Decline in crude oil prices is expected to aid margins, say experts
In a tough, volatile and slowing global scenario, India will really stand out if it can deliver
Analysts say that while the bottom line was hit by cost pressures, demand growth was impacted by a rise in interest rates and much more
The poor performance of earnings over the period is not entirely due to losses of public sector banks
High crude oil prices, interest rate hikes, dearer rupee, and elevated commodity prices to weigh on India Inc's profits
Double-digit sales growth, operating margin at 16-quarter lows
Earnings yield for BSE 500 firms down 120 bps in 12 months; latter up 110 bps
Big companies have done better than small and medium-sized ones and a few sectors have done well
India Inc's show comes as a damper
InterGlobe Aviation-run IndiGo today reported a massive spike in September quarter net at Rs 551.5 crore boosted by a one-time payment towards engine issues and delayed aircraft deliveries and higher margins. The largest airline that controls over 38 per cent of the domestic air passenger market had reported a 139.8 crore net income in the corresponding quarter last fiscal year. For the reporting quarter, net soared 294.4 per cent. The airline said the bottom line was boosted by a massive 710 bps spike in profit margins to 10.4 per cent from 3.4 per cent a year ago. "Profitability was favourably impacted by better revenue management and credit received from manufacturers related to aircraft grounding and delivery delays," the airline said in an exchange filing without disclosing the quantum of payments it has received from Airbus for delayed deliveries of A320 Neos and also from the American engine maker Pratt & Whitney. However, it said its other income rose over ...
Risk-reward more favourable in large caps than mid- and small-caps
Slowdown for a quarter or two is a small price to pay for the radical reforms implemented, says IIFL chairman Nirmal Jain
Another round of earnings downgrade possible
Flat profit growth in June quarter as consumption takes a knock and exporters continue to struggle
If completed, the IndiGo plane deal would mark the biggest order for ATR in at least a decade
Morgan Stanley, for instance, expects earnings to grow at 16% over FY16-18.
Amid continued downgrades, 6 firms witnessed upgrades for three quarters in a row and most of these make for good investment bets
Monsoon, Pay Commission and government spending to aid corporate growth in next three quarters
Ashok Leyland, Tata Power, HPCL and Eicher Motors among BSE 100 best performers in FY16 profit growth
Consumer businesses come to the rescue of large conglomerates in the midst of a meltdown in commodities. Markets also rewarded standalone companies in pharma, software and FMCG sectors