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10 high frequency indicators that indicate a slowdown in urban consumption

BUSINESS

10 high frequency indicators that indicate a slowdown in urban consumption

Demand in urban consumption is slowing down across categories, as evidenced by these high-frequency economic indicators.

Britannia Industries may hike prices to combat surging input costs, maintain margins

BUSINESS

Britannia Industries may hike prices to combat surging input costs, maintain margins

Britannia Industries' MD Varun Berry said that the value growth of the FMCG pack is falling while input cost inflation is on the rise, making it a tough operating environment

Short Call | Equity Markets: The new savings account; Asian Paints, Aarti Industries in focus

BUSINESS

Short Call | Equity Markets: The new savings account; Asian Paints, Aarti Industries in focus

"How many millionaires do you know who have become wealthy by investing in savings accounts?" — Robert G. Allen

Asian Paints not seeing disruption from new entrants, says CEO Amit Syngle

BUSINESS

Asian Paints not seeing disruption from new entrants, says CEO Amit Syngle

Asian Paints CEO Amit Syngle shared that the intensity of competition has gone up, especially as demand has taken a hit in the quarter gone by.

Indian households hold $9.7 trillion, investments to rise amid financialization of savings: Morgan Stanley

BUSINESS

Indian households hold $9.7 trillion, investments to rise amid financialization of savings: Morgan Stanley

While equities still form a small part of the balance sheet, equity saving has accelerated over the past decade, said the brokerage.

India's equity markets have more upside than consensus believes, says Morgan Stanley

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India's equity markets have more upside than consensus believes, says Morgan Stanley

India is slated to drive one-fifth of global growth over the coming decade, said Morgan Stanley.

Britannia Industries Q2 Preview: Modest profit growth likely despite margin compression

BUSINESS

Britannia Industries Q2 Preview: Modest profit growth likely despite margin compression

According to a Moneycontrol poll of seven brokerages, Britannia Industries is likely to report a seven percent revenue growth at Rs 4,748 crore.

Asian Paints Q2 Preview: Profit likely to fall in double-digits as muted demand weighs

BUSINESS

Asian Paints Q2 Preview: Profit likely to fall in double-digits as muted demand weighs

Asian Paints is anticipated to deliver a muted performance in the second quarter of FY25, with demand impacted by heavy monsoons.

Brokerages retain bullishness on Trent despite Q2 miss on store consolidation, down 10% since earnings

BUSINESS

Brokerages retain bullishness on Trent despite Q2 miss on store consolidation, down 10% since earnings

While Trent reported solid, industry-beating growth, its earning figures still came in under expectations.

Fed rate cut amid Trump victory raises new inflation, policy uncertainties

BUSINESS

Fed rate cut amid Trump victory raises new inflation, policy uncertainties

The US Federal Reserve had previously guided for four cuts in 2025. However, these will largely be data dependent.

Trent Q2 Preview: Revenue, net profit set to surge on store expansions, Zudio, Westside popularity

BUSINESS

Trent Q2 Preview: Revenue, net profit set to surge on store expansions, Zudio, Westside popularity

Trent's net profit is likely to come in at Rs 444 crore for the three months ended September, jumping 53.2 percent on-year.

Titan's weak Q2 and jewellery margin guidance cut weighs on shares, brokerages lower targets

BUSINESS

Titan's weak Q2 and jewellery margin guidance cut weighs on shares, brokerages lower targets

Titan Company's Q2 profit fell 25 percent year-on-year, prompting brokerages to cut target prices due to a customs duty cut impact, shrinking margins, and weak demand in key segments.

Titan cuts FY25 jewellery EBIT margin guidance to 11-11.5%, expects improvement in H2

BUSINESS

Titan cuts FY25 jewellery EBIT margin guidance to 11-11.5%, expects improvement in H2

Titan Company reduced its FY25 EBIT margin guidance while citing rising gold prices, product mix shifts, and weaker first-half performance as key factors

Titan Q2 preview: Revenue growth seen in mid-teens, profit set to rise on gold customs duty cut

BUSINESS

Titan Q2 preview: Revenue growth seen in mid-teens, profit set to rise on gold customs duty cut

According to a Moneycontrol poll of six brokerages, the jewellery major is likely to report a 14.4 percent revenue growth at Rs 13,478 crore.

Short Call | October blues hit Nifty 50; Waaree Energies, Cipla in focus

BUSINESS

Short Call | October blues hit Nifty 50; Waaree Energies, Cipla in focus

Investing isn't about beating others at the game, it's about controlling yourself at your own game. - Arnold Van Den Berg

Gold, EMS, Power Utilities among themes to bet on in Samvat 2081

BUSINESS

Gold, EMS, Power Utilities among themes to bet on in Samvat 2081

This Diwali, here's a look at some of the key sectors to look at in the upcoming Samvat!

Dabur India Q2 Preview: Net profit may see double-digit fall on low consumer offtake

BUSINESS

Dabur India Q2 Preview: Net profit may see double-digit fall on low consumer offtake

According to a Moneycontrol poll of eight brokerages, Dabur India is likely to report revenue at Rs 3,076 crore, falling four percent on-year.

Hindustan Unilever cracks 5% as Q2 show misses Street's estimates, margins disappoint

BUSINESS

Hindustan Unilever cracks 5% as Q2 show misses Street's estimates, margins disappoint

HUL noted that rural demand continued to recover, outperforming urban demand over the past few quarters.

Short Call | Earnings season, a harsh reality check? Coforge, Varun Beverages, City Union Bank in focus

BUSINESS

Short Call | Earnings season, a harsh reality check? Coforge, Varun Beverages, City Union Bank in focus

I can't say enough about the fact that earnings are the key to success in investing in stocks. No matter what happens to the market, the earnings will determine the results. - Peter Lynch

Heart of Hindustan Unilever is with our kirana merchants, says CEO Rohit Jawa

BUSINESS

Heart of Hindustan Unilever is with our kirana merchants, says CEO Rohit Jawa

Distributor inclusion is our priority number one; we invest behind this because we want our shoppers to be able to shop through kirana stores, said CEO Rohit Jawa.

Ice cream business is high growth but also high investment & low margin: HUL CEO Rohit Jawa

BUSINESS

Ice cream business is high growth but also high investment & low margin: HUL CEO Rohit Jawa

The ice cream business has always seen limited synergies with the rest of the business, even for a typical kirana store, said HUL CEO Rohit Jawa.

ITC Q2 Preview: Cigarette volumes may grow 3%, paperboard arm to pressure margins

BUSINESS

ITC Q2 Preview: Cigarette volumes may grow 3%, paperboard arm to pressure margins

According to a Moneycontrol poll of eight brokerages, ITC is likely to report revenue of Rs 17,986 crore in September quarter

Hindustan Unilever Q2 Preview: Flat earnings likely amid high commodity costs, muted demand

BUSINESS

Hindustan Unilever Q2 Preview: Flat earnings likely amid high commodity costs, muted demand

According to a Moneycontrol poll of seven brokerages, Hindustan Unilever is likely to report a revenue growth higher by 4.4 percent on-year, at Rs 15,694 crore.

Brokerages bullish as Zomato considers $1 billion QIP, 49% FII limit

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Brokerages bullish as Zomato considers $1 billion QIP, 49% FII limit

Reports suggest that Zomato would apply to the Reserve Bank of India to limit its foreign institutional holding to 49 percent.

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