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Blue Star beats the Street, declares ₹8.5 dividend as net profit surges 17%
Shares of Blue Star Ltd ended at ₹1,807.35, up by ₹4.95, or 0.27%, on the BSE.
AC prices set to surge further due to new energy norms, rising input costs: Blue Star MD
Air conditioner prices will increase in the coming months. This is due to higher costs for materials like copper and aluminium. New energy efficiency rules also contribute to the price hike. Industry leaders expect these inflationary pressures to continue for 12 to 18 months. Consumers will need to adjust to these evolving price dynamics.
Pick LG Electronics and KEI over Blue Star, advises this analyst
PL Capital prefers diversified players over companies that specialise in air conditioners alone.
AC players feel the heat as unseasonal rain pours cold water on summer demand
Shares of Blue Star have declined in five out of the last six trading sessions, during which the stock has corrected by 12%. Shares of Voltas too have dropped in five out of the last six sessions, and have corrected 11% during this period.
Avoid OMCs; prefer defence and summer plays: Chola Securities
Dharmesh Kant, Head of Research at Chola Securities, says oil marketing companies remain largely avoidable as they are cyclical, commodity-linked businesses with limited long-term wealth creation potential, especially as renewable energy gains share. He advises selective buying in market declines, favouring defence stocks like BEL and HAL and summer-linked plays such as LG Electronics and Blue Star. Kant also sees corrections in InterGlobe Aviation as a potential long-term buying opportunity despite near-term volatility.
Zaggle Prepaid signs 3-year pact with Blue Star to provide employee expense solutions
Last month, Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services said it has entered into multiple agreements to provide its corporate expense solutions to leading domestic entities. Shares of Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Ltd ended at ₹217.30, up by ₹1.85, or 0.86%, on the BSE today, March 5.
Stocks to watch today: Coforge, L&T, M&M, KEC International, Ajanta Pharma in focus on May 6
Stocks in focus include Bajaj Auto, Brigade Enterprises, Blue Star, Godrej Consumer Products, Hexaware Technologies, Meesho, One 97 Communications, Shree Cement, Radico Khaitan, Raymond Lifestyle, Dhara Rail Projects, KRM Ayurveda, Macobs Technologies, Odyssey Technologies, Stylam Industries.
Neutral Blue Star; target of Rs 1920: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal recommended Neutral rating on Blue Star with a target price of Rs 1920 in its research report dated May 07, 2026.
Blue Star Q4 FY26: Positioned to cash in on India’s cooling boom, but near-term challenges stay
Long-term outlook intact despite inventory challenges for cooling products
Blue Star shares rise 5% on launch of new range of room air conditioners
JM Financial expects air-conditioner brands to pass on a significant portion of the higher input costs to consumers through phased price hikes.
Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Karnataka Bank, National Aluminium Company, Bajaj Finserv, Blue Star, Astral, and others on March 12?
The market may remain range-bound with a negative bias until it closes above Monday's bearish gap. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.