Fifteen companies including L&T and Havells are set to become ex-dividend and ex-split this week. Investors are advised to check specifics as crucial dates near for these shares.

This week, companies like L&T, Havells, ITC Hotels, and others will trade without the dividend payment. Dividends vary from Rs 1 to Rs 40 per share. Additionally, buybacks, rights issues, and stock splits are planned. Investors should monitor stock prices and consider potential opportunities following these events.

Three notable companies - NALCO, L&T Tech, and Havells - are set to pay out dividends in May, making them potential options for income-focused investors.

Havells India limited executed a large block trade on the NSE for approximately INR 20.6 crore ($2.7 million USD), with each of the 164,242 shares trading at INR 1,254.4.

escalating tensions in the Middle East are causing a spike in raw material prices for Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies in India, necessitating regular price evaluations and a temporary shift towards immediate profitability concerns.

Havells India experienced a 6.6% drop in share price due to weak demand, pressure on margins, and losses at Lloyd. The company's market capitalization is currently Rs 79,454 crore. Brokerages have downgraded the stock due to limited earnings visibility, muted revenue growth, and margin contraction, despite strong support from the cables sector.

JM Financial advises investors to accumulate shares in Havells India, with current market price standing at Rs. 1261.35 (as of April 23, 13:57).

Citi lowers its rating on Havells India to Neutral and reduces the target price to ₹1,500 due to revenue shortfall. The increased competition in cable and wire sectors could squeeze profit margins; however, significant growth or margin enhancements are crucial for any potential revaluation.

Havells India receives a 'Neutral' rating from Motilal Oswal, suggesting no significant change in the stock's outlook. The investment firm sets a target price of ₹1,340 for Havells India shares.

Today, Havells India and Trent are notably active stocks, with Oracle Fin, Piramal Pharma, Dr. Reddy's, and One Source also showing significant activity in the trading market.

Havells India's shares dropped by 6% following the release of its Q4 results, with analysts at three firms adjusting their ratings downward due to concerns about the performance.

Morgan Stanley has lowered its rating for Havells India to 'Underweight', indicating a bearish outlook, and reduced the target price to ₹1171 from ₹1532, suggesting a potential downward movement in share prices. Investors may want to reconsider their holdings or consider other investment opportunities.

Havells aims to maintain its market position by absorbing cost increases, targeting a 2% boost in profit margins while ensuring revenue growth outpaces expense growth.

Despite a 6% drop in EBITDA and only a 2% growth in revenue for Havells India in Q4, CLSA keeps an optimistic stance with an 'Outperform' rating and sets a target price of ₹1,535. The positive performance in cables and renewables, along with the rebound of cooling products and analyst upgrades, are seen as potential factors for stock revaluation.

Motilal Oswal assigns a neutral rating to Havells India and sets a target price of ₹1,349. The strong performance in the Consumer & Durables segment compensates for the lackluster performance in ECD/Lloyd. The focus remains on enhancing efficiency and branding efforts.

Companies like Trent, Tech Mahindra, and Havells experience a year-on-year increase in their Q4 profits, while SBI Life and Tata Communications witness declines. Upcoming Q4 results are due from LTTS, OFSS, BCCL, Delta Corp, and HCL Tech.

Nomura advises investors to consider purchasing Havells shares, predicting a potential price of ₹1620. The recommendation is based on the company's impressive Q4 recovery, with improved margins expected despite challenges from cost pressures and favorable summer conditions contributing to the rebound.

Despite challenges from war disruptions and rising prices, Havells remains optimistic about solar sector growth, unveiling a line of new renewable products. They're holding back on revealing FY27 figures for now.

Havells India maintains a strong position in the cables and wires sector, but Jefferies advises caution due to persistent losses at Lloyd's impacting overall growth prospects. The projected earnings growth for FY26-28E is largely reflected in the current price, according to Jefferies.

HDFC Securities has provided an analysis of the Q4 FY26 results for SBI Life, Trent, Tech Mahindra, L&T Tech, and Havells. Detailed findings and conclusions are available only through a linked PDF or premium subscription to NDTV Profit.

Havells' target price has been reduced to ₹1,470 by HDFC Securities due to a 2% year-on-year decline in revenue from Lloyd. This revision is attributed to concerns over margin contraction, slow recovery of summer demand, and the premium valuation that caps potential growth at around 45 times March 2028 EPS.

Havells India proposes a final dividend of INR 6 per share, demonstrating strong shareholder returns and confidence in continuous profitability.

Havells adds former Britannia CEO, Varun Berry, to its team as an additional director, strengthening the company's leadership structure.

Havells surpasses expectations with a quarterly profit of INR 734 crores in Q4, marking a significant increase compared to the estimated INR 495 crores.

Havells India experienced impressive Q4 growth, largely due to the strength of their cable segment. This boost has positively impacted the company's stock prices.

Havells India has seen a substantial increase in its non-core revenue, with other income rising to 2.96 billion rupees year-over-year compared to just 687 million previously, highlighting diverse and potentially profitable additional income streams for the company.

Havells India's Q4 FY26 financial projections indicate a 7.2% revenue increase year-over-year, but with potential profit margins shrinking to 9.4%. The predicted decline in net profit by 15.1% could be attributed to reduced demand, high base impact, and inventory adjustments in key business sectors.

Despite current headwinds like high copper prices, unpredictable rains, and weak demand affecting the consumer durable sector, analysts suggest Havells, Voltas, Amber Enterprises, and Blue Star as long-term growth picks, acknowledging temporary challenges but emphasizing their resilience.

Havells India set to release Q4 earnings on April 22, highlighting insights on market demands and profit margins. Investors are keen to understand the trajectory of consumer durable electronics market trends from the announcement.

Havells India will convene a board meeting on the 22nd of April in 2026 to review financial results and decide on potential dividends for shareholders.