ITC shares slipped on Friday despite a 5% rise in Q4 standalone profit and strong FMCG growth. Brokerages remained cautious, with Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Nomura flagging pressure from cigarette tax hikes. While FMCG and paper segments showed resilience, analysts expect cigarette volume decline and margin stress to weigh on earnings.
Laurus Labs shares rally over 4% as Q1FY27 profit jumps 126% on strong CDMO growth
Laurus Labs reported a strong June-quarter performance, with net profit more than doubling and revenue rising 29% year-on-year, driven by robust growth in its CDMO