Concall Intelligence

Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited reported mixed financial performance for Q2 FY27 with consolidated revenue of Rs 32.4 Cr and PAT of Rs 16.3 Cr, alongside strong operational pre-sales of Rs 1,063 Cr and healthy business development momentum with Rs 7,100 Cr in H1 GDV additions.

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.

IRFC reported a robust performance for Q2 FY26-27, driven by successful business diversification and double-digit PAT growth across five of the last six quarters. Management remains confident in achieving its near-term and long-term AUM and profitability milestones while maintaining a low weighted average cost of capital.

SG Finserve delivered strong Q2 FY27 results with record PAT and loan book growth, but management plans to increase leverage to 4x and targets 30‑35% AUM growth YoY, introducing execution and capital‑raising considerations.

HDFC Asset Management delivered solid revenue growth and maintained high profitability, while highlighting continued expansion of SIP inflows, alternative platform launches, and disciplined cost management; however, guidance on future revenue mix and margins remains limited.

Bajaj Consumer Care delivered a resilient performance in Q2 FY27 amid raw material volatility, reporting double-digit unit volume growth in its core Almond Drops franchise and maintaining strong EBITDA and PAT margins through fixed cost efficiencies.

Bajaj Finance Limited reported a strong performance for Q2 FY27 with a 26% YoY growth in AUM to ₹584,624 crore, supported by healthy profitability, improved asset quality metrics, and aggressive FINAI transformation initiatives, alongside a board-approved capital raising plan.

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.

Skyways Air Services Limited reported a strong first earnings call for Q1 FY27, showcasing stellar revenue and operating EBITDA growth driven by robust air and ocean cargo volumes, alongside successful navigation of geopolitical crises like the West Asia conflict. However, yield improvements are largely tied to dynamic fuel index increases which act as a complete pass-through, and certain legal overhangs remain sub judice.

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.

UCO Bank posted robust growth in advances and deposits, improved asset quality and stayed within most guidance, but faces margin pressure from hardened yields and a slight dip in CASA ratio.

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.

Kanohar Electricals reported a strong operational and financial performance for Q1 FY27, driven by robust volume growth in 400 kV power transformers and specialized railway transformers, backed by healthy order inflows and stable margin profiles supported by price variation clauses.

Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited reported robust financial growth for Q1 FY27, driven by strong execution in core dredging and specialized asset deployment. Management remains confident in scaling operations across dredging, chartering, and shipbuilding, targeting a INR1,000 crores top-line by FY29.

Solar Industries India Limited announced a transformational definitive agreement to acquire South Africa-based Omnia Holdings Limited through its wholly-owned step-down subsidiary, Solar Overseas Investments Proprietary Limited. Management outlined strong strategic rationale focusing on value-chain integration, expansion in the SADC region, and synergies across mining and agriculture segments, while emphasizing comfort with leverage limits below 2x EBITDA by FY28.

Bansal Wire Industries Limited reported a strong financial year for FY2025-26 with consolidated revenue growing 19% to Rs 4,160 crore, EBITDA up 17% to Rs 324 crore, and PAT rising 10% to Rs 161 crore, backed by record volumes of 4,58,000 tonnes. Management remains optimistic about sustainable growth driven by capacity expansion at Dadri, scaling of high-margin specialty and B2C segments, and improved cash generation.

Vikran Engineering Limited reported strong financial and operational performance for FY 2025-26, characterized by robust revenue growth, public market listing, and substantial expansion in its order book supported by diversification into solar EPC and renewable energy assets. Execution remains healthy, with several key transmission projects commissioned ahead of schedule.

Cochin Shipyard reported stable performance for Q1 FY27 with a turnover of INR 1,094.21 crores, PBT of INR 202.49 crores, and PAT of INR 151.45 crores. Management maintains a positive long-term growth outlook supported by a robust order book of INR 22,000 crores, expansion into ship repair and hybrid shipbuilding facilities, and strategic international partnerships despite execution dependencies and working capital pressures.

VA Tech Wabag reported record FY 2025-26 performance with revenue of INR 3,944 Crores, EBITDA of INR 524 Crores, and PAT of INR 371 Crores, supported by a robust order book exceeding INR 17,200 Crores and a net cash positive position for the sixth consecutive year.

Metro Brands Limited reported steady operational performance for FY25-26, crossing the 1,000-store milestone and posting double-digit revenue and PAT growth, though shareholders raised concerns regarding a decline in revenue per square foot and return on capital employed.

Allcargo Logistics reported a purposeful transformation year in FY2025-26, integrating express distribution and contract logistics under Vision 2030, resulting in revenue of INR 2,058 crores and a 16% growth in EBITDA to INR 233 crores.

LIC Housing Finance Limited reported record performance in FY 2025-26 with a loan book of Rs 320,707 crore and PAT of Rs 5,595 crore, driven by synergy across operations, cost management, and declining cost of funds. Management guided towards sustainable double-digit growth and margin protection via product diversification into LAP and LRD, while acknowledging legacy asset quality challenges and intense competition from banks.