Sugar stocks, including Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar and EID Parry, rallied sharply on Tuesday as raw sugar futures remained near two-year highs. Rising supply concerns in Brazil, Europe and Thailand, along with stronger festive-season demand, have lifted expectations of tighter global sugar supplies and supported the recent rally.
Vedanta shares rose over 3% after the company set October 14 as the record date for its first FY27 interim dividend, subject to board approval on October 8. The payout will be the first since Vedanta’s demerger into five entities. Analysts expect dividends to remain strong but potentially become more volatile and commodity-sensitive.
Honasa Consumer shares rallied after the company projected strong Q2 FY27 operating performance, with net sales growth expected in the early thirties, improving margins and continued traction across brands and offline channels.