Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited (CROMPTON) has announced its standalone and consolidated financials for Q2 FY27, showing a robust performance. The company reported a 18.2% year-on-year revenue growth to Rs. 2,263 crore, driven by double-digit growth in general trade and international business. The profit after tax (PAT) surged 65.1% to Rs. 125 crore, reflecting strong operational efficiency and strategic investments.

Segment Performance

The Electrical Consumer Durables (ECD) segment accelerated its growth momentum with a 19.2% YoY increase, marking the highest quarterly growth in the last nine quarters. This was driven by robust performance in core categories and new business initiatives gaining traction. The Lighting segment continued its robust growth trajectory with a 14.3% YoY revenue increase, maintaining a healthy profit margin despite inflationary pressures.

Financial Highlights

Key financial highlights include an EBITDA of Rs. 205 crore, a 24.1% YoY increase, and an EBITDA margin of 9.0%. The PAT margin improved to 5.5%, up from 3.9% in the same period last year. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) rose to Rs. 1.85 from Rs. 1.11, showcasing significant shareholder value creation.

As a result, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited continues to demonstrate its leadership in the consumer durables sector, with a strong focus on innovation, market share gains, and sustainable growth.

Source: NSE Corporate Announcement

Fundamental & Technical Analysis of Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited belongs to the Consumer Cyclical › Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances sector. Here’s a quick read on where the business and the stock stand today.

Crompton drops 16.0% over three months and trades near its 52-week lows. 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 13% 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 5.6% and the stock moves sideways over three months. Neither side makes a strong case. The next earnings print will likely break this stock out of its current range. Check Fundamentals of Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited.

Thomas Cook (India) Limited (NSE: THOMASCOOK) has announced the expansion of its wildlife portfolio with the opening of Vanyatara Tadoba by Sterling. This new wilderness retreat adds Tadoba to SHRL’s growing presence across India’s leading wildlife destinations.

Strategic Expansion

With a presence across many of India’s leading wildlife destinations, Sterling is building wilderness travel as a distinct leisure category. Vanyatara brings Tadoba into this strategy while strengthening the company’s presence in Maharashtra.

Unique Wilderness Retreat

Located with access to five safari gates of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Sterling Vanyatara Tadoba has been purposely designed as an intimate 18-key wilderness retreat. Indulge Rooms with Sit-out offer elegant furnishing with seamless connection to the outdoors, Forest Villas open to private lawns and greater seclusion, and the Two-Bedroom Villas provide generous shared and private spaces with a private lawn.

Immersive Experiences

As part of the weekly evening rituals, visual storytelling sessions with Naturalists, cultural performances by the Gond tribe artists, and Saoji cuisine showcase by the rural folks are designed to offer immersive experiences beyond the safari. The dining experience extends beyond the restaurant with leisurely post-safari high teas and intimate private dinners beneath the stars, bringing a touch of indulgence to the wilderness.

For SHRL, this is where scale begins to compound in value. Each new resort broadens traveller choice, enables new circuits and gives families more reasons to keep discovering India’s forests with Sterling.

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 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 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.

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Quality Council of India (QCI) to ensure the highest standards of food safety and hygiene across all IRCTC-managed catering units. This partnership will deploy certified professionals to conduct unannounced quarterly and half-yearly inspections, enforcing compliance with FSSAI regulations and international culinary standards.

Digital Infrastructure for Transparency

To eliminate data tampering and ensure absolute transparency, the audit process will leverage QCI’s digital infrastructure. Inspectors will use a proprietary mobile application featuring mandatory geo-tagging, time-stamping, and photographic evidence. Audit reports will be submitted within a strict 24-hour turnaround window, enabling real-time detection of operational gaps.

Public Benefits and Impact Areas

This partnership aims to provide zero-compromise onboard dining, consistent quality at stations, strict vendor accountability, visible hygiene and grooming protocols, sanitary storage compliance, and future-proof upgrades. QCI’s unmatched credentials in executing complex public monitoring projects make them the ideal choice to spearhead this nationwide railway hospitality upgrade.

Source: NSE Corporate Announcement

Fundamental & Technical Analysis of Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Limited

Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Limited belongs to the Consumer Cyclical › Travel Services sector. Here’s a quick read on where the business and the stock stand today.

Indian trades in the lower quarter of its 52-week range. Industry-leading margins of 25.7% reflect exceptional pricing power and operational efficiency. The PEG of 2.34 is on the high side. However, it is acceptable for a quality compounder with a strong moat. The stock gains 2.4% in the last month, recovering from the three-month slide. However, it is too early to call this a confirmed reversal. Revenue grows at 13.8% and profits at 11.5% CAGR, with D/E of 0.00. Meanwhile, the stock dips 7.4% in three months without any fundamental deterioration. Consequently, the stock quietly becomes cheaper relative to earnings power. For long-term investors, that is a feature. Check Fundamentals of Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Limited.