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earnings are strong but margin pain is coming dharmesh kant on 3 sectors worth owning now
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AI-generatedThe article discusses margin compression due to rising input costs across Indian corporates, with specific sector recommendations for defence, affordable housing finance, and healthcare. The commercial mechanism is input cost pressure squeezing margins, with defensive sectors seen as relatively stable. Impact is India-specific, affecting companies like Hindustan Aeronautics, Aadhar Housing Finance, and Narayana Hrudayalaya.
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- Indian corporate PAT growth projected at 14% for FY26 and ~30% for Q4.
- Rising input costs expected to compress margins by 150-200 bps.
- Defence, affordable housing finance, and healthcare sectors recommended for stability.
- Hindustan Aeronautics, Aadhar Housing Finance, and Narayana Hrudayalaya are specific picks.
- Bharti Airtel favored in telecom due to strong Africa business.
Defence sector expected to see revenue growth of 10-14% in the mid-term, supported by government spending. Key risk: if contract renegotiation lags, margin compression could be more severe.
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Sector impact at a glance
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