Q2 Results 2026 Today, Oct 19 Monday: Hindustan Zinc, IREDA, L&T Tech, Union Bank Among 35 Firms to Announce Earnings

Q2 results today arrive after a strong week, in which the Nifty gained about 2.8%, Nifty IT rose 11.7% and the rupee strengthened about 2%. Markets are expected to stay volatile, with crude oil near $108 to $110 a barrel and foreign investors still net sellers. Use the exchange earnings calendar for exact board meeting times.

This guide covers the list of companies reporting, the bank results already out, the calendar for the rest of the week and what to check in each sector. It is educational and not a recommendation to buy or sell any stock.

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Q2 Results Today: Companies to Track

Company	Sector	What to check in Q2 results today
Bajaj Finance	NBFC	Loan growth, net interest margin, credit cost; plan to raise up to Rs 17,500 crore through a QIP and warrants to Bajaj Finserv, subject to shareholder approval
UltraTech Cement	Cement	Volumes, realisations and cost per tonne
Hindustan Zinc	Metals	Zinc and silver realisations, volumes and cost; stock near Rs 543 at 9:33 AM
Union Bank of India	PSU bank	Net interest margin, slippages and credit cost
L&T Technology Services	IT services	Constant currency growth and deal wins after the IT rally
IREDA	PSU lender	Loan book, asset quality and the Gensol fraud provisioning; stock near Rs 109.8
Piramal Finance	NBFC	Asset quality and disbursements
HFCL	Telecom equipment	Revenue growth, margin and order book
Sobha	Real estate	Sales bookings and launches
Waaree Renewable Technologies	Renewables	Order book and margin

Other names among Q2 results today include Just Dial, Delta Corp, Gallantt Ispat, SML Mahindra, Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem, Elevate Campuses, NELCO and GOCL Corporation. The source lists differ slightly, with 33 names in one and 35 in another, so confirm on the exchange board meeting pages.

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Banks That Already Reported Before Q2 Results Today

Bank	Q2 FY27 net profit	Other numbers
HDFC Bank	Consolidated up 5.55% to Rs 20,700 crore; standalone up 4.7% to Rs 19,510 crore	Slightly below estimates; gross NPA 1.11%; treasury operations limited growth
ICICI Bank	Consolidated up 22.28% to Rs 16,333.18 crore; standalone up 20.1% to Rs 14,843 crore	Core NII up 17.7% to Rs 25,339 crore; NIM 4.18%, down 0.12%
Axis Bank	Consolidated up 39.4% to Rs 7,704.67 crore; standalone Rs 7,003 crore, up 38%	Operating profit up 6% to Rs 11,083 crore; NIM 3.36%
YES Bank	Consolidated up 63.2% to Rs 1,084.08 crore	NII up 22.7% to Rs 2,822 crore; NIM 2.6%; AT1 ruling impact not reflected
IDBI Bank	Down 39% to Rs 2,205 crore	Non-interest income down 46% to Rs 1,353 crore

Ahead of Q2 results today, the gap between HDFC Bank's growth and Axis and ICICI Bank shows how different the bank results are. HDFC Bank also announced that Anup Bagchi will become MD and CEO later this month and that Deputy MD Kaizad Bharucha will leave from 31 December. Union Bank and Bajaj Finance will add to the picture for credit quality and margins in Q2 results today.

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Earnings Calendar After Q2 Results Today: The Dussehra Break

Date	Companies
Mon 19 Oct	Bajaj Finance, UltraTech Cement, Hindustan Zinc, Union Bank of India, Waaree Renewable Technologies
Tue 20 Oct	Market holiday for Dussehra
Wed 21 Oct	Eternal, Adani Green Energy, Indian Hotels, Vishal Mega Mart, M&M Financial Services
Thu 22 Oct	Adani Energy Solutions, HPCL, Havells India, Swiggy, Adani Total Gas, Colgate-Palmolive (India), Chennai Petroleum
Fri 23 Oct	Infosys, Adani Power, JSW Steel, Tata Motors, BPCL, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Coforge, IndusInd Bank
Sat 24 Oct	Kotak Mahindra Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, IDFC First Bank, Castrol India, Apollo Micro Systems, Lumax Auto Technologies

This earnings calendar also has company-specific dates to confirm. The week also has the Jio Platforms issue, which opens on 21 October, so attention and liquidity may be split between the earnings that follow Q2 results today and the primary market.

How to Read Q2 Results Today by Sector

Sector	Key numbers	Common trap
Banks and NBFCs	Net interest margin, slippages, credit cost, loan growth	Reading profit growth without asset quality
Cement	Volume growth, realisation, cost per tonne	Ignoring fuel cost swings with crude near $108 to $110
Metals	Realisations, volumes, cost, dividends	Comparing with last year without commodity prices
IT services	Constant currency growth, deal wins, margin	Treating a rally as proof of better numbers
Real estate	Sales bookings, collections, debt	Counting launches as sales

Results for banks and NBFCs should be read together with asset quality. A result is judged against expectations, so a profit rise can still lead to a fall in the stock if the market wanted more. For Q2 results today, compare the numbers with the previous quarter as well as the previous year, and read the management commentary on the next two quarters.

Risk: After a sharp weekly rally, disappointing Q2 results today can lead to a larger fall than usual, and strong ones may already be priced in.

What to Watch Next

1. Q2 results today from Bajaj Finance: margin, credit cost and the status of the Rs 17,500 crore fundraising plan
2. Union Bank and other PSU lenders for asset quality trends
3. IREDA's provisioning for the Gensol exposure
4. Management guidance from Hindustan Zinc and UltraTech on volumes and costs
5. Infosys, Tata Motors and Kotak Mahindra Bank results later in the week, after Q2 results today

Conclusion

Q2 results today bring 35 firms to the market on a Monday before a Dussehra holiday, with banks already setting a mixed tone. Use the sector checklist for Q2 results today, compare against the previous quarter and wait for filings before drawing conclusions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies announce Q2 results today, 19 October 2026?

Ans. About 35 firms, including Bajaj Finance, UltraTech Cement, Hindustan Zinc, Union Bank of India, Piramal Finance, L&T Technology Services, HFCL, IREDA, Sobha and Waaree Renewable Technologies.

How many companies report Q2 results today?

Ans. One source lists 35 and another lists 33, so check the exchange board meeting pages for the final count.

Which banks have already reported Q2 FY27?

Ans. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, YES Bank and IDBI Bank, with profit changes of +5.55%, +22.28%, +39.4%, +63.2% and -39% respectively.

Is the stock market open on 20 October 2026?

Ans. No. Indian markets are closed on Tuesday 20 October for Dussehra.

Which big companies report later this week?

Ans. Eternal and Indian Hotels on 21 October, Havells and Swiggy on 22 October, Infosys and Tata Motors on 23 October and Kotak Mahindra Bank on 24 October.

Are there analyst estimates for Q2 results today?

Ans. I did not find consensus numbers in the sources I read, so a beat or miss cannot be confirmed here.

What should I check in Q2 results today?

Ans. Compare with the previous quarter and year, and check margin, asset quality for lenders, volumes for cyclicals and management commentary.

Is this article investment advice?

Ans. No. It is educational and not a recommendation to buy or sell.