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High crude vs festive demand: Can consumption stocks withstand the oil shock?As the festive season approaches in India, high crude oil prices stir worries over profit margins for companies across sectors like FMCG an...- India's retail inflation quickens to 5.54% in September from 4.83% in August, hits near two-year highIndia's retail inflation accelerated to 5.54% in September 2026, a notable rise from August's 4.83%. This jump is particularly linked to ri...
- India’s smartphone sales face a festive squeeze, but market value rises 5%The smartphone market in India is projected to experience a 12% decline in sales volumes this festive season. Despite this decrease, the ov...
- 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...
- Cement prices likely to rise by Rs 10-15 per bag from mid-October: Emkay ResearchCement manufacturers in India are likely to increase prices by Rs 10 to 15 per bag soon. This price hike is necessary to address high input...
- US stocks in focus as bank earnings, inflation data set to test market rallyUS investors will track major bank earnings, September inflation data and Treasury yields this week for clues on corporate profitability an...
- India's services demand outlook positive for Q3FY27, margin concerns persist: RBIIndia's services sector is expected to maintain a positive demand outlook in Q3FY27, although business optimism has moderated compared with...
- 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...
- India remains key market for global smartphone makers amid evolving demand, component price pressure, say global smartphone manufacturersMajor smartphone manufacturers consider India an important market, as consumer demand remains steady despite increasing component prices. C...
- Nifty bulls regain momentum, but can bears strike back? 5 factors to decide D-Street’s fate next weekIndian equities snapped an eight-week losing streak as the Nifty 50 and Sensex rebounded on Friday. However, elevated crude prices, foreign...
- Brent commands a war premium as Middle East supply risks keep oil on edgeBrent crude is trading above $100 a barrel as geopolitical tensions and supply risks in the Middle East sustain its premium over WTI. For I...
- Global Market: Singapore likely to tighten monetary policy as growth and inflation risks mountSingapore’s central bank is widely expected to tighten monetary policy on October 14 as resilient economic growth and rising inflation risk...
- US Fed minutes signal another rate hike by year-end as inflation stays highAccording to the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve, officials hint at a possible interest rate rise by year's end in response to o...
- Global Market Today: Asian stocks drop on inflation concerns, oil gainsMSCI’s Asia Pacific index for equities slipped 0.3%, with shares in Japan and South Korea falling, while markets in mainland China return f...
- RBI’s rate hike matters. Its shift to calibrated tightening matters moreThe RBI’s 25-basis-point repo rate hike to 5.5% marks a shift towards calibrated tightening as inflation risks broaden amid elevated oil pr...
- RBI has space for more rate hikes despite growth cheerQuickening inflation, stoked by oil prices and El Nino, could force policymakers to harden further
- Global Market: Eurozone energy inflation has yet to spread to broader prices, ECB's Rehn saysEurozone energy inflation has not yet spread broadly to other goods and services, ECB policymaker Olli Rehn said. Rising bond yields may cu...
- US services sector cools in September, price pressures buildingThe US-Israeli war with Iran has raised prices of energy and related products and led to shortages of commodities shipped through the Strai...
- Global Market: Eurozone business activity hits 29-month high as price pressure intensifiesEurozone business activity expanded at its fastest pace since April 2023 in September, driven by strong service demand and AI investments. ...
- IT sector faces another muted quarter as pricing pressure, geopolitics weigh on growth: ReportIndia's IT sector is expected to see limited growth in Q2FY27 due to various pressures and headwinds. Predictions indicate large-cap firms ...
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