Q2 Results: Results of these two companies came after the market closed, profits of both fell.:

News Topical, Digital Desk : Q2 Results : Two major consumer companies , Relaxo Footwears and Orkla India , have released results for the September quarter of the current financial year ( Q2 FY26 ) . Both companies reported declines in profit and operating income , while margins also declined.

Relaxo Footwears reported a quarterly consolidated profit of ₹ 37 crore (₹37 crore ) to ₹ 36 crore ( ₹ 36 crore). The company's total revenue also declined from ₹ 679 crore (₹679 crore ) to ₹ 629 crore ( ₹629 crore) .

Year-over-year ( YoY) decline of approximately 7% . Operating EBITDA declined from ₹87.6 crore to ₹ 81.2 crore, while EBITDA margin remained stable at 12.9%. The company was impacted by input cost pressures and sluggish rural demand .

Meanwhile, Orkla India 's consolidated profit fell to ₹ 77 crore from ₹ 83 crore . Revenue increased to ₹ 650.2 crore from ₹ 619.7 crore .

Revenue increased 5% year-over-year , but EBITDA declined from ₹113.8 crore to ₹ 106.7 crore. The company's EBITDA margin declined from 18.4% to 16.4%, indicating increased operating costs. Analysts believe that demand for both companies in the coming quarters will depend on the festive season and rural recovery.