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Q2FY26 performance: Consolidated revenue increased by 17.9% YoY (-9.9% QoQ) to Rs 3019.2 crores, mainly led by 14.6% YoY growth in blended cement sales volume (to 5 mtpa, -10.7% QoQ) and improvement in blended realization by 2.9% YoY (+0.8% QoQ). EBITDA/ton improved by 37.2% YoY (-27.3% QoQ) to Rs 891/ton. Subsequently, absolute EBITDA is up 57.3% YoY (-35.1% QoQ) to Rs 446.6 crore....

We believe Star Health (Star) is on a steady earnings growth trajectory driven by better incremental balance between volume growth and profitability, as witnessed in its H1FY26 result (13.1% YoY growth in GEP, while IFRS PAT grew 20.9% YoY).

Castrol (CSTRL)’s 3QCY25 performance was in line. EBITDA margin expanded 150bp YoY/30bp QoQ. Volumes were in line at 59m liters (up 7% YoY).

Delhivery’s Q2FY26 results (excluding Ecom) were in line with our revenue/EBITDA estimates. With network investments in core transportation businesses (for the festive season) behind us, seasonality would aid peak profitability in H2FY26, coupled with the lower-than-anticipated integration cost (~Rs2bn vs Rs3bn earlier) boosting PAT in FY26, in our view.

Aurobindo Pharma (ARBP) reported an in-line performance in 2QFY26. Interestingly, the quarter saw lower contribution from g-Revlimid compared to earlier quarters.

Express parcel volumes grew 33% YoY, with 24% YoY revenue growth. Express parcel’s yield declined 3% QoQ due to inferior mix. PTL tonnage grew 12% YoY despite a 3% YoY price increase, which shows Delhivery’s pricing power.

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...

JK Cement’s (JKCE) 2QFY26 earnings were in line with our estimates, with EBITDA growing ~57% YoY to INR4.5b. EBITDA/t surged ~37% YoY to INR894 (vs. est. INR934).

Delhivery posted a 17% YoY rise in revenue to INR25.6b in 2QFY26 (in line). During the quarter, the company recognized INR900m of costs related to ecom express integration. The acquisition was formally completed in Jul’25.

Suzlon Energy's (SUEL) consolidated revenue came in at INR38.7b, exceeding our estimates by 39% (higher than expected deliveries), while EBITDA was 71% above our estimates at INR7.2b.