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PNB Shares In Focus As Motilal Oswal Cuts Target Price After Q4 Results — Here's Why
PNB reported a mixed quarter, with earnings beat led by controlled provisions and opex, while margins declined by 5bp QoQ.
Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Consumer; Marico, Radico Khaitan top bets
The consumer sector now faces a delicate balance between sustaining demand and protecting profitability, with inflation once again emerging as the key swing factor
Vedanta demerger: How mutual funds are rebalancing after the five-way split
As Vedanta splits into five separate listed entities, the immediate focus has shifted from business fundamentals to the technical mechanics of fund rebalancing
Ambuja Cements Q4 net profit surges 37%
Ambuja Cements announced strong March quarter earnings. Net profit surged over 37 percent year-on-year. This growth was significantly boosted by a substantial tax credit. Sales volume reached an all-time high, alongside record revenue. The company noted ongoing cost pressures from fuel and packaging. These challenges are expected to persist into the first half of FY27.
Retail direct equity bets fall, MF holdings rise to new high
Individual investors reduced direct equity ownership for the third consecutive quarter, while mutual fund holdings reached a record high, driven by surging retail inflows. Foreign ownership hit a 14-year low amid a risk-off sentiment, contrasting with domestic institutional holdings climbing to an all-time peak.
Earnings Boom: 10 stocks with over 100% profit growth in Q4FY26
Several Nifty 500 companies reported over 100% year-on-year net profit growth in Q4FY26, reflecting strong earnings momentum. Firms like Eternal, India Cements, Kajaria Ceramics, and Chennai Petroleum led gains, showcasing improved profitability across sectors including finance, banking, and manufacturing.
DMart shares fall 4% after Q4 results. What are Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, others saying?
DMart Share Price: Avenue Supermarts shares fell on Monday. The company reported a 19% rise in net profit and revenue for the March quarter of FY26. It also added 58 new stores, crossing the 500 DMart store milestone. Experts offer mixed views. Morgan Stanley and Motilal Oswal maintain positive ratings, citing store expansion and improving trends.
Premiumisation and expansion into new markets key focus areas: Mother Dairy MD
Mother Dairy is prioritizing premium products and expanding into new markets. The company is also strengthening its distribution network and increasing its presence on quick commerce platforms. This strategy aims to meet evolving consumer demands and address competition. Mother Dairy anticipates significant growth in the coming fiscal year, projecting revenue to reach Rs 24,000 crore.
Havells India Q4 Results: Cables business outperforms but Lloyds drags on delayed summer onset
Havells India's cable business revenue increased by 14% from last year, while its Earnings Before Tax (EBIT) saw growth of 36% year-on-year. EBIT margin for this business increased to 14.2% from 11.9% last year.
Tata Elxsi shares drop 4% after Morgan Stanley sharply cuts target on Q4 topline miss
Revenue growth remained softer than estimates. Constant currency revenue rose 0.9%, below expectations of 1.5%. For the full year, constant currency revenue declined 5.5%.
Thangamayil Akshaya Tritiya sales jump 76%; non-gold revenue surges
Thangamayil Jewellery reported a sharp rise in Akshaya Tritiya sales, with revenue up 76% year-on-year, driven by strong demand despite higher gold prices and robust growth in non-gold segments.
HDB Financial shares rally 12%. What Jefferies, Morgan Stanley analysts recommend
HDB Financial Services surged over 12% after reporting strong Q4 FY26 results, with profit up 41% and NII rising 22%. Brokerages including Jefferies, Morgan Stanley, Emkay Global, JM Financial and Motilal Oswal issued mixed but largely positive views, citing improved asset quality, stable margins and moderated credit costs.