The third quarter results for the year 2025 have been announced today for various companies including HDFC Bank, Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Tata Communications, Pidilite, Polycab, Heritage Foods, and more. Here are some key updates on the earnings of these companies:
1. Dalmia Bharat: The cement maker reported a 75% decline in profit after tax to ₹66 crore for the quarter ending December 31, 2024. Revenue from operations also dipped by 12% year-on-year to ₹3,181 crore due to a sharp decline in cement prices. The company saw a 2% year-on-year volume decline, with EBITDA falling by 34.5% year over year.
2. South Indian Bank: The bank reported a net profit of 3.4 billion rupees in Q3, compared to 3.05 billion rupees in the same period last year. The net non-performing assets (NNPA) ratio also improved to 1.25% from 1.31% in the previous quarter.
3. Hindustan Unilever (HUL): HUL’s revenue in Q3 FY25 is expected to be impacted by a slowdown in urban demand. Analysts predict a 3% growth in revenue to ₹16,050 crore for the quarter ending December 31, with single-digit volume growth seen in the rural market. Gross margins are expected to be at 49.5%, lower than the previous year, due to competition across categories and other factors.
Overall, the results of these companies reflect the current market conditions and the challenges they are facing in the current economic environment. Investors will be closely watching these developments to make informed decisions regarding their investments.
