ITC Hotels delivered another strong quarter, with Q4 revenue from operations up 18% to Rs 1,254 crore and net profit up 23% to Rs 317 crore. For FY26, consolidated revenue rose 16% to Rs 4,139 crore and profit climbed 29% to Rs 821 crore. The company reported its highest-ever signings—33 hotels and 3,300 keys—plus a 67-hotel managed pipeline. ITC Hotels is also buying a Zuri luxury resort in Kumarakom to expand its Kerala leisure portfolio, targeting 250 hotels by 2031.
Tata Motors’ Passenger Vehicles division reported net profit down 32% year-on-year to Rs 5,783 crore, even as revenue from operations rose 7% to Rs 1.05 lakh crore. The company recommended a final dividend of Rs 3 per share. Challenges around JLR also weighed on overall performance, pressuring revenue and profit despite growth in topline.
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Matrimony’s Q4 FY26 profit rose 18.3% year-on-year to ₹9.7 crore, with revenue from operations up 7.8% to ₹116.8 crore. Sequentially, profit increased 16.9% and revenue edged higher. Total expenses rose just 0.5% to ₹110 crore, even as total income reached ₹121.9 crore, helped by finance and other income. The company also announced a ₹5 dividend.
LIC Housing Finance’s Q4 net profit rose 9.4% to Rs 1,497 crore, boosted by lower provisions. The lender also recommended a 500% dividend—Rs 10 per share—for FY26. In a separate update, Signature Global cut net debt by 77% to Rs 200 crore in FY26, while PAT surged to Rs 1,090 crore.
DLF’s Q4 consolidated profit fell marginally to Rs 1,269 crore even as revenue dropped 42%, driven by lower project recognition. The company said strong collections, healthy bookings and rising rental income helped cushion performance. Robust cash generation and improved annual profitability remained positives, and DLF recommended a dividend of Rs 8 per share for FY26 shareholders.
HPCL has announced a final dividend of Rs 19.25 per share, its highest payout in five years. The record date is August 14, and shares jumped about 4% right after the news. The company also reported a strong Q4, with profit rising 46% to Rs 4,902 crore, signaling momentum despite a weaker 2026 trend.
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Cipla Ltd reported a steep 55% year-on-year fall in consolidated net profit for Q4, dropping to Rs 555 crore from Rs 1,222 crore a year earlier. Despite the decline, the board recommended a final dividend of Rs 13 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2026, signaling continued shareholder payout plans.
The Reserve Bank of India is expected to transfer its highest-ever dividend to the central government, giving the Centre a fresh fiscal cushion. The RBI board will decide the exact amount this month. The news also aligns with reports of record profits at public sector banks, lifting expectations for government revenue.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) posted a 46% year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 4,902 crore in Q4 of FY26. The company also announced a final dividend of Rs 19.25 per share. On a standalone basis, total income rose 4.5% year-on-year to Rs 1.24 lakh crore, underscoring stronger performance in the quarter.
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories reported a sharp 86% year-on-year fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 221 crore for the March-ended quarter. Revenue also declined 12%, adding pressure to the business outlook. Despite the steep profit drop, the company announced a dividend of Rs 8 per share, offering a small positive for investors.
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Honasa Consumer, the parent of Mamaearth, says its board will consider a final dividend on May 21 together with its Q4 FY26 results. If approved, it could make the “new-age” company among the first of its kind to pay dividends to listed shareholders. The move comes as the stock improves and business expectations remain steady.
MCX shares rose about 4% even as broader markets stayed weak after the exchange posted a sharp Q4FY26 turnaround. Net profit jumped 291% year-on-year while revenue more than tripled, supported by higher participation and strong performance across commodity segments. The company also declared a final dividend of Rs 8 per share.
State Bank of India reported FY26 net profit jumping 13% to ₹80,032 crore, with Q4 profit up about 6%. The bank also announced a ₹17.35 per share dividend and showed improving asset quality as NPAs declined. Yet SBI shares fell roughly 7% post-results, as investors focused on slower quarterly growth and margin pressure rather than the headline profit jump.
Birla Corporation reported a strong Q4 with March quarter net profit up 15% year-on-year to Rs 295 crore, even though revenue grew only 0.8% to Rs 2,836 crore. The company recommended a dividend of Rs 12.50 per share. For the full year, profit surged 89% to Rs 558 crore alongside a reduced debt-to-equity ratio.
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State Bank of India has declared a dividend of Rs 17.35 per share for FY26. The record date is May 16, with payment scheduled for June 4. In earnings, Q4 profit rose 6% year over year to Rs 19,684 crore on lower provisions. FY26 profit grew 12.88% to Rs 80,032 crore, with softer margins but sharply improved asset quality.
Hyundai Motor India’s March quarter net profit fell 23% year-on-year to Rs 1,221 crore, even as revenue rose 5% to Rs 18,452 crore. The automaker logged its highest-ever quarterly domestic sales and flagged an expansion in manufacturing capacity. For FY27, it plans to launch two new models and has declared a Rs 21 per share dividend.
Titan Company shares surged 7% to a fresh 52-week high after strong Q4FY26 results. Profit rose 35% year-on-year while income climbed 46%, driven largely by jewellery demand. Watches and eyecare delivered steady growth, and a declared dividend boosted sentiment, helping the stock extend momentum to the top of its recent trading range.
Biocon’s fourth-quarter net profit fell 63% year-on-year, driven by exceptional one-off charges that weighed on the numbers. Despite the shock, the company’s core businesses expanded, supported by the integration of its biosimilars and generics operations. The firm said it will focus on improving profitability and delivering long-term value, recommending a final dividend of Rs 0.50.
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Kalyan Jewellers reported a blockbuster March quarter for FY26, with net profit more than doubling to Rs 409.5 crore. Revenue from operations jumped 66.2% to Rs 10,274.9 crore, alongside strong EBITDA growth. The firm also recommended a final dividend of Rs 2.50 per equity share, citing solid performance from international operations and its Candere platform.
State Bank of India shares fell more than 6% to an intraday low of Rs 1,027 after the bank announced its Q4 results. Despite a reported 6% year-on-year surge in performance for the quarter ended March, investors pushed the stock down following the results and dividend update, raising questions about expectations and outlook.
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