Industry Report

Volume gains offset pricing pain for cement companies in Q3 FY26

Analysts at Centrum Research estimated aggregate industry volumes rose about 13 per cent Y-o-Y and 12 per cent sequentially, aided by a rebound in non-trade demand

NBFCs in "sweet spot", says Kotak Inst, sees stronger loan growth in FY27

Kotak Institutional Equities' favoured picks among NBFCs' include Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv

Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Capital goods; check top stock picks here

The sector's outlook remains anchored in rising public capital expenditure and sustained investments across defence, renewables, transmission and data centre infrastructure

Nifty IT hits 2-year low; Tech stocks slide up to 5% on renewed AI fears

The Nifty IT index has lost over 19 per cent in CY26 as compared to a nearly 2 per cent dip in the Nifty 50 index during this period

Nomura upbeat on private port players; bets on JSW Infra, Adani Ports

Nomura has initiated coverage on JSW Infrastructure and assumed coverage on Adani Ports; here's why

Autos on firm footing for long-term upcycle; Axis Sec reveals top 5 picks

Among OEMs under coverage, it has identified Eicher Motors, and Bajaj Auto as its top conviction ideas in 2Ws, and Ashok Leyland in the CV segment

FIIs cut stake in IT firms in Q3FY26 amid AI woes; here's what data shows

According to the shareholding pattern of top Indian IT companies, FIIs have trimmed their stake over the last one year amid growing fear that AI is causing significant disruption

Infosys, TCS: Jefferies downgrades Indian IT stocks, cuts earnings estimate

The global research and broking house has cut their earnings estimates by 1-4 per cent across IT firms and expects 6 per cent earnings CAGR over FY26-28.

Trident to Welspun Living: Textile stocks advance on Trump's 15% tariff

An earlier trade agreement between India and the US lowered the reciprocal duties to 18 per cent from 25 per cent, after the US withdrew a separate punitive tariff of 25 per cent

FMCG makers looks volume-based growth in FY27 with Ebitda improvements

Leading fastmoving consumer goods (FMCG) companies expect volumedriven growth to take centre stage in the next fiscal year, supported by easing inflation and stable commodity prices that have begun to ease pressure on margins. In the December quarter, leading FMCG companies reported mid- to high single-digit volume growth. On their latest earnings calls, the industry captains said the operating environment is turning more favourable after several quarters of volatility. Key inputs such as edible oils, wheat, copra and surfactants softened, and with macroeconomic tailwinds including GST rationalisation, higher MSPs and a healthy crop season, FMCG makers anticipate sustained demand recovery. Most players have already taken calibrated price hikes earlier in the fiscal year and now expect growth to be led by volumes rather than pricing. Some companies indicated they may pass on some benefits of lower input costs to consumers through offers, increased grammage or selective discounts, ev

Axis Sec sees upside in pharma, hospitals; Lupin, Aurobindo among top bets

Axis Securities has named Lupin, Aurobindo Pharma, Max, and Fortis as top picks, citing strong fundamentals, resilient growth drivers, and robust operational execution

Luggage demand to recover in 1HFY27: Motilal Oswal; VIP, Safari top picks

Motilal Oswal believes demand is likely to recover with the onset of the holiday and wedding season, and has maintained a 'Buy' rating on VIP Industries & Safari Industries, citing a positive outlook

New labour codes raise Nifty 100 firms' wage bills by ₹17.6K crore

IT, banking, aviation take biggest hit in Q3; 73 of 96 firms already counting the cost

Pvt banks to outperform PSBs post H1FY27: PL Capital; bets on SBI, ICICI Bk

The brokerage expects PSBs to continue growing well until the first half of FY27 (H1FY27), but said private sector banks (PVBs) could outperform thereafter

Over 66% parents, teachers say EdTech AI use amplifies risks: Report

The report found that 35 per cent of EdTech-using children were using GenAI for learning, while 51 per cent of EdTech-using teachers reported using GenAI for teaching and school-related activities

F&B players to sustain outperformance; Britannia, Marico top picks: JM Fin

For Q4, the brokerage expects Marico to lead the HPC segment with around 20 per cent sales growth, followed by 9-10 per cent growth for Dabur India and Godrej Consumer Products

Alco-bev premiumisation intact in Q3; Radico top pick for JM Financial

Among key trends, spirits companies such as Radico Khaitan Ltd. and United Spirits Ltd. continued to outperform beer major United Breweries Ltd. on volumes, JM Financial said

RITES, Kalpataru Projects, Ahluwalia Contracts: 3 stk ideas by Axis Direct

Stocks to buy: Axis Direct has recommended 'Buy' call on Kalpataru Projects International, RITES Ltd and Ahluwalia Contracts

Power demand rebounds in Jan; Antique bullish on JSW Energy, Adani Power

Antique highlighted JSW Energy and Adani Power as its preferred picks, citing their strong execution visibility

Why Ambit prefers hotel stocks over aviation and luggage? Leela top bet

The brokerage preference remains hotels over aviation and luggage within the travel and related consumption basket, reflecting stronger earnings visibility in hotels