MRF Q2 Profit Declines 23-28% Amid Rising Raw Material Costs; Revenue Grows 17-18%
MRF reported a 23-28% year-on-year decline in net profit for Q2 FY27, with figures ranging from Rs 369 crore to Rs 417 crore across sources, due to rising raw material costs amid global supply challenges. Despite this, revenue grew 17-18% to around Rs 8,500-8,660 crore, supported by steady tyre demand. Total expenses increased over 21%, driven by a 43-44% rise in material costs. The company declared an interim dividend of Rs 3 per share, with a record date set for November 17 and payment from December 1.
First-hand measurement across 7 sources
We measured how 7 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (49/100). Lens Score 41/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, news18, mint, economictimes, moneycontrol, thefinancialexpress, businessstandard. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 10 Nov, 07:49 am. Other outlets followed.