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Nifty 50 profit growth hits 10-quarter high, lifting FY27 outlook

Nifty 50 profit growth hits 10-quarter high, lifting FY27 outlook
Nifty 50 profit growth hits 10-quarter high, lifting FY27 outlook · firstpost.com

Big companies in India that are part of an index called the Nifty 50 did really well in the April-to-June months.

They made 18 per cent more profit than they did in the same time last year.

That is the biggest jump they have had in two-and-a-half years.

Many banks and companies that sell metals, paints, jewellery and everyday goods did well.

Experts called the results 'picture perfect'.

They now think these companies will keep doing well through the next financial year.

People buying more during festivals and after tax changes are helping.

Some companies, however, are spending more on raw materials, shipping and wages.

Companies that sell fuel were the biggest worry because oil prices went up a lot.

Key facts

Nifty 50 profit growth
18 per cent year-on-year, highest in 10 quarters
Brokerages analysed
Five, including Motilal Oswal and Jefferies
Sectors beating estimates
19
Upgrade-to-downgrade ratio
1.5 (roughly 15 upgrades per 10 downgrades)
Top performers
Hindalco, Reliance Industries, JSW Steel, ONGC and Bharti Airtel
Biggest weak spot
Oil marketing companies, hurt by elevated crude prices and Middle East uncertainty
Margin pressures
Higher metals, crude derivatives, palm oil, freight and wage costs, especially in autos, consumer goods and logistics

Quotes

Motilal Oswal

Brokerage research analyst

“"Picture perfect"”
firstpost.com

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