Gillette India Q4 Profit Up 60%, Hindustan Copper, JK Lakshmi Cement Gain; P&G, Cello, Colgate, Hindalco, Mas Financial Also Report

Gillette India Ltd reported a 60.13% increase in net profit to Rs 158.68 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to Rs 99.09 crore in the same period last year, with revenue rising 12%. Hindustan Copper's Q4 net profit rose 50.6% to Rs 187 crore, with revenue up 29.4% to Rs 731.4 crore and EBITDA increasing 19% to Rs 266.7 crore, although margins declined to 36.5% from 39.6%. JK Lakshmi Cement posted a 17% rise in net profit to Rs 184 crore and a 6.5% increase in revenue to Rs 1,897.6 crore, while EBITDA grew 4.3% to Rs 351.3 crore with a slight margin decrease to 18.51%. Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd reported a marginal 1.1% increase in Q4 profit to Rs 156.10 crore, but its shares fell 3% following weak earnings and a negative assessment from Motilal Oswal. Cello World exceeded expectations in Q4, benefiting from restrictions on cheap imports, a focus on premiumisation, and strong cash reserves. Colgate faced weak demand and competition, resulting in a subdued Q4 performance and a decline in its share price. Hindalco's Q4 results were supported by higher global prices and recovering aluminium demand, while Mas Financial's stock outperformed the Nifty over the past two months, prompting discussion on its current investment potential.