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Sanofi Consumer Healthcare Q1 net profit surges 36% as export sales jump 144%
Shares of Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India Ltd ended at ₹4,708.10, up by ₹60.65, or 1.31%, on the BSE.
Sensex dives 850 pts, Nifty slips below 24,200 amid oil shock and weak global cues
The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Thursday, extending losses for a second straight session. Firm crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions rattled sentiment. Brent crude surged for the fourth consecutive day to around $103 per barrel amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks and fresh concerns around the Strait of Hormuz. Weak Asian cues and persistent foreign fund outflows deepened the sell-off. The Nifty slipped below the 24,200 mark, dragged by auto, PSU banks and consumer durables stocks, while pharma and healthcare shares saw selective buying. Investors stayed cautious, closely tracking the ongoing Q4 earnings season for further triggers.
CLSA says Nifty has given a new signal on the charts; check potential returns and top midcap 'buys'
Laurence Balanco of CLSA has shared five midcap ideas: BSE, MCX, Apollo Tubes, Dixon Technologies and Aurobindo Pharma.
Tata Trusts to take up crucial issues at meeting in May
Meeting may discuss keeping Tata Sons private, and an extension for its chairman N. Chandrasekaran. It may also include a performance review of new-age businesses and an exit strategy for the Shapoorji Pallonji Group.
Stocks to Watch for April 7: Jubilant FoodWorks, Godrej Consumer, Aurobindo Pharma, IRFC and more
From Godrej Consumer Products Ltd expecting double-digit underlying sales growth in Q4 FY26 to IRFC sanctioning and fully disbursing a ₹1,000 crore term loan to Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited, here are the stocks to watch ahead of Tuesday’s trading session.
Mint Explainer | Why Big Food is cutting back: Slow growth, new health trends, and GLP-1 drugs push giants to exit
From slow growth to changing consumer habits and the rise of weight-loss drugs, major FMCG players are rethinking their portfolios, a stark contrast to India's booming food market.
Stock to buy: UBS sees strong upside in Aquaguard-maker Eureka Forbes
UBS initiated coverage on Eureka Forbes with a 'Buy' call, identifying it as a 'steady earnings compounder' with under-appreciated scale advantages in water purifiers and services. The brokerage set a target price of Rs 640, citing market growth driven by health awareness and expanding consumer base.
CCL Products, Sai Life Sciences on Mayuresh Joshi’s watchlist for earnings strength
Mayuresh Joshi, Director of Research at Marketsmith India, is watching earnings-resilient sectors such as consumer discretionary, banking, and pharmaceuticals as market remains volatile. Along with CCL Products and Sai Life Sciences, Strides Pharma Science and ICICI Bank are on his watchlist, while Vishal Mega Mart remains a domestic consumption play worth tracking.
Indian soft drinks industry well-positioned for healthy recovery, non-fizz drinks gain traction: VBL
This year marks a vibrant rebound for the Indian soft drinks sector, where consumer tastes are expanding. Carbonated beverages continue to dominate, yet there's a noticeable shift towards refreshing non-carbonated and juice-infused drinks. Companies are getting creative, focusing on low-sugar and naturally sourced ingredients to entice health-conscious consumers.
IT stocks may bounce back; pharma growth outlook strong: Elara Securities
Bino Pathiparampil, Head of Research at Elara Securities, says HUL’s recovery depends on the execution of its strategy to tap new-age consumption trends as traditional FMCG growth remains muted. He sees near-term rebound potential in IT stocks after sharp corrections, though AI-led growth may take time to emerge. He adds semaglutide could create a $1 billion opportunity in India’s pharma market over the next four years.
Benchmarks end sharply lower amid West Asia conflicts; broader mrkt underperfroms
Auto, oil & gas and consumer durables shares tumbled while metal and pharma shares advanced.
Gainers & Losers: XTGlobal, Tejas Networks among 5 top movers on Thursday
India’s benchmark indices ended flat amid selling in financial stocks. Individual stocks were active, with XTglobal, Tejas Networks and Sanofi Consumer rallying, Angel One adjusting for stock split, and Home First declining.