According to RBI data on corporate performance, what was the year-on-year growth rate of net profit of private non-financial companies in Q3 FY26?

The net profit of private non-financial companies grew by 5.2% year-on-year in Q3 FY26, according to data compiled by the Reserve Bank of India from more than 3,100 firms. Profit increased from ₹1.65 lakh crore in Q3 FY25 to ₹1.8 lakh crore in Q3 FY26. The growth in corporate profitability was supported by higher sales revenue across industries, especially in the manufacturing sector. Such profit growth figures are closely monitored because they reflect the overall financial health of the corporate sector and can influence investment decisions and economic expectations.