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Fed holds rates, says data will guide next moveIn their latest meeting, Federal Reserve officials decided to keep interest rates steady, reflecting a measured approach towards inflation ...
HUL sales rise 15% to hit 14-quarter high, but inflation clouds demand outlookHindustan Unilever posted a turnover of ₹18,071 crore for the September quarter, highlighting a 15% rise. Even with a price increase of 7.5...
US Fed expected to hold rates as Iran war fuels inflation concernsThe US Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady as rising energy prices linked to the Iran war fuel inflation conce...
Why India’s largest carmaker’s chairman believes small cars still rule the road despite the SUV crazeMaruti Suzuki Chairman R C Bhargava highlighted the ongoing demand for small cars in India. He noted sales figures of 398,000 small cars an...
Reckitt’s base effect GST boost in India to unwind in Q4, says CEOReckitt's India operations showed strong growth momentum in the July-September quarter compared to the previous year. The prior year was af...
Hindustan Unilever to take calibrated price hikes as commodity inflation stays high, says CEO Priya NairHindustan Unilever has raised prices by around 7.5% in response to rising input costs across its portfolio. Despite these increases, consum...
Delivery Hero raises full-year forecast again on strong Q3 growthThe company now expects gross merchandise value (GMV), a common metric for delivery firms measuring the total value of all goods sold throu...
Hindustan Unilever looks to stronger FY27, but commodity inflation threatens to squeeze marginsHindustan Unilever expects commodity inflation to continue impacting margins in the near term. The company anticipates better growth in FY2...
Kirana stores make room for new generation FMCG brands as they muscle past legacy giantsIndia's kirana market has seen new-age consumer brands expand their market share to nearly 22%. This increase has impacted the dominance of...
AWL Agri Business experiences 2% profit drop, emphasises growth in packaged food and exportsAWL Agri Business has reported a 2% decline in consolidated net profit for the September quarter. Revenue from operations, however, increas...
Gold eases as stronger dollar weighs, Fed meeting in focusGold prices dropped in early trading as the US dollar strengthened and influenced market dynamics. Investors are closely monitoring the upc...
Tata Consumer Q2 Results: Net profit rises 16% YoY to Rs 470 crore, revenue up 14%Tata Consumer Products reported a 16% year-on-year profit increase to Rs 470 crore in Q2 FY27, with revenue rising 14% to Rs 5,661 crore. S...
The war bump is a false victory for S&P 500 profitsThe commentary argues that strong S&P 500 earnings growth is narrowly concentrated in AI-linked companies and sectors benefiting from the I...
India’s consumption story holds appeal, but investors are spending lessIndia's consumer and retail sector saw a 58% decline in deal value during the September quarter. The first nine months of 2026 recorded 353...
Global luxury goods industry set for recovery in 2027, US to remain bright spot: Goldman SachsThe global luxury goods industry is expected to witness a recovery after several years of sluggish sales performance, with revenues of majo...
Charting the global economy: Euro area business activity coolsThe euro area’s private sector slowed more than expected in October, weighed down by France as the region’s No. 2 economy grapples with fis...
Chinese smartphone brands lose India market share as chip costs soarChinese smartphone brands' market share in India decreased to 67-68% in the recent July-September quarter. This decline represents the lowe...
Global Market: European stocks edge lower as Kering slumps, oil prices riseEuropean shares slipped as Kering plunged 10.4% following weak Gucci sales, while rising oil prices and French political uncertainty dampen...
FMCG brands turn up the volume on ads as costs and scrutiny riseMultiple packaged goods companies are increasing their advertising expenditures to maintain consumer demand amid rising inflation. Nestle I...
China's luxury demand recovery may remain elusive, forcing global brands to rethink growth: Bernstein reportA report by Bernstein indicates that the luxury goods industry faces challenges due to reduced Chinese consumer demand. Economic factors su...