The earnings season for Q4 FY25 is in full swing, and several blue-chip and mid-cap companies have posted strong quarterly results today. Let’s dive into the highlights from Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), Marico, Indian Bank, and Coforge, with a special focus on their earnings performance, growth drivers, and the impact on their stock prices.
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M)
M&M reported a net profit of Rs 2,437 crore, marking a 22% YoY increase, significantly above analyst estimates. Revenue for the quarter stood at ?31,353 crore, up 24% YoY, led by strong performance in both the automotive and farm equipment segments.
Dividend Announced: Rs 25.30 per share
Stock Reaction: Positive
Mahindra share price rose by over 2% post-results, reflecting investor confidence in robust fundamentals and growth outlook.
Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL)
The hospitality major IHCL clocked a net profit of Rs 338 crore, a 28% rise YoY, driven by a rebound in travel demand and occupancy rates across luxury and business hotels. Revenue stood at Rs 1,625 crore, up 20% YoY.
Business Outlook: Strong, supported by domestic tourism and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions) segments.
IHCL share price gained 1.5%, showing market optimism about continued profitability.
Marico Ltd
FMCG giant Marico posted a net profit of Rs 343 crore, rising 7.86% YoY, while revenue reached Rs 2,240 crore, up 10%. The company continues to witness volume growth and improvement in rural demand.
Focus Areas: Parachute, Saffola, and premium personal care segments.
Marico share price surged 3.81%, reflecting strong investor sentiment and consistent earnings performance.
Indian Bank
Indian Bank delivered impressive numbers with a net profit of Rs 2,956 crore, showing a 32% YoY jump. The performance was driven by improved asset quality, loan growth, and higher net interest income (NII).
Outlook: Positive, with better credit demand and NPA management.
Indian Bank share price rose 1.2% on the NSE, showing investor confidence in public sector banks’ revival.
Coforge Ltd
IT services firm Coforge reported a net profit of Rs 230 crore, up 15% YoY. Its revenue rose 12% to ?2,100 crore. Strong deal wins and an expanding client base boosted investor confidence.
Dividend: Rs 19 per share
Coforge share price increased by 2.3%, showing strength in the mid-cap IT space despite global headwinds.
Conclusion
Q4 FY25 has been encouraging for investors in Mahindra, IHCL, Marico, Indian Bank, and Coforge, with all companies showing growth in profitability and revenues. The positive movement in share prices across these names indicates strong investor sentiment and a promising start to FY26.