Today, July 25, is scheduled for the announcement of financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2027 (Q1FY27) from a number of companies. Among them are AU Small Finance Bank, IDFC First Bank, Zen Technologies, Vedant Fashions, Birla Corporation, Prudent Corporate Advisory Services, Five-Star Business Finance, SBFC Finance, Dodla Dairy, Seshasayee Paper and Boards, Surana Solar, and 3P Land Holdings.
Also today will present their reports firms such as High Energy Batteries (India), Nila Infrastructures, FCS Software Solutions, SKP Securities, Exxaro Tiles, Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills, Sachem Finserve, Mercury Laboratories, Dhanuka Realty, Sea TV Network, Katipatang Lifestyle, Lexoraa Industries, and Veronica Production.
The state power producer NTPC reported a 13 percent increase in consolidated net profit compared to the previous year for the April-June period. The company's net profit in Q1FY27 reached 6,896.44 crore rupees, up from 6,108.46 crore rupees the previous year. Total revenue for the quarter amounted to 51,141.51 crore rupees, higher than the figure of 47,821.11 crore rupees for the same period last year.
Indian stock indices continued their five-day streak of declines on Friday. This marked the longest streak of declines since January, as investors assessed inflation and economic growth forecasts amid high crude oil prices. The Sensex index fell by 332 points, or 0.43 percent, closing at 76,059.77, while the Nifty50 declined by 102.15 points, or 0.43 percent, settling at 23,767.45.
Among the main losers on the Nifty50 were Eternal, Bajaj Finance, and Mahindra & Mahindra. Broader markets also closed in the red: the Nifty MidCap and Nifty SmallCap indices adjusted by 0.10 percent and 0.32 percent, respectively. In sector indices, Nifty Auto showed the worst performance, declining by 1 percent, while Nifty Realty and Nifty Pharma also showed negative dynamics. Meanwhile, the Nifty Media and Nifty IT indices demonstrated better results compared to the overall market.
Today is scheduled for the release of financial reports for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2027 (Q1FY27) for a number of companies. Among them are Infosys, InterGlobe Aviation (Indigo Airlines), Cipla, Coromandel International, Mphasis, Chennai Petroleum Corporation, Indian Energy Exchange, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, Go Digit General Insurance, PVR INOX, Cyient, Allied Blenders and Distillers, Mahindra Lifespace Developers, Route Mobile, and Waaree Renewable Technologies.
Results from firms such as Thyrocare Technologies, IIFL Capital Services, Capital Small Finance Bank, NIIT Learning Systems, Sammaan Capital, Fineotex Chemical, International Gemmological Institute (India), Sona BLW Precision Forgings, Solara Active Pharma Sciences, Fractal Analytics, MBL Infrastructure, Ramco Systems, Novartis India, Orient Cement, Shemaroo Entertainment, and Meesho are also expected today.
Infosys, the second-largest IT services company in India, will present its first-quarter results. Analysts surveyed by Business Standard predict that the Bengaluru-based company will report double-digit revenue growth of 12–15 percent. This growth is expected to be driven by an increase in deal volume, acquisitions, and improved demand in key sectors. The operating margin is anticipated to remain stable at 21.3–23.3 percent, while net profit is expected to rise to over 8100 crore rupees, an increase of 17 percent year-on-year.
Eternal's performance for the April-June quarter was supported by strong growth in the quick retail business Blinkit, which offset the decline in profitability compared to the previous period. Parent company Zomato and Blinkit recorded a threefold increase in net profit to 92 crore rupees in Q1FY27 compared to 25 crore rupees the previous year, attributed to a low base and improved operational metrics. Nevertheless, profit decreased by 47 percent compared to 174 crore rupees in the previous quarter. Revenue grew almost threefold year-on-year, reaching 20,211 crore rupees compared to 7,167 crore rupees, and also increased compared to 17,292 crore rupees in the January to March quarter. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA increased by 223 percent year-on-year to 555 crore rupees and by 29 percent compared to the previous quarter.
Indian stock indices opened lower on Tuesday due to rising oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East, negatively impacting investor sentiment. By 9:19 AM, the Nifty50 index fell by 100 points, or 0.42 percent, to 23,896.50, while the Sensex declined by 302 points, or 0.39 percent, to 76,453.42. Major losers on the Nifty50 included Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Nestle India, and Infosys. Broader markets also faced pressure: the Nifty MidCap and Nifty SmallCap indices fell by 0.54 percent and 0.75 percent, respectively. The pharmaceutical, construction, and healthcare sectors showed the largest lag, while the FMCG and automotive sectors demonstrated better performance.
