Small packs make big gains as budgets shrink and costs riseWith inflation on the rise, Indian shoppers are favoring compact product packaging. This shift not only reflects changing consumer habits b...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
ITC shares fall 3% to fresh 52-week low; Motilal Oswal sees more pain aheadITC shares fell to a fresh 52-week low on Wednesday as investors reacted to steep tax hikes on cigarettes under the new GST 2.0 regime. Bro...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
GST gains eroded by Gulf war: Dabur CEO Mohit MalhotraDabur's CEO Mohit Malhotra says the West Asia war has impacted the gains from GST measures. The company is raising prices and acquiring dig...
23 May, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
'Invisible weapons attacking social harmony': Akhilesh Yadav targets BJP, demands audit of funds and assetsSamajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav has directly attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party. He alleges invisible weapons are being used to harm ...
23 May, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Colgate-Palmolive India Q4 profit down marginally to Rs 353 cr; FY26 revenue dips to Rs 6,124 crHowever, its sales were up 9 per cent to Rs 1,582.77 crore in the March quarter of FY26. It was at Rs 1,452.02 crore in the corresponding p...
22 May, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Crude-linked energy crisis, softer monsoon may slow FMCG growth in 2026: ReportIndian FMCG volume growth is expected to slow down this year. Geopolitical tensions and a potential below-normal monsoon are key concerns. ...
20 May, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 35%The price hikes in petrol and diesel follow the increase in the duty on gold. The way these hikes are being implemented makes it clear that...
15 May, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Sandip Sabharwal remains bullish on FMCG, retail and defence themesIndian equity markets are poised for a potential rally driven by strong corporate earnings and resilient consumer demand, according to mark...
08 May, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Election cash doles may trigger short-term consumption boost in apparel, smartphones, liquor: CEOsCash handouts from recent state elections are expected to boost spending on items like apparel, smartphones, and electronics. Consumers, es...
06 May, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
HUL to take calibrated price hikes amid cost pressures; demand situation stable: CEO Priya NairHindustan Unilever will implement calibrated price increases to counter rising input costs, focusing on volume-led growth. The company rema...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Markets overlooking macro stress, says Kunal Vora amid oil and currency shockDespite a calm surface, Indian equity markets face mounting macroeconomic pressures from rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee. Exp...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Market remains stock-specific as earnings divergence widens across sectors: Dharmesh KantMarket expert Dharmesh Kant highlighted strong numbers for Bajaj Finance, though macro headwinds may impact near-term performance. He expre...
30 Apr, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
FMCG sector set for steady Q4 on rural demand and volume growthThe FMCG sector anticipates a steady March quarter, buoyed by stable rural demand and urban recovery, despite subdued pricing in some segme...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
India's consumer discretionary firms set for strong growth, demand recovery in Q4: ReportConsumer discretionary companies anticipate robust revenue and earnings growth in the March quarter of FY26. Demand is recovering across va...
18 Apr, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
GST 2.0 Inverted duty structure hurts FMCG, Pharma: Expert flags concernsIndian enterprises are navigating challenges posed by the Goods and Services Tax. The inverted duty scenario is particularly affecting FMCG...
18 Apr, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Iran war: HUL hikes prices of Dove, Pears, Surf, Red LabelHindustan Unilever Limited has increased prices for its soap products. This move is a response to escalating costs of raw materials and pac...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.38 AM IST