Auto, ancillary sectors to see strong earnings momentum

The automobile and auto-ancillary sector is expected to show strong Q3FY26 results, aided by festival-led demand, rationalisation in goods and services tax (GST) rates for select categories of vehicles, easing interest rates, and improving rural sentiment. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Brokerages

Q3FY26 results preview: IT companies’ growth likely to remain muted

With discretionary spending still under pressure, the information technology (IT) services industry continued to face an uncertain demand environment in the third quarter of 2025-26 (Q3FY26). Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff This may nudge companies to rely on cost-takeout and efficiency-led programmes