What Do Q2 FY26 Results Reveal About UltraTech, PNB, and Other Key Stocks?
Indian markets witnessed a wave of Q2 FY26 earnings this week, spanning sectors from cement to financials and auto. While UltraTech Cement delivered robust YoY performance, some midcaps like Panchmahal and SML Isuzu faced pressure. Meanwhile, Punjab National Bank showcased strong growth and asset quality improvement, and Dev Information Technology drew investor interest after Aeroflex’s strategic investment announcement.
The quarterly trend highlights India’s sectoral divergence — large caps sustaining performance while mid-tier firms navigate cost pressures and softer demand. Let’s explore each development in detail.
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Panchmahal Steels – Weak Quarter Despite Revenue Stability
Panchmahal Steels’ Q2 FY26 results were disappointing, with a steep fall in profitability despite a mild sequential revenue uptick. The company reported continued pressure on margins as input costs outpaced sales growth.
| Metric | Q2 FY26 | YoY / QoQ |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Net Profit | ₹0.55 Cr | ↓69% YoY | Loss ₹1.92 Cr QoQ |
| Revenue | ₹92.63 Cr | ↓6% YoY | ↑6% QoQ |
| EBITDA | ₹3.17 Cr | ↓35% YoY | Loss ₹0.20 Cr QoQ |
| EBITDA Margin | 3.42% | vs 4.95% YoY | -0.23% QoQ |
With sequential recovery in topline but continued weakness in operating profit, the firm needs stronger cost discipline and higher capacity utilization to revive momentum.
Dev Information Technology – Strategic Boost via Aeroflex
Dev Information Technology Ltd approved a preferential issue of warrants worth ₹68.18 Cr, marking a significant capital infusion from Aeroflex Enterprises Ltd. This move strengthens Dev IT’s expansion in the digital solutions segment.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fundraise Amount | ₹68.18 Cr via 1.5 Cr warrants |
| Issue Price | ₹45.45 per warrant |
| Allottee | Aeroflex Enterprises Ltd |
| Conversion | Convertible into equity shares |
| Mode | Preferential Allotment |
This partnership marks Aeroflex’s official foray into digital transformation, a high-growth vertical leveraging cloud, automation, and data analytics. The synergy could create cross-sector value as Aeroflex broadens its IT services footprint.
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Punjab National Bank – Strong Growth, Improving NPAs
PNB posted stellar Q2 FY26 numbers, driven by higher profitability and better asset quality. The lender’s net profit rose 14% YoY and nearly tripled sequentially, while GNPA fell below 3.5% for the first time in several quarters.
| Metric | Q2 FY26 | YoY / QoQ |
|---|---|---|
| Net Profit | ₹4,903 Cr | ↑14% YoY | ↑193% QoQ |
| NII | ₹10,469 Cr | ↔ YoY | ↓1% QoQ |
| Operating Profit | ₹7,227 Cr | ↑2% QoQ |
| Gross NPA | ₹40,343 Cr | 3.45% vs 3.78% QoQ |
| Net NPA | ₹4,025 Cr | 0.36% vs 0.38% QoQ |
PNB’s performance underscores improved credit discipline and lower provisioning needs. Its consistent improvement in NPAs places it among India’s stronger PSU banks this quarter.
SML Isuzu – Demand Weakness Reflects in Profit Drop
Commercial vehicle maker SML Isuzu posted muted earnings, hit by slower demand and weaker realizations. The company’s margins compressed sequentially, indicating the impact of operational deleveraging.
| Metric | Q2 FY26 | YoY / QoQ |
|---|---|---|
| Net Profit | ₹21.05 Cr | ↓3% YoY | ↓69% QoQ |
| Revenue | ₹555 Cr | ↑1% YoY | ↓34% QoQ |
| EBITDA | ₹41.92 Cr | ↓6% YoY | ↓60% QoQ |
| Margin | 7.55% | vs 8.14% YoY | 12.41% QoQ |
UltraTech Cement – Profit Soars Despite QoQ Dip
UltraTech Cement continued its dominance with a strong YoY performance in Q2 FY26. Though sequential results dipped due to seasonality, its operating efficiency remains robust.
| Metric | Q2 FY26 | YoY / QoQ |
|---|---|---|
| Net Profit | ₹1,231 Cr | ↑75% YoY | ↓45% QoQ |
| Revenue | ₹19,607 Cr | ↑20% YoY | ↓8% QoQ |
| EBITDA | ₹3,093 Cr | ↑53% YoY | ↓30% QoQ |
| EBITDA Margin | 15.75% | vs 12.44% YoY | 20.7% QoQ |
UltraTech’s resilience stems from sustained pricing power and cost controls despite weaker cement demand post-monsoon.
Investor Takeaway
Indian-Share-Tips.com Nifty Expert Gulshan Khera, CFP®, who is also a SEBI Regd Investment Adviser, observes that Q2 FY26 marks a phase of divergence — large-cap efficiency contrasts with midcap margin pressure. PNB and UltraTech show strong operational leverage, while smaller firms like Panchmahal and SML Isuzu reflect cost strain. The Aeroflex–Dev IT collaboration may emerge as a noteworthy midcap digital play going forward.
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