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Stocks in news: Lenskart, PFC, RIL, Hindustan Zinc, Tata Consumer
Indian markets saw volatile trading on Wednesday, closing slightly down. Lenskart, PFC, RIL, Hindustan Zinc, and Tata Consumer are in focus. ADIA plans to sell Lenskart shares. Tata Consumer targets over 20% EBITDA margin. Reliance Industries subsidiary will redevelop a Mumbai slum. REC Ltd will merge with Power Finance Corporation. ZEEL plans to raise funds.
Tata Consumer sees margin boost, targets 20%+ EBITDA: Chairman Chandrasekaran
Tata Consumer Products aims for over 20% EBITDA margin in the long run. Newer businesses like Tata Sampann and acquired entities are key growth drivers. The company plans significant annual growth from acquisitions. Innovation and digital capabilities are also central to future expansion. Revenue and profit saw substantial increases in the last fiscal year.
Consumer staples sector to face growth normalization in 2nd half of 2026, updates on pricing power and channel efficiency eyed
Consumer staples growth momentum is likely to moderate in the second half of FY27 as GST-related benefits phase out and high base effects set in, brokerage firm Systematix Instituitional Equities said in a report. Pan-India channel checks point to a balanced sector outlook with distributor efficiency improving, but volume recovery remaining uneven across categories.
Quant MF's Sandeep Tandon prefers power and telecom themes, remains cautious on manufacturing plays
Sandeep Tandon, Founder & CIO of Quant MF, remains cautious on kitchen appliance and consumer manufacturing companies. He said revenue growth in the segment has been modest over the past few years.
IME Capital's Ashi Anand bets on AI-linked capital goods firms, exits IT and real estate
Ashi Anand, Founder and CEO of IME Capital, said his firm has allocated around 10% of its portfolio to companies connected to global power equipment and infrastructure supply chains serving major international manufacturers. He is also building exposure to the GLP-1 and consumer themes. Anand remains cautious on markets due to geopolitical risks, warning that prolonged disruption around the Strait of Hormuz could push oil prices higher and weigh on India's inflation and trade balance. 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.
Wipro Consumer Care Ventures eyes fund bets to widen startup reach in India and Southeast Asia
The venture firm plans to write larger cheques of up to ₹30 crore from its new corpus while diversifying into pet care, appliances, and packaged foods.
Car sales sail smooth despite war woes; Auto cos log double-digit growth on Maruti, TaMo surge; two-wheeler & CVs also in fast lane
Indian car sales surged significantly in May. Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors reported robust growth. Two-wheeler sales also saw double-digit increases. Despite global challenges, consumer demand remained strong. This positive trend extended to utility vehicles and electric vehicles. Farm equipment sales also performed well. The automotive sector shows resilience and continued momentum.
AI Momentum, Oil Relief, And Nifty's Next Move | Niraj Shah Decodes Global Crosscurrents
Indian equities are starting the new month and derivatives series in a consolidation mode.
Sunil Singhania’s Abakkus Portfolio: 6 stocks rally up to 75% in CY26; 5 new buys added in Q4
Sunil Singhania’s Abakkus Asset Manager portfolio rose 6% to Rs 2,742 crore in March 2026 quarter, with mixed CY26 performance showing strong gains in Avalon Technologies and Suven Life Sciences amid several notable stock declines.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFY Nifty hints at gap-down; Ashok Leyland in focus
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Brent continues to remain below $100 a barrel and the bulls would take that with both hands. For levels, 24,000 continues to act as a barrier for the index, while a close above 23,800 will be crucial to head into the new month on a positive note.
Tata Motors PV Sees Consumer Shift Towards EVs Amid West Asia Crisis, Says MD Shailesh Chandra
The company highlighted that recent fuel price increases have started altering customer preferences, with early signs of higher traction in EV bookings across segments.
Aequs shares slide 6% after Q4 swings to loss despite strong revenue growth
Aequs Limited shares fell 6.25% after reporting a sharp decline in Q4FY26 profitability and widened full-year losses, despite robust revenue growth. Investors are concerned over rising operational costs and losses in the consumer electronics business, even as the aerospace segment shows strong momentum and expansion plans are underway.