Kirloskar Oil Engines’ (KOEL) 1QFY26 result was above our expectations, driven by higher growth in the powergen segment and improved margin. Genset demand has been recovering in key segments and the B2C segment for KOEL too has now stabilized.
Revenue stood at INR102b (+8% YoY and flat QoQ), in line with our estimate. The sales volume came in line with our est. at 626KT (+8% YoY and -3% QoQ).
Hero MotoCorp (HMCL)’s 1QFY26 PAT at INR11.2b came in above our est. of INR10.5b, led largely by higher other income. HMCL was able to retain its margins despite weak volumes due to price hikes and an improved mix.
Godrej Agrovet (GOAGRO) reported a strong operating performance (EBIT up 23.5% YoY) in 1QFY26, primarily due to a sharp 3.6x/34.2% YoY growth in palm oil/crop protection (CP) EBIT, while Animal Feed (AF)/Dairy/ Poultry EBIT dipped ~17%/76%/76% YoY.
BJAUT’s 1QFY26 earnings at INR20.6b beat our estimate of INR19.8b, aided by higher-than-expected other income even as margins were in line with our estimate at 19.7%.
Alembic Pharma (ALPM) delivered a largely in-line performance for 1QFY26. Superior execution in the export market led to YoY growth in revenue/EBITDA/PAT for the quarter.
Triveni Turbine (TRIV)’s 1QFY26 result was significantly lower than our expectations due to deferred dispatches and order execution. Geopolitical issues resulted in delayed customer decision-making regarding dispatches.
EPL reported an EBITDA of INR2.3b (+22% YoY) in 1QFY26, in line with our estimate. This was driven by EBITDA growth across all regions, with Europe/America/EAP/AMESA witnessing a growth of 52%/35%/8%/2% YoY.
In 1QFY26, bookings surged 78% YoY/5x QoQ to INR114b (11% below our est.), fueled by healthy sales from the luxury project, DLF Privana North, launched during the quarter.