New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- The earnings per share (EPS) of Nifty 50 companies is projected to grow by approximately 10 per cent in the current financial year (FY26), according to a report by Motilal Oswal.

This marks a significant improvement from 1 per cent growth recorded in FY25.

The report stated that the earnings for the first quarter of FY26 (1QFY26) have largely been in line with expectations. The brokerage attributed the projected EPS growth in FY26 to an expected improvement in the macroeconomic environment, supported by stimulative fiscal and monetary measures.

It stated "EPS growth for Nifty50 is projected to rise to ~10% in FY26 ...aided by a likely improvement in the macro environment owing to the stimulative fiscal and monetary...