Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd shares fell as much as 4.3% on Friday even as the company posted a 6% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 4,196 crore for Q4FY26. Revenue from operations grew 2% to Rs 13,942 crore, while sequential profit more than doubled. For FY26, net profit rose nearly 9% to Rs 9,116 crore. Nomura kept a Buy rating on strong order backlog, but Goldman stayed Neutral, citing weaker execution, lower EBITDA margins, and rising working capital strain.
Cipla shares jumped nearly 11% across two sessions after multiple brokerages upgraded their outlook, even though Q4 profit fell 55% year on year. The rally pushed the stock to an intraday high of Rs 1,432.10 as investors shifted attention from near-term earnings pressure to longer-term growth prospects highlighted by analysts.
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TVS Motor posted a 19% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 772 crore for Q4 FY26, while revenue grew 30% to Rs 15,053 crore. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs kept positive calls, pointing to strong growth prospects. Citi countered with a Sell rating, citing valuation concerns and possible cost headwinds despite the profit rebound.
Tata Motors reported a sharp jump in Q4 net profit and revenue, but the stock dropped over 3% as investors stayed cautious about the commercial vehicle sector outlook. Brokerages remain divided: some lean neutral while others see upside from export momentum and a gradual industry recovery, leaving the market to weigh execution against near-term demand risk.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) posted Q4 FY26 net profit of Rs 600 crore, up 15% year-on-year, but profit fell 36% sequentially. Revenue grew annually while slipping sequentially. The company pointed to the Iran-US war’s impact on operations, especially in Dubai. With brokerages weighing these mixed signals, IHCL shares came under focus after results.
Hyundai Motor India shares rose nearly 5% in spite of a 22% year-on-year drop in Q4 FY26 net profit to Rs 1,256 crore. Revenue grew more than 5% and the board recommended a Rs 21 per share dividend. Brokerages kept “Buy” calls, citing upcoming model launches and strong export momentum as key reasons for optimism.
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Tata Consumer Products shares jumped around 7% after reporting a better-than-expected Q4, with consolidated net profit up 21% year-on-year. The earnings beat was driven by strong performance in the India-branded business. Brokerages including Morgan Stanley, Motilal Oswal and Elara Capital stayed positive, citing scope for healthy growth, margin expansion and further upside for the FMCG firm.
Paytm’s parent One 97 Communications gained around 2% after investors cheered the fintech’s first full year of profitability. Shares rose to an intraday high of ₹1,219.10 as brokerages like Goldman Sachs and Citi kept Buy or Outperform ratings, pointing to stronger revenue momentum and growing payments market share even as regulation continues to reshape the landscape.
Global brokerages including Bernstein, Goldman Sachs, Citi and Jefferies retained bullish ratings on One 97 Communications, Paytm’s parent company. The upbeat stance follows March quarter results coming in ahead of street estimates, with analysts highlighting a beat and pointing to Paytm’s scalable business model as a key driver for continued optimism.
Fairfax India plans to raise its stake in IIFL Capital to 51 percent, investing about 20 billion rupees. The capital infusion is expected to strengthen the firm’s financial base and fuel expansion across financial services. The move comes as brokerage and wealth management markets intensify competition, pushing players to scale and consolidate faster.
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M&M shares jumped around 3% after the automaker posted a strong Q4, with net profit up 42% year-on-year and revenue rising 29%. Robust full-year earnings followed, prompting Nomura and other brokerages to turn bullish on the stock. The big question now is whether the momentum can continue beyond these results.
Manappuram Finance shares slipped around 3% even after reporting strong Q4 FY26 profit, as the market wrestled with how much the gold-loan surge should influence future performance. The company paired results with an interim dividend. Jefferies upgraded the stock to Buy with a higher target, while Morgan Stanley remained cautious despite the upbeat quarter.
Vedanta shares jumped about 5% after the company demerged into four separate entities. Analysts say the move could sharpen business focus and unlock upside, supported by strong Q4 performance. But they also flag a growing concentration risk and warn that valuations of the newly separated businesses are still in flux, leaving fresh investors in a phase of price discovery.
Varun Beverages shares kept climbing after strong Q1 CY2026 results, delivering double-digit growth across profit, revenue and volumes. Brokerages like Jefferies and Motilal stayed upbeat, pointing to sturdy demand, margin resilience and growth driven by international markets. Still, competition intensity and shifting input costs remain key risks investors will watch.
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Bajaj Housing Finance reported a 14% profit rise in the January–March quarter, with asset quality holding strong and loan assets plus disbursements growing meaningfully. Brokerages reacted positively to management commentary and a bullish outlook for growth, even as they flag rising competition from banks in home loans. The stock has also rebounded after a recent dip.
UltraTech Cement posted a strong March quarter, with profits rising 20%. Yet its shares dipped around 1%, raising investor questions. Still, multiple brokerages—including Goldman Sachs, Citi, Nomura and others—kept Buy ratings, pointing to improving operations, capacity expansion and sustained financial strength that could drive future growth.
Reliance Industries shares fell more than 1% after Q4 profit declined 13% year on year, even as revenue grew. Still, most brokerages stayed constructive, pointing to potential recovery in O2C, stable momentum in retail and digital, and improving margins. They also flagged near-term challenges across energy and petrochemicals that could weigh on sentiment.
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC shares jumped up to 4.75% to a 52-week high of Rs 1,098.90, fueled by bullish notes from brokerages and strong Q4 performance. Motilal Oswal reiterated a BUY rating, citing positive momentum. The rally raises the question many investors ask: do fundamentals justify chasing the move, or is caution warranted?
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