Nifty Consolidates Ahead of Major Earnings
The Nifty and Sensex were trading in red during the open on Wednesday, extending the decline for the second day. The Nifty was off day’s lows but ended below 25,700, while the Sensex lost 200 points. Nifty trends are being closely watched by investors as the market awaits major earnings reports.
Reliance Industries Q3 Preview: Weak Oil & Gas, Strong O2C To Keep Earnings Stable
Reliance Industries Ltd is expected to report a largely stable set of consolidated numbers for Q3FY26 on a quarter-on-quarter basis, with modest growth across revenue, operating profit and net earnings. Analysts do not expect any major surprises in the quarter, with performance driven by steady execution in core segments and selective tailwinds in oil-to-chemicals and retail.
The oil-to-telecom conglomerate’s October-December quarter revenue is expected to rise 1% on a sequential basis. Ebitda is expected to increase 4.6% to Rs 47,997 crore compared with Rs 45,885 crore in the previous quarter, supported by better operating performance in key businesses. Operating margin is projected to improve to 18.7% from 18%. While net profit is projected to grow 6% sequentially to Rs 19,271 crore from Rs 18,165 crore.
Key Takeaways from Reliance Industries Q3 Preview
- Revenue is expected to rise 1% on a sequential basis
- Ebitda is expected to increase 4.6% to Rs 47,997 crore
- Operating margin is projected to improve to 18.7% from 18%
- Net profit is projected to grow 6% sequentially to Rs 19,271 crore
Market Outlook: What to Expect from Q3 Earnings
The Q3 earnings season is expected to be a crucial factor in determining the market’s direction. Investors are eagerly awaiting the results of major companies, including HDFC Bank, to gauge the overall health of the economy. The Nifty 50 companies are expected to report a modest growth in earnings, driven by a pickup in demand and improved profitability.
Top Stocks in Focus: HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, and More
HDFC Bank was the top drag on the Sensex, followed by Reliance Industries. Other major losers included ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and State Bank of India. The Nifty Bank index was down 1.5%, with all components trading in the red.
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