India Inc's Q1 revenue growth fastest in 15 quarters, margins feel heat

•India's listed companies reported 16% year-on-year profit growth in Q1FY27, with a combined adjusted net profit of ₹4.58 trillion.

•Revenue growth was the fastest in 15 quarters, with a 18.4% year-on-year increase to ₹47.27 trillion.

•Higher energy prices weighed on margins, with operating profit margins declining 200 basis points to 16.9%.

•Mining and metal companies led earnings growth, with a 45% year-on-year profit increase.