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Analysts are positive on AC stocks amid strong summer demand outlook, though they caution that LPG/PNG shortages and rising input costs could impact production in near-term

Outlook for listed consumer durable majors may stay muted

Renewable energy player Goldi Solar on Wednesday said it has raised over Rs 1,400 crore in a funding round led by consumer electrical goods maker Havells India Ltd. Besides, various high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), institutional and strategic investors have participated in the capital infusion, the Gujarat-based module maker said. In a statement, Goldi Solar said it has "secured a landmark growth capital infusion led by Havells India, alongside a distinguished consortium of high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), institutional, strategic, and prominent investors." The company has raised a total of Rs 1,422 crore from multiple investors, and the capital will be used to fund future growth plans. Other prominent investors and family businesses are Ambit Global Private Client, Nikhil Kamath, Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd, SRF Transnational Holdings Ltd, Karmav Real Estate Holdings LLP, NSFO Ventures LLP, and Godwitt Construction Pvt Ltd. According to market sources, Havells has infused Rs 600 cr

Analysts see margins reviving as demand powers up in festival quarter

Havells India reported a 14.72 per cent Y-o-Y decline in consolidated profit after tax to ₹347.53 crore in Q1FY26

The company reported a profit of Rs 518 cr in the three months ended March 31, nearly 16% higher than a year ago

While many consumer durables companies reported disappointing earnings, missing their profit estimates due to lower margins, the EMS players exceeded expectations with strong revenue and profit growth

Live-wire market share gain, but margin recovery and demand revival need a jolt

The Board of Directors of Havells also declared an interim dividend of Rs 4 per equity share

Revenue from operations rose nearly 11 per cent to Rs 4,883 crore, while total expenses climbed 12.3 per cent to Rs 4,564 crore

From the robust banking and financial services domain, Axis Bank and Nippon AMC make the cut. The auto industry sees Maruti Suzuki and Samvardhana Motherson International (SAMIL) in the spotlight

We are seeing noticeable traction in the FMCG counters and ITC is trading in sync with the move. It has formed a buying pivot, after registering a breakout from bullish continuation pattern.

Polycab's Q1FY25 revenue stood at Rs 4,700 crore, up 21 per cent Y-o-Y, with the operating profit margin up 6 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 580 crore

Management says Havells aspires to be among the top-5 players in large kitchen appliances (market size around Rs 12,000 crore) where it has made a foray

Management sounded optimistic about growth in FY25

Havells India Q4 FY results: The board of directors decided to recommend a final dividend of Rs 6 per equity share of Re 1 each for FY24

Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday slapped fines amounting to Rs 14.2 crore on LEEL Electricals' promoter Bharat Raj Punj and its six former officials and barred them from the securities markets for up to five years in a case of malpractices and manipulations in the company's accounts. Also, they have been barred from being associated with any listed company or any registered intermediary, in any capacity, including as a director for three years. The seven individuals penalised by Sebi are Anita Kakar Sharma, who was compliance officer and Vice President (Finance) between April 2006 and December 2018 at LEEL. Achin Kumar Roy, Nipun Singhal, and Mukat Behari Sharma were whole-time members and CFO of LEEL from September 2007 to April 2019. Achin and Mukat were members of the auditing committee between 2007 and 2014. In addition, Surjit Krishan Sharma, Geeta Tekchand were the independent directors of LEEL from January 2005 to July 2019, and Bharat Raj Punj, a promoter of the ...

Consumption of soda, ice creams and dairy products typically jumps sharply during the summer

The company reported a profit of 2.88 billion rupees ($34.7 million) for the quarter ended Dec. 31, compared to 2.84 billion rupees last year

Consolidated net profit rose to 4.13 billion rupees ($49.7 million) in the three months ended Dec. 31 from 3.58 billion rupees a year earlier