Nifty Q3 results: Earning upcycle to steer FY26 EPS; IT, autos, financial stocks in focus

JM Financial projects Q3FY26 PAT growth for Nifty50 at 9.8% YoY, led by IT services, auto, metals & mining, telecom, and industrials. Growth outside BFSI and in the JM Financial universe is notably strong, with positive domestic flows and sectoral shifts.