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Bernstein initiates coverage on 6 pharma stocks, cites 3 major tailwinds for healthcare sector
Bernstein has initiated coverage on six Indian pharma stocks, with Zydus Lifesciences as its top choice. The brokerage sees strong future growth for the Indian healthcare sector. Key drivers include AI-led innovation, incremental advancements in niche areas, and improved quality culture. Attractive valuations also support this positive outlook for the industry.
Max Healthcare shares slide 7% on subdued Q4 performance, lead Nifty 50 losses
The Competition Commission of India has issued directions for closure of 10-year old anti-competition proceedings against the 12 major hospitals, half of which are from the Max Chain.
Max Healthcare falls 7% on Q4 results; profit rises 7% amid margin pressure
Max Healthcare reported a consolidated revenue from operations of ₹2,142.89 crore, up 12.2 per cent from ₹1,909.74 crore in the year-ago period
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Max Health shares decline 7%, Honasa Consumer up 7%; Hindalco report today
Q4 Results Live Update: Another busy earnings week ends with three Nifty names - Sun Pharma, Eicher Motors and Hindalco reporting their results today, along with broader market names like Torrent Pharma, Fortis Healthcare, DAM Capital, Colgate-Palmolive, IRCON International, Jubilant Pharmova, Minda Corp, and many others. LG, LIC, GAIL, ITC, will also be reacting to their results reported on Thursday.
Max Healthcare Institute reports 7% YoY rise in Q4 PAT
Max Healthcare Institute reported a 7.27% increase in net profit to Rs 342.22 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2026, compared with Rs 319 crore posted in the corresponding quarter last year.
Max Healthcare Q4 results: Cons PAT grows 7% YoY to Rs 342 crore, revenue rises 12%
Max Healthcare Q4FY26 consolidated PAT grew 7% YoY, and revenue increased 12%. Network EBITDA rose 8%. Max Lab and Max@Home saw strong double-digit growth. The company also recommended a final dividend of Rs 2 per equity share for the year.
Max Healthcare Q4 profit, revenue rise on higher patient volumes; declares ₹2 dividend
Shares of Max Healthcare Institute Ltd ended at ₹1,091.55, up by ₹15.25, or 1.42%, on the BSE.
Multibagger healthcare stock retraces from near record high. Do you own?
Sakar Healthcare stock had touched a record high of ₹829.60 in the last trading session, while its 52-week low stands at ₹306, hit on 23 May last year. NSE data shows that 1.55 lakh shares of the healthcare firm were traded today.
Small-cap stock under ₹50 Take Solutions hits 5% upper circuit after Q4 results 2026
Take Solutions shares surged 5% to ₹27.98 after reporting a net profit of ₹4.36 crore for March 2026, reversing a loss from the previous year. The company focuses on healthcare technology and AI, despite a significant annual profit decline of 71.04% for FY26.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Sanghvi Movers shares surge over 12%; Jubilant Foodworks down 7%
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: ITC, Aurobindo Pharma, LIC, LG Electronics, Ashoka Buildcon, Bikaji Foods, Datamatics, Engineers India, GMM Pfaudler, Happy Forgings, Honasa Consumer, Ixigo, Nykaa, Page Industries, Ramco Cements, Max Healthcare, Prestige Estates, MTNL, Sun TV, Quick Heal, RCF, WeWork, VA Tech Wabag, are among the companies reporting their earnings today. The street will also react to numbers reported by Whirlpool, Apollo Hospitals, Sammaan Capital, JK Lakshmi Cement, Lenskart, Ola Electric and others. Watch this space for all the LIVE earnings updates.
Apollo Hospitals FY26 profit jumps 34% to Rs 1,942 crore on growth across core businesses
Apollo Hospitals announced robust financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year 2026. Consolidated revenue and net profit saw significant year-on-year increases. Growth was fueled by its healthcare services, diagnostics, and retail health segments. The company is expanding its bed capacity and focusing on underserved markets.
Cloudnine to acquire Apollo’s maternity chain Cradle
Cloudnine Hospitals is set to acquire Apollo Cradle and Apollo Fertility. This strategic move will create India's largest maternity and children's healthcare network. Apollo Health and Lifestyle Limited will hold a significant stake in the combined entity. The deal aims to enhance specialized healthcare access across India.