Thomas Cook (India) Limited (NSE: THOMASCOOK) showcased resilient financial performance for Q2 FY27, with the company’s Profit Before Tax (PBT) holding firm at Rs. 848 Mn despite global economic challenges. The Financial Services segment delivered robust growth, with a 21% year-on-year increase in Revenue from Operations for Q2 FY27 and 14% for H1 FY27. The company’s India Travel Businesses also staged a sharp recovery, ending the quarter just 6% lower than the previous year.

Financial Services Segment Performance

The Financial Services segment saw significant growth, with Revenue from Operations increasing by 21% y-o-y for Q2 FY27 and 14% y-o-y for H1 FY27. EBIT grew by 10% for Q2 FY27 and 9% for H1 FY27. Retail sales grew by a healthy 12%, driven by a strong 33% growth in Education, despite a decline in the segment nationally.

Travel Services and Leisure Hospitality

The India Travel Businesses ended the quarter with a reduced gap of 6% versus last year, with EBIT margins at a healthy 3.8%. The India DMS business grew 16% in a seasonally softer quarter, supported by steady inflows from key source markets. Leisure Hospitality saw an impressive 20% year-on-year growth in resorts, with occupancy and Average Revenue per Room (ARR) improving by 52% and 9% respectively.

Looking ahead, Thomas Cook (India) Limited remains optimistic about continued momentum in India leisure travel, with forward bookings trending at a healthy 30% growth over last year, even in the face of elevated airfares and other input costs.

Source: NSE Corporate Announcement

Fundamental & Technical Analysis of Thomas Cook (India) Limited

Thomas Cook (India) Limited belongs to the Consumer Cyclical › Travel Services sector. Here’s a quick read on where the business and the stock stand today.

Thomas trades in the lower quarter of its 52-week range. The PEG of 0.10 is extremely low. Either the market misses the growth story, or there is a catch worth investigating. Razor-thin margins below 5% make profitability extremely vulnerable — this business needs scale or pricing power urgently. The stock sits at 18% of its 52-week range, close to annual lows. Historically, value investors build positions at these levels — though cheap stocks can stay cheap. Revenue grows at 18.5% and profits at 223.6%. The business is in good shape. Moreover, a stock that does not move despite strong fundamentals often offers better value than one already priced for perfection. Check Fundamentals of Thomas Cook (India) Limited.

Arvind Fashions Limited (AFL), India’s No.1 casual and denim player, has declared its financial results for the second quarter of FY27 ended Sept 30, 2026. The company reported its highest ever revenue and EBITDA, delivering a revenue growth of 10.0% and EBITDA growth of 15.5%.

Revenue Growth

Revenue grew by ~10.0% to Rs. 1,559 Crs compared to Rs. 1,418 Crs in Q2 FY26, aided by 15.4% growth in retail and higher marketing investments. Adjusted for festive shift and online tower events, overall growth is ~15% in Q2.

EBITDA and PAT Growth

On a Pre-Ind AS basis, EBITDA & PAT grew by 18% and 38% respectively. On a Post -Ind AS basis, EBITDA grew by 15.5% to Rs. 216 Crs compared to Rs. 187 Crs in Q2 FY26. EBITDA margin improved by ~67 bps to 13.9%. PAT* growth of 29.6% to 49 Crs compared to 38 Crs in Q2 FY26.

Looking Ahead

Commenting on the performance of the company, Ms. Amisha Jain, MD & CEO said, “Q2 delivered another quarter of profitable growth, with revenue up 10.0% and EBITDA up 15.5%. Adjusted for the shift in the festive season and online tower events, underlying growth was ~15%, in line with our guidance. Delivering this against a volatile macro backdrop reflects the strength of our marquee brands and the consistency of our execution. Working capital remained healthy at 65 days. Looking ahead, we remain watchful of external macro-economic factors like inflation, geopolitical developments, potential El Nino effect & repo rates changes. We are confident of sustaining our growth trajectory, with our focus firmly on accelerating profitable growth across our marquee brands, deepening consumer engagement and increasing the share of direct channels, while driving efficiency across the business.”

Source: NSE Corporate Announcement

Fundamental & Technical Analysis of Arvind Fashions Limited

Arvind Fashions Limited belongs to the Consumer Cyclical › Apparel Retail sector. Here’s a quick read on where the business and the stock stand today.

Arvind falls 14.2% over three months and has not found a floor yet. Razor-thin margins below 5% make profitability extremely vulnerable — this business needs scale or pricing power urgently. 1 loss quarter(s) over five years signals earnings fragility — not chronic but worth noting. The stock sits at 17% of its 52-week range, close to annual lows. Historically, value investors build positions at these levels — though cheap stocks can stay cheap. Revenue grows at 9.0% CAGR — a respectable pace. However, the stock drops 14.2% in three months without an obvious fundamental trigger. Sector-wide pressure or a valuation re-rating can persist for longer than expected. Therefore, there is no rush to step in. Check Fundamentals of Arvind Fashions Limited.

Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (MOTHERSON) announced a collaboration with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) to advance Spinheat, a magnetic induction technology that can cure industrial coatings in minutes, using significantly less energy than conventional oven-based methods. This partnership aims to industrialize the technology for real-world applications, including resin coatings across automotive and aerospace components. Developed by NTU researchers, Spinheat uses magnetic nanoparticles embedded in coating materials such as adhesives and resins. When exposed to an alternating magnetic field, the particles generate heat directly within the coating, curing it faster and without heating the entire component. This can also potentially help reduce energy consumption and associated CO₂ emissions. Early lab results show the approach can match the bonding strength of conventional 24-hour oven curing in about an hour. The collaboration will combine NTU’s expertise in magnetic materials and polymer science with Motherson’s manufacturing and engineering capabilities in both automotive and non-automotive industries. This combination aims to develop the technology for real-world production, including coating applications across automotive and aerospace components.

Innovation at the Core

Dhruv Mehra, Director, Motherson Singapore, said: ‘Innovation is at the core of how Motherson builds for the future. Partnering with NTU Singapore & using Motherson’s proprietary SVAG E3 methodology, we are excited to bring cutting-edge material science into real manufacturing environments and explore possibilities that can make our processes faster, cleaner, and more efficient. This collaboration underlines our commitment to invest in foundational R&D, strengthening long-term value creation and supporting sustainable manufacturing.’

A Step Towards Sustainable Manufacturing

Assoc Prof Terry Steele, NTU School of Materials Science and Engineering, said: “The first generation of our technology showed that we could use magnetic nanoparticles for directed energy materials curing, unlike conventional oven heating. The next challenge is to understand how this can work reliably within automotive manufacturing. Working with Motherson will give us the advantage and opportunity to develop Spinheat around real industrial needs, the actual materials, component geometries and production requirements.” Prof. Raju V. Ramanujan, NTU School of Materials Science and Engineering, said: “The development of Spinheat technology for industrial applications is the next logical step to demonstrate its numerous advantages. Our collaboration with Motherson to study the use of Spinheat for demanding automotive and aerospace applications can be a game changer, given the urgent need to reinvent and reimagine manufacturing.”

This collaboration signifies a significant step towards sustainable and efficient manufacturing processes, potentially revolutionizing the way industrial coatings are cured in the automotive and aerospace industries.

Source: NSE Corporate Announcement

Fundamental & Technical Analysis of Samvardhana Motherson International Limited

Samvardhana Motherson International Limited belongs to the Consumer Cyclical › Auto Parts sector. Here’s a quick read on where the business and the stock stand today.

Samvardhana rises 11.0% over three months, with buying pressure holding steady. Razor-thin margins below 5% make profitability extremely vulnerable — this business needs scale or pricing power urgently. The business compounds revenue at 17.1% and profits at 37.2% CAGR. That is strong double-digit growth on both counts. The stock trades at 82% of its 52-week range — near its best levels of the year. Clearly, the market pays a premium for this name. Both the business and the stock move in the right direction. Revenue grows at 17.1%, profits at 37.2%, and the PEG sits at 1.04 — below its growth rate. That combination is rare. Check Fundamentals of Samvardhana Motherson International Limited.