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Indian firms Q1 FY27 earnings surge, finance curbs

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India’s corporate earnings momentum continued through early August 2026. On July 20, Bajaj Auto posted a 42 % 42% YoY rise in standalone net profit to Rs 2,983 crore and a 37 % 37% jump in revenue, while consolidated profit climbed 46 % 46% to Rs 3,226 crore and total revenue grew 65 % 65% on higher sales volume, exports and a growing electric‑vehicle mix that now accounts for about 30 % 30% of domestic revenue. The firm also reported improved margins and a strong two‑ and three‑wheeler mix. The next day, Bajaj Auto’s Q1 FY27 results showed consolidated revenue up 64.7 % 64.7% to ₹20,800 crore and net profit up 45.9 % 45.9% to ₹3,226 crore, with automotive revenue rising 65 % 65% and an acquisition that altered its consolidation scope. Bajaj Finance saw its shares rise to an eight‑month high after the same quarter, driven by a 23.9 % 23.9% increase in assets under management to Rs 5.46 lakh crore, the addition of 5.1 million new customers and the launch of a loan‑against‑property product offering up to Rs 15.5 crore at rates from 8 %. 8%. On August 3, the stock hit a record intraday high of ₹1,159.90 following FY27 results that showed a 28 % 28% YoY rise in profit after tax and a 23 % 23% increase in net interest income. Sobha Ltd, a Bangalore‑based real‑estate developer, Ltd posted a net profit of ₹51 crore—a 264 % 264% jump—and revenue up 50 % 50% to ₹1,278 crore, reinforcing the broader trend of strong quarterly performance across Indian sectors. crore. However, on August 7 shares of Bajaj Finance shares fell 5‑6 % after the Reserve Bank about 5.5% to roughly ₹1,086, erasing roughly ₹33,500 crore of India released a market capitalisation and pulling the broader financial‑services index down about 1%. The sell‑off spread to other NBFCs such as Bajaj Finserv, Tata Capital and Poonawalla Fincorp, which slipped 2‑3%. The decline was triggered by an RBI draft notification curbing proposal to restrict NBFCs to term‑loan products and ban revolving‑credit facilities for non‑bank lenders. facilities, raising concerns despite Bajaj Finance reporting a 27% rise in Q1 FY27 net profit to ₹5,985.75 crore and a 20% revenue increase.

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  1. 2026-08-08 09:48 UTC Indian firms Q1 FY27 earnings surge, finance curbs
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  3. 2026-08-03 05:14 UTC Indian firms Q1 FY27 earnings surge

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