KSB Q4 profit falls 23% as margins shrink; revenue barely grows

Company’s operating performance remained under pressure, with EBITDA falling 25% YoY to ₹51 crore, while margins contracted sharply to 8.5% from 11.4% a year ago.

Company’s operating performance remained under pressure, with EBITDA falling 25% YoY to ₹51 crore, while margins contracted sharply to 8.5% from 11.4% a year ago.

Adani Ports reported steady Q4 growth and beat FY26 guidance, while outlining FY27 revenue of up to ₹45,000 crore, implying up to 16% growth, even as shares declined post earnings.

The bank posted a net profit of ₹1,943.2 crore for Q4FY26, down 5.3% from ₹2,051.2 crore in the same period last year. However, net interest income showed strength, rising 17% year-on-year to ₹3,851.5 crore from ₹3,290 crore.

The Board of Directors approved the results at a meeting held on Thursday and recommended a dividend of ₹1.50 per equity share of face value ₹1 for FY26, translating to 150% payout.

RR Kabel reported strong Q4 growth with revenue up over 33%, but higher costs kept margins flat, dragging sentiment and pushing the stock lower despite robust operational performance.

Federal Bank approves acquisition of select Standard Chartered Bank India retail credit cards.

The war in West Asia pushed the rupee of a cliff, the ceasefire didn’t bring it back. Now, the conflict is escalating again, pushing the Indian currency down further.

The telecom equipment maker swung to a net profit of ₹178.5 crore in the fourth quarter, compared with a loss of ₹81.4 crore in the same period last year.

On margins, the company said that US tariffs have eased from peak levels of 50% to around 18%, and have now transitioned to a temporary 10-15% range following the US-India trade arrangement. This is expected to provide a direct benefit…

Anish Tawakley, CIO at DSP Asset Managers, expects stable macro conditions over time and advises focusing on companies with strong balance sheets. He prefers large caps and domestic cyclicals, while flagging risks in select sectors due to potential earnings pressure.