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Hindustan Unilever shares fell up to 4.4% despite a strong Q4, with net profit rising 21.4% YoY to Rs 2,992 crore. Revenue grew 7.6% to Rs 16,351 crore, while EBITDA rose 3.2% to Rs 3,877 crore, improving margins to 23.7%. Home Care led segmental growth, delivering its best performance in 11 quarters, driven by strong Fabric Wash demand.
Vedanta anticipates a historic FY26, driven by record profitability in its aluminium and zinc businesses with margins at 38% and 50% respectively. The company confirmed a demerger effective May 1, with all four newly listed entities trading by end-June. Management also outlined a clear deleveraging plan for Vedanta Resources, aiming to reduce debt to $3 billion over three years.
Force Motors shares dropped 5.66% after reporting a 36% year-on-year decline in Q4FY26 net profit to Rs 278.5 crore, despite an 8.2% rise in revenue. Higher costs impacted profitability. However, full-year profit surged 51% to Rs 1,211.6 crore, and the board recommended a Rs 50 dividend.
French IT firm Capgemini saw its revenue climb seven percent year-on-year in the first quarter. This performance met the company's expectations. Growth was boosted by strong results in North America, partly due to a recent acquisition. The company has confirmed its revenue growth target for the year. Headcount also saw a significant increase.
Meta shares plunged 7% in extended trading as investors reacted to the company’s plan to sharply increase AI-related spending. The tech giant warned capital expenditure may rise to $145 billion, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledging uncertainty over returns. Rising regulatory pressures and a rare decline in Daily Active People added to concerns.
Meesho shares surged nearly 10% after JP Morgan initiated coverage with an 'Overweight' rating and a Rs 215 price target. The brokerage highlighted Meesho's potential for significant EBITDA margin expansion and strong net merchandise value growth, driven by advertising monetization and improved logistics. JP Morgan forecasts substantial free cash flow recovery and anticipates market leadership to continue.
The Indian rupee fell to a record low on Thursday, as investors fretted over the economic risks confronting India from a resurgence in crude oil prices to 2022 highs, threatening the inflation-economic growth balance for the net energy importer and sapping capital flows.
OnEMI Technology Solutions’ Rs 926 crore IPO opened with muted demand, seeing just 2% subscription early on Day 1. A modest GMP signals mild listing gains. While margins and profitability have improved, high unsecured lending exposure and regulatory risks keep brokerages cautious, suggesting investors wait for clearer growth visibility.
Global market expert Richard Harris anticipates minimal changes to U.S. monetary policy, emphasizing the Fed's independence. He notes that Big Tech's recent profitability stems more from cloud growth than AI, with Google leading the AI race but facing intense competition.
Japanese government bond yields rose on Thursday, with the benchmark 10-year yield hitting a 29-year high, as reports of U.S. military action to end Iran stalemate drove oil to a four-year high and fuelled inflation concerns.
OpenAI will roll out GPT-5.5-Cyber to critical cyber defenders, CEO Sam Altman said, adding the company will work with governments to enable trusted access. The move signals a push to deploy frontier AI in securing infrastructure against rising cyber threats.
HUL Q4 Results: Along with its Q4 earnings, the board has proposed a final dividend of Rs 22 per share. This is in addition to the interim dividend of Rs 19 per share declared in October 2025, taking the total dividend payout for the year to Rs 9,633 crore.
Indian stock markets are poised for a positive May, following an 8% gain in April, with historical data showing a bullish trend for the month. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have consistently provided support, often counterbalancing volatile foreign institutional investor (FII) flows. This DII strength is expected to aid market stability as May begins.
Narendra Solanki of Anand Rathi Shares & Stock Brokers guides investors on current market trends. He highlights durable companies in autos, banks, defence, and NBFCs. Solanki suggests focusing on two-wheelers and commercial vehicles in autos. He advises caution with Bandhan Bank but favors ICICI Bank and Axis Bank. Defence stocks require a long-term view.
Vedanta shares adjusted significantly post-demerger, appearing to crash but actually declining 5% as four entities (Aluminium, Power, Oil & Gas, Steel) were separated. This restructuring aims to unlock shareholder value by allowing independent businesses to be valued more fairly. The demerger, approved by NCLT, sees the base metals business remain with a restructured Vedanta, while new entities will list separately.
