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World Cup fails to score for TV makersIndia's television market experienced stagnant sales during the FIFA World Cup, defying traditional expectations of a 15-25% surge. Rising ...
Mother Sparsh sees up to 40% growth as baby-care boom defies consumer slowdownMother Sparsh anticipates a robust 30-40% revenue surge this year, defying broader consumption slowdowns. Indian parents are prioritizing t...
FMCG companies ride the heatwave to make cool gainsIntense heatwaves fueled double-digit sales growth for FMCG, white goods, and retailers in the April-June quarter. Companies reported impro...
Two-wheeler exports and EV adoption signal strong consumer resilience: Sachin Relekar, Axis MFIndian consumer demand shows surprising strength, with auto sales exceeding expectations across both traditional and electric vehicles. Exp...
Macro headwinds are behind us; largecaps poised to outperform: Prashant JainIndia's equity markets are poised for a positive turn as economic challenges recede, according to Prashant Jain. He highlights strong domes...
The surprising reason India's most expensive stocks often keep risingIndian stocks defy logic, with expensive companies consistently outperforming. This trend, observed over 15 years, sees sectors like defenc...
Oil cools, monsoon heats up concerns for India's rural economyThe recent drop in crude oil prices is providing some relief from inflation worries. Yet, the unpredictable monsoon season poses a serious ...
Organised dairy sector expected to grow by 200-400 bps in FY27: CrisilIndia's organized dairy sector is poised for accelerated revenue growth of 200-400 basis points this fiscal, driven by consistent volume in...
2 years, zero returns: Is it time for Nifty investors to be fearful or greedy?Nifty investors face two years of flat returns, mirroring past periods that historically led to significant market recoveries. Data shows t...
Cooling products see mixed demand in June qtr; AC sales slump, beverages, ice cream stay resilientSummer demand for products showed a mixed trend. While air-conditioner sales dipped due to unseasonal weather and rising prices, beverages,...
Pharma, power & mid-sized banks: Where Mayuresh Joshi is putting money to work right nowIndian markets are showing signs of recovery as geopolitical tensions ease, paving the way for a stronger earnings outlook in the second ha...
India's growth story, not AI trade reversal, will drive foreign flows: Sameer DalalIndia's economic strength, not AI's decline, will drive foreign capital inflows, according to Sameer Dalal. He believes AI's market correct...
3 AI stocks outweigh all of India: Why this concentration is sounding EM alarm bellsTwo Asian markets are heavily reliant on AI chipmakers, with TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix dominating emerging market indices. This concentra...
Double-digit sales growth in apparel, ACs, premium goods faces inflation & monsoon testDiscretionary spending is witnessing a notable resurgence, particularly in the apparel and white goods sectors, which have both seen impres...
AI fear over IT overdone, but near-term pain likely to persist: Seshadri SenIndian IT services face persistent pressure due to AI disruption fears, with market expert Seshadri Sen advising tactical caution despite a...
ETMarkets PMS Talk | Dinshaw Irani of Helios India stays away from IT, doubles down on domestic consumption amid AI disruptionHelios India is steering clear of IT stocks, citing AI's disruptive potential, and instead champions India's domestic consumption. The firm...
The 30% smallcap tilt: How Abakkus Flexi Cap Fund is positioning for the next rallyAbakkus Mutual Fund is strategically allocating 30% to smallcaps within its Flexi Cap Fund, identifying mispriced opportunities despite str...
Stuck in acres of mediocre: External shocks expose India's slide into middle-income stagnationIndia's economy is experiencing a slowdown. High growth and low inflation mask underlying issues of weak demand and poor productivity. This...
Why a Rs 72,000 crore fund manager refuses to chase defence rally nowICICI Prudential's Mittul Kalawadia advises caution on current market valuations. He notes that future growth is already factored into stoc...
India Inc remains bullish on FY27; Telecom, defence, banking seen driving growth: ReportIndian businesses are optimistic about FY27. Telecom, defence, metals, and banking are set for growth. Companies expect demand to remain st...