Several major companies are set to announce their earnings for the March quarter on Friday, including Marico Ltd., Godrej Properties Ltd., and City Union Bank Ltd. Analysts have made predictions about the financial performance of these companies based on consensus estimates.

Godrej Properties Ltd. is expected to report a 1% year-on-year decline in consolidated revenue, with estimates suggesting a revenue of Rs 1,411 crore for the fourth quarter. The company’s net profit is also expected to decline to Rs 364.4 crore, compared to Rs 471 crore in the same quarter last year. However, on an operational basis, Godrej Properties is projected to grow its Ebitda (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) to Rs 343.8 crore, with a margin of 24.4%. This suggests that the company may be able to maintain its profitability despite a decline in revenue.

In contrast, Marico Ltd. is expected to report a strong performance, with analysts forecasting a nearly 16% jump in revenue to Rs 2,656 crore. The company’s profit is also expected to increase to Rs 336.7 crore, up from Rs 318 crore in the same quarter last year.

City Union Bank Ltd. is estimated to post a 7% growth in standalone revenue, with estimates suggesting a revenue of Rs 771.2 crore for the March quarter. The bank’s net profit is expected to come in at Rs 283 crore.

Another company, R R Kabel, is projected to report a consolidated revenue of Rs 2,065 crore and a net profit of Rs 90.1 crore. While the exact details of the company’s performance are not available, the estimates suggest that it may have had a stable quarter.

Overall, the earnings announcements on Friday are expected to provide insight into the performance of these companies and the broader trends in their respective industries. While some companies, such as Godrej Properties, may report declining revenue, others, such as Marico and City Union Bank, are expected to post strong growth. The actual earnings announcements may differ from the estimates, and investors will be watching closely to see how the companies perform.