Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- Despite the widespread struggles faced by most domestic companies in the stock market, 13 multinational corporations continue to strengthen their operations and expand their market shares.

These foreign firms recorded steady growth in the July-September quarter of the 2024-25 fiscal years, with their combined business increasing by more than 8 percent.

In the first quarter of 2025-26, the total income of these companies reached Tk 19,196 crore, up from Tk 17,749 crore during the same period of the previous year-an increase of Tk 1,447 crore, or 8.15 percent.

However, this growth in revenue has not translated into meaningful growth in profits. Rising raw material prices, higher operating and administrative expenses, in...