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Hindustan Unilever's strategy to prioritize growth over margins sparks bullish brokerage calls

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Hindustan Unilever's strategy to prioritize growth over margins sparks bullish brokerage calls

Analysts believe the short-term cost will help strengthen Hindustan Unilever’s core brands and improve competitiveness across categories.

Hindustan Unilever's growth to see uptick amid improving macros, portfolio transformation: CEO Rohit Jawa

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Hindustan Unilever's growth to see uptick amid improving macros, portfolio transformation: CEO Rohit Jawa

There is a a very clear case for investment, given HUL's internal and external macro-economic components, according to chief Rohit Jawa.

New Unilever chief bullish on HUL, sees India as key market, says CEO Rohit Jawa

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New Unilever chief bullish on HUL, sees India as key market, says CEO Rohit Jawa

Unilever’s new CEO Fernando Fernandez is doubling down on India, stating that HUL is a strategic long-term priority for the firm.

Tata Consumer Products may see slight advantage compared to peers from Trump's tariffs

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Tata Consumer Products may see slight advantage compared to peers from Trump's tariffs

Tata Consumer Products saw steady U.S. growth in Q4, aided by a 15 percent jump in tea sales and an 11 percent rise in EBIT.

Hot beverages, cooling margins: Tata Consumer Q4 feels the pinch from soaring tea, coffee inflation

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Hot beverages, cooling margins: Tata Consumer Q4 feels the pinch from soaring tea, coffee inflation

Surging tea and coffee inflation weighed on Tata Consumer Products' Q4 margins, while also dragging FY25 EBITDA margin down by 110 basis points

Swiggy gets grilled on losing food delivery, quick commerce edge, Ambit Capital says 'sell'

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Swiggy gets grilled on losing food delivery, quick commerce edge, Ambit Capital says 'sell'

Swiggy lost its first mover advantage in food delivery, while on the QC front, Swiggy is caught between an efficient Zomato and aggressor Zepto.

Nestle India Q4 Preview: Profit likely to sink 6% amid surging inflation, muted demand; margins under pressure

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Nestle India Q4 Preview: Profit likely to sink 6% amid surging inflation, muted demand; margins under pressure

Sharp inflation in coffee, cocoa, cereals, dairy, and edible oils is likely to impact Nestle India's margins in the March quarter earnings show.

Hindustan Unilever Q4 Preview: Input inflation, muted urban demand to weigh on earnings growth

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Hindustan Unilever Q4 Preview: Input inflation, muted urban demand to weigh on earnings growth

According to a Moneycontrol poll of 12 brokerages, Hindustan Unilever's net profit for the quarter is likely to come in at Rs 2,470 crore.

Tata Consumer Q4 Preview: Surging tea inflation to weigh on profit, revenue likely to see healthy growth

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Tata Consumer Q4 Preview: Surging tea inflation to weigh on profit, revenue likely to see healthy growth

Tata Consumer Products is expected to post strong revenue growth in Q4FY25 despite margin pressures from tea inflation.

Infosys stock gains despite Q4 miss, investors focus on guidance; brokerages unimpressed, cut targets

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Infosys stock gains despite Q4 miss, investors focus on guidance; brokerages unimpressed, cut targets

Infosys shares rose in trade after the IT major offered a resilient FY26 growth outlook, helping offset concerns around its weak Q4 numbers.

Banking stocks on fire: Bank Nifty scales fresh peak, tops 55,400; ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank in focus

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Banking stocks on fire: Bank Nifty scales fresh peak, tops 55,400; ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank in focus

Bank Nifty soared past 55,200 for the first time ever, powered by strong Q4 earnings from ICICI and HDFC Bank and optimism around rate cuts and stable asset quality.

HDFC Bank posts strong Q4 on improving loan growth, brokerages maintain bullishness; shares rise

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HDFC Bank posts strong Q4 on improving loan growth, brokerages maintain bullishness; shares rise

HDFC Bank posted a better-than-expected profit of Rs 17,616 crore in Q4, with improved loan growth, steady margins, and controlled asset quality.

ICICI Bank delivers blockbuster Q4 despite macro headwinds, brokerage upgrades pour in; shares end flat

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ICICI Bank delivers blockbuster Q4 despite macro headwinds, brokerage upgrades pour in; shares end flat

Domestic brokerage Motilal Oswal said: Seldom does a bank of the size of ICICI Bank surprise with its operating performance the way this bank has done.

Gold prices hit all-time highs, will bulls keep it glittering or will bears steal the shine?

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Gold prices hit all-time highs, will bulls keep it glittering or will bears steal the shine?

Bulls and bears are divided on the outlook for the safe haven asset, with some experts suggesting that despite the scorching trend, the rally has further legs, while others believe gold prices could be poised for a correction.

Trillions wiped out as tariff fears surge; experts advise defensive shift

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Trillions wiped out as tariff fears surge; experts advise defensive shift

Experts stated that the Indian economy is more insulated than EMs, when it comes to tariff-related turbulences, causing domestic indices to outperform global peers.

Bulls and bears tussle over Nifty at 22,400, Sensex slips after RBI lowers GDP forecast, tariff jitters grow

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Bulls and bears tussle over Nifty at 22,400, Sensex slips after RBI lowers GDP forecast, tariff jitters grow

Nifty, Sensex traded with cuts as global market sentiment turned negative amid tariff concerns, and the RBI cut its GDP forecast for FY26.

Rate-sensitive stocks mixed as RBI MPC cuts repo rate by 25 bps; auto outshines, bank, realty stocks tank

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Rate-sensitive stocks mixed as RBI MPC cuts repo rate by 25 bps; auto outshines, bank, realty stocks tank

The Reserve Bank of India's repo rate cut comes amid heightened global uncertainty and its likely impact on domestic growth, inflation and the currency.

Nifty cracks under 22,400, Sensex slips as RBI cuts growth estimates, US-China tariff tensions hit fever pitch

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Nifty cracks under 22,400, Sensex slips as RBI cuts growth estimates, US-China tariff tensions hit fever pitch

Nifty, Sensex slipped 0.6 percent as global market sentiment turned negative after the U.S. imposed a 104 percent tariff on Chinese imports, sparking fears of a deeper trade war.

Tariff turbulence: Nifty, Sensex outperform global peers; Asian, European markets crash up to 13%

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Tariff turbulence: Nifty, Sensex outperform global peers; Asian, European markets crash up to 13%

Several Asian and European markets plunged into bear market territories as risky assets such equities have borne the brunt of the selling.

Gold's shine dims: Bulls see long-term sparkle, bears price in 40% crash

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Gold's shine dims: Bulls see long-term sparkle, bears price in 40% crash

While some forecasts suggest a steep fall in gold prices, analysts say strong global demand and geopolitical risks could cushion the downside.

Investors should remain cautious, adopt 'wait and watch' approach amid market sell-off: Experts

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Investors should remain cautious, adopt 'wait and watch' approach amid market sell-off: Experts

Analysts and market experts are suggesting that investors should 'wait and watch' as the tariff narrative plays out.

Experts see silver lining for Indian EMS firms amid Trump's reciprocal tariffs

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Experts see silver lining for Indian EMS firms amid Trump's reciprocal tariffs

Experts suggested that Indian electronics manufacturing services (EMS) players may benefit relatively, as India’s tariff rate is lower than those on Vietnam and China.

Nifty, Sensex trade flat as investors shrug off Trump's reciprocal tariffs fears; Nifty IT cracks 2.5%

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Nifty, Sensex trade flat as investors shrug off Trump's reciprocal tariffs fears; Nifty IT cracks 2.5%

Nifty, Sensex fell during the opening session, echoing weak global cues as Trump's reciprocal tariff announcements weighed.

26% tariff blow 'worse than expected', India's GDP may take 50 bps hit, say experts

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26% tariff blow 'worse than expected', India's GDP may take 50 bps hit, say experts

Trump Tariffs: The markets were pricing in an effective tariff rate in the high teens, the actual rates are now projected to be in the mid-to-high 20 percent range.

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