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Urban Company board approves plan to raise Rs 2,500 crore via QIPIn a letter to shareholders, the Gurugram-based company said it had Rs 1,901 crore in cash as of September 30, while its businesses excludi...
Cement companies to see strong volumes in Q2 but fuel costs may weigh on marginsCement companies are gearing up for a promising September 2026 quarter, with expectations of significant volume growth fueled by heightened...
BoE's Bailey says energy price pass-through remains limited, rate risks persistBank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said rising energy prices have had limited broader inflationary effects so far, but warned that seco...
Not-so smooth ride: Auto industry faces cost squeeze as steel, freight prices surge, more hikes likelyThe Indian automobile industry is currently grappling with rising input and freight costs due to geopolitical uncertainties. Prices of key ...
No crackers, easy on the festival lightsFestival consumption in India is facing challenges due to rising input costs and cautious spending patterns. Companies are experiencing pre...
US labour market remains stuck in low-hire, low-fire state as inflation intensifies: FedThe Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book highlights persistent inflation pressures and a stagnant US labour market, with rising energy, tari...
Global Market: IMF warns of energy shock, AI correction risks to Asia's growth outlookThe IMF warned that Asia’s economic growth may slow to 4.4% in 2027 amid energy price shocks, Middle East conflict, AI market correction ri...
US CPI inflation rises as Iran war drives up fuel prices: How higher petrol and diesel costs could hit American householdsAmerican households are facing increased inflation and rising fuel prices just weeks before the midterm elections. Consumer prices rose une...
Indian consumer firms face margin squeeze despite strong quarterly salesIndian FMCG companies are expected to report narrower September-quarter profit margins despite double-digit sales growth, as rising raw mat...
Global Market: Lagarde says France must tackle debt woes through fiscal consolidationECB President Christine Lagarde stated on Wednesday that France must tackle its ballooning debt and deficit through domestic fiscal consoli...
Global Market | European companies better positioned to withstand energy price shock than in 2022: AnalystsEuropean companies appear better equipped to withstand rising oil and gas prices than during the 2022 energy crisis, supported by changing ...
Bitter truth: Surge in sugar prices to push up festival budgetsSweets and desserts are experiencing higher prices this festive season due to increasing sugar costs and rising demand. Sugar prices have s...
High crude vs festive demand: Can consumption stocks withstand the oil shock?As the festive season approaches in India, high crude oil prices stir worries over profit margins for companies across sectors like FMCG an...
Cement prices likely to rise by Rs 10-15 per bag from mid-October: Emkay ResearchCement manufacturers in India are likely to increase prices by Rs 10 to 15 per bag soon. This price hike is necessary to address high input...
India's services demand outlook positive for Q3FY27, margin concerns persist: RBIIndia's services sector is expected to maintain a positive demand outlook in Q3FY27, although business optimism has moderated compared with...
FMCG companies face a Q2 margin squeeze: Rising crude oil, palm oil and packaging costs threaten profits despite demand recoveryFMCG companies are likely to face operating margin pressure in the September quarter of FY27 due to rising crude-linked derivatives, palm o...
Why are Kraft paper prices rising in India? Corrugated box makers face 25% cost surgeKraft paper prices in India have recently increased by 22% to 25%, affecting production costs significantly. This rise has pressured corrug...
Inside 11-quarter high earnings pomp, 46 companies may wipe out up to 84% of their Q2 profitsAt least 46 companies are expected to report double-digit profit declines in Q2, despite Motilal Oswal projecting 22% earnings growth for i...
India Inc's Q2 revenue growth to moderate to 16-16.5%: ReportIndia Inc’s revenue growth is estimated to moderate to 16-16.5% year-on-year in the September quarter from 17.4% in Q1, while aggregate Ebi...
Nifty 50 companies likely to log strong double-digit growth in Q2Revenue and net profit of Nifty 50 companies are projected to grow by nearly 20% year-on-year. Analysts note that performance is driven by ...