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Nifty 50 profit growth hits 10-quarter high, lifting FY27 outlook
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.
Nifty 50 companies posted 18 per cent year-on-year profit growth in the June quarter, the highest in 10 quarters, per five brokerages.
Motilal Oswal called the earnings season 'picture perfect', with 19 sectors beating estimates and an upgrade-to-downgrade ratio of 1.5.
Brokerages expect festive demand, GST-led consumption support, credit growth and investment activity to sustain corporate earnings in FY27.
Hindalco, Reliance Industries, JSW Steel, ONGC and Bharti Airtel were among key Nifty 50 companies that beat expectations.
Oil marketing companies were the notable weak spot, with elevated crude prices and Middle East uncertainty hurting results.
- Who
- Nifty 50 companies and analysts at brokerages including Motilal Oswal and Jefferies
- What
- Corporate profit growth hit an 18 per cent year-on-year high in the June quarter, strengthening the FY27 earnings outlook
- Where
- India
- When
- June quarter earnings season, occurring ahead of fiscal 2027
- Why
- Festive demand, GST-led consumption support, faster credit growth and stronger investment activity are expected to drive earnings
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"”
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