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Orient Cement Q4 net profit rises 32% despite revenue decline; declares dividend
Shares of Orient Cement Ltd ended at ₹147.55, down by ₹0.40, or 0.27%, on the BSE.

UltraTech is a 'high-conviction' buy for this analyst; know more about its FY27 guidance
While CLSA said that any escalation in Middle East tensions could pose near-term cost pressures, it believes sustained cost efficiencies position UltraTech Cement well to absorb volatility.

UltraTech Cement Q4 Results: Domestic standalone grey cement volume up 15%; Big dividend declared
UltraTech's board also approved a special dividend payout of ₹240 per share for its shareholders, which is the highest-ever payout that the company has announced. The dividend is subject to approval from shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company.

2,400% Dividend Alert: India’s largest cement maker announces biggest-ever payout
UltraTech Cement announced a ₹240 per share special dividend for FY26 after record profit and cash flows. Shares rose over 1% as the company crossed key capacity and earnings milestones.

Here is why India Cements shares surged 14% on Monday
Looking ahead, the company plans to invest ₹2,000 crore over the next two years towards expansion and efficiency improvements, including adding 2.8 mtpa of cement capacity.

Kotak's Nilesh Shah sees opportunities in banks, cement, healthcare
Nilesh Shah sees selective opportunities in banking, cement and healthcare, favouring resilient businesses amid ongoing market uncertainty.

ICICI Bank top pick, Jio Financial a long-term bet, Ultratech a good hold: Chola Securities
Dharmesh Kant, Head of Research, Chola Securities, said private banks show stable fundamentals, supported by improving cost metrics and growth visibility. He highlighted that emerging financial platforms need time to scale despite strong backing. Kant added that cement demand remains supported by macro trends, with leading players maintaining pricing control and capacity expansion, offering visibility for medium-term growth across the sector. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

Dipan Mehta advises caution amid global risks; sees opportunity in Ambuja Cements
Dipan Mehta of Elixir Equities remains cautious on equities despite a recent recovery, citing risks from West Asia tensions, crude oil prices, inflation, and monsoon uncertainty. He expects the full impact to reflect in the June quarter and advises waiting for earnings clarity. He remains positive on cement, especially Ambuja Cements. Among capital market plays, he prefers MCX due to strong volumes in gold and crude, and also likes wealth firms such as Anand Rathi Wealth, 360 ONE WAM, and Nuvama for their stable annuity revenues. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

Five cement stocks see price target cuts of up to 16% by Jefferies on higher energy costs
Even has Jefferies has cut its price target on five cement stocks in its latest note, it still sees an upside potential of up to 40% for these companies.

Deven Choksey backs power stocks, sees dips in Vedanta as buying opportunity
Deven Choksey of DRChoksey Finserv remains constructive on the power and utilities space, highlighting names like Tata Power, Adani Power and PFC as steady bets despite valuations not being cheap. He prefers large cement players over regional ones, citing scale and cost advantages. For Vedanta, he believes the recent setback is not structural and any dip could offer a buying opportunity. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

Nuvoco Vistas Q4 Results | Net profit falls 15%; FY26 cement volume rises 5%
On Monday (April 13), shares of Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Ltd ended at ₹305.55, down by ₹6.25, or 2.00%, on the BSE.
UltraTech Cement, HPCL among 5 stocks Emkay adds to model portfolio; upside seen at 118%
Emkay has added five stocks including UltraTech Cement and HPCL to its model portfolio, projecting potential upside of up to 118%.