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CreditAccess Grameen Limited reported strong financial and operating performance for Q2 FY27, driven by robust AUM growth, improving asset quality back to pre-crisis levels, and higher profitability resulting in the highest-ever quarterly PAT crossing INR 500 Cr. Management revised FY27 performance guidance upwards across key return and margin metrics, supported by disciplined operating costs and strong capital positions.

Aurum PropTech reported Q2 FY27 revenue of 130.2Cr (up 64% YoY) and PAT of 4.3Cr, marking its fourth consecutive profitable quarter. The acquisition of Housing.com on September 29, 2026, roughly doubled its balance sheet and added 1,020Cr in carryforward losses. Management emphasized unit economic discipline, deep cost cuts at Housing, and a clear integration roadmap targeting profitability for Housing within 12 to 18 months.

The South Indian Bank reported its highest-ever quarterly net profit of INR426.3 crores for Q2 FY27, driven by strong advances and deposit growth, along with significant asset quality improvements and a lower credit cost.

Rajratan Global Wire Limited delivered a strong Q2 FY27 performance with 26% YoY revenue growth and 17% YoY PAT growth, driven by higher volumes and a significant operational turnaround at the Chennai facility. However, macro headwinds including Middle East shipping disruptions, freight volatility, and intensifying competition exerted near-term pressure on operating margins, which contracted by 125 bps YoY to 12.35%.

Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts delivered exceptional performance in Q2 FY27 with 33% operating revenue growth and 36% EBITDA growth, supported by robust luxury demand, pricing power, and strong performance during marquee events like the BRICS summit in New Delhi.

Tejas Networks reported Q2 FY27 revenue of INR405.7 crores with a net loss of INR206.9 crores, reflecting continued scale-up and execution on the BSNL 4G expansion order while grappling with elevated debt and working capital requirements.

SRF Limited reported a consolidated revenue of 4,904.2 Cr and a PAT of 509.1 Cr for Q2 FY27, backed by robust growth in the Chemicals and Performance Films businesses, while navigating elevated input, freight, and fuel costs.

Kross Limited delivered strong Q2 FY '27 financial results driven by robust M&HCV and trailer segment demand, capacity expansion, and improving wallet share, though margins faced pressure from rising commodity and consumable costs.

Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Limited delivered robust performance in Q2 FY27 with revenue up 60.8% YoY and PAT jumping 120.0% YoY, supported by improved capacity utilization and operating leverage. Unexecuted order book remains strong at INR7,237 crore, providing solid multi-year visibility despite lingering working capital pressures and elevated inventory levels.

Indian Bank reported a strong set of results for Q2 FY27 with net profit growing 14.71% YoY to Rs.3,462 crore (aided by NSE listing gains), healthy advances growth of 16.39%, and improving asset quality metrics with GNPA at 1.61%. Management has revised its deposit and advances growth guidance upwards for the full year while acknowledging potential headwinds from regulatory changes, potential HTM valuation shocks, and credit cost normalisation under ECL models.

Shoppers Stop delivered modest top‑line growth and a turnaround to profitability, driven by strong festive demand, premiumisation initiatives and new store openings, while highlighting ongoing work on inventory and working‑capital optimisation.

ICICI Life delivered solid revenue and profit growth despite macro volatility, with strong VNB expansion and margin stability, while emphasizing continued investment in agency distribution and upcoming regulatory reforms.

Heritage Foods posted solid top-line growth but margin pressure from higher milk procurement costs led to a 39.5% YoY decline in PAT, while EBITDA margin improved sequentially.

Polycab delivered record revenue and profit growth in Q2 FY27, driven by strong demand across wires & cables and FMEG segments, while management reiterated an unchanged outlook despite macro‑headwinds and noted exposure to commodity and logistics risks.

Central Bank of India delivered strong financial performance in Q2 FY2026-27, highlighted by a 21.10% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 1469 Cr and robust advances growth of 29.83%. Asset quality metrics improved further with Gross NPA declining to 2.39% and Net NPA dropping to 0.31%, supported by a high Provision Coverage Ratio of 97.16%. However, CASA ratio contracted to 44.65% and the cost-to-income ratio remained elevated at 58.95% against the full-year target of under 56%

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited reported robust H1 FY2027 performance, outpacing industry growth in segments like Retail Health and Commercial lines while maintaining strict underwriting discipline, though overall PBT and PAT dipped slightly and industry-wide Motor combined ratios remained heavily stressed.

IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited reported its business update call focusing on three strategic growth initiatives totalling approximately INR500 crores, including Ibuprofen capacity expansion, entry into the CDMO formulations segment, and a specialty chemical tolling arrangement. Management highlighted disciplined internal accrual funding and long-term customer relationships, while noting that input prices have stabilized and some product prices have softened from pe

Tempsens Instruments (India) Limited reported a strong Q1 FY27 with revenue growing 33% YoY to INR118 crores and export revenues rising 78.3%, while EBITDA margins moderated by 330 bps to 22% due to employee cost investments for future growth and timing of execution.

Indigo Paints delivered a strong Q1 FY27 with 18.7% standalone revenue growth and a 42% jump in EBITDA, outperforming the broader paint sector despite initial raw material supply disruptions triggered by the Iran conflict.

Management addressed investor queries following the Delhi High Court order directing a forensic audit related to historical promoter share dissipation and IHH's acquisition, maintaining that operations remain insulated and strategic growth plans are unaffected.

The successful merger and strong proforma FY2026 results, coupled with clear strategic priorities for integration and network expansion, suggest the company is on track to leverage scale and clinical depth. Management's focus on capital efficiency and margin improvement supports the long-term value creation thesis.

Prasol Chemicals reported an exceptional Q1 FY27 driven by strong underlying demand, higher realizations from lower-cost inventory in a rising price environment due to geopolitical supply-chain disruptions, and improved plant utilization, particularly at the Mahad facility which has turned EBITDA and PBT positive.

Canara Robeco Asset Management Company (CRAMC) reported strong Q2 and H1 FY27 financial performance with double-digit YoY growth in revenue and PAT, despite significant market volatility and foreign portfolio outflows. Management highlighted the resilience of domestic investor participation and steady SIP flows as key industry drivers. The company plans to expand its product offerings with new NFOs and evaluate new business lines like passives, SIF, AIF, and GIFT City, while

Canara Bank delivered a strong Q2 FY27, significantly surpassing most of its annual guidance targets across business growth, advances, deposits, asset quality, and profitability. While treasury operations faced headwinds, robust Net Interest Income growth compensated for the losses. Management remains optimistic about sustaining performance and managing the anticipated one-time ECL provisioning impact over the next few years.

ICICI Prudential AMC reported a mixed quarter with strong AUM growth and operating profit, but PAT saw a QoQ degrowth primarily due to mark-to-market adjustments in other income. While the company maintained its market position and saw good traction in alternates and SIFs, systematic transaction flows moderated, and redemptions were slightly higher, particularly in hybrid schemes. Management remains focused on long-term growth, product diversification, and scaling existing al

Urban Company reported strong growth across its core businesses, with consolidated NTV up 39.1% YoY and revenue up 41.4% YoY. The core businesses (India Consumer Services, International, Native) are showing significant operating leverage and margin expansion, leading to a positive adjusted EBITDA of ₹30 crores excluding InstaHelp. However, consolidated results reflect a substantial ₹174 crore investment in InstaHelp, which remains a strategic focus for long-term market leader

Can Fin Homes experienced a significant impact on Q2 FY27 disbursements due to its IT transformation project, Project Tejas, which is now fully live. Despite this, management maintains its full-year disbursement and AUM growth guidance, confident in a strong H2 recovery driven by increased sales team strength, new branches, and robust underlying demand. The company also aims to protect its NIM and spread by strategically passing on interest rate hikes.

Punjab National Bank reported solid performance for Q2 FY27 with global business expanding 11.9% YoY to 31,18,434 Crore and net profit reaching 5,532 Crore, up 12.8% YoY. Asset quality metrics improved further with Gross NPA dropping to 2.55% and provision coverage ratio rising to 97.32%. While credit growth exceeded the upper bound of annual guidance, CASA share and operating profit growth lagged initial targets.

Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited (Groww) reported Q2 FY27 earnings with flat operational performance, impacted by higher cost-to-serve from one-time expiry file delays, AI infrastructure spending, and active trading days, alongside a seasonal drop in cost-to-grow due to the absence of IPL branding expenses.

HDFC Life delivered a resilient performance for H1 FY27, reporting steady growth in APE, Value of New Business (VNB), and Profit After Tax, supported by strong retail protection growth and a well-diversified distribution and product mix.

Karamtara Engineering Limited delivered a strong first quarterly performance as a listed company for Q1 FY27, reporting 72% YoY revenue growth to INR1,581 crores and 45% YoY PAT growth to INR87 crores, driven by robust renewable demand and international expansion.

Manipal Payment and Identity Solutions Limited reported strong financial growth for Q1 FY27, driven by core business compounding and a rapidly scaling international and emerging segment, while absorbing investments in new initiatives.

Steamhouse India Limited delivered robust operational performance for Q1 FY27, driven by strong growth in steam volumes and operating leverage, while completing its strategic exit from low-margin coal trading effective April 1, 2026.