Conference Call with Birlasoft Management and Analysts on Q1FY26 Performance and Outlook. Listen to the full earnings transcript.
Aluminium and Aluminium Products company National Aluminium Company announced Q1FY26 results Reported revenue from operation of Rs 3,807 crore during this quarter. PAT: 77 % rise in net profit to Rs 1064 crore from Rs 601 crore achieved in Q1FY25. The Board has recommended final dividend of Rs 2.50/- per equity share (50% on face value of Rs 5/- each) amounting to Rs 459.16 crore for the FY25. Shri Brijendra Pratap Singh, CMD, NALCO, said: "The company’s strong results were driven by a combination of cost-efficient operations, a favourable domestic business climate, significant increase in volumes in comparison to Q1 of previous fiscal as well as improvement in overall techno-economic parameters. It is worth mentioning that in comparison to the Q1 performance of the last financial year, Bauxite transportation has increased by 6.56 % while production of Alumina Hydrate, Calcined Alumina and Aluminium Cast metal has increased by 35.5%, 52.25% and 2.68% respectively. Similarly, on the sales front, NALCO has put up an impressive performance with export of Alumina increasing by 209% and also registering 190% increase in domestic sale of Alumina. With this quantum jump in sales, the company has also recorded highest-ever domestic sale of both alumina and aluminium in the 1st quarter of FY26. With India emerging as the fastest-growing economy in the world, the aluminium sector is witnessing significant momentum, with demand rising at 9–10% and expected to grow further. He added that sectors like transportation, construction, and electrical are poised for large-scale growth, and by 2030, aluminium consumption in India is projected to reach 7.5 to 8 million tonnes annually. “NALCO’s robust Q1 reflects our commitment to excellence, and we remain optimistic about sustaining this momentum,” Result PDF
Healthcare Services Stores company Metropolis Healthcare announced Q1FY26 results Revenue: Rs 386 crore, change 23% YoY. PAT: Rs 45 crore, change 19% YoY. Ameera Shah, Promoter & Executive Chairperson, Metropolis Healthcare, said: “Rising health awareness is fuelling demand for advanced diagnostics across prevention, wellness, and complex illness detection. These trends are expanding the formal diagnostics market and creating a broader revenue opportunities across industry players. Encouragingly, the market is stabilizing, with reduced pricing pressures and a stronger focus on clinical quality and trust. At Metropolis, we continue to focus on high-value and complex testing, where accuracy, scientific excellence, and deep domain expertise are critical. Our recent acquisitions have strengthened our presence in specialised diagnostics, opening up premium growth opportunities and enhancing revenue quality. With sustained investments in Specialty Diagnostics, Genomics, and our Centers of Excellence, we are building a differentiated and future-ready healthcare enterprise that is wellpositioned for long-term value creation.” Surendran Chemmenkotil, Managing Director, Metropolis Healthcare, said: “We’ve begun FY26 on a strong footing, delivering 23% growth in overall revenue and a 19% increase in PAT. This growth has been driven by healthy organic momentum in our core business, supported by rising patient volumes, a stronger test mix, and improved realizations. Our disciplined execution, strong cost management, and sharper commercial focus are yielding tangible results. With a comprehensive test menu and a pan-India network, we are now seeing operational efficiencies driven by our own automation and process improvements. As we move forward, our priority remains consistent execution—enhancing service quality, scaling operations effectively, and delivering sustainable, profitable growth.” Result PDF
Household Appliances company Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals announced Q1FY26 results Revenue: Rs 1,998 crore compared to Rs 2,138 crore during Q1FY25, change -7%. EBITDA: Rs 192 crore compared to Rs 232 crore during Q1FY25, change -18%. EBITDA Margin: 9.6% for Q1FY26. PAT: Rs 124 crore compared to Rs 152 crore during Q1FY25, change -19%. PAT Margin: 6.2% for Q1FY26. Promeet Ghosh, MD & CEO, said: “We navigated a challenging quarter due to unseasonal weather, impacting cooling products, offset by strong growth in solar pumps and small domestic appliances. Continued EBIT momentum in the lighting business, while revenue remained stable amidst ongoing price erosion. Kitchen portfolio performed well with robust growth in small domestic appliances and Butterfly introduced a new brand identity with industry-first range of products under the ‘Idea First Series’. During the quarter we gained market share in various categories demonstrating our resilience and robust execution capabilities. We remain focused on strengthening our brand, distribution, innovation, manufacturing, and people capabilities to drive future growth and capitalize on emerging opportunities.” “Climate change is altering demand patterns and is driving changes in consumer behaviour. We see sustainability not just as a responsibility, but also as a driver of smarter choices, sharper innovation, product differentiation and consumer affinity. Through our sustainability goals, our focus is on building a resilient value chain, reducing GHG scope 1 & 2 emissions, lowering emission intensity per unit sales, and integrating sustainability into every stage of product development. Doing good in business and for shareholders is inextricably linked to doing good for the planet. Our mission is clear: to build a resilient business model— transparently, measurably, and responsibly — and help shape a new blueprint for consumer durables in India.” Result PDF