Stocks in Focus Today: Q2 Results and Business Updates

Positive Developments 1. TVS Motor: Reported record quarterly revenue of ₹17,103 crore and 52% YoY profit growth to ₹1,377 crore. The board also approved the demerger of its consumer finance business. 2. L&T: Q2 net profit rose 32.5% to ₹5,202 crore, while fresh order inflows reached ₹1.48 lakh crore during the quarter. 3. HPCL: Returned to profitability with a Q2 net profit of ₹3,483 crore, compared with a loss of ₹11,526 crore in Q1. 4. Jio Platforms: Made its market debut at a 21.4% premium, attracting attention following its listing. 5. Meesho: Reported a narrower Q2 loss, supported by higher order volumes and growing seller advertising revenue. Stocks Facing Pressure 6. Adani Enterprises: Q2 profit declined 55% to ₹1,492 crore despite revenue growing nearly 75%. Higher spending on developing businesses affected profitability. 7. Hero MotoCorp: Q2 results missed market estimates as rising raw material and manufacturing costs affected margins. 8. United Spirits: Net profit declined 2%, mainly due to weaker sales in its lower-priced liquor brands. 9. Colgate-Palmolive: Quarterly profit missed estimates, with EBITDA margin falling to 28% amid higher advertising expenses. These stocks are in focus due to their quarterly earnings, profitability changes and major corporate developments. Note: not a buy/sell recommendation. Educational only, not investment advice. DYOR. — SASIKUMAR PEYYALA SEBI Registered Research Analyst Disclosures & disclaimers: *****