HUL reported a 3% YoY revenue growth in Q4 FY25, while net profit declined 3.4% due to one-time costs. EBITDA margin remained steady at 23.4%. For FY25, PAT grew 3.8% and the company announced a generous ₹53/share total dividend. Cash flow remains strong, but volume growth remains a key watchpoint.
Tata Consumer posted an 8.6% revenue rise and 24% core profit growth in Q4 FY25, driven by strong India business and margin gains. Headline profit surged 59% to ₹459 Cr due to one-time gains. With expanding distribution, premiumisation, and solid brand play, it remains a long-term compounder in the FMCG space.
HDFC Bank posted a 6.7% YoY rise in Q4 FY25 net profit to ₹17,616 Cr, backed by strong NII of ₹32,066 Cr and stable margins at 3.54%. Asset quality remained solid with GNPA at 1.33%. Provisions fell 76% YoY. The bank declared a ₹22/share dividend, signaling confidence despite margin pressures and integration-related cost impacts.
Wipro’s Q4 FY25 net profit jumped 25% YoY to ₹3,588 Cr, driven by better margins and higher other income, even as revenue rose just 1.3%. Cost control and a strong cash position support the bottom line, but topline growth remains muted. A solid quarter for margins, but growth needs a push.
IREDA posted a 36% YoY rise in net profit for Q4 FY25, driven by robust loan growth and rising interest income. Despite higher finance costs, EPS improved to ₹6.12. The company remains a strong player in renewable energy financing with solid fundamentals and long-term potential.
TCS posted stable Q4 FY25 results with 6% YoY growth in revenue and profit. Strong cash flow and high dividend payout stood out, though rising tech costs and margin pressure are concerns. A solid performer with long-term strength, but near-term cost trends warrant attention.
In March 2025, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) reversed a two-month selling trend, injecting approximately ₹11,111 crore into Indian equities. This influx contributed to a 6.3% surge in the Nifty 50 index, marking its best performance in 15 months.
IPL 2025 is expected to boost companies across several sectors. Media and broadcasting giants will likely benefit from soaring advertising revenues and increased viewership, while telecom firms could see revenue spikes from heightened data consumption and streaming services. Consumer goods and FMCG companies may experience elevated sales as brands leverage IPL’s massive reach to engage with a passionate audience through targeted campaigns. Hospitality, tourism, and retail sectors will also enjoy increased footfall and brand visibility, driven by fan-driven events and sponsorship activations.
IndusInd Bank recently discovered an accounting error in its foreign exchange derivatives portfolio, leading to a ₹2,100 crore ($175 million) discrepancy. Simply put, certain financial transactions related to currency trading were not recorded correctly, affecting the bank’s books.
The recent Fed meeting kept interest rates unchanged but signaled that cuts may take longer than expected. Fed Chair Jerome Powell stressed the need for more confidence in inflation easing before reducing rates. Markets, which were hoping for early cuts, reacted with caution. The “higher for longer” stance could slow economic growth and tighten liquidity. Investors now expect the first rate cut later in 2025, not in March as previously anticipated. With inflation still a concern, the Fed remains firm, keeping global markets volatile and uncertain about the path ahead.
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