Varun Beverages recorded a substantial net profit increase of 13.5% for the quarter ending September 2026. Although there was strong revenue growth attributed to both local and international sales, the company's shares dropped because of shrinking operating margins. Challenges arose from heightened packaging costs and sugar price surges affecting gross margins. Additionally, Varun Beverages solidified its partnership with PepsiCo, extending their licensing agreement through 2049.

Sun Pharmaceutical has seen a notable 36% drop in net profit, juxtaposed with an 11.8% rise in consolidated revenue. The uplift in revenue can be attributed largely to strong sales growth in India and emerging markets, particularly in domestic formulations. Conversely, US formulation sales faced a significant downturn. The company also marked progress in its integration planning for the acquisition of Organon, following the successful completion of regulatory approvals.

Lodha has announced a remarkable 63% surge in net profit, reaching ₹2,386 crore for the first half of FY27. This growth is driven by impressive operational performance, with net profit for the September quarter rising by 28% to ₹1,013 crore and revenue climbing 18% to ₹4,468 crore. The company’s pre-sales also saw a 10% increase to ₹5,037 crore, alongside plans for expansion in NCR and Bengaluru.

Zee Entertainment Enterprises faced a sharp drop in consolidated net profit for the quarter ending September 30, 2026, despite a 13% rise in operating revenue to ₹2,225 crore, spurred by FIFA World Cup-related subscriptions. Total costs surged by 18%, largely due to inflated programming and promotional expenses. In a bright spot, ZEE5's revenue surged over twofold, showcasing a successful digital approach.

GAIL (India) has reported a remarkable increase in net profit, reaching ₹4,650 crore for the September quarter, more than double from the previous year. This growth is attributed to heightened gas marketing margins amid global energy supply disruptions. Revenue also surged by 31% to ₹45,924 crore. Furthermore, GAIL has moved forward with plans to list its subsidiary GAIL Gas, enhancing its stock value by 1.7% to ₹168 per share.

Indian Oil experienced a remarkable surge in its net profit, which soared to ₹21,630 crore for the second quarter. This growth can be attributed to elevated pump prices and government subsidies for LPG sales. In contrast, the same quarter last year showcased a profit of only ₹7,610 crore. Moreover, operational revenue increased by 29%, reaching ₹2,62,935 crore, with the firm's operating profit from petroleum product sales more than doubling.

Airtel Africa has revealed a remarkable 15.9% jump in its quarterly net profit, reaching $254 million, fueled by robust revenue growth. The total revenue escalated to $1.97 billion, showcasing a 25.7% rise in reported currency. Operating profit surged by 28.5% to $659 million, while customer numbers soared by 11.6%, pointing to the growing demand for data and mobile money services. The company achieved a record underlying Ebitda margin of 50.

Jio Platforms has unveiled an impressive 14% net profit growth to ₹8,387 crore for the September quarter, achieving a milestone subscriber count of 542 million, which includes 300 million utilizing 5G services. Revenue from operations climbed to ₹40,475 crore, fueled by a surge in digital services and a boost in average revenue per user, now at ₹218.8.

Reliance Retail Ventures reported a significant drop in net profit, down 24.5% year-on-year to ₹2,619 crore in the last quarter. Despite this, revenue improved by 5.8% to ₹80,220 crore, largely driven by a surge in grocery sales. The company's profitability was affected by strategic investments and evolving festive season patterns, alongside rising finance costs stemming from increased borrowing and interest rates. Focus remains on improving transactions and business model adaptation.