Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Mixed Q3 Results for Indian Companies
Several Indian companies recently shared their financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2026.
HUDCO, a company that helps with housing and urban development, saw their net profit go down by 3% to ₹713 crore, but their net interest income went up by 4.2% to ₹1,024 crore.
They also announced a small bonus, called a dividend, of ₹1.15 per share and plan to borrow more money this year.
Orient Cement reported a big increase in profit, nearly three times more than last year, thanks to higher earnings and better margins.
ITC, a large company that makes many different products, saw their total revenue and profit go up.
They also announced a dividend of ₹6.50 per share.
Colgate-Palmolive, known for its toothpaste and other personal care products, had a small increase in profit and sales.
They also introduced new products and improved their profit margins.
Carborundum Universal, part of the Murugappa Group, doubled their profit thanks to growth in their abrasives segment and declared a dividend of ₹1.50 per share.
These results show a mixed performance across different sectors in India.
HUDCO's Q3 net profit declined by 3% to ₹713 crore, while Net Interest Income increased by 4.2% to ₹1,024 crore.
Orient Cement's Q3 net profit jumped nearly three times to ₹27.8 crore, with revenue remaining steady at ₹636 crore and EBITDA growing by 54.5%.
ITC reported a 7.1% increase in consolidated gross revenue to ₹21,578 crore and a 9.9% rise in profit after tax to ₹5,284 crore, driven by strong performance in FMCG, cigarettes, and agri-business segments.
Colgate-Palmolive's Q3 net profit rose by 2.3% to ₹328 crore, with net sales up 1.4% to ₹1,473 crore, and introduced new products in the premium oral care category.
Carborundum Universal doubled its Q3 profit after tax to ₹76 crore, driven by growth in the abrasives segment, and declared an interim dividend of ₹1.50 per share.
- Who
- HUDCO, Orient Cement, ITC, Colgate-Palmolive, Carborundum Universal
- What
- Reported Q3 financial results and declared interim dividends
- When
- Q3 of the fiscal year 2026 (specific quarter not mentioned)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To update stakeholders on financial performance and dividend declarations
- HUDCO Net Profit
- ₹713 crore (down 3%)
- HUDCO Net Interest Income
- ₹1,024 crore (up 4.2%)
- HUDCO Interim Dividend
- ₹1.15 per share (11.5% of face value)
- HUDCO Record Date for Dividend
- February 7
- HUDCO Annual Borrowing Plan for FY26
- ₹80,000 crore (up from ₹65,000 crore)
- Orient Cement Net Profit
- ₹27.8 crore (up 2.78 times)
- Orient Cement Revenue
- ₹636 crore (steady)
- Orient Cement EBITDA
- ₹89.9 crore (up 54.5%)
- Orient Cement EBITDA Margin
- 14.1% (up from 9%)
- ITC Consolidated Gross Revenue
- ₹21,578 crore (up 7.1%)
- ITC Profit After Tax
- ₹5,284 crore (up 9.9%)
- ITC Interim Dividend
- ₹6.50 per share
- ITC Dividend Payment Date
- February 26-28, 2026
- ITC Dividend Record Date
- February 4, 2026
- Colgate-Palmolive Net Profit
- ₹328 crore (up 2.3%)
- Colgate-Palmolive Net Sales
- ₹1,473 crore (up 1.4%)
- Colgate-Palmolive Gross Margin
- 69.7% (up 50 basis points)
- Carborundum Universal PAT
- ₹76 crore (up from ₹35 crore)
- Carborundum Universal Sales
- ₹1,273 crore (up 2.5%)
- Carborundum Universal Interim Dividend
- ₹1.50 per equity share (150%)
Sources
HUDCO Q3 Results: Net profit down 3%, NII rises; interim dividend declared
Orient Cement Q3 profit jumps nearly 3x on higher EBITDA, margins expand
Colgate-Palmolive India Q3 net profit rises 2.3%, sales up 1.4%
Carborundum Universal doubles PAT in Q3FY26 driven by Abrasives segment
ITC Q3 results: Consolidated gross revenue up 7.1% YoY at ₹21,578 crore, PAT up 9.9%
Dabur India Q3 net profit up 7.3% at ₹553 crore, revenue up 6.1%
ITC Q3 net falls 6% to ₹5,088 crore, impacted by ₹273-crore recognition for new labour codes
India’s Colgate-Palmolive posts marginal profit rise as tax-cut tailwind offsets one-time charge
Manappuram Finance Q3 net down 16% on finance costs, impairment losses
