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
Markets poised for a positive run if geopolitical risks ease: Ambareesh BaligaMarket veteran Ambareesh Baliga sees Indian equities well-positioned if geopolitical tensions ease and macro conditions remain supportive. ...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 7.5 per litre since Iran war: Here’s how it will impact your daily lifeFuel prices are rising again, making travel and goods more expensive. This impacts transporters, supply chains, and household budgets. Oil ...
26 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
RBI unlikely to hike rates soon despite inflation risk, rate action only in Dec if needed: Icra's Aditi NayarThe Reserve Bank of India is expected to hold off on interest rate hikes. Inflation risks are rising due to fuel prices and monsoon uncerta...
25 May, 2026, 10.07 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
West Asia conflict dampens senior hiring demandIndia's executive search market is witnessing a slowdown. Companies are adopting a cautious approach to hiring due to global conflicts, inf...
23 May, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
June quarter earnings to determine market direction, says Sunil Subramaniam, warns on risks in near termMarket expert Sunil Subramaniam advised caution amid geopolitical uncertainty and rising input costs, while favouring consumer durables, ca...
23 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
ITC shares fall 2% after Q4 results. What Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and others are saying?ITC shares slipped on Friday despite a 5% rise in Q4 standalone profit and strong FMCG growth. Brokerages remained cautious, with Goldman S...
22 May, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Cigarette business weakness drags ITC margins in March quarterITC's cigarette business saw lower profits in the March quarter due to increased taxes. While other areas like FMCG improved, they could no...
22 May, 2026, 06.35 AM IST
Nifty to trade in 28,000–30,000 range in FY27 led by earnings: Smallcase managersSmallcase managers remain optimistic on India’s equity markets despite the Nifty declining over 9% this year, projecting the benchmark inde...
21 May, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
FMCG sector to log 8-10% growth despite margin pressure: CrisilIndia's FMCG sector anticipates 8-10% revenue growth this fiscal. Price hikes will drive this expansion. However, volume growth is set to s...
21 May, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Tactical buying visible in IT, selective opportunities emerging in auto ancillaries: Neeraj DewanIndian stock markets are navigating a balance between optimism and caution. Inflationary pressures and global uncertainties are key concern...
21 May, 2026, 11.56 AM 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
ITC Q4 preview: Will cigarette slowdown, tax hit weigh on earnings despite FMCG strength?ITC is expected to deliver a muted Q4 as cigarette volumes stay flat and higher taxes weigh on margins, despite strong double-digit growth ...
20 May, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
From milk to ACs, everyday essentials getting costlier as war fuels inflationIndian households face rising costs for daily essentials. Fuel and commodity price hikes are pushing up prices for milk, packaged foods, an...
18 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
India's monthly household basket may feel the heat of rising fuel costsConsumer goods prices may rise soon. Higher fuel costs from the West Asia conflict will increase shipping and production expenses. Companie...
16 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST