In Q1FY25, Bank and Auto stocks outperformed, while Infrastructure, Pharmaceuticals, and Metals lagged, resulting in modest 3% earnings growth. Revenue growth stayed at 9%. Real estate, pharmaceutical, and IT sectors highlighted notable revenue and profitability growth. Banks’ NIMs remained stable, and auto sales surged, especially in two-wheelers and commercial vehicles.
Exemption-triggered 2% jump sees domestic markets wipe out post-levy losses
Analysts said the optimism on receding tariff uncertainty, following the 90-day pause on activation, and exemptions on items that have the greatest dependence on elaborate
April 16, 2025