Several companies are set to announce their March quarter results today, with ITC leading the earnings calendar. According to latest reports, ITC posted a 5% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹5,113 crore for Q4FY26, compared with ₹4,875 crore in the same quarter last year. The company's performance will be closely watched across its cigarettes, FMCG, hotels and paperboards businesses. Other notable companies reporting today include Maruti Suzuki, Nykaa, Aurobindo Pharma, GAIL, Honasa Consumer, and LG Electronics India. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Hindalco Industries, Eicher Motors, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, and NTPC Green Energy are also scheduled to announce their March quarter results.
Several companies are expected to deliver robust financial results today. According to NDTV Profit, Nykaa reported a sharp rise in quarterly earnings with consolidated net profit rising to ₹78.4 crore in Q4FY26 from ₹20.3 crore a year ago, supported by stronger revenue growth and margin expansion. The company's EBITDA is expected to surge 67.2% to ₹223 crore from ₹133 crore, with EBITDA margin improving 190 basis points to 8.4% from 6.5%. Honasa Consumer is anticipated to show strong performance with revenue growth of 23.1% to ₹657.1 crore and net profit jumping 177.9% to ₹69.2 crore. The company has declared a final dividend of ₹3 per share.
Several companies have announced significant operational changes and strategic developments. Maruti Suzuki India announced plans to increase vehicle prices by up to ₹30,000 across its model range from June 2026, attributing the hike to rising input costs and inflationary pressure. The revision will vary depending on the model and variant. GAIL (India) Ltd. reported a 21.2% quarter-on-quarter decline in net profit to ₹1,262.2 crore for the March quarter, compared with ₹1,603 crore in the previous quarter. Tata Steel announced that the Supreme Court has stayed further proceedings in a GST input tax credit matter involving a tax demand of ₹890.52 crore, with the dispute relating to FY2018-21. LG Electronics India reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue in Q4FY26, with growth driven by premium product categories including large-screen televisions, fully automatic washing machines, French-door refrigerators and energy-efficient air conditioners.
The trading session will focus on multiple sectors with diverse performance expectations. As reported by NDTV Profit, companies across automotive, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods sectors are expected to be in focus. Aurobindo Pharma reported a 2% increase in consolidated net profit to ₹921 crore for the March quarter, compared with ₹903 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Honasa Consumer Ltd., the parent company of Mamaearth, reported a strong rise in March quarter earnings with net profit increasing 176% year-on-year to ₹69 crore compared with ₹25 crore in the same period last year. LG Electronics India also reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue in Q4FY26, marking significant growth across premium product categories. Indian equity benchmarks ended marginally lower on May 21, with the Sensex closing down 135 points at 75,183.36 and the Nifty 50 slipping 4 points to settle at 23,654.70 amid profit booking in heavyweight stocks.
