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Motilal Oswal bullish on BSE, Lenskart and cement stocks as AI, market share growth drive outlook
Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research, Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, said the brokerage remains positive on BSE Ltd. with a ₹4,400 target as cash market share gains and NSE’s expected listing could support growth. He also highlighted strong opportunities in AI-linked sectors such as power, cables and data centres, maintained a buy call on Lenskart with a ₹600 target, and named UltraTech Cement Ltd., JK Cement Ltd. and Dalmia Bharat Ltd. as preferred cement picks. 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.
Dabur shares in focus as Q4 net profit rises 15% to Rs 369 crore, revenue up 7.3%
Dabur India reported a 15% year-on-year rise in Q4FY26 net profit to Rs 369 crore, with revenue increasing 7.3%. Growth was driven by strong domestic FMCG performance and volume expansion. However, profits declined sequentially. The company also saw broad-based category growth and modest international business expansion.

Dabur Q4 Review: Historical Weak Execution a Concern, Says Motilal Oswal; Maintains Neutral Rating — Check Target Price
Motilal Oswal has flagged that general macro inflation and monsoon will be key monitorable for Dabur's FY27 performance.
Britannia Q4 Results: Profit rises 21% YoY to Rs 678 crore; co declares Rs 90.5 dividend
Britannia Q4 Results: FMCG company Britannia Industries reported 21% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its consolidated net profit at Rs 678 crore in the fourth quarter, compared with Rs 560 crore in the year-ago quarter.
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
Marico Q4 Results: Profit rises 14% to Rs 391 crore; co declares Rs 4 dividend
Marico reported strong March quarter results with 22% revenue growth and 14% profit rise, driven by robust India volumes and international momentum. Margins contracted due to high input costs. Board announced Rs 4 dividend, while full-year growth hit multi-year highs.
Nestle India looks for volume-led growth despite price volatility amid geopolitical uncertainties
Nestle India aims for volume-led growth in the new fiscal year. The company is cautious about price volatility stemming from rising input costs and geopolitical tensions. Nestle India will continue to invest in its brands and expand its rural reach. The company is also open to strategic acquisitions to strengthen its portfolio.
VST Tillers Tractors sales surge 50% YoY in April 2026
VST Tillers Tractors reported a strong 50.12% year-on-year growth in total sales for April 2026, with volumes rising to 3,483 units compared to 2,320 units in April 2025.

AWL Agri Q4 net profit jumps 55% on record revenue growth; declares dividend
The board recommended a final dividend of ₹1 per equity share of face value ₹1 each, equivalent to 100%, for the financial year 2025-26. Shares of AWL Agri Business Ltd ended at ₹204.90, down by ₹1.10, or 0.53%, on the BSE today, April 28.
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.
Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal suggests Balrampur Chini, Paras Defence, DMart shares to buy in the near-term
Indian benchmark indices faced selling pressure on April 22, with the Sensex dropping over 800 points and Nifty 50 falling more than 200 points. Despite this, the broader market showed strength. Analysts recommend buying Balrampur Chini, Paras Defence, and DMart for potential short-term gains.

Nestle India Q4 Results: Stock surges to record high after earnings beat led by double-digit volume growth
In earlier interactions with CNBC-TV18, the management of Nestle India had highlighted that 2026 will be a year of good volume-led growth for the company, and that they will continue to target margins between 22% and 24%.