‘ } CompaniesAbhinaba Saha 3 min read 29 Apr 2025, 07:03 PM ISTOf the 171 companies that have declared Q4 results, 37% reported poor profit growth, while 44% posted strong year-on-year profit gains, highlighting a sharp contrast between revenue and profit performance. (Image: Pixabay)Summary In the third part of our series on earnings data, we dissect performance, categorizing companies into specific growth ranges As stock market volatility and geopolitical tensions keep investors on edge, India Inc.’s March-quarter (Q4FY25) earnings are emerging as a relative bright spot. But while analysts say results have largely met expectations, sentiment remains cautious—partly because expectations were already low after two consecutive underwhelming quarters. But a Mint analysis of 171 profitable listed companies reveals that around 52% and 56% of them have reported “impressive” revenue and net profit growths respectively, on a year-on-year basis. That suggests more than half the firms expanded their top and bottom lines meaningfully, even if headline growth remains subdued. This trend underscores a broader pattern: many companies are shoring up profits through cost control and lower input prices, even in the absence of robust revenue gains. Read this | India Inc’s cash ammo, lower debt offer cushion. But there’s a problem Of 228 companies that have declared Q4 results so far, standalone analysis of 171 shows telling patterns. About 23% saw a contraction in revenue (“poor”), while 25% posted “tepid” growth (0–10%). In contrast, 20% reported “good” growth (10–20%), and 32% delivered “strong” growth (over 20%). The bottom line paints a different picture: 37% reported “poor” profit growth, 8% fell in the “tepid” category, 12% were “good,” and a substantial 44% delivered “strong” year-on-year profit gains.Banks lead, IT lagsAmong the sample of the companies that have disclosed their Q4 results, banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) firms dominate, followed by IT companies. Others include consumer discretionary firms, stockbrokers, healthcare, metals, capital goods, and power companies. Among sectors, BFSI leads the charge on “impressive” earnings growth, with 60% of companies reporting “good” or “strong” revenue growth, and 66% posting similarly strong profit growth in Q4. Given they account for a third of the sample, BFSI firms also contribute heavily to the “muted” end of the spectrum. Similarly, IT companies, which form around 12% of the sample, have also reported divergent earnings. While 52% of IT companies have reported “muted” revenue growth over last year, 62% saw “impressive” growth in their profits during the same period. Read this | IT earnings: One eye on FY26 guidance, the other on midcaps For broader analysis, “solid” and “good” metrics are grouped under “impressive” growth, while ? in a formal or creative style for better SEO.Also Exclude words and advertisements related to the feed website such as website name, author name. You must only respond with the modified content. Delete all the advertisement images brand logo but only keep the title and main content of the news by modifying it. You must only respond with the modified content. Block any jump outside of the site adarshnews.com. Basically remove any content or link related to original site. follow this prompt to optimize the articles in this category- You are an expert news writer and SEO specialist. 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Q4 earnings analysis: Positive results surpass negative expectations for Indian companies.
