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Cipla has informed that Maharashtra GST Department has started investigation in some units and offices of the company. This action started on 5 February 2026 at 12:30 pm. The investigation is being conducted on matters related to tax payment, input tax credit and refund.

Fitch Ratings has increased the long-term rating outlook of Axis Bank from stable to positive. However, the rating of the bank has been kept at ‘BB+’ only. The agency says that the environment of the Indian banking sector is improving. Additionally, the bank’s Viability Rating has also been enhanced in view of the improvement in its asset quality, capital position and profitability.

JK Paper’s board has approved an investment of ₹500 crore. With this amount the company will set up a hybrid renewable energy project. This will reduce the cost of electricity and increase the use of green energy. The company aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and control expenses in the long run.

Tata Motors passenger vehicles business suffered a loss of ₹3,486 crore in the October-December quarter. The company had made profit in the same quarter last year. The major reason for this loss was some one-time expenses. However, the company management expects improvement in the coming quarters.

Nykaa’s profits remained strong on an annual basis. The company’s net profit increased to ₹66.3 crore, from ₹26 crore last year. Revenue also increased by about 27%. Good improvement was seen in both EBITDA and margin.

LIC presented excellent results in the December quarter. The company’s standalone net profit increased by about 17% to ₹12,958 crore. During this period, net premium income also increased to ₹ 1.26 lakh crore.

Hitachi Energy’s December quarter performance was quite strong. The company’s net profit increased by nearly 90%. There was also a sharp increase in revenue and EBITDA. Besides, good improvement was also seen in margins.

NCC’s third quarter profit has declined on an annual basis. Revenue also declined. However, EBITDA margins improved, which provided some relief at the operational level.

UltraTech Cement has commissioned additional cement grinding capacity at its Aligarh plant in Uttar Pradesh. After this the total capacity of this unit has become 4 MTPA. With this, the total cement capacity of the company in UP has increased to 13.1 MTPA.

Unichem Labs’ third quarter profit has increased almost five times. However, there was a slight decline in the company’s revenue. Weakness was also seen in EBITDA and margin.

Mazagon Dock’s profits have increased on an annual basis. Both the company’s income and EBITDA improved. However, there was a slight decline in margins.

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL)

The quarterly results of Rail Vikas Nigam were mixed. Revenue increased slightly, but EBITDA and margins both declined.

Eveready Industries’ profit has declined on an annual basis, but revenue has increased. The battery business performed well. According to the company, demand remains stable in urban, rural and mobility related segments.

Aditya Birla Fashion suffered a loss in the third quarter, which increased compared to last year. Although there was a slight increase in revenue and EBITDA, margins remained under pressure.

VRL Logistics’ profit increased in the third quarter. However, the company’s total income remained almost stable. The reason for this is said to be restructuring of some contracts and exit from low margin business.

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