Company Results

Ashiana Housing has recorded residential sales worth Rs. 767 crore in Gurugram, underscoring sustained demand in the premium and upper-mid housing segment despite evolving macroeconomic conditions. The transaction momentum reflects robust buyer sentiment in strategically located micro-markets, driven by end-user demand and selective investor participation. The strong absorption levels also highlight the continued appeal of branded developers with established execution capabilities.

LG Electronics posted a sharp 62% year-on-year decline in net profit for the third quarter, reflecting persistent margin pressure, soft consumer demand and rising input costs across key business segments. While revenue remained relatively stable, profitability was weighed down by higher marketing expenses, foreign exchange fluctuations and intensified competition in global electronics markets. The downturn underscores broader headwinds confronting the consumer technology sector, including muted discretionary spending and pricing constraints.

Patanjali Foods reported a sharp 60% year-on-year rise in net profit for the third quarter, reflecting improved operational efficiencies, resilient consumer demand and stronger performance across its edible oil and fast-moving consumer goods segments. The company’s earnings growth was supported by stable input costs, disciplined expense management and steady revenue expansion. Analysts view the results as a sign of strengthening fundamentals amid a competitive consumer landscape.

Britannia Industries posted a 17% year-on-year increase in net profit for the third quarter, supported by an 8.2% rise in revenue driven by resilient demand and calibrated pricing strategies. The packaged food major benefited from steady volume growth in core categories, premium product traction and improved operating efficiencies. Despite input cost volatility, the company maintained margin stability through cost optimization and portfolio management.

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. reported a robust 35% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 502 crore for the third quarter, reflecting resilient demand across its hospital network, pharmacy operations and digital health platforms. Revenue growth was underpinned by higher occupancy rates, improved case mix and steady traction in specialized treatments. The performance underscores the structural strength of India’s private healthcare sector, driven by rising health awareness, insurance penetration and capacity expansion.

Ramco Cements reported a sharp improvement in its third-quarter financial performance, with net profit rising more than two-fold compared with the same period last year. The surge was driven by improved realizations, easing input costs and operational efficiencies across key markets. The company’s revenue growth remained steady despite mixed demand conditions in certain regions. Strong cost management, particularly in fuel and logistics, significantly supported margins.

Happiest Minds Technologies reported a 19.6% year-on-year decline in its net profit for the third quarter, with earnings falling to Rs 40.3 crore. The dip reflects margin pressures, integration costs from recent acquisitions, and a challenging demand environment in the global IT services sector. While revenue growth remained steady, profitability was impacted by higher operating expenses and cautious client spending across key markets. The company continues to focus on digital transformation services, aiming to strengthen its capabilities in cloud, analytics, and cybersecurity.

GSK Pharmaceuticals reported a 29 percent year-on-year increase in net profit for the third quarter, with earnings reaching Rs 296 crore, driven by steady growth in its core therapeutic portfolio and improved operational efficiency. The performance reflects resilient domestic demand, effective cost management, and continued traction in key prescription segments. Revenue expansion and margin stability supported the bottom line, even as the broader pharmaceutical sector navigates pricing pressures and regulatory oversight.

Sri Lotus Developers reported a 37 percent year-on-year rise in net profit for the third quarter, underscoring resilient demand across residential and mixed-use segments. The earnings growth was driven by higher project completions, improved sales velocity, and disciplined cost management. Revenue expansion, coupled with operational efficiency, strengthened margins during the period. Management attributed the performance to sustained buyer confidence, favorable financing conditions, and strategic project launches in high-growth micro-markets.

Whirlpool India reported a sharp 39.55 percent decline in net profit for the third quarter, reflecting subdued consumer demand and persistent cost pressures in the appliances segment. While revenue growth remained modest, margin compression stemming from higher input costs, promotional spending and competitive pricing weighed heavily on bottom-line performance. The company continues to navigate a challenging consumption environment marked by uneven urban demand and cautious discretionary spending.