Q1 Earnings Scorecard: Strong demand drives revenue, input costs hit profits
ET Intelligence Group: A double-digit increase in revenue but lower profitability due to input cost pressure were the key highlights of the June 2026 quarter across sectors. Consumer focussed sectors including automobiles and consumer goods reported strong top line growth led by sustained demand while sectors including cement, pharmaceuticals and downstream oil companies posted lower profitability.AutomobilesHits: Maruti Suzuki's market share increased by 230 basis points year-on-year to 41.2%, aided by a double digit increase in volumes of mall cars and SUVs amid GST rationalisation. Bajaj Au