We maintain our HOLD rating on the stock.

UPL is well-positioned to deliver a stronger H2FY26, supported by normalization in LATAM demand, robust growth momentum in North America, and margin tailwinds from low-cost inventory and improved product mix.

BHFC’s standalone earnings at INR3.15b came in line with our estimate. Revenue came in below our estimate, whereas margins surprised positively.

Aurobindo Pharma delivered a steady quarter, with revenue growth driven mainly by formulations, particularly Europe and a stable US base supported by new product launches.

One 97 Communications (Paytm) reported a strong operational performance with adj. net profit of INR2.1b (vs. our estimate of INR1.3b). However, its reported PAT stood at INR210m due to a one-time impairment of INR1.9b on its loan to JV First Games.

Mphasis’s (MPHL) 2QFY26 net revenue rose 1.2% QoQ in Constant Currency (CC), largely in line with our estimate of 1.5% QoQ CC.

APL's Q2FY26 profitability was ahead of our expectations. Revenue grew 9% YoY to Rs52bn, driven by 13% YoY volume growth, mainly supported by improved utilizations at Raipur and Dubai plant, despite a challenging macro environment APL posted highest ever EBITDA, rising 223% YoY (on a low base) to Rs4.5bn, while EBITDA/t increased by 187% YoY and 12% QoQ to Rs5,228, driven by better realizations, operational leverage, and absence of ESOP expenses. Management expects H2FY26 performance to be stronger than H1FY26. Also, APL aims to set-up a plant in Abu Dhabi to cater the EU region. Management has reiterated the FY26 volume growth guidance of 10%-15% and expects to achieve...

Supreme Industries (SI) reported Q2FY26 blended plastics volume growth of 11.8% YoY with pipes segment reporting 17.2% YoY volume growth (6-year CAGR of 10%), partly aided by Wavin acquisition.

Coforge reported strong revenue growth of 5.9% QoQ CC, led by ramp-up of Sabre mega deal and BFS deal conversions (five large deals signed in Q1FY26). Operating margin was robust with 251bps QoQ expansion on lower SG&A and employee costs.

Management expects a gradual demand recovery in H2FY26E, supported by improving macro indicators and internal execution initiatives.

Quarterly Update Q2FY26

Quarterly Update Q2FY26

Q2FY26 performance: IDFC First Bank reported a mixed Q2FY26 performance as healthy loan and deposit growth was offset by margin pressure and lower treasury gains. NII rose 6.8% YoY to 5,113 crore, while NIM contracted 12 bps QoQ to 5.6%. Provisions moderated to 1,452 crore, aiding PAT of 352 crore (up 76% YoY, down 24% QoQ). Asset quality improved with GNPA/NNPA at 1.86%/0.52%. Funded assets expanded 19.7% YoY to 2.67 lakh crore led by mortgage, vehicle and...

Healthy revival in Q2; further recovery expected in H2FY26 Q2FY26 performance: Federal Bank delivered a healthy revival in Q2FY26, on the back of margin recovery, healthy fees income, and steady credit cost. NIM expanded 12 bps sequentially to 3.06% aided by lower funding costs and a better loan mix towards mid-yield segments. Advances rose 6% YoY (2% QoQ) to 2,55,613 crore, with traction in commercial banking while deposits rose 11% YoY (2.5% QoQ) to 2,88,920 crore, with CASA ratio improving 66 bps QoQ to 31.01%. Fees income surged 13% QoQ to 886 crore. Credit cost moderated to ~50 bps, in...

IDFC First Bank (IDFCFB) reported 2QFY26 PAT of INR3.5b (up 76% YoY/down 24% QoQ, in line). NII grew 7% YoY/3.6% QoQ to INR51.2b (in line). NIMs declined 12bp QoQ to 5.6%. Opex grew 13% YoY to INR51.2b (in line).

PSYS’ revenue growth of 4.2% QoQ CC was ahead of our optimistic estimates. Growth was led by the BFSI and technology verticals. Healthcare vertical has improved, post two quarters of muted growth from client-specific offshoring.

Revenue stood at INR 35,807 Mn, up 7.4% QoQ and 23.6% YoY, outperforming our estimate by ~2.7%, driven by consistent client additions and higher offshore volumes.

The primary as well as secondary sales were impacted in Q2FY26 due to excess trade inventory at beginning of Q2FY26 and five weeks difference in announcement and implementation of GST reduction – that’s the chief takeaway from the management call.

We interacted with the management of Voltas (VOLT) to understand the current demand trend, the company’s strategy to play festive demand and GST rate cuts, and the segmental performance.

UPL Limited has announced an internal realignment involving the integration of its Post Harvest Business (Decco) with the Advanta seed business.