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Q1 results today: LIC, HPCL, Godrej Consumer Products among 233 on Aug 7
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Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), Biocon, Edelweiss Financial Services, Godrej Consumer Products, Bajaj Electricals, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), NBCC (India), and Titan Company are scheduled to announce their earnings report for the first quarter (Q1) of the financial year 2025-26 (FY26) on Thursday.
A host of other companies expected to declare their Q1 results today include Emcure Pharmaceuticals, IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, Kalyan Jewellers India, Kalpataru Projects International, Oswal Greentech, and Sun TV Network.
Hero MotoCorp Q1 result highlights
Hero MotoCorp on Wednesday reported a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of ₹1,706 crore for Q1 FY26, reflecting a 65.3 per cent increase from ₹1,032 crore recorded in the same period last year. On a sequential basis, profit rose 45.9 per cent from ₹1,168.75 crore in Q4 FY25.
However, revenue from operations declined 4.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to ₹9,728 crore from ₹10,210.79 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. On a sequential basis, revenue dipped 2.4 per cent from ₹9,969.81 crore.
The two-wheeler major sold a total of 1.37 million motorcycles and scooters in Q1 FY26, according to a filing with the BSE.
Jindal Stainless Q1 result highlights
Jindal Stainless on Wednesday reported a 10.2 per cent Y-o-Y rise in consolidated net profit (attributable to the company's owners) to ₹714.16 crore for Q1 FY26, driven by higher sales and an increase in value-added products. The company had reported a net profit of ₹648.06 crore in Q1 FY25.
Revenue from operations on a consolidated basis stood at ₹10,207.14 crore in Q1 FY26, up 8.2 per cent from ₹9,429.76 crore in the corresponding period last year. On a sequential basis, revenue was nearly flat, while net profit rose 20.8 per cent. The company also reported an 8.3 per cent Y-o-Y increase in sales during the quarter.
Market closing highlights from August 6
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty50 closed lower on Wednesday after the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.50 per cent. The central bank also retained its GDP growth forecast for FY26 at 6.5 per cent, despite rising global trade concerns.
Following the policy announcement, the Sensex ended 0.21 per cent or 166.26 points lower at 80,543.99, while the NSE Nifty50 slipped 0.31 per cent or 75.35 points to 24,574.20. Broader indices also declined, with the Nifty Midcap 100 closing 0.80 per cent lower, while the SmallCap index managed to end 1.13 per cent higher.
Market overview for August 7
Indian benchmark indices are set for a weak opening on Thursday after former US President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on Indian exports, citing the country's continued purchases of Russian crude.
Asian markets traded mixed after Trump also vowed to impose a 100 per cent tariff on chip and semiconductor imports, exempting companies that manufacture within the US.
List of firms releasing Q1 FY26 results on August 7
1. 3M India Ltd
2. Aarnav Fashions Ltd1
3. Abhishek Finlease Ltd
4. Aditya Spinners Ltd
5. Aeonx Digital Technology Ltd
6. Akshar Spintex Ltd
7. Alfred Herbert India Ltd
8. Alicon Castalloy Ltd
9. Alka India Ltd
10. Amarjothi Spinning Mills Ltd
11. Anupam Finserv Ltd
12. Apollo Finvest India Ltd
13. Apollo Pipes Ltd
14. Apollo Tyres Ltd
15. ArisInfra Solutions Limited
16. Aryaman Financial Services Ltd
17. Asarfi Hospital Ltd
18. Ashish Polyplast Ltd
19. Atul Auto Ltd
20. AuSom Enterprise Ltd
21. Austin Engineering Company Ltd
22. Axis Solutions Ltd
23. Azad India Mobility Ltd
24. Baid Finserv Ltd
25. Bajaj Electricals Ltd
26. Balaji Telefilms Ltd
27. Balu Forge Industries Ltd
28. Banas Finance Ltd
29. BCC Fuba India Ltd
30. B.C. Power Controls Ltd
31. Beeyu Overseas Ltd
32. Bella Casa Fashion & Retail Ltd
33. Beryl Drugs Ltd
34. Beryl Securities Ltd
35. Best Agrolife Ltd
36. Biocon Ltd
37. Birla Cable Ltd
38. Blue Pearl Agriventures Ltd
39. Birlasoft Ltd
40. The Byke Hospitality Ltd
41. Caplin Point Laboratories Ltd
42. Carborundum Universal Ltd
43. Century Plyboards (India) Ltd
44. Chowgule Steamships Ltd
45. Classic Electricals Ltd
46. CL Educate Ltd
47. CNI Research Ltd
48. Compucom Software Ltd
49. Contil India Ltd
50. Crane Infrastructure Ltd
51. Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd
52. Cummins India Ltd
53. Dai-Ichi Karkaria Ltd
54. Data Patterns (India) Ltd
55. DCX Systems Ltd
56. Dhanalaxmi Roto Spinners Ltd
57. DIVGI TORQTRANSFER SYSTEMS Ltd
58. D-Link (India) Ltd
59. DMCC Speciality Chemicals Ltd
60. Dwarikesh Sugar Industries Ltd
61. Easun Capital Markets Ltd
62. Edelweiss Financial Services Ltd
63. Elin Electronics Ltd
64. Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
65. Enterprise International Ltd
66. Eurotex Industries and Exports Ltd
67. Expo Gas Containers Ltd
68. Eyantra Ventures Ltd
69. FDC Ltd
70. Genpharmasec Ltd
71. General Insurance Corporation of India
72. Gillanders Arbuthnot & Company Ltd
73. Glance Finance Ltd
74. GMM Pfaudler Ltd
75. Godavari Biorefineries Ltd
76. Godrej Consumer Products Ltd
77. Goodricke Group Ltd
78. Greenlam Industries Ltd
79. Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd
80. GTL Infrastructure Ltd
81. GTT Data Solutions Ltd
82. Genomic Valley Biotech Ltd
83. Hindustan Construction Company Ltd
84. Hind Commerce Ltd
85. Hikal Ltd
86. Hindustan Appliances Ltd
87. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
88. India Finsec Ltd
89. Igarashi Motors India Ltd
90. India Glycols Ltd
91. India Shelter Finance Corporation Ltd
92. Indigo Paints Ltd
93. IEL Ltd
94. Innova Captab Ltd
95. Interarch Building Solutions Ltd
96. IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
97. India Pesticides Ltd
98. Jain Marmo Industries Ltd
99. Jash Engineering Ltd
100. Jeevan Scientific Technology Ltd
101. Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd
102. Khoobsurat Ltd
103. Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd
104. Kilburn Engineering Ltd
105. K M Sugar Mills Ltd
106. Kalpataru Projects International Ltd
107. KPT Industries Ltd
108. KRBL Ltd
109. Krebs Biochemicals & Industries Ltd
110. KSB Ltd
111. Laffans Petrochemicals Ltd
112. Leel Electricals Ltd
113. Lesha Industries Ltd
114. LGB Forge Ltd
115. Life Insurance Corporation of India
116. Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd
117. Linde India Ltd
118. Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd
119. Meyer Apparel Ltd
120. Mangalam Drugs & Organics Ltd
121. Global Health Ltd (MEDANTA)
122. Metro Brands Ltd
123. Metropolis Healthcare Ltd
124. Max Financial Services Ltd
125. Mindteck (India) Ltd
126. Mitsu Chem Plast Ltd
127. Mkventures Capital Ltd
128. MMTC Ltd
129. Modern Shares & Stockbrokers Ltd
130. Modella Woollens Ltd
131. Moongipa Capital Finance Ltd
132. National Aluminium Company Ltd
133. Navneet Education Ltd
134. NBCC (India) Ltd
135. North Eastern Carrying Corporation Ltd
136. Nettlinx Ltd
137. Nakoda Group of Industries Ltd
138. Nirbhay Colours India Ltd
139. NLC India Ltd
140. NOCIL Ltd
141. NRB Bearings Ltd
142. Northern Spirits Ltd
143. Oil Country Tubular Ltd
144. Olympic Management & Financial Services Ltd
145. Onelife Capital Advisors Ltd
146. Orient Ceratech Ltd
147. Osiajee Texfab Ltd
148. Oswal Agro Mills Ltd
149. Oswal Greentech Ltd
150. Pacific Industries Ltd
151. Page Industries Ltd
152. Panasonic Energy India Company Ltd
153. Panafic Industrials Ltd
154. Pee Cee Cosma Sope Ltd
155. Pearl Global Industries Ltd
156. Photon Capital Advisors Ltd
157. Pitti Engineering Ltd
158. PMC Fincorp Ltd
159. Pritish Nandy Communications Ltd
160. Polymechplast Machines Ltd
161. Prism Johnson Ltd
162. PTC India Ltd
163. Pyramid Technoplast Ltd
164. Quick Heal Technologies Ltd
165. The Ramco Cements Ltd
166. Ram Ratna Wires Ltd
167. Rapicut Carbides Ltd
168. RateGain Travel Technologies Ltd
169. Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd
170. Repco Home Finance Ltd
171. Rotographics (India) Ltd
172. Ritesh International Ltd
173. Rolcon Engineering Company Ltd
174. Ravinder Heights Ltd
175. Sai Life Sciences Ltd
176. Sanathan Textiles Ltd
177. Sandhar Technologies Ltd
178. SAR Auto Products Ltd
179. Schneider Electric Infrastructure Ltd
180. Shanti Educational Initiatives Ltd
181. Shervani Industrial Syndicate Ltd
182. Shikhar Leasing & Trading Ltd
183. Shilp Gravures Ltd
184. Shiva Mills Ltd
185. Shiva Texyarn Ltd
186. Shree Narmada Aluminium Industries Ltd
187. Shelter Infra Projects Ltd
188. Sita Enterprises Ltd
189. SJ Corporation Ltd
190. Solar Industries India Ltd
191. Savita Oil Technologies Ltd
192. Southern Magnesium & Chemicals Ltd
193. Sri Chakra Cement Ltd
194. Sterling Tools Ltd
195. Subros Ltd
196. Sumeru Industries Ltd
197. Suncity Synthetics Ltd
198. Sunil Agro Foods Ltd
199. Sun TV Network Ltd
200. Surana Telecom and Power Ltd
201. Sutlej Textiles and Industries Ltd
202. Swati Projects Ltd
203. TAI Industries Ltd
204. Talbros Automotive Components Ltd
205. Talbros Engineering Ltd
206. Tatia Global Vennture Ltd
207. Terraform Magnum Ltd
208. Terraform Realstate Ltd
209. Titan Company Ltd
210. Transgene Biotek Ltd
211. Tracxn Technologies Ltd
212. Transchem Ltd
213. Transindia Real Estate Ltd
214. Trescon Ltd
215. T T Ltd
216. Tulsi Extrusions Ltd
217. TV Vision Ltd
218. Uni Abex Alloy Products Ltd
219. UR Sugar Industries Ltd
220. Varroc Engineering Ltd
221. Vibrant Global Capital Ltd
222. Vippy Spinpro Ltd
223. Virat Crane Industries Ltd
224. Visaka Industries Ltd
225. Vishal Bearings Ltd
226. Veejay Lakshmi Engineering Works Ltd
227. VLS Finance Ltd
228. White Hall Commercial Company Ltd
229. W. S. Industries (India) Ltd
230. Zim Laboratories Ltd
231. Nilkanth Engineering Ltd
232. Nivi Trading Ltd
233. Sarvamangal Mercantile Company Ltd
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