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BSE500: A Softer FY26 Sets the Stage for Stronger Earnings Growth in FY27 Revenue Growth Remained Resilient: The BSE500 universe delivered stronger revenue growth in FY26, with topline expansion accelerating to 9.9% from 8.0% in FY25. This reflects healthy demand conditions across sectors despite an environment marked by uneven global growth and periodic macroeconomic uncertainty. Earnings Quality Softened in FY26: Despite stronger revenue growth, the improvement in earnings and cash flows was less pronounced. PAT growth increased modestly, while EBITDA growth moderated and operating cash flow growth weakened significantly. The resulting gap between revenue growth and cash generation points to softer earnings quality, making FY26's growth profile less compelling than the headline revenue numbers suggest. A Lower Base Could Support a Stronger FY27: The softer profit and cash flow performance in FY26 has created a relatively low base for comparison going into FY27. With revenue growth remaining healthy and several sectors expecting improved margin trends, even modest operational improvements could translate into stronger earnings and cash flow growth. In that context, FY26 may prove to be a transition year that sets the stage for a broader recovery in earnings quality in FY27. Overall, while FY26 reflected resilient revenue growth but softer earnings quality, the resulting lower base and improving operating backdrop could position the BSE500 universe for a more meaningful acceleration in earnings and cash flow growth in FY27. Centrum Wealth Limited – AMFI registered Mutual Fund Distributor Registration no ARN 82601, APMI Registered Distributor for Portfolio Management Services APRN -02283 Centrum PMS is registered under - Centrum Investment Advisors Limited– SEBI Registration: INP 000007535, Investment Advisors: INP000001761 For Disclaimer - https://lnkd.in/dRF5EkcY #CentrumWealth #WeForYou #ChartDecoded #RevenueGrowth #FY26