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Global Market: Japan’s core inflation accelerates, putting BOJ rate hikes in focusJapan’s core inflation rises to 2.1% in September, exceeding the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for the first time in nine months. Higher energy...
India October business growth hits 4-month high; hiring stalls, PMI showsIndia's business activity expanded at its fastest pace in four months through a strong services-led pickup. The Composite Purchasing Manage...
Tata Motors CV Q2 Results Preview: Profit may rise up to 44% YoY, revenue 45%; margins, volume growth in focusTata Motors Commercial Vehicles is expected to post strong Q2FY27 revenue and profit growth, driven by 43% volume expansion. However, risin...
India's interest rate gap with G7 in focus as RBI weighs inflation risks: ReportIndia's monetary policy is now shaped by the interest rate gap with major developed economies and rising inflation. The Reserve Bank of Ind...
RBI flags widening inflation risks, puts rate cuts on iceRBI's Monetary Policy Committee raised the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to address rising inflation concerns. Governor Sanjay Mal...
Inflation remains top of mind, MPC minutes showRBI's monetary policy committee has increased the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points due to inflation concerns. Core inflation has show...
Global Market: BOJ's Himino says Japan inflation near 2% target, signals further rate hikesBank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino says underlying inflation is nearing the central bank’s 2% target, while accommodative financial...
Global Market: European shares struggle for direction as France unrest weighs on sentimentEuropean shares remained stagnant amid escalating unrest in France, raising alarms over fiscal health and growth prospects. While some opti...
Global Market: UK inflation rises to 3.5% in September, boosting rate hike betsUK inflation rises to 3.5% in September from 3.1% in August, exceeding expectations as higher fuel prices linked to the Iran war add to pri...
Eateries cut corners as high costs and hygiene crackdowns take a tollNew strategies include pausing high-cost menu items and introducing smaller portions for diners. Increased operational expenses due to regu...
Global Market: Eurozone bond selloff to weigh on growth, curb inflation, Lagarde saysECB President Christine Lagarde warned that a global bond selloff is tightening euro zone financial conditions, raising borrowing costs and...
Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei falls 2% as tech selloff, rising oil prices fuel inflation fearsJapan’s Nikkei 225 fell as US technology stock losses and rising oil prices heightened inflation and interest rate concerns. Semiconductor ...
FMCG firms grapple with input cost inflation in Q2, brace for margin pressure in H2FMCG companies are experiencing increased margin pressure as input costs continue to rise. Rising inflation is affecting profitability, for...
Nestlé India says rising inflation, particularly food inflation, is a realityNestlé India has reported a strong 20.5% increase in sales for the September quarter. Profit after tax rose significantly due to robust vol...
- Global Market: Citi expects Fed to raise rates by 25 basis points in December after hot US inflation data
Citigroup now expects the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by 25 basis points in December following hotter-than-expected Septembe...
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...
Inflation could hit 7%, forcing RBI to hike rates by 150 bps further: ReportIndia's inflation is projected to reach 6-7% due to increasing price pressures and consumer expectations. The Reserve Bank of India has ack...
FMCG revenues to rise in Q2, but costs could dent marginsIndia's FMCG sector is poised for a substantial revenue boost in the upcoming September quarter, with growth projected in double digits. Th...
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...
- PepsiCo to cut costs as weak North America business hurts annual core profit forecast
PepsiCo is gearing up to implement further cost-cutting measures in response to rising input costs and a slowdown in consumer demand. CEO R...