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FMCG Q2 FY26 Update: GST cut, urban demand revival to aid growth

BUSINESS

FMCG Q2 FY26 Update: GST cut, urban demand revival to aid growth

Easing inflation, tax impetus to drive consumption growth

Will banking stocks react to a tepid Q2 FY26?

BUSINESS

Will banking stocks react to a tepid Q2 FY26?

A pick-up in demand, along with fiscal and monetary measures, to support credit growth

SBFC Finance: How justified is the valuation of this stock?

BUSINESS

SBFC Finance: How justified is the valuation of this stock?

It is well-positioned to seize the big market opportunity in the SME space

Why investors can give Ganesh Consumer IPO a miss

BUSINESS

Why investors can give Ganesh Consumer IPO a miss

The lack of portfolio and geographic diversity could influence growth plans

Sustainable, secured growth strengthens outlook for affordable housing finance companies

BUSINESS

Sustainable, secured growth strengthens outlook for affordable housing finance companies

Companies with scalable models and balanced, risk-adjusted growth are likely to take the lead

ITC: How does the new GST rate structure unfold for the cigarette business?

BUSINESS

ITC: How does the new GST rate structure unfold for the cigarette business?

A flat GST on retail sales price will enhance pricing stability, and lower tax evasion, resulting in a predictable tax environment

GST boost for FMCG companies to drive demand recovery, sector re-rating

BUSINESS

GST boost for FMCG companies to drive demand recovery, sector re-rating

Lower taxes on daily essentials, packaged food, and oral and personal care categories will revive consumption

Is the FMCG sector gearing up for another disruption?

BUSINESS

Is the FMCG sector gearing up for another disruption?

Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL) is positioned to become a major disruptor in India's FMCG sector, with Reliance Industries announcing aggressive expansion plans

What can drive the stock performance of this financial services player?

BUSINESS

What can drive the stock performance of this financial services player?

Poised to maintain growth momentum with a sustainable business model

Will this major cigarette player be able to beat the tax worries?

BUSINESS

Will this major cigarette player be able to beat the tax worries?

A possible taxation shock could create near-term demand headwinds

Emami: Why this niche FMCG stock merits attention, post correction

BUSINESS

Emami: Why this niche FMCG stock merits attention, post correction

Rural stronghold, and higher premium mix will give fillip to growth, margins

Cholamandalam Investment: Is the valuation justified?

BUSINESS

Cholamandalam Investment: Is the valuation justified?

Margin expansion expected in FY26, backed by lower funding cost

Godrej Consumer Q1 FY26: Sustained growth, stable margins on the cards

BUSINESS

Godrej Consumer Q1 FY26: Sustained growth, stable margins on the cards

Easing palm oil prices, strong innovations will drive sequential volume growth

Britannia Q1 FY26: Is the stock crunchy enough amid cost headwinds?

BUSINESS

Britannia Q1 FY26: Is the stock crunchy enough amid cost headwinds?

Market share gain in core segments, and strategic focus on premium variants will drive profitable growth

Marico Q1 FY26: Top-line growth shines, margin pressure to persist

BUSINESS

Marico Q1 FY26: Top-line growth shines, margin pressure to persist

Growth, margin synergies in emerging businesses will drive profitability

ITC Q1 FY26: What will drive valuation as cigarette volumes remain steady?

BUSINESS

ITC Q1 FY26: What will drive valuation as cigarette volumes remain steady?

FMCG growth recovery, urban demand, and stable commodity prices to aid growth, profitability

Dabur Q1FY26: Demand recovery, valuation are key positives

BUSINESS

Dabur Q1FY26: Demand recovery, valuation are key positives

Promising rural trends, urban demand recovery are principal growth drivers

HUL Q1FY26: Competitive growth driven by portfolio transformation

BUSINESS

HUL Q1FY26: Competitive growth driven by portfolio transformation

Strong brands, and higher salience of premium portfolio remain key growth catalysts

Varun Beverages: International growth offsets headwinds from unfavourable weather

BUSINESS

Varun Beverages: International growth offsets headwinds from unfavourable weather

The company is geared for growth, with adequate capacity and diversified portfolio

How do these two affordable HFCs compare, post their Q1 results?

BUSINESS

How do these two affordable HFCs compare, post their Q1 results?

The affordable housing finance sector has a long growth trajectory underpinned by strong structural drivers

Shriram Finance: Can it gain from its rural focus?

BUSINESS

Shriram Finance: Can it gain from its rural focus?

The company’s strategic moves and rural focus augur well for growth and profitability.

Nestle Q1 FY26: Look past the margin blip to spot the promising underlying growth

BUSINESS

Nestle Q1 FY26: Look past the margin blip to spot the promising underlying growth

Strong urban play, formidable market position, and strong brand equity to support growth

Tata Consumer Q1 FY26: Stable revenue, profit growth despite margin headwinds

BUSINESS

Tata Consumer Q1 FY26: Stable revenue, profit growth despite margin headwinds

Improving input costs, momentum in growth-oriented businesses to drive better growth and margins

PNB Housing Finance: Growth rebound story at a reasonable valuation

BUSINESS

PNB Housing Finance: Growth rebound story at a reasonable valuation

Growth-accretive expansion, resumption of corporate lending will drive scale, boost RoA

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