Nearly 500 companies are set to announce their Q2 FY26 earnings on Wednesday, November 12, including major names like Hindustan Aeronautics, Tata Steel, IRCTC, Ashok Leyland, Honasa Consumer, Info Edge, Cochin Shipyard, and Asian Paints. This week is packed with financial announcements, with more than 2,500 firms expected to release results. Ajit Mishra, SVP–Research at Religare Broking, said these earnings will play a key role in shaping market sentiment, offering insight into sectoral trends and corporate profitability ahead of the festive season.
Tata Steel is expected to post a sharp recovery in profit for the September quarter, supported by lower input costs and higher domestic demand, even as global steel prices remain subdued. Kotak Institutional Equities estimates standalone volumes to grow 9% year-on-year to 5.6 million tonnes, with India EBITDA per tonne at ₹14,407, up 20% YoY.
IRCTC’s revenue is projected to increase to ₹1,170 crore from ₹1,064 crore a year ago, with EBITDA improving to ₹409 crore. Meanwhile, Hindustan Aeronautics may report strong quarterly results, with 36% QoQ revenue growth driven by aircraft and helicopter deliveries and a 13% YoY rise in profit.