Apollo Hospitals' net profit grew by 32% to 630 crore rupees, revenue increased by 23%
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Apollo Hospitals' net profit grew by 32% to 630 crore rupees, revenue increased by 23%

Apollo Hospitals Enterprises (AHEL), a leading hospital chain, reported a 32% growth in consolidated net profit during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026-27 (Q2FY27). Profit reached 630 crore rupees, compared to 477 crore rupees in the same period last fiscal year. The company's consolidated revenue increased by 23%, amounting to 7,615 crore rupees versus 6,189 crore rupees in Q2FY26.

Consolidated Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) grew by 29% to 1,191 crore rupees, while this figure was 924 crore rupees in Q2 of the last fiscal year. Krishnanan Ahileswaran, CFO of AHEL, noted that all three segments showed good results. He highlighted growth in hospitals, especially in specializations such as cardiology, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics.

Furthermore, international patients increased by 37% due to the recovery of flow from Bangladesh, as well as a good influx of patients from Africa and Europe. Apollo's medical services revenue in Q2FY27 was 3,900 crore rupees, which is 23% more than the previous year. EBITDA in this segment reached 937 crore rupees, which is 20% higher than in Q2FY26, and net profit was 486 crore rupees compared to 408 crore rupees in Q2FY26, demonstrating a 19% growth.

Pratap S. Reddy, founder and chairman of the board of directors of Apollo Hospitals Group, stated that the quarterly results were supported by revenue driven by a significant increase in volume in specialized centers. He expressed satisfaction with the business progress and the contribution of each hospital to the Group.

The dividend per share from continuing operations in Q2FY27 was 43.71 rupees. Overall occupancy in Q2FY27 reached 73%, and occupancy in established units was 76%. Medical EBITDA reached 937 crore rupees, which is 20% higher. The company plans to expand its infrastructure, having 5,800 beds in total capacity and 4,700 beds over the next five years, with capital expenditure financing of 7,100 crore rupees to be done through internal accruals.

The AHLL segment, dealing with diagnostics and retail, demonstrated a 20% year-on-year revenue growth in Q2FY27. Diagnostic business revenue grew by 24% year-on-year. Within the HealthCo segment, another 222 stores were added, bringing the total number to 222. Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) grew by 27% to 571 crore rupees in Q2FY27, exceeding 450 crore rupees in Q2FY26.

Reddy also reported on the construction progress of hospitals in Hyderabad Financial District, Sonarpur in Kolkata, and Sarjapur in Bengaluru, which were commissioned in Q1 FY27. Additionally, the facility in Gurugram remains on schedule for commissioning in Q3 FY27.

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The company's net profit in Q2 FY27 amounted to 194 crore rupees, which is higher than the 152 crore rupees recorded during the same period last year. The main driver of this growth was the increase in sample volumes, which rose by 13.6% year-on-year to reach 28.8 million.

Furthermore, patient coverage in the network increased by 9% year-on-year, reaching 9 million in September, compared to 8.2 million in the same period the previous year. Consequently, the network's revenue increased by 19.6% year-on-year, reaching 874 crore rupees compared to 731 crore rupees in Q2 FY26.

Shankha Banerjee, CEO of DLPL, noted that there is a growing demand for high-complexity testing and specialized analyses, supported by increased awareness among doctors and patients. Operationally, the EBITDA margin increased by 25%, reaching 280 crore rupees from 224 crore rupees, and the EBITDA margin improved to 32.1% from 30.7%.

He also added that the company's future focus will be on expanding access to advanced diagnostics by strengthening capabilities in areas such as genomics, oncology, reproductive health, transplant diagnostics, and rare diseases.

As of September 30, 2026, DLPL, the largest provider of diagnostic services in India, operates 312 clinical laboratories, including the national reference laboratory in Delhi and regional reference laboratories in Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. The network also includes 7,727 Patient Service Centers (PSC) and 13,935 Pickup Points (PUP), serving private patients, hospitals, healthcare professionals, and corporate clients.

DLPL's board of directors also approved an additional investment of up to 49.5 crore rupees in its wholly-owned subsidiary in Dubai, Dr Lal PathLabs FZCO, to meet its business and operational needs. In regulatory filings, DLPL indicated that this subsidiary will make further investments in its subsidiary Sunshine Healthcare Limited (SHL) in Ghana.

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Brigade Group's profit rose by 29% in the second quarter to 219 crore rupees, while revenue decreased by 12.6%
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Brigade Enterprises Ltd, based in Bangalore, reported a rise in net profit of 28.8% to 219 crore rupees in the second quarter of fiscal year 27 (Q2FY27) compared to the same period last year. This growth is attributed to stable demand that aligns with the launch of new projects.

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Pavitra Shankar, Managing Director of Brigade Enterprises Ltd, noted that residential segments continue to drive growth, supported by sustained demand and a strong project portfolio. She emphasized that customers are increasingly prioritizing quality, location, larger homes, and improved amenities, and the company continues to observe steady demand in both mid-range and premium segments. Furthermore, the festive season boosted customer engagement in the residential and retail businesses.

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During the quarter, the company launched projects totaling 2.4 msf with a Gross Development Value (GDV) of approximately 3,000 crore rupees. Brigade's portfolio generated revenue of 760 crore rupees, with an Ebitda of 175 crore rupees, which is 59% higher than in Q2FY26, at a margin of 23%.

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Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), based in Chennai, reported a 56% increase in net profit during the second quarter of the fiscal year 27, reaching 1963 crore rupees. This growth compared to 1259 crore rupees in the quarter from July to September of fiscal year 26, and is attributed to increased interest income and improved asset quality.

The bank's total income for the reporting period increased by 13%, amounting to 10,428 crore rupees. IOB's interest income in Q2 FY27 rose by 17% to 9,201 crore rupees, compared to 7,851 crore rupees in the same period last year.

Ajay Kumar Srivastava, Managing Director and CEO of IOB, noted that net interest income grew by 26% during the quarter. He also highlighted the good asset quality and low write-off levels in the system.

Net Interest Income (NII) for the quarter increased by 26.4% to 3,867 crore rupees, compared to 3,059.3 crore rupees a year earlier. Srivastava added that write-offs remained under control at 240 crore rupees, and the provisioning ratio was only 0.07%, which is one of the lowest in the banking system, and the bank consistently maintains this figure.

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