Muthoot Finance reported a consolidated profit of Rs 2,016.2 crore for Q1 FY26, marking a 73.2% year-on-year increase from Rs 1,164 crore. Its net interest income rose 42.8% to Rs 3,933.1 crore compared to Rs 2,753.8 crore in the previous year. Following these results, Muthoot Finance shares surged between 10% and 12%, reaching an all-time high with price targets raised to Rs 2,920 and Rs 2,950 by analysts. Meanwhile, Muthoot FinCorp's Q1 FY26 profit declined 34% to Rs 200.54 crore, although revenue increased 12.83% to Rs 2,260.41 crore and assets under management (AUM) grew 31.85% to Rs 51,867 crore, with disbursements up 53.69%. Muthoot Microfin aims to increase its AUM from Rs 12,253 crore to Rs 20,000 crore by FY27, focusing on raising its secured loan share to 35% through loan against property (LAP), gold co-lending, and individual lending products. In other corporate earnings, Ashok Leyland posted a Q1 FY26 profit of Rs 657.72 crore, driven by record commercial vehicle volumes, improved market execution, and cost discipline, with revenue rising 9.5% and exports reaching an all-time high. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's stock climbed to an 18-year high at ¥4,164, supported by rising interest rates and strong earnings momentum, with a 13.72% gain over four weeks and 28.18% over the past year. Additionally, shares of Nuvama Wealth rose 3% after in-line Q1 results, and Rishabh Instruments shares jumped 20% despite a weak broader market. Zydus Lifesciences reported improved Q1 performance but maintained a cautious outlook. Japanese stocks including Tokai Carbon, Fujikura, Furukawa Electric, and Amuse also saw notable gains amid positive earnings and market sentiment.