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Is Quick Commerce’s threat to kiranawalas in the FMCG market overstated?

BUSINESS

Is Quick Commerce’s threat to kiranawalas in the FMCG market overstated?

Kantar data shows that kiranawalas have lost share in Q3’24 but not to online commerce. Shopping trips and spend per trip show what may be bothering them more

Why has Godrej Consumer's Q3 results warning spooked FMCG investors?

BUSINESS

Why has Godrej Consumer's Q3 results warning spooked FMCG investors?

The entire FMCG pack has been stung by Godrej Consumer's update, on how rising palm oil prices and unseasonal weather could hurt its business in Q3, amid slow demand

Premiumisation theme in consumption faces a few key risks

BUSINESS

Premiumisation theme in consumption faces a few key risks

Even as consumption growth has slowed down, well-off consumers continue to shop till they drop. Companies and investors have noticed this trend but the possibility of higher tax rates on such goods is a risk to be watched out for

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Trump throws a curveball at metal markets

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | Trump throws a curveball at metal markets

For this November 28 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: India Inc record dismal Q2 earnings, banks stressed about credit growth in some states, China’s massive industrial investments revealed, TMC pushes for Mamata Banerjee as India alliance head, and more

HUL chooses investors’ favourite flavour for ice cream demerger

BUSINESS

HUL chooses investors’ favourite flavour for ice cream demerger

A separately-listed company post-demerger gives investors the options for staying invested in a business with high growth potential or divesting it if they don’t have the appetite for it

Unilever is doubling down on India -- What that means for HUL’s investors

BUSINESS

Unilever is doubling down on India -- What that means for HUL’s investors

The parent company’s hunger for protecting market leadership, accelerating growth as India’s economy transforms and rolling out parts of a global strategy locally could lead to better growth outcomes

Global food inflation’s upward march keeps key risk in play

BUSINESS

Global food inflation’s upward march keeps key risk in play

Central banks that are eyeing data on inflation as they seek to ease monetary policy are not going to get the prints they seek if this trend continues

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | It was the economy, stupid!

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | It was the economy, stupid!

For November 7 edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: IT and pharma may gain from Trump's second term, India must capitalise on chance to deepen defence ties with US, Jindal Steel and Power record decent quarter, should investors subscribe for this insurance IPO, and more

Why India is becoming a hotspot for steel capacity addition

BUSINESS

Why India is becoming a hotspot for steel capacity addition

The country’s steady, healthy steel demand growth, preference for domestic capacity, states’ drive for value addition and a healthy balance sheet situation make it an attractive destination

Upwardly mobile consumers are shaking up the FMCG market

BUSINESS

Upwardly mobile consumers are shaking up the FMCG market

Data from NielsenIQ on growing preference for premium brands across categories, driven by new channels such as Quick Commerce, poses tough questions for listed FMCG companies and their investors

Is it time to press the panic button on urban FMCG demand stress?

BUSINESS

Is it time to press the panic button on urban FMCG demand stress?

Rural demand may be recovering but its bigger counterpart in cities appears to be under pressure. What are the likely reasons and should investors be worried?

What Zomato’s $1 billion fundraising plan means for the consumer market

BUSINESS

What Zomato’s $1 billion fundraising plan means for the consumer market

A funding frenzy has gripped the Quick Commerce market but Zomato’s September quarter results show that scaling up comes with benefits

DMart’s value proposition is getting trumped by Quick Commerce's convenience

BUSINESS

DMart’s value proposition is getting trumped by Quick Commerce's convenience

A slowdown in like-for-like sales growth partly due to growth of online commerce in metros is a sign that DMart’s business model is due for another rejig

Moneycontrol Pro Weekender | Proof of the pudding lies in the earnings

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Weekender | Proof of the pudding lies in the earnings

Warm outlook for FMCG companies has suddenly turned a tad cold

BUSINESS

Warm outlook for FMCG companies has suddenly turned a tad cold

Weather-related demand disruptions, rising input costs that are not being passed on due to competition, a risk of sales growth and margins missing the target are some risks that have built up 

Has the outlook for steel companies turned brighter?

BUSINESS

Has the outlook for steel companies turned brighter?

China’s steady drip of stimulus measures has led to iron ore prices rising by nearly 23 percent in a week. Why that may be good news

Even before China’s stimulus, the steel market may have started healing itself

BUSINESS

Even before China’s stimulus, the steel market may have started healing itself

While China’s monetary measures are more substantial than earlier ones, falling steel output in the largest steel producer may have already begun trimming surplus output

Strengthening of group audits should benefit investors

BUSINESS

Strengthening of group audits should benefit investors

When consolidated financials are more material than standalone financials, the audit quality of group entities gains importance. The accounting regulator is seeking to reform how that’s done

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | 25 or 50 bps? It’s a coin toss

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | 25 or 50 bps? It’s a coin toss

Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama September 16 edition: China raises its retirement age, impact of higher duties on edible oil imports, assessing India’s gains from Quad membership, challenges for India on road to become a semiconductor hub, and more

Chart of the Day: Will higher duties curb edible oil imports?

BUSINESS

Chart of the Day: Will higher duties curb edible oil imports?

Farmers and processors may be the intended beneficiaries of the duty hikes but it comes at a cost given there isn’t sufficient domestic output to support demand

FMCG margins to gain from lower costs, but sales growth faces a big risk

BUSINESS

FMCG margins to gain from lower costs, but sales growth faces a big risk

Commodity prices remaining stable or soft is what FMCG majors would like, when material costs decline sharply there’s an acute risk of smaller players stealing a march over the bigger ones

Mario Draghi’s recommendations to strengthen CBAM pose a risk to domestic metal producers

BUSINESS

Mario Draghi’s recommendations to strengthen CBAM pose a risk to domestic metal producers

A part of his report on improving the EU’s economic competitiveness deals with the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, identifying risks in the design for EU producers and then recommending changes that could hurt exporters such as India

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | HUL shareholders scream for ice cream

BUSINESS

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | HUL shareholders scream for ice cream

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama September 9 edition: China topples US to come out on top in Africa, the conflict in global energy financing, a crypto trade boost to your investment, how chai became India’s favourite beverage, and more

The policy twists that lie in wait for investors in sugar mills

BUSINESS

The policy twists that lie in wait for investors in sugar mills

A new sugar control order is in the making, even as the govt has removed caps on sugar diversion for ethanol in the new season but is it all hunky-dory?

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