Elecon Engineering Company’s shares plunged 13.2% after reporting a 33% drop in Q3 FY26 net profit to Rs 72 crore, despite a marginal 4.3% revenue increase. The company cited order inflow delays and increased employee costs impacting EBITDA margins. However, management expressed confidence in future recovery due to healthy open orders and steady demand from key domestic and overseas industries.
Deficient monsoon risk rises, but macro impact on GDP expected to stay muted
India’s agricultural output and inflation face heightened concerns as the India Meteorological Department forecasts a stronger probability of deficient rainfall. However, the impact on agriculture