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LIC to HPCL: Stock Market on August 08, 2025

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The Indian stock market is tracking key earnings from several major companies this morning. Kalyan Jewellers, Godrej Consumer Products, Apollo Tyres, LIC, and HPCL have announced their Q1 FY26 results. While some firms reported strong profit growth, others faced pressure from one-time costs or flat performance. Here is a quick look at the numbers behind these stocks.

Stock Market on August 08

Kalyan Jewellers

Kalyan Jewellers posted a net profit of Rs 264 crore in the first quarter of FY26, a 49% increase from Rs 177.7 crore in the same quarter last year. Strong sales and improving margins supported the growth.

Godrej Consumer Products

Godrej Consumer Products posted a net profit of Rs 452 crore in the June quarter, nearly flat compared to Rs 451 crore last year. Revenue increased to Rs 3,662 crore, showing modest growth across key categories.

Apollo Tyres

Apollo Tyres reported a sharp fall in net profit to Rs 12.9 crore for Q1, compared to Rs 302 crore a year ago. The drop came after the company incurred a one-time restructuring cost.

LIC

LIC continued to lead the life insurance market in Q1 FY26, holding a 63.5% share in first-year premium collections. It remained dominant in the group segment with a 76.5% share and the individual segment with 38.8%.

HPCL

HPCL posted a net profit of Rs 4,371 crore in Q1, a massive jump of 1,128% from Rs 355 crore a year earlier. Revenue slightly dipped to Rs 1.20 lakh crore, but improved margins and cost controls led to strong profit growth.

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