in acquired entities are likely to aid margin expansion in the ensuing quarters.                  f Additionally, transformation from being fearful to fearless in new product
                  f Further, a widened valuation discount compared to Tier-I peers also offers                          launches, execution agility, cost consciousness, enhance technology and
                    comfort.                                                                                            analytics data augur wee for the company.

                  f At CMP, the stock trades at 14.8x of FY23 EPS.                                                    f It remains a long-term structural story in Indian consumption space.

                                                                                                                      f At CMP, the stock trades at 47.7x of FY22E and 41.7x of FY23E earnings.

Note: * Valuations are taken from Bloomberg estimates                                                                                                                                               (Contd.)
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Stock Name                                      Investment Arguments                                   Stock Name                                Investment Arguments
Indian Energy    f Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has a near monopoly in India’s short-term power        Cadila          f Cadila is expected to see healthy traction in US businesses, as it plans to
Exchange*          trading market (with ~95% of the exchange volume traded), led by superior           Healthcare*       venture into complex injectable business. Further, addition of biosimilars
                   execution, cost optimization and transparent price discovery.                                         for the emerging markets is expected to boost growth, going forward.

                 f India’s power sector is currently undergoing transition driven by increasing                        f Its domestic formulation business is also expected to grow in double
                   reliance on short-term contracts and electricity spot markets. IEX, given its                         digit hereon due to new launches and restructuring of businesses by
                   dominance, is in a pole position to exploit the surge in spot power volumes.                          rationalizing the slow-moving SKUs.
                                                                                                                       f Further, completion of Phase-III clinical trial of its COVID-19 vaccine and
                 f Electricity volume on IEX picked sharply due to continued growth in day-ahead
                                                                                                                         likely approval from the government is likely to be strong trigger for the
                   market (DAM) volume and strong volume for the recently launched Real Time
                                                                                                                         company, which can lead to sharp rerating.
                   Market (RTM). Launch of new products such as RTM and Green Term Ahead
                   Market (G-TAM) can also be attributed to higher electricity volume. Going                           f At CMP, the stock trades at 23.5x of FY22E and 21.8x of FY23E earnings.
                   forward, widening of the product profile is expected to fortify IEX’s positioning
                   in the overall market.                                                              IPCA            f IPCA is a therapy leader in domestic market for anti-malaria with a market
                 f At CMP, the stock trades at 32.1x of FY22E and 28.6x of FY23E earnings.             Laboratories*     share of around 34% and is growing fast in the international market as well.

                                                                                                                       f Approvals from USFDA for relaxation of its import alert against its Ratlam
Laurus Labs*     f Laurus Labs is a leading pharma company having strong presence in APIs for                            (API), Pithampur & Piparia unit for the supply of Chloroquine Phosphate
                   Antiretrovirals (ARVs) and formulation business.                                                      (API) and Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate (API & tablets) to the US markets
                                                                                                                         are significant for its generic & API exports.
                 f The company expects to maintain its strong performance on the back of
                   diversified portfolio, increased customer base, addition of capacity for API/                       f Given the strong outlook for generic & API exports, the expected uptick
                   formulations and improved operating leverage.                                                         in the tender business aided by contribution from anti-malarials and the
                 f It continues to strengthen its performance on the back of a strong order book                         market beating mid-teen growth in domestic formulations, we expect
                   in antiretroviral (ARV) as well as non-ARV segments. While the ARV segment                            operating leverage to improve further.
                   remains the key growth driver currently, it is building additional levers like
                   CDMO services on biotechnology front, adding new dosage capabilities and                            f At CMP, the stock trades at 21.8x of FY22E and 19.1x of FY23E earnings.
                   building an ANDA pipeline for the US market.
                 f At CMP, the stock trades at 18x of FY22E and 15.4x of FY23E earnings.

Note: * Valuations are taken from Bloomberg estimates
                                                                                                                                                                                           (Contd.)
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Stock Name                                      Investment Arguments                                  Stock Name                                    Investment Arguments
 M&M                f Ongoing healthy tractor volume along with likely strong outperformance in        Bharti Airtel*   f Bharti Airtel has been reporting a relatively stronger retention of its revenue
                      the coming quarters is the single biggest trigger for Mahindra & Mahindra                           market share. It enjoys a comfortable leverage vis-à-vis its peers.
                      (M&M).                                                                                            f Bharti’s execution has been commendable in the last few quarters, which is
                    f Fundamental parameters remain favourable for tractor segment. M&M’s                                 evident from a strong 16% EBITDA growth in India mobile business during last
                      segmental profitability from tractor segment is high enough (~60% of                                two quarters.
                      operating profit is attributable to Farm segment) to support overall business.                    f A key overhang of AGR dues is passed now after the Supreme Court in a
                                                                                                                          landmark judgment allowed the company to pay AGR dues over the period
                    f We believe that the government’s focus on agri sector and rural thrust
                                                                                                                          of 10 years.
                      would help faster recovery in rural markets in FY21E. In tractor segment
                      also, M&M is expected to regain the lost market share albeit partially in                         f Likely tariff hike in subsequent months could be a near term trigger for the
                      2HFY21E.                                                                                            company.
                                                                                                                        f At CMP, the stock trades at 8x and 7x of FY22E and FY23E EV/EBITDA,
                    f Strategic decision on capital allocation, focus on core business and
                                                                                                                          respectively.
                      investment, growing high-margin tractor segment and likely recovery in
                      automobile segment would result in steady expansion in M&M’s valuation
                      multiple, going forward.                                                         Sagar            f Looking ahead, Sagar Cements (SGC) is expected to see healthy traction led by
                                                                                                       Cement             likely demand recovery in its key markets.
 Ashok Leyland       f We believe higher-than-expected double-digit decline in M&HCV volume                             f Further, commissioning of new capacities in central and eastern regions
                       in FY20 and expectation of similar decline in FY21E have already been                              is expected to aid its profitability, as these plants can potentially generate
                       factored in.                                                                                       healthier margin.
                     f Healthy agri output and government’s focus on infrastructure to revive                           f Notably, the initiatives undertaken by the company over last couple of years
                       economy are likely to bring back cheers for the economy in 2HFY21.                                 to improve operating efficiencies have started yielding desired results. SGC’s
                                                                                                                          operating cost per tonne has become fairly competitive in the industry, which
                     f Pent-up demand of previous 3 years would be the single biggest catalyst
                                                                                                                          provides it an edge.
                       for strong revival by the end of FY21E.
                                                                                                                        f The company is expected to report sustainable double-digit volume growth in
                     f We see AL as a multi-bagger opportunity and at current valuation, as risk                          the long-term on the back of substantial increase in capacity.
                       reward appears to be highly favourable despite short-term hiccups.                               f At CMP, the stock trades at very attractive valuations.
                     f At CMP, the stock trades at 14x of FY23E EPS.

Note: * Valuations are taken from Bloomberg estimates
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Reliance Securities Limited (RSL), the broking arm of Reliance Capital is one of the India’s leading retail broking houses. Reliance Capital is amongst India’s leading and most valuable financial services companies in the private sector. Reliance Capital
has interests in asset management and mutual funds, life and general insurance, commercial finance, equities and commodities broking, wealth management services, distribution of financial products, private equity, asset reconstruction, proprietary
investments and other activities in financial services. The list of associates of RSL is available on the website www.reliancecapital.co.in. RSL is registered as a Research Analyst under SEBI (Research Analyst) Regulations, 2014

General Disclaimers: This Research Report (hereinafter called ‘Report’) is prepared and distributed by RSL for information purposes only. The recommendations, if any, made herein are expression of views and/or opinions and should not be deemed or
construed to be neither advice for the purpose of purchase or sale of any security, derivatives or any other security through RSL nor any solicitation or offering of any investment /trading opportunity on behalf of the issuer(s) of the respective security(ies) referred
to herein. These information / opinions / views are not meant to serve as a professional investment guide for the readers. No action is solicited based upon the information provided herein. Recipients of this Report should rely on information/data arising
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and reliability of such information / opinions / views. While due care has been taken to ensure that the disclosures and opinions given are fair and reasonable, none of the directors, employees, affiliates or representatives of RSL shall be liable for any direct,
indirect, special, incidental, consequential, punitive or exemplary damages, including lost profits arising in any way whatsoever from the information / opinions / views contained in this Report.

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issuer companies, changes in the market conditions, micro and macro factors and forces affecting capital markets like interest rate risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and reinvestment risk. Derivative products may also be affected by various risks including but
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research analysts, or their relatives had any known direct /indirect material conflict of interest including any long/short position(s) in any specific security on which views/opinions have been made in this Report, during its preparation. RSL’s Associates may
have other potential/material conflict of interest with respect to any recommendation and related information and opinions at the time of publication of research report. RSL, its Associates, the research analysts, or their relatives might have financial interest in
the issuer company(ies) of the said securities. RSL or its Associates may have received a compensation from the said issuer company(ies) in last 12 months for the brokerage or non brokerage services. RSL, its Associates, the research analysts or their relatives
have not received any compensation or other benefits directly or indirectly from the said issuer company(ies) or any third party in last 12 months in any respect whatsoever for preparation of this report.

The research analysts has served as an officer, director or employee of the said issuer company(ies)?: No
RSL, its Associates, the research analysts or their relatives holds ownership of 1% or more, in respect of the said issuer company(ies).?: No

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agency or any law enforcing agency in last three years. Further, there does not exist any material enquiry of whatsoever nature instituted or pending against RSL as on the date of this Report.

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RSL CIN: U65990MH2005PLC154052. SEBI registration no. ( Stock Brokers: NSE - INB / INF / INE 231234833; BSE - INB / INF / INE 011234839, Depository Participants: CDSL IN-DP-257-2016 IN-DP-NSDL-363-2013, Research Analyst: INH000002384); AMFI ARN
No.29889.

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