Markets remained volatile on the weekly expiry day and ended marginally lower amid mixed cues, with analysts maintaining a cautious view on the Nifty. Several companies are making headlines today due to earnings announcements and corporate developments.

Companies Announcing Q3 Results Today

Shares of multiple companies will be in focus as they announce their third quarter results today. The list includes major players across different sectors:

Q3 Results Already Announced

Just Dial Performance

Just Dial delivered a solid performance in the third quarter with steady growth across key metrics:

The company maintained a healthy EBITDA margin of 31.2%, showing improvement of 101 basis points year-on-year, indicating efficient operational management.

ICICI Lombard Faces Challenges

ICICI Lombard General Insurance reported a decline in third-quarter profit despite strong underlying business fundamentals. The company, backed by ICICI Bank, experienced higher payouts to agents and employees that outweighed the strong demand witnessed in retail health and motor insurance segments. The insurer offers a comprehensive portfolio including marine, crop, fire, motor, and health coverage.

Tata Elxsi Hit by Regulatory Changes

Tata Elxsi faced significant headwinds in the third quarter, with the engineering research and development firm reporting a substantial 45% drop in profit. The Bengaluru-based company posted a profit of ₹109.00 crores for the quarter ended December 2024.

Corporate Clarifications

L&T Addresses Kuwait Project Concerns

Larsen & Toubro issued a clarification regarding oil project tenders in Kuwait that were reportedly facing possible cancellation. The company reassured investors that these projects were not part of its order book, following a sharp decline in its share price. L&T emphasized that the projects mentioned in media reports were not included in the company's order book and stated it could not comment on the status of tenders or clients' commercial decisions.

The mixed earnings results and corporate developments highlight the varied performance across different sectors, with some companies showing resilient growth while others face regulatory and operational challenges.

Nine major companies spanning IT services, financial services, asset management, and renewable energy sectors are set to announce their December quarter results on January 14, 2026. With the Nifty50 trading near 25,732.30, market participants are closely monitoring these earnings announcements for insights into sectoral performance and overall market direction.

IT and Technology Sector

Infosys Limited leads the pack with the highest market capitalization among the reporting companies. The global IT services leader closed at ₹1,597.95 per share, representing a market cap of ₹6,63,895.16 crores. The company specializes in next-generation digital services, consulting, software development, cloud computing, AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation solutions for enterprises worldwide.

Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited, the parent company of popular investment platform Groww, closed at ₹162.70 per share with a market cap of ₹1,00,444.42 crores. The fintech company provides direct-to-customer access to stocks, mutual funds, derivatives, U.S. stocks, and loans through its user-friendly technology platform.

Asset Management Companies

Two major asset management companies are reporting results, highlighting the significance of the wealth management sector:

ICICI Prudential AMC, jointly promoted by ICICI Bank and Prudential Plc, manages diverse fund categories including equity, debt, hybrid, and passive funds. HDFC AMC focuses on serving retail, high net worth, and institutional investors across multiple investment solutions.

Banking and Financial Services

Union Bank of India, a leading public sector bank, closed at ₹166.15 per share with a market cap of ₹1,26,832.36 crores. The bank operates over 8,655 branches and more than 9,064 ATMs, offering comprehensive banking services including deposits, advances, digital banking, and wealth management solutions.

HDB Financial Services Limited, a subsidiary of HDFC Bank, reported a market cap of ₹63,713.73 crores with shares closing at ₹767.60. The non-banking financial company specializes in consumer finance, asset financing, SME loans, and digital lending across urban and rural markets.

Renewable Energy and Infrastructure

Waaree Renewable Technologies Limited represents the renewable energy sector with a market cap of ₹10,508.14 crores and share price of ₹1,007.05. The company focuses on engineering, procurement, and construction of solar power projects, along with solar module manufacturing.

Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited, part of the Reliance Group, closed at ₹774.25 per share with a market cap of ₹1,169.12 crores. The company operates pipeline networks for petroleum products, natural gas, and raw water transportation, along with infrastructure construction and leasing services.

Capital Markets Services

Anand Rathi Share & Stock Brokers Limited rounds out the list with a market cap of ₹3,983.05 crores and share price of ₹635.00. The company provides comprehensive financial services including stock broking, wealth management, investment banking, and derivatives trading across multiple market segments.

The diverse sectoral representation in tomorrow's earnings announcements provides investors with insights across key economic segments, potentially influencing market sentiment and trading patterns on Dalal Street.