Stocks in news: ITC Hotels, Dr Reddy's, SBI Life, Hero MotoCorp, Vedanta

Markets traded volatile on Thursday, ending nearly unchanged after early gains were erased by profit-taking in heavyweight stocks. Analysts suggest a short-term consolidation phase is likely, with Nifty holding above 25,600 considered healthy. Several companies, including Vedanta, Hero MotoCorp, and Colgate-Palmolive, are in focus due to investment plans, international expansion, and Q2 results.