Indian Companies Set to Release Q1 FY26 Earnings on July 26

Kotak Mahindra Bank and IDFC First Bank are among 38 firms scheduled to announce Q1FY26 earnings on July 26. Other notable companies declaring results today include Balkrishna Industries, Affle 3I, and Rainbow Children's Medicare. Cipla reported a 10% YoY rise in consolidated net profit to ₹1,297 crore, while Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) posted a net profit of ₹744.6 crore, an over 810% YoY increase. Indian stock markets ended sharply lower on Friday, with the BSE Sensex closing at 81,463.09, down 721 points or 0.88%.

Title: Q1 FY26 Earnings: Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDFC First Bank, and Other Key Firms Report Results

On July 26, a host of companies are set to release their Q1 FY26 earnings, with Kotak Mahindra Bank and IDFC First Bank among the notable firms scheduled to announce their results. Other significant companies expected to declare their Q1 results on the same day include Balkrishna Industries, Affle 3I, and Rainbow Children's Medicare.

Key Earnings Highlights:

- Cipla: The pharmaceutical major reported a 10% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in its consolidated net profit, which stood at ₹1,297 crore for Q1 FY26. Revenue from operations grew by 3.2% Y-o-Y to ₹6,837 crore, driven by strong performance in the consumer healthcare and generic segments [1].
- Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL): SAIL posted a net profit of ₹744.6 crore for Q1 FY26, registering a sharp 810% Y-o-Y increase from ₹81.8 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue from operations rose 8% Y-o-Y to ₹25,921.8 crore [1].

Market Performance:

Indian stock markets ended sharply lower on July 25, with the BSE Sensex closing at 81,463.09, down 721 points or 0.88%. The NSE Nifty 50 settled at 24,837, slipping 225 points or 0.9%. Key laggards included Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Power Grid, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, and Trent, while Sun Pharma was the sole gainer [1].

IDFC First Bank:

IDFC First Bank, a leading private sector lender formed after the merger of IDFC Bank and Capital First in 2018, is set to release its Q1 FY26 results on July 26. The bank's Board of Directors will meet to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 2025. The bank will also conduct an earnings call with analysts and investors at 6 p.m. IST on July 26 [2].

Trading Window:

IDFC First Bank has announced the closure of its trading window for designated persons and their immediate relatives from July 1 to July 28, in compliance with its code of conduct for the prohibition of insider trading. The trading window will reopen on July 29, following the announcement of the bank’s financial results for the April-June quarter of the current fiscal [2].

Other Notable Firms:

- Whirlpool of India: Scheduled to announce its Q1 FY26 earnings on July 26.
- ZEN Technologies: Expected to report its Q1 FY26 results on the same day.
- Balkrishna Industries: Known for its tractor segment, Balkrishna Industries is also set to declare its Q1 FY26 earnings on July 26.
- Affle 3I: The digital marketing company is among the firms scheduled to release its Q1 FY26 results.
- Rainbow Children's Medicare: The healthcare services provider is expected to announce its Q1 FY26 earnings on July 26.

Investors and financial professionals are closely watching these earnings reports for insights into the financial health of these companies and potential market movements.

References:

[1] https://www.business-standard.com/companies/quarterly-results/fy26-q1-results-today-july-24-kotak-mahindra-idfc-first-whirlpool-sbfc-125072600177_1.html
[2] https://www.ndtvprofit.com/quarterly-earnings/idfc-first-bank-q1-results-date-earnings-call-schedule-and-other-key-details