Today marks a busy day for the Indian stock market, with at least 57 companies scheduled to announce their earnings for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. The results, reflecting performance during the October-December 2025 quarter, are keenly awaited by investors seeking insights into corporate health and sector-specific trends.
Among the major players releasing their Q3 results today are Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Eternal (Zomato's parent company), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), Bajaj Consumer Care, and Bank of India. Other notable names include Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company, PNB Housing Finance, Jindal Stainless, KEI Industries, and UTI Asset Management Company. Several other firms, such as Dalmia Bharat, Tata Communications, Supreme Industries, and Vardhman Textiles, are also set to declare their quarterly performance.
Eternal is expected to showcase strong financial results. Axis Securities estimates suggest a significant jump in Eternal's net profit to ₹94 crore, a 141.6% increase compared to the previous quarter (QoQ) and a 59.7% rise year-on-year (YoY). The company's revenue is projected to reach ₹15,454 crore, driven by its quick commerce operations. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are also expected to increase to ₹331 crore, with an EBIT margin of 2.1%.
Conversely, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is anticipated to report a sequential decline in net profit, potentially reaching ₹1,158 crore. Meanwhile, HPCL is projected to demonstrate robust performance, with a 17% QoQ growth in net profit, potentially reaching ₹4,494 crore, benefiting from favorable conditions in the oil market.
The week will continue to be eventful, with over 230 companies expected to release their Q3 FY26 results. Key NIFTY50 companies, including Hindustan Zinc, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Indian Railway Finance Corporation, Tata Capital, Persistent Systems, IndiGo, and JSW Steel, are also scheduled to announce their earnings this week.
Other prominent companies slated to declare their results this week include Shriram Finance, Adani Green Energy, Godrej Consumer Products, Cipla, UltraTech Cement, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and ITC Hotels. Adani Energy Solutions will release Q3 numbers on January 22, 2026.
Many companies have scheduled earnings calls to discuss their results with investors and analysts. These calls provide an opportunity for stakeholders to gain deeper insights into the company's performance, outlook, and strategies.
