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El Nino emerges as key risk to FMCG demand, weak monsoon could weigh on rural consumptionIndia's FMCG sector faces headwinds as El Nino threatens a weaker monsoon. A deficient monsoon could hurt agricultural output and weaken ru...
Hormuz & Iran war can slow India down but not hold it backDespite the Iran war, Strait of Hormuz risks and elevated crude oil prices, the IMF expects India to remain one of the world's fastest-grow...
El Nino impact in sight even as top FMCG firms bet on rising India consumptionIndia's top retail firms anticipate robust April-June revenue growth, fueled by steady consumer demand and improving rural sentiment. Compa...
Dabur, Godrej say demand holds firm despite cost pressuresIndian consumer goods giants Dabur and Godrej Consumer Products reported resilient demand in early fiscal 2027, defying geopolitical worrie...
Dabur Q1 updates: Co expects double-digit revenue growth as rural demand stays ahead of urbanDabur India anticipates a significant boost in its first-quarter profit, driven by strategic price hikes that effectively countered rising ...
Quick commerce is helping Nestle India's premium products reach beyond metros, MD Tiwary says at AGMNestle India is prioritizing quick commerce for premium products and focusing on healthier reformulations, according to Chairman Manish Tiw...
Forget Nifty50 stocks: Smallcaps soar up to 200% in 2026. Will the mammoth rally continue?Indian smallcap stocks are outperforming the Nifty 50, with some indices soaring up to 200% this year. This rally is fueled by improving ea...
Auto sector still robust, but limited upside left at current valuations: Anand TandonMarket expert Anand Tandon observes that while the Indian auto sector shows resilience, its optimism is largely priced into current valuati...
Below-normal monsoon won't derail rural demand, says Nomura's Mihir ShahDespite fears of a weaker monsoon, Nomura's Mihir Shah anticipates muted impact on rural demand due to healthy reservoir levels and improve...
A pail of water may unleash India's ₹20 lakh crore opportunityIndia faces a significant water crisis, with demand projected to double supply by 2030, creating a massive ₹20 lakh crore investment opport...
Will Sensex, Nifty extend gains or turn volatile? Q1 updates, F&O expiry among 8 factors set to steer stock market this weekIndian markets head into a crucial week with investors tracking Q1 business updates, June F&O expiry, auto sales data, FII flows, crude oil...
Chips or chocolates, India's brands want you to pay more for a fitter youFrom millet chips and protein-rich chocolates to science-backed skincare, FMCG companies are increasingly premiumising everyday products to...
Why is market rising today? Sensex soars 800 pts, Nifty above 24,250. 3 key factors powering D-St bullsIndian stock markets experienced a significant surge on Thursday, with both the Sensex and Nifty climbing over 1%. This bullish trend was f...
Sensex jumps over 700 points, Nifty rises above 24,200 as oil prices cool below $73 per barrelOn Thursday, Indian stock markets experienced a remarkable surge, with both Sensex and Nifty seeing significant gains as oil prices fell be...
No slowdown yet, but inflation and El Niño are risks: ITC's Sanjiv PuriITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri revealed plans for a Rs 20,000 crore investment over the medium term, including hotel expansion. He highlighted st...
Slowing rural incomes could weigh on consumer demand: Dhananjay SinhaHeadline rural wage growth in India is misleading, with underlying increases significantly lower than reported. Rising inflation, reverse m...
Smiles, fries & air-fryers: Why Canadian food giant McCain is bullish on India’s snacking boomConsumers are embracing global and local flavours, driving innovation in products like fries and premium appetisers. McCain is actively add...
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...
RBI flags rising fuel-price pressures amid West Asia war, says crude is easing as Hormuz fears recedeThe Reserve Bank of India has highlighted rising fuel prices and a dip in consumer confidence due to West Asian conflict, despite a recent ...
War, oil and El Nino: Triple threat may cut India Inc's profit margins by 150 bpsIndia Inc faces challenges ahead. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and El Nino conditions may hurt company profits. Operating profit marg...