The Compass

Strong domestic travel demand helped IHCL offset West Asia conflict impact, with Q4 revenue rising 14% and occupancy levels remaining robust

ABB reported strong order inflows in Q1CY26, but margins remained under pressure due to higher raw material costs, forex volatility and slower execution

Aerospace exports were strong, high-horsepower engines were stable, and the oil and gas segment was weak

Shree Cement reported robust Q4FY26 volume growth and improved realisations, but rising fuel, freight and packaging costs could pressure margins in FY27

L&T reported weaker-than-expected Q4 FY26 results and warned that disruptions linked to the Iran conflict could weigh on execution and growth in H1FY27

BHEL's strong Q4FY26 performance and robust order book are offset by concerns over valuations, execution challenges, and sustainability of margin gains

HUL beats estimates on cost control and strong volume growth, but margin pressures from rising input costs may trigger further price hikes ahead

Strong Q4FY26 performance and capital infusion boost outlook for Shriram Finance, with steady margins and loan growth expected despite asset quality concerns

Strong growth, improving asset quality, and falling credit costs keep analysts bullish on Bajaj Finance despite selective portfolio pruning and macro risks

Eternal reported modest Q4 growth but strong guidance, with execution on Blinkit expansion and margins seen as crucial for sustaining stock performance

Strong Q4 performance, rising margins and aggressive capacity expansion plans position UltraTech Cement to sustain growth, aided by robust demand outlook and cost discipline

Axis Bank's Q4 performance reflects strong loan growth and improving asset quality, but elevated provisions and weak non-interest income continue to weigh on profitability

Trent reports 20% Q4 revenue growth as like-for-like sales recover, margins expand, and store additions drive performance amid cautious consumer sentiment

Life insurers recorded robust premium growth in FY26, but FY27 outlook remains mixed amid geopolitical risks, GST impact and evolving product mix dynamics

Nestle India reported strong Q4 growth, but rising raw material costs, sustained ad spends and high valuations may limit upside despite volume-led gains

ABB India shows steady growth and strong order book across sectors, but margin pressures and elevated valuations leave little room for earnings disappointments

Robust order pipeline and improving execution position BHEL for strong revenue growth, though rising input costs and geopolitical risks may weigh on margins

Stable margins and deal wins offer support, but weak guidance, BFSI slowdown and slow deal conversion weigh on near-term outlook

ICICI Lombard General Insurance posts steady Q4FY26 with improved combined ratio and strong premium growth, but weak investment income drags profit below estimates

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance posts strong Q4 with margin expansion, but persistency pressures and channel weakness remain key risks