Will Markets Hit New Highs Soon? All Eyes on Q1 FY26 Results

The Indian equity market has been resilient in the face of multiple global and domestic headwinds, but is it gearing up for new highs? Or will it consolidate and wait for fresh triggers? If we go by the recently concluded FY25 earnings season, the answer seems to lean towards patience — with the market likely waiting for Q1 FY26 results to confirm whether growth momentum is making a convincing comeback. 📌 What the FY25 Earnings Say A deep dive into the earnings of Nifty 50 heavyweights, which collectively account for over 68% of the index, reveals a mixed picture: YoY Profit Growth Trend: Q1 FY25: 7% Q2 FY25: 11% Q3 FY25: 11% Q4 FY25: 8% While profit growth did improve in the middle of the year, it lacked consistency, with Q4 showing a slight slowdown. Companies like HDFC, SBI, Sun Pharma, and Bajaj Finance showed commendable growth, but heavyweights like Bharti Airtel, Reliance, and ITC displayed patchy performances, weighing on overall sentiment. YoY S...