Consumer Durables
Amber shares tank 14% on weak Q2 results; should you buy, hold or sell?
Amber Enterprises Q2 earnings: The room air condition (RAC) industry got impacted by non-conducive weather and deferment of purchase in between announcement & implementation of GST rate reduction.
 "Amber shares tank 14% on weak Q2 results; should you buy, hold or sell?")
LG Electronics India lists at 50% premium, Mcap at ₹1 trn; analysts bullish
LG Electronics India listed at ₹1,710 on the NSE, reflecting a premium of 50 per cent over the issue price of ₹1,150
 "LG Electronics India lists at 50% premium, Mcap at ₹1 trn; analysts bullish")
Epack Durable: YES Securities sees 50% upside in this 'undervalued' stock
Epack Durable share price: YES Securities values the company at 30x FY28EPS and arrives at a target price of ₹545
 "Epack Durable: YES Securities sees 50% upside in this 'undervalued' stock")
Panasonic India eyeing white goods PLI, new plant to tap market potential
Panasonic's expansion is aimed at shifting operations from Japan-led to India-led. CEO Tadashi Chiba indicates that Indian teams already handle global services, and the model will be strengthened
 "Panasonic India eyeing white goods PLI, new plant to tap market potential")
'Mid, smallcaps expensive, but smart stock picking can generate alpha'
With Dussehra and Diwali in October 2025, followed by the wedding season, we expect the benefits of pent-up demand to be fully captured during Q3FY26, says Agrawal
 "'Mid, smallcaps expensive, but smart stock picking can generate alpha'")
Amber Enterprises zooms 82% in 1 year; trades at record high
Amber is poised for healthy long-term growth on the back of diversification of the consumer durables segment beyond RACs, improved capacity utilization and broader product offerings across segments.
 "Amber Enterprises zooms 82% in 1 year; trades at record high")
Consumption funds: Rising volumes, margins may lift thematic offerings
But geopolitical risks could weigh on overall equity markets, including consumption segment
 "Consumption funds: Rising volumes, margins may lift thematic offerings")
LG Electronics to launch ₹15,000-cr IPO in October, biggest of 2025 so far
LG Electonics had initially planned to launch the IPO in April-May but announced to defer it due to market volatility
GST revamp a growth reform, says Motilal Oswal; M&M, HUL among top bets
According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services, this measure could trigger a positive shift in Indian equities, which have underperformed over the past year
 "GST revamp a growth reform, says Motilal Oswal; M&M, HUL among top bets")
GST cut next level of reform; 2025 a tricky year for investors: Vijay Kedia
The GST reforms could revive consumption-driven sectors like automobiles, FMCG, and discretionary goods, which have been under pressure, says Kedia
 "GST cut next level of reform; 2025 a tricky year for investors: Vijay Kedia")
Tariff worries? Allocate 40-50% to Sensex or Nifty basket: G Chokkalingam
The continued normal monsoon, falling inflation, and the S&P Global Ratings upgrade also contributed to the market recovery despite the US tariff threats, said Chokkalingam
 "Tariff worries? Allocate 40-50% to Sensex or Nifty basket: G Chokkalingam")
Voltas, Blue Star: Here's why consumer durables stocks are in demand today
The Nifty Consumer Durable Index, which tracks the performance of 15 stocks in the consumer durables sector, jumped by 3.14 per cent, reaching an intra-day high of 38,503
 "Voltas, Blue Star: Here's why consumer durables stocks are in demand today")
Air conditioner, TV makers upbeat about sales amid signs of GST cuts
Consumer durables firms expect GST cut on air conditioners and large TV panels from 28% to 18% to lower prices, spur festive demand and improve sales in a price-sensitive market
 "Air conditioner, TV makers upbeat about sales amid signs of GST cuts")
PG Electroplast, Blue Star: Why are consumer durables stocks weak today?
The early arrival of the monsoon impacted seasonal sales for Room ACs, making Q1 a more subdued start to the year.
 "PG Electroplast, Blue Star: Why are consumer durables stocks weak today?")
Furniture brand WoodenStreet aims to boost revenue in 3 years, mulls IPO
The CEO Lokendra Ranawat said WoodenStreet plans to triple its store count within 18-24 months, focussing on major cities, while also considering opportunities in smaller ones
 "Furniture brand WoodenStreet aims to boost revenue in 3 years, mulls IPO")
Blue Star stock falls 3% after Q4FY25 results; check key numbers here
Blue Star were trading 3.5 per cent down at ₹1,618, compared to 0.33 per cent decline in the benchmark Nifty50 index
 "Blue Star stock falls 3% after Q4FY25 results; check key numbers here")
Whirlpool soars 10% as PE firms eye stake; stock up 33% thus far in April
On January 29, 2025, Whirlpool Corporation announced its intention to sell down its ownership interest in Whirlpool to about 20 per cent this year via market sale by mid-to-late 2025.
 "Whirlpool soars 10% as PE firms eye stake; stock up 33% thus far in April")
Orient Electric Q4 profit jumps to ₹31.26 cr on strong summer demand
The company's profit rose to 312.6 million rupees ($3.66 million) in the quarter ended March 31, from 128 million rupees a year ago
 "Orient Electric Q4 profit jumps to ₹31.26 cr on strong summer demand")
LG Electronics delays India unit IPO amid stock market volatility: Report
LG Electronics has informed advisors that it may postpone the public issue and may resume if the market conditions improve
 "LG Electronics delays India unit IPO amid stock market volatility: Report")
India may emerge as low-tariff hub for US-bound consumer durable exports
Electronics makers begin talks with US importers; Dixon, Super Plastronics see opportunity
 "India may emerge as low-tariff hub for US-bound consumer durable exports")
