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Q2FY26 Performance: PNC Infratech reported a muted performance in Q2FY26, with standalone revenue from operations at 983 crore, down 14.5% YoY, impacted by a weak executable order book as delay in appointed dates in 4 projects impacted...

Infibeam enters FY26 with strengthened strategic clarity and a more focused business architecture following the platform transfer.

Granules India appears to be entering a phase of structural recovery, supported by steady progress on regulatory milestones (notably the remediation of Gagillapur) and a 40% incremental formulation capacity expansion at its Genome Valley site, which should meaningfully reduce supply constraints.

DCB Bank (DCBB) has been delivering healthy loan growth and has guided for a steady growth rate of 18-20% over the coming years. The bank continues to focus on granular retail loans with a retail mix (ex-Agri) at 65% of the total portfolio.

LG Electronics India (LG) delivered a steady Q2FY26 despite an unfavourable summer, and geopolitical tensions. LG maintained its industry-leading market share in washing machines, gained in RACs, refrigerators and TVs; thus, reflecting strong brand pull.

Eureka reported its highest-ever EBITDA margin of 12.6% in Q2FY26 led by operating leverage and cost efficiencies. Revenue growth was broad-based across product and services.

About the stock: Apollo Tyres (ATL), is a leading tyre manufacturer, having operations in India & Europe. In India, ATL has substantial presence in TBR (~30% market share) and PCR space (~20% market share). India contributes ~67% of sales Q2FY26 Results: ATL reported healthy performance in Q2'26. Revenues on consolidated basis in Q2FY26 stood at 6,831 crores, up 6% YoY. EBITDA for the quarter stood at 1,021 crore with EBITDA margins at 14.9%, up ~170 bps QoQ. Consequent PAT for Q2FY26 came in at 258 crores, down 13% on YoY basis (include one-time exceptional charge on account of closure of Netherland plant)....

TSL's Indian operations will benefit from capacity expansion and the likely extension of the 12% safeguard duty, supporting domestic prices. Moreover, the EU import-control measures should also aid European steel pricing and strengthen Netherlands performance. On that note, we maintain BUY rating on Tata Steel with SOTP-based target price of 210...

MIDHANI’s Q2FY26 performance was disappointing. EBITDA fell 33% YoY to INR 328mn, following a 20% YoY fall in revenues to INR 2.1bn as some of the dispatches shifted to H2.

Indraprastha Gas (IGL) saw YoY ~17.4%/13.6% dip in Q2FY26 EBITDA/PAT to INR 4.4/INR 3.7bn, below I-Sec’s estimates of INR 5.6/INR 4bn, driven by higher gas cost with a reduction in APM and NWG’s share in Q2.