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Cera Sanitaryware (CRS) reported flat revenue YoY in Q2FY26 with faucetware segment decelerating 3.5% YoY (6- year CAGR of ~16%) on a high base, whereas sanitaryware segment growing 1.4% YoY.

Eris Lifesciences (ERIS) reported in-line revenue/EBITDA for the quarter. However, there was a slight miss on earnings due to higher interest costs and tax rate for the quarter.

Asian Paints (APNT) reported a 6% YoY growth in consolidated revenue (base -5%), with standalone sales up 6% YoY, marking growth after six consecutive quarters of decline.

Triveni Turbine’s (TRIV) 2QFY26 PAT beat our estimate on better-than-expected margins. Domestic order inflows have started improving and enquiry levels too have remained broad-based.

Axis Max Life Insurance (MAXLIFE) reported an APE growth of 16% YoY to INR25.1b (in line). For 1HFY26, APE grew 15% YoY to INR41.8b.

Kirloskar Oil Engines (KOEL)’s 2QFY26 result was sharply above our expectations, driven by strong growth in the powergen, industrial, and export sectors.

Cello World (CELLO) reported a healthy revenue growth of ~20%, largely led by a 23% YoY growth in the consumerware segment. The writing instrument segment also witnessed a healthy recovery (up 17%) after a five-quarter decline.

Biocon (BIOS) delivered in-line revenue/EBITDA for 2QFY26. PAT for the quarter was better than expected, driven by lower minority interest for the quarter.

Ashok Leyland (AL)’s 2QFY26 PAT stood at INR8b. It was 8% ahead of our estimate, primarily driven by a higher-than-expected other income, even as EBITDA came in line.

Jindal Stainless (JSL)’s Q2FY26 EBITDA was 5% better than our estimates at INR 13.9bn (+17%/+6% YoY/QoQ) driven by better sales volumes.