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Can Budget 2026 help India’s electronics manufacturing mature?

BUSINESS

Can Budget 2026 help India’s electronics manufacturing mature?

ISM 2.0, ECMS approvals, and capex visibility can have a big impact on EMS and semiconductor-linked players

Budget marks a shift from electronics assembly to manufacturing at scale

BUSINESS

Budget marks a shift from electronics assembly to manufacturing at scale

Budget materially improves the long-term earnings and margin visibility for India’s EMS and semiconductor value chain

Aquaculture gets a safety net in Budget 2026

BUSINESS

Aquaculture gets a safety net in Budget 2026

Government’s efforts to increase productivity and yields should foster a supportive environment for shrimp exporters

Dixon Technologies Q3 FY26: Industry headwinds drive near-term softness

BUSINESS

Dixon Technologies Q3 FY26: Industry headwinds drive near-term softness

Inventory correction and memory modules inflation weigh on Q3, but integration and exports to drive the next leg

Shadowfax Technologies IPO: Delivering returns or just another parcel of risk?

BUSINESS

Shadowfax Technologies IPO: Delivering returns or just another parcel of risk?

The company has solidified its presence in the parcel delivery market through a capital-efficient business model

Havells Q3 FY26: Cable outperformance balances seasonally weak durables

BUSINESS

Havells Q3 FY26: Cable outperformance balances seasonally weak durables

ECD segment and Lloyd disappoint. Higher raw material costs lead to margin pressure

Polycab Q3 FY26: Scalable growth amid margin compression

BUSINESS

Polycab Q3 FY26: Scalable growth amid margin compression

Polycab's strong rebound in FMEG business and outperformance in W&C continue

GM Breweries Q3 FY26: Margin adds a kick to the quarterly show

BUSINESS

GM Breweries Q3 FY26: Margin adds a kick to the quarterly show

Steady volumes and disciplined execution drive operating leverage surprise

Cement Q2 earnings preview: Extended monsoon, policy transition to weigh

BUSINESS

Cement Q2 earnings preview: Extended monsoon, policy transition to weigh

UltraTech Cement and Dalmia could be key beneficiaries owing to their cost leadership and strong balance sheets

TruAlt Bioenergy IPO: Opportunity knocks, but caution warranted

BUSINESS

TruAlt Bioenergy IPO: Opportunity knocks, but caution warranted

The company has shown remarkable growth in a short period, emerging as one of India’s largest ethanol producers with robust financial performance. However, that’s not enough to call it a sure bet

Epack Prefab IPO: A story of efficiency, speed and technical prowess

BUSINESS

Epack Prefab IPO: A story of efficiency, speed and technical prowess

Company is an interesting opportunity in the building materials industry

Saatvik Green Energy IPO: A shining bet on India’s clean energy future?

BUSINESS

Saatvik Green Energy IPO: A shining bet on India’s clean energy future?

The solar PV module industry faces the risk of market oversupply and intense price competition

Euro Pratik Sales IPO: Attractive margins, tight scalability

BUSINESS

Euro Pratik Sales IPO: Attractive margins, tight scalability

The margins are strong but the scalability of the business is a challenge

Syrma SGS Tech: Firming up its market position through strategic moves

BUSINESS

Syrma SGS Tech: Firming up its market position through strategic moves

Expanding production capacity, forging tech ties, and growing the client base in new markets

Crompton Greaves Consumer: Gain in market share amid seasonal headwinds

BUSINESS

Crompton Greaves Consumer: Gain in market share amid seasonal headwinds

Focus on premium products despite a weak summer season; the revival of the lighting business will be a key growth driver

GST reforms provide a fresh impetus to clean energy transition

BUSINESS

GST reforms provide a fresh impetus to clean energy transition

The aim is to make renewable energy more affordable for developers as well as consumers

Consumer durables get a GST lift — Which players will lead the charge?

BUSINESS

Consumer durables get a GST lift — Which players will lead the charge?

A lower GST rate sets the stage for a demand revival in consumer durables

Cement companies to benefit from GST rate cut, favourable cost outlook

BUSINESS

Cement companies to benefit from GST rate cut, favourable cost outlook

Lower tax on cement and stable production costs should benefit cement companies. However, does it change the investment outlook for cement majors?

Transport Corporation of India Q1: Positive growth rate continues

BUSINESS

Transport Corporation of India Q1: Positive growth rate continues

The company has a long growth runway, and its changing business mix should aid margin expansion

Carysil: Cautiously optimistic

BUSINESS

Carysil: Cautiously optimistic

The company is optimistic about volume growth despite US tariff challenges

Vikram Solar IPO: Can the flotation glow on bourses?

BUSINESS

Vikram Solar IPO: Can the flotation glow on bourses?

The company is embracing clean energy transition, but the valuation is high

Income tax rejig in Budget 2025 to stimulate low- to mid-ticket consumption

BUSINESS

Income tax rejig in Budget 2025 to stimulate low- to mid-ticket consumption

The sops come at a time when the country is exhibiting slowdown in demand trends across urban and rural markets

PG Electroplast Q1 – Inventory overhang casts a shadow

BUSINESS

PG Electroplast Q1 – Inventory overhang casts a shadow

The company has cut capital expenditure for FY26 to Rs 700-750 crore from Rs 800-900 crore, considering the near-term pressure on cash flows and working capital

JSW Cement IPO: Is it a solid contender for your portfolio?

BUSINESS

JSW Cement IPO: Is it a solid contender for your portfolio?

Cement demand is promising in India, though there’s a shift in the competitive landscape

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