Grasim Industries' Q1 FY26 PBT surged 42.48% YoY to Rs 3,833.58 crore, driven by strong cement, chemicals, and paints businesses.

• Building materials revenue rose 22% YoY to Rs 23,733 crore, with cement volumes up 9.7% and paints network expanding rapidly.
• Chemicals revenue grew 1.6% YoY; caustic soda volumes rose 8% while ECU realisations increased 10% YoY.
• Financial services revenue climbed 8% YoY; lending portfolio expanded 30% YoY to Rs 1,65,832 crore.