Tata Motors PV | The company reported a strong performance in its passenger vehicle business for the fourth quarter, with revenue rising 43.3% year-on-year to ₹18,598 crore and EBITDA increasing 29.3% to ₹1,059 crore. However, EBITDA margin narrowed to 5.7% from 6.3% a year ago. Meanwhile, its luxury arm Jaguar Land Rover posted an 11.1% decline in Q4 revenue to £6.9 billion, while EBITDA margin stood at 14%.
United Spirits | The company reported a strong fourth-quarter performance, with net profit rising 28% year-on-year to ₹539 crore from ₹421 crore. Revenue increased 3.7% to ₹3,054 crore, while EBITDA grew 16.3% to ₹593 crore compared with ₹510 crore a year ago. EBITDA margin improved to 19.4% from 17.3% in the corresponding quarter last year. The board also recommended a final dividend of ₹11 per share.
Voltas | The company reported a mixed fourth-quarter performance, with net profit declining 51.8% year-on-year to ₹116.2 crore from ₹241 crore. Revenue rose marginally by 2.5% to ₹4,887.8 crore, while EBITDA fell 33.7% to ₹220.7 crore compared with ₹332.8 crore a year ago. EBITDA margin contracted to 4.5% from 7% in the corresponding quarter last year. The company also recommended a dividend of ₹4 per share.
Apollo Tyres | The company reported a strong fourth-quarter performance, with net profit surging to ₹631 crore from ₹185 crore a year ago. Revenue rose 14% year-on-year to ₹7,336 crore, while EBITDA increased 28% to ₹1,069 crore compared with ₹837 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. EBITDA margin improved to 14.6% from 13% a year earlier.
Gold stocks | India has tightened gold import rules to support the rupee amid West Asia tensions. Duty-free bullion imports will now be capped at 100 kg per authorisation, with fresh permissions allowed only after 50% of earlier imports are re-exported. Earlier, exporters could import unlimited quantities under the re-export-linked exemption. The change applies only to export-oriented imports and is expected to have a limited impact on overall demand. Stocks in focus include Titan Company, Kalyan Jewellers, Senco Gold, Thangamayil Jewellery, and PN Gadgil.
Kirloskar Oil Engines | The company reported a strong fourth-quarter performance, with net profit rising 21% year-on-year to ₹158.6 crore from ₹131 crore. Revenue also grew 21% to ₹2,116.2 crore, while EBITDA increased 19.8% to ₹375.5 crore compared with ₹313.4 crore a year ago. EBITDA margin remained steady at 18%. The board also recommended a final dividend of ₹4.5 per share.
LT Foods | The company reported mixed fourth-quarter results, with net profit declining 15.5% year-on-year to ₹135.7 crore from ₹160.5 crore. Revenue rose 30.4% to ₹2,906.7 crore, while EBITDA increased 4.3% to ₹269.5 crore compared with ₹258.3 crore a year ago. However, EBITDA margin narrowed to 9.3% from 11.6% in the corresponding quarter last year.
Hindustan Construction Company | HCC reported a weak fourth-quarter performance, with net profit declining 34.6% year-on-year to ₹58.9 crore from ₹90.1 crore. Revenue fell 27.8% to ₹992.2 crore, while EBITDA dropped sharply 60.2% to ₹170.8 crore compared with ₹429.5 crore a year ago. EBITDA margin also contracted significantly to 17.2% from 31.3% in the corresponding quarter last year.
Dwarikesh Sugar Industries | The company reported a mixed set of fourth-quarter earnings, with net profit rising 23.9% year-on-year to ₹57.4 crore from ₹46.3 crore. Revenue declined 7.3% to ₹425.4 crore, while EBITDA fell 19.1% to ₹86.6 crore compared with ₹107 crore a year ago. EBITDA margin also narrowed to 20.4% from 23.3% in the corresponding quarter last year.
Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals | The company reported a strong fourth-quarter performance, with net profit rising 29.8% year-on-year to ₹169.3 crore from ₹130.4 crore. Revenue increased 13.7% to ₹2,785 crore, while EBITDA surged 56.1% to ₹255.1 crore compared with ₹163.4 crore a year ago. EBITDA margin improved to 9.2% from 6.7% in the corresponding quarter last year. The company also recommended a final dividend of ₹6 per share.
Global Health | The company reported a strong rise in fourth-quarter profit, with net profit increasing 41.9% year-on-year to ₹143.9 crore from ₹101.4 crore. Revenue grew 24.5% to ₹1,159 crore, while EBITDA rose 8.5% to ₹243.7 crore compared with ₹224.6 crore a year ago. However, EBITDA margin narrowed to 21% from 24% in the corresponding quarter last year.
