Stocks in Focus: Trent & Banking Giants Lead Oct 6

Trading desks focus on Trent, Godrej Consumer Products, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank for the trading session on October 6, 2026, following quarterly business updates.

Trent Retail and Revenue Expansion

Trent reported a 23% year-on-year increase in standalone revenue for the second quarter, reaching Rs 5,788 crore.

• First-half revenue for fiscal year 2027 reached Rs 11,454 crore, up 21% year-on-year.
• Merchandise sales grew 23% for the quarter and 21% for the first half.
• Retail footprint expanded with net-opening 10 Westside locations and 17 Zudio stores.

Godrej Consumer Performance Expectations

Godrej Consumer anticipates consolidated revenue growth in the high-teens alongside high-single-digit underlying volume growth for Q2 FY27.

• Management projects double-digit growth in EBITDA for the quarter.
• Trade inventory correction impacted figures by roughly 100 to 150 basis points.
• Standalone business expects revenue growth in the teens with high-single-digit volume growth.

Axis Bank Deposit and Advance Growth

Axis Bank reported gross advances rising 22.7% year-on-year to Rs 13.85 lakh crore as of September 30, 2026.

• Total deposits grew 20.7% year-on-year to reach Rs 14.52 lakh crore.
• Term deposits rose to Rs 9.23 lakh crore, marking a 27.3% year-on-year increase.
• CASA balances reached Rs 5.30 lakh crore, up 10.6% year-on-year.

Kotak Mahindra Bank Financial Metrics

Kotak Mahindra Bank reported net advances increasing 24.7% year-on-year to Rs 5.77 lakh crore as of September 30, 2026.

• Total deposits grew 23.2% year-on-year to touch Rs 6.51 lakh crore.
• Sequential metrics show steady expansion across retail and wholesale segments.
• Investors monitor asset quality reports alongside broader financial sector movements.

Markets will evaluate these quarterly disclosures against prevailing interest rate environments and upcoming trading volume trends.