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India\u2019s<\/strong> corporate sector delivered 13% <\/strong>income<\/strong> growth in 3Q FY 2026<\/strong>, but the headline performance figure conceals growing pressure beneath the surface. <\/p>\n

The pattern:<\/strong> Excluding banking, financial services, and ins. firms (BFSI), revenues rose 11.7% and net income climbed 14.6% y-o-y, the Hindu Businessline<\/a> reports. This upturn was supported by cuts in indirect taxation rates that lifted demand for automobiles and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). This demand-led boost, however, is increasingly being offset by rising costs and regulatory headwinds.<\/p>\n

Details: <\/strong>Income growth slowed sequentially as margins came under strain. Rising prices of coal, industrial metals, and semiconductors pushed up input costs, while one-time provisions linked to implementing the new labor code<\/a> added to the drag. As a result, gross margins for non-BFSI companies declined by 18 basis points during the quarter.<\/p>\n

Why it matters: <\/strong>The implementation of the New Labour Codes for major IT players took a cumulative INR 54 bn one-time charge this quarter (INR 21.3 bn for Tata Consultancy Services and INR 12.9 bn for Infosys) as they restructured gratuity and leave encashment provisions to meet the new 50% wage definition, the Economic Times<\/a> reports. A 2% increase in India employee costs could cut FY 2027 earnings<\/a> estimates by 2-4% for IT firms.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next? <\/strong>Autos and FMCG are expected to sustain momentum into 4Q, while cement, steel, and banks show improving demand trends, even as input and energy costs pose near-term risks. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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