Q2 Results This Week: Bajaj Finance, Infosys, Swiggy

The short version

• Nearly 100 companies are scheduled to announce their September quarter results during the week.
• Bajaj Finance, Infosys, Swiggy, Eternal and major banks are among the companies reporting.
• Investors will track earnings, revenue growth and management commentary across financial services, technology, energy and other sectors.

India's September quarter earnings season enters a busy stretch, with nearly 100 listed companies scheduled to announce their results during the week of October 19 to October 24. Bajaj Finance, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Swiggy, Eternal and several major banks are among the companies due to report their financial performance.

Results announcements are spread across five days because the stock market is scheduled to remain closed on Tuesday, October 20, for Dussehra. Companies are expected to report on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 24. The schedule includes companies from banking, information technology, cement, oil and gas, steel, retail and financial services.

For investors, the week brings several opportunities to assess how companies performed during the July to September quarter. Revenue growth, profit, operating margins, loan growth and management commentary will be important areas to examine when the individual results are released.

Q2 results schedule from October 19 to October 24

The results calendar covers companies of different sizes, from large benchmark constituents to businesses listed in the broader market. Friday has one of the busiest schedules, with Infosys, BPCL, JSW Steel, IndusInd Bank and several other prominent companies due to announce their numbers.

Date	Major companies scheduled to report
Monday, October 19	Bajaj Finance, UltraTech Cement, IREDA, Hindustan Zinc, Union Bank, LTTS and HFCL
Wednesday, October 21	Eternal, Adani Green Energy, Indian Hotels, SRF, KEI Industries and Vishal Mega Mart
Thursday, October 22	Swiggy, HPCL, Adani Energy Solutions, Adani Total Gas, Havells India, Colgate Palmolive and Jindal Stainless
Friday, October 23	Infosys, BPCL, JSW Steel, IndusInd Bank, Adani Power, Coforge, Dr. Reddy's and Shree Cement
Saturday, October 24	Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDFC First Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, Castrol India, JK Cement and SBFC

The schedule is based on the supplied results calendar. Investors should check company announcements for the confirmed reporting date and any subsequent changes.

Monday, October 19: Bajaj Finance and UltraTech Cement

Bajaj Finance and UltraTech Cement are among the largest names on Monday's results calendar. The list also includes Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA), Hindustan Zinc, Union Bank of India, L&T Technology Services, HFCL and Just Dial. Delta Corp, Piramal Finance, Sobha and Waaree Renewable Technologies are also scheduled to report.

Bajaj Finance's results will be watched for information on its lending business and financial performance. Readers following the non banking financial company can also review WeloMoney's earlier coverage of Bajaj Finance share price movements. UltraTech Cement's results will provide an update on the cement maker's performance during the quarter. The supplied calendar does not include estimates for either company's revenue or profit, so the actual figures will need to be assessed after the announcements.

Wednesday, October 21: Eternal and Adani Green Energy

Wednesday's schedule includes Eternal, Adani Green Energy, Indian Hotels, KEI Industries, Mahindra Finance, Mahindra Holidays and SRF. Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, Vishal Mega Mart, PC Jeweller and International Gemmological Institute are also on the list.

Eternal and Adani Green Energy bring two different business areas into focus. Eternal is associated with the food delivery and quick commerce market, while Adani Green Energy operates in renewable power. Their quarterly announcements will provide company specific information about the period under review. However, the calendar does not provide expected earnings, revenue growth or profit figures for these companies.

Thursday, October 22: Swiggy and oil and gas companies

Thursday brings results from Swiggy, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL), Adani Energy Solutions and Adani Total Gas. Other scheduled companies include Colgate Palmolive, Havells India, Jindal Stainless, Cyient, CreditAccess Grameen, Nuvoco Vistas and Orient Cement.

Swiggy's results will be relevant to readers tracking food delivery and quick commerce. Revenue growth, expenses and commentary on business performance will be among the areas to examine once the financial statements become available. Readers can also explore WeloMoney's earlier discussion of Swiggy's Instamart business for context on its quick commerce operations.

HPCL and Adani Total Gas will bring the energy sector into Thursday's reporting schedule. Their results can provide information about performance during the quarter, although the supplied calendar does not contain earnings estimates or expected margins. Other announcements due that day span consumer products, engineering, banking and industrial businesses.

Friday, October 23: Infosys, BPCL and JSW Steel

Friday is one of the busiest days in the schedule, with companies from information technology, oil and gas, banking, pharmaceuticals, power and steel due to report. Infosys, Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), JSW Steel, IndusInd Bank, Adani Power, Coforge, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories and Shree Cement are among the prominent names.

The range of companies makes Friday relevant to readers tracking several parts of the Indian market. Infosys and Coforge will provide updates on the technology services sector, while BPCL and Adani Power will report on their respective energy businesses. JSW Steel and Shree Cement bring metals and building materials into the day's results calendar.

Other companies scheduled for Friday include CG Power, CRISIL, Godrej Properties, Jupiter Life Line Hospitals, Jana Small Finance Bank, Mahindra Logistics, Mastek, Newgen Software, Oracle Financial Services Software, Torrent Pharmaceuticals and UTI Asset Management Company. Tata Motors' commercial vehicle business is also listed in the schedule.

The breadth of Friday's announcements means that investors will have several different business models to assess. For technology companies, revenue growth and management commentary can help explain demand conditions. For banks, investors will examine lending growth, asset quality and profitability when the relevant figures are released. Industrial companies will be assessed using their own business results and disclosures.

Saturday, October 24: Kotak Mahindra Bank and IDFC First Bank

Saturday's schedule includes Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank. Apollo Microsystems, Castrol India, JK Cement, Lumax Auto Technologies, SBFC and Seshasayee Paper are also due to report.

The presence of three banks makes Saturday relevant for readers tracking the banking sector. Their results will provide company specific updates on lending activity, deposits, profitability and asset quality, where disclosed. Differences in business mix and operating performance will matter when comparing their results.

Kotak Mahindra Bank and IDFC First Bank are among the prominent names reporting at the end of the scheduled week. The supplied information does not specify their expected profit, net interest income or asset quality figures. Those details will become available through their respective results announcements.

What the earnings calendar means for investors

A packed results calendar gives investors a wider view of corporate performance across the market. However, the number of announcements alone does not indicate whether the overall earnings season is strong or weak. That assessment depends on the financial figures, comparisons with earlier periods and the outlook shared by individual companies.

Quarterly results also help investors compare reported performance with market expectations, where estimates are available. A company can report higher revenue while facing pressure on profit margins, or post stronger profits because of factors that may not continue in future quarters. Reading the income statement alongside management commentary can help explain such differences.

For financial services companies, loan growth, borrowing costs and bad loan trends can provide information about operating performance. Technology companies are assessed through revenue growth, client demand and margins. Energy and industrial companies may report different operating factors depending on their business activities.

These comparisons matter during a week when results from several sectors arrive within a short period. The actual announcements will determine whether individual companies meet expectations, fall short or report better than anticipated performance.

What investors should watch during the week

Investors tracking the September quarter earnings season can focus on the following details as companies release their results:

• Revenue and profit growth compared with the same quarter last year.
• Operating margins and any explanation for changes in costs.
• Management guidance on demand, business growth and future spending.
• Sector specific measures, including loan growth for banks and revenue trends for technology companies.
• Any announced changes to business plans, capital expenditure or financial guidance.

Company announcements and exchange disclosures will provide the reported figures. The supplied schedule does not contain earnings estimates, expected growth rates or profit forecasts, so these should not be assumed before results are released.

The next important dates are the individual reporting days between October 19 and October 24. With Tuesday set aside as a market holiday, the sequence of announcements will resume on Wednesday before the busiest reporting sessions later in the week.

Frequently asked questions

Which companies are announcing Q2 results this week?

Nearly 100 companies are scheduled to announce their September quarter results during the week of October 19 to October 24. Major names include Bajaj Finance, Infosys, Swiggy, Eternal, UltraTech Cement, BPCL, JSW Steel and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

When will Bajaj Finance announce its Q2 results?

Bajaj Finance is listed in the results calendar for Monday, October 19. The supplied schedule does not provide its expected revenue or profit figures.

When will Infosys announce its Q2 results?

Infosys is scheduled to report its September quarter results on Friday, October 23. Its announcement will provide an update on the company's quarterly financial performance.

When will Swiggy announce its Q2 results?

Swiggy is scheduled to announce its results on Thursday, October 22. Its quarterly performance will provide information about the food delivery and quick commerce business during the reporting period.

Which banks will announce results on October 24?

Kotak Mahindra Bank, IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank are scheduled to report on Saturday, October 24. Their announcements will provide updates on their respective quarterly performances.

Why is there no results announcement scheduled for Tuesday, October 20?

The supplied calendar lists no results for Tuesday, October 20, because the stock market is scheduled to remain closed for Dussehra. The reporting schedule resumes on Wednesday, October 21.