Standalone EBITDA increased 7.8% YoY to Rs. 4,426cr as production costs fell, byproducts' realisations went up and the prices of input commodities softened. Reported PAT increased 14.5% YoY to Rs. 2,632cr owing to a growth in improved EBITDA and a fall in finance costs. HZL's revenue growth in the quarter was partially offset by a decline in production due to delay in commissioning of Roaster 6, which has impacted the availability of Calcine *over or under performance to benchmark index affecting company's production. Strong private consumption, capital expenditure and favourable government policies have helped create a positive demand environment that is...
Management remains optimistic about performance in other regulated markets, anticipating stronger revenue growth in FY26 as European partners prepare for product launches. The company also expects these markets to eventually generate...
Welspun Corp's U.S. subsidiary secured $715 million in line pipe orders for natural gas and NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) projects, ensuring business visibility through FY28. With a record 23,500cr order book and rising demand from AI-driven data centers, the company...
*over or under performance to benchmark index In Q2FY26, ITC's standalone revenue declined 2.7% YoY to Rs. 19,148cr, due to a sharp drop in agri business exports. However, core segmentscigarettes and...
In H1FY26, VNB rose 14% YoY to Rs. 2,750cr, with VNB margin at 27.8% (vs 26.8% in H1FY25), led by steady protection growth, favourable product mix and stronger 13th-month persistency at 87.1% vs 86.4%, reflecting improved policy...
Net interest income fell 0.5% YoY to Rs. 10,469cr, and consequently, net interest margin (NIM) shrank 30 basis points (bps) to 2.6%, owing to a drop in yield on advances to 7.9% (-40bps YoY) in Q2FY26. Pre-provision profit rose 5.5% YoY to Rs. 7,227cr in Q2FY26, fuelled by drop in...
Consolidated revenue in Q2FY26 rose 5.1% YoY to Rs. 13,995cr on growth across manufacturing (+5.2% YoY), banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI, +6.2% YoY), retail, logistics and transport (+7.2% YoY) segments. However, revenue fell from communications (-2.2% YoY), technology, media and entertainment (-8.8%...
Colgate's revenue fell during the quarter due to temporary distribution disruptions following the revision in GST rates on oral care portfolio. However, its business fundamentals remained strong with continued brand investments and steady demand in premium segments. The company's strategic focus on innovation, product diversification and rural penetration is expected to aid recovery in the second half of FY26. Ongoing cost optimization under the funding the growth' program, coupled with innovation-led launches in oral and personal care should...
HUL's performance during the quarter was stable due to strong execution abilities, *over or under performance to benchmark index GST adjustments and a moderate seasonal environment. GST cuts are expected to support consumption recovery and improve channel momentum during the festive period. HUL's strategic focus on premiumisation, science-led innovation and digital acceleration continues to reinforce brand leadership across key categories. By expanding its e-commerce presence and by using data-led marketing and supply chain digitisation, the company has enhanced execution agility and consumer reach....
Growth in loans was seen across segments and is expected to continue in the *over or under performance to benchmark index second half of the year due to the festival season and rising credit demand in the small and medium enterprises (SME) segment. It expects to hold on to its market share gain in deposits. Savings rate repricing has led to a decrease in the cost of funds in the quarter. HDFC Bank expects time deposit repricing to become beneficial after six quarters. It is focusing on creating an operational leverage in the long term through investments in distribution and technology. The bank expects...
