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Big corporates plug into electric trucks as rising diesel and logistics expenses drive a rethink
Indian companies are rapidly investing in electric trucks. This shift is driven by fluctuating diesel prices and a focus on sustainability. Major firms like Ultratech Cement and Vedanta are expanding their electric fleets. Manufacturers report a surge in corporate interest. Electric truck registrations are soaring, indicating growing acceptance and deployment across various sectors.
Cement companies' profitability to moderate in FY27 on rising fuel, logistics costs: ICRA
In FY27, Indian cement manufacturers are anticipated to experience a notable dip in profits, ranging from 10-15%. The escalating prices of power and fuel, fueled by geopolitical tensions in West Asia, are set to exert a financial pinch. Although cement prices are likely to rise, they will not fully bridge the gap created by increasing input costs.
Cement companies expect costs, muted demand to dent growth
Indian cement companies are revising growth expectations downwards. Higher fuel, packaging, and logistics costs are impacting profitability. Companies anticipate a slower demand increase this fiscal year. Price hikes may not fully offset the rising expenses. Some firms are also delaying capacity expansion plans. The West Asia crisis and monsoon forecasts are key concerns.
Earnings likely to improve, but rising oil could hurt in short term: SBI Securities
Sunny Agarwal, Head of Fundamental Research, Retail Desk at SBI Securities, expects double-digit earnings recovery over FY27–28, despite near-term risks from crude-led margin pressure in Q1. He sees mid- and small-cap opportunities in hospitality, capital markets, and select banks, with improving return ratios. He also flags recovery in building materials and consumer staples, while infra push and regional growth could support sectors like cement and logistics.
Ambuja Cements Q4 Results: Cons profit surges 78% YoY to Rs 1,830 crore; revenue rises 10%
Ambuja Cements Q4 results: Ambuja Cements reported a strong Q4FY26 performance with net profit rising 78% YoY to Rs 1,830 crore and revenue up 10% to its highest-ever quarterly level. The company posted record sales volumes, improved margins, and remained debt-free, even as cost pressures from fuel, logistics and currency depreciation persisted.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: UTI AMC profit drops 73%; IEX operating profit up 23%
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Infosys, LTIMindtree, IEX, Union Bank of India, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, Adani Energy Solutions, CIE India, Bluestone Jewellery, Mahindra Logistics, Tata Capital, Sterling & Wilson Renewables, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra), and UTI AMC are among the important earnings to track today. The street will react to results reported by Trent, BCCL, and other companies as well. Watch this space for all the LIVE updates.
Emami among 7 small-cap stocks hit 52-week lows; slip up to 25% in a month
Amid a sharp 1,342-point Sensex drop to 76,863, seven BSE 250 Smallcap stocks, including Sapphire Foods, JK Lakshmi Cement, Relaxo, Aegis Logistics, Five-Star Finance, Emami and Jyothy Labs, hit 52-week lows, signaling weakness.
Watch | Sanjay Parekh on where he sees value in banks, IT, cement and telecom stocks
Sohum Asset Managers’ Founder & CIO, Sanjay Parekh, says markets look sluggish despite improving macro conditions, with Q3 Nifty earnings near 8–9%. He sees recovery in CVs (Ashok Leyland), credit growth at ICICI Bank and gradual picka a up in cement and steel. Portfolio stays domestic-focused: overweight telecom, NBFCs, industrials, cement, utilities, ports and logistics; underweight oil & gas and banks, zero FMCG. Watching IT names like Infosys and TCS, mid-cap tech (Persistent, Coforge, Mastek), defence HAL, quick commerce Zomato and Swiggy, and capital goods L&T, JSW Energy.
Momentum Stocks: NOCIL, EPack Durables, Spacenet Enterprises gain up to 13% on sheer momentum
Kirloskar Oil, Aegis Logistics, New India Assurance, GNFC, HFCL, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, Belrise Industries, AIA Engineering, Aditya Birla Capital, Sona BLW, Syrma SGS, among others hit 52-week high.
Taking Stock: Bulls back in action; Nifty closes above 24,100, Sensex gains 291 pts
More than 200 stocks touched their 52-week high on the BSE, including Kirloskar Oil, Aegis Logistics, New India Assurance, GNFC, HFCL, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, Belrise Industries, AIA Engineering, Aditya Birla Capital, Sona BLW, Syrma SGS, Leela Palaces, Cemindia Projects, RBL Bank, Bharat Forge, among others.