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Overall, India Inc credit profile looks healthy: Ramnath Krishnan, Icra Group CEOCorporate India's credit profile has maintained strength following a period of deleveraging post-Covid, although external pressures exist. ...
Consumer goods cos turn to cost cutting amid higher input prices to protect demand, revive volume growthThe cost-cutting comes amid an elevated input-price outlook flagged by several companies during recent earnings calls, due to high raw mate...
Diwali shopping gets costlier this year: From milk, ghee, butter to dry fruits, here's why festive buying is burning a hole in your pocketMilk and ghee prices: Rising costs of key ingredients are affecting both consumers and manufacturers during this Diwali season. Dairy price...
Emami bets on winter demand as inflation keeps a lid on growthEmami Ltd announced a 36% increase in consolidated revenue for the second quarter, reaching Rs 1,088 crore. Despite rising input costs, the...
Big FMCG companies outgrow market as smaller rivals get squeezed by costs and slowing rural demandIndia's fast-moving consumer goods sector has experienced a slowdown in volume growth amid rising costs. Rural demand has weakened, impacti...
Berger Paints to hike prices as rising raw material costs squeeze marginsBerger Paints India has reported a rise in profit driven by strong performances in several divisions. The company plans to raise prices and...
New orders & robust demand lift India's October services growth to 4-month highGrowth in India's services sector increased to a four-month high in October due to strong domestic demand and business orders. The HSBC Ser...
Coca-Cola HBC raises 2026 revenue growth forecast on strong demandCoca-Cola HBC has upgraded its annual organic revenue growth outlook, driven by successful pricing strategies and heightened consumer deman...
China Services PMI slows to three-month low; what lies ahead for Chinese stocks?China’s services sector expanded at its slowest pace in three months as rising costs and intense competition squeezed margins. The weaker P...
India's services growth accelerates to 55.8 in October, cost pressures ease to six-year lowIndia's services sector activity expanded at its fastest pace in four months in October, with the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' ...
ITC shares jump 6% in two days after Q2 results. More upside ahead?ITC shares rose to Rs 283.5 apiece on NSE on Wednesday morning, the highest level seen by the stock in nearly three months. The stock has n...
ITC shares rise 2% after Q2 results. What are Jefferies, Nuvama and others saying?ITC shares gained 2% despite an 18.5% year-on-year decline in Q2 net profit, as higher taxes and falling cigarette earnings weighed on prof...
Marico shares jump 6% as strong Q2 puts growth story in overdrive, sparks bullish callsMarico reported a 31% YoY rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 550 crore, while revenue grew 12% to Rs 3,897 crore. Improved margins and strong...
Marico profit jumps 31%, flags rising input costs amid West Asia woesMarico has reported a 13% increase in consolidated revenue, driven by strong volume growth in India and international markets. The company ...
ITC Q2 net profit falls 20% as high taxes keep margins in checkITC reported a 20% decline in standalone net profit for the September quarter despite a 45% increase in revenue. The rise in cigarette taxa...
Marico sees copra prices ease 35% from peak, but crude-linked costs and vegetable oil inflation pose risksMarico reported a significant expansion in gross margins due to a 35% decrease in copra prices. The company achieved a 27% year-on-year gro...
ITC Q2 Results: Profit falls 18% to Rs 4,229 crore, revenue rises 5%ITC Q2 Results: ITC Ltd reported an 18.5% decline in consolidated net profit for the September quarter on Monday as a sharp fall in earning...
Price hikes to help Pidilite meet profitability guidancePidilite Industries, known for its Fevicol adhesive, anticipates maintaining profitability between 20-24% through price hikes. Managing Dir...
Govt extends customs duty exemption on cotton imports till December 31The Indian government has announced an extension of the customs duty exemption on cotton imports until December 31, 2026. This move aims to...
Escorts Kubota hikes tractor prices as Middle East war fuels cost pressuresEscorts Kubota plans to implement price hikes on its tractor offerings in November 2026. The company cites inflation and geopolitical uncer...