# Q1 earnings: strong demand boosts revenue, input costs squeeze profits 2026-08-11T01:42:47+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Double-digit revenue growth across sectors was the headline of the June 2026 quarter, but input cost pressures eroded profitability, according to an Economic Times analysis. Automakers such as Maruti Suzuki gained market share, while Bajaj Auto posted record export volumes. Yet margins shrank 210 basis points for the auto sector. Cement makers like Ultratech delivered strong numbers, but smaller rivals saw revenue fall. Consumer goods firms reported volume recovery, with HUL and Nestle posting healthy margins. IT companies saw buoyant order books, though delays hurt some. Banking asset quality improved, but net interest margins remained flat. The Hindu adds that MRF's profit fell 1.3% despite 9.7% revenue growth, citing high raw material costs. The overall picture: demand is robust, but inflation in inputs like crude, edible oil, and packaging is hurting bottom lines. ## Coverage - economictimes.indiatimes.com - thehindu.com Tags: corporate profits, crude oil, input costs, Maruti Suzuki, Q1 earnings, SBI Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/june-quarter-revenue-surges-but-input-costs-squeeze-profits/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/june-quarter-revenue-surges-but-input-costs-squeeze-profits/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.