Be cautious on IT stocks, back energy and telecom: Neeraj DewanMarket expert Neeraj Dewan advises caution in IT, favoring energy, telecom, FMCG, and select consumer durables for better risk-reward. He s...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Retailers face AC shortage as heatwave boosts demandIntense heatwaves have driven a sharp rise in air-conditioner sales. This surge, following lower production in March, has created significa...
22 Apr, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
Tactical investing: 6 stocks for your watchlist as the Gulf rebuild approaches; 4 with positive upside potential of up to 25%Peace is something that has eluded West Asia a long time. For old Gulf watchers, statements and counter-statements of the kind seen in the ...
19 Apr, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
US-Iran truce brings respite, but no quick fix for India Inc's supply painCEOs express cautious optimism following the US-Iran ceasefire, anticipating a consumer sentiment boost after a month of geopolitical uncer...
09 Apr, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Longer winter pours cold water on summer loading of consumer companiesSummer product sales are off to a slow start. An extended winter and leftover stock from last year have delayed the usual sales cycle. Comp...
18 Feb, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Soft drinks, ice creams, AC makers scaling up production to match early season demand spikeAs an unusually early summer approaches, manufacturers of seasonal products like air-conditioners, soft drinks, ice creams, and beer are ra...
27 Jan, 2025, 05.00 AM IST
Unrelenting heat sets AC demand on fire, scorches buyers' pockets as India's torrid summer goes on and onAs an unprecedented heat wave drives much of India indoors, AC prices have shot up in most regions of the country. Along with prices, sales...
19 Jun, 2024, 05.11 PM IST
Samsung introduces 2021 range of home air conditionersSamsung India Senior Vice-President (Consumer Electronics Business -HVAC Division) Rajeev Bhutani, "The smart and AI (artificial intelligen...
12 Jan, 2021, 07.32 PM IST
Beware! Soaring mercury may not swell returns on AC stocks this summerAnalysts say the demand recovery may not help bottom lines or stock prices.
13 Jun, 2019, 11.42 AM IST
AC maker Blue Star rejigs boardIn a press release, the company said Haribhakti’s elevation underlines the importance the company and its promoters gives to professional m...
05 Mar, 2019, 07.26 PM IST
AC makers feel the heat as winter casts a longer spellOn average, share prices of these companies have dropped by 12 per cent in the past six months.
22 Feb, 2019, 08.56 AM IST
Hot summer spells cooler times for AC makers' stocksThere are expectations that demand for air conditioners will pick up this year.
23 May, 2018, 04.06 PM IST
Freak weather shrinks AC sales in some statesAccording to industry officials, sales are 10-15% lower than last year and a revival looks tough, considering monsoon is set to arrive befo...
22 May, 2018, 10.50 AM IST
Voltas high valuation may limit upsideThe UCP segment revenue grew by 15% in the September 2017 quarter helped by the restocking after the GST implementation in July.
22 Nov, 2017, 08.52 AM IST
Voltas' streak may sustain with hopes of high growthThe stock of Voltas, India's largest maker of air conditioners, has gained 23% in three months.
26 May, 2017, 09.38 AM IST
Voltas may be hot again after a season of gainsThe stock traded at 24 times FY18E earnings, which appears rich. But as analysts roll over their estimates to FY19, it offers valuation com...
21 Feb, 2017, 08.25 AM IST
As mercury levels rise, stocks of AC makers turn hot cakes for investorsThe demand for ACs has surged, which has lifted stocks of AC makers like Voltas, Hitachi Home and Blue Star by up to 23 per cent over the p...
22 Apr, 2016, 03.17 PM IST