Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) reported a 78% year-on-year (YoY) increase in its Q1FY26 consolidated net profit to Rs 26,994 crore, compared to Rs 15,138 crore in the same period last year. The profit attributable to the owners of the company exceeded Street estimates of Rs 22,069 crore. On a sequential basis, profit after tax (PAT) rose 39% from Rs 19,407 crore in Q4FY25.
“We are noticing a strong trend in Reliance stock as it continues to form higher tops and higher bottoms on the technical charts. The strong results may provide further support to the prices,” said Anuj Gupta, Director at Ya Wealth Global Research.
He recommends a ‘Buy’ on Reliance Industries shares when markets open, with an immediate-term target of Rs 1,500 to Rs 1,530. In his view, the stock could test levels between Rs 1,600 and Rs 1,800 over the next six months, implying an upside potential of up to 22% from Friday’s closing price of Rs 1,476 on NSE.
RIL’s earnings were in line with Gupta’s expectations, he said, adding that robust management commentary and business expansion in Jio, Reliance Retail Ventures, and the O2C segment would support stock prices.
Expert Nilesh Jain, Head Vice President, Equity Research – Technical and Derivatives at Centrum Broking, recommends an ‘Accumulate on dips’ strategy from a long-term portfolio perspective. “Technically, Reliance had earlier given a breakout above the crucial Rs 1,460 level and rallied up to Rs 1,550. However, recent profit booking has dragged the stock back near its breakout zone of Rs 1,460, which now serves as a key make-or-break level,” he warned.He added that the core earnings reflect a strong performance by RIL.Fundamental analyst Kranthi Bathini also echoed a ‘Buy’ call, recommending dip buying for investors with a long-term view. For existing investors, he suggested a ‘Hold’, estimating an upside of 15–20% over the next 12 months. “RIL reported strong growth in its Q1 profits aided by other income from the stake sale in Asian Paints, and traction in its O2C business is improving,” said the Director – Equity Strategy at WealthMills Securities. The company’s consumer-facing businesses, Jio and retail, are performing strongly and remain key growth drivers, he added.
Energy-to-retail conglomerate Reliance Industries (RIL) on Friday posted its June quarter earnings, marking several key milestones, including its highest-ever consolidated quarterly operating profit and net profit. Its telecom arm surpassed 200 million 5G subscribers, while the retail business delivered double-digit EBITDA growth and industry-leading margins.
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