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June quarter earnings to determine market direction, says Sunil Subramaniam, warns on risks in near term

Market expert Sunil Subramaniam advised caution amid geopolitical uncertainty and rising input costs, while favouring consumer durables, capital goods and PSBs. He expects volatility to remain elevated as crude prices, RBI policy decisions and Q1 earnings determine market direction in coming months.

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ITC has paid dividends worth Rs 90 per share since 2020. Should you buy?

ITC has announced a final payout of Rs 8 per share for FY26, taking its total distribution since 2020 to Rs 90.5 per share. The FMCG giant has issued 32 payouts since 2001 and currently offers a 4.71% yield, with the latest payout subject to AGM approval.

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Rahul Shah bullish on pharma, sees Sun Pharma and Aurobindo as key large-cap plays

Indian equity markets show a mixed but improving consumption trend, with selective FMCG and premium retail outperforming. Page Industries is highlighted as a strong recovery story, while Nykaa and Honasa are viewed cautiously. The pharma sector continues its outperformance, with Sun Pharma and Aurobindo Pharma looking attractive.

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Picked wrong Melody? Parle Industries shares hit 5% upper circuit for 3rd day

Parle Industries shares hit the 5% upper circuit for the third straight session after investors mistakenly linked the stock to Melody toffees gifted by PM Narendra Modi to Italy’s Giorgia Meloni. The viral social media moment sparked confusion between listed Parle Industries and unlisted FMCG giant Parle Products, fuelling a…

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ITC Q4 results: After margin surprise, all eyes now on cigarette tax impact, says Gaurang Shah

ITC Limited reported a steady March quarter. Strong operating margins were a key positive. EBITDA margins exceeded expectations. The company's diversified model cushions tobacco tax pressures. FMCG shows healthy traction. Agri and paperboards were subdued. Future quarters will show the full impact of cigarette tax hikes. Investors watch volume growth…

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ITC shares fall 2% after Q4 results. What Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and others are saying?

ITC shares slipped on Friday despite a 5% rise in Q4 standalone profit and strong FMCG growth. Brokerages remained cautious, with Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Nomura flagging pressure from cigarette tax hikes. While FMCG and paper segments showed resilience, analysts expect cigarette volume decline and margin stress to weigh…

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ITC announces final dividend of Rs 8/share. Check record date and other details

Excerpt: ITC Limited’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 8 per share for FY26, with May 27 set as the record date. Alongside an interim payout, total dividend stands at Rs 14.50 per share. The FMCG major also reported a 5% rise in Q4 net profit and 17%…

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Nifty to trade in 28,000–30,000 range in FY27 led by earnings: Smallcase managers

Smallcase managers remain optimistic on India’s equity markets despite the Nifty declining over 9% this year, projecting the benchmark index to reach the 28,000–30,000 range by the end of FY27. They expect future market gains to be driven by earnings growth rather than valuation expansion, with investors focusing on sustainable…

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Emami's desi portfolio puts up a fight as summer sales melt amid West Asia tensions

Emami's Q4FY26 results showed resilience in its core domestic business, which grew 11% excluding the summer portfolio. However, unfavorable summer conditions and West Asian geopolitical disruptions impacted overall performance, leading to a 4% revenue decline. The company expects business momentum to improve from the next quarter.

The Economic Times

Crude-linked energy crisis, softer monsoon may slow FMCG growth in 2026: Report

Indian FMCG volume growth is expected to slow down this year. Geopolitical tensions and a potential below-normal monsoon are key concerns. Companies may implement pricing strategies, impacting consumption frequency. In a base scenario, growth could reach 5 percent. However, adverse conditions might push growth to 3-4 percent. Consumers are consolidating…

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ITC Q4 preview: Will cigarette slowdown, tax hit weigh on earnings despite FMCG strength?

ITC is expected to deliver a muted Q4 as cigarette volumes stay flat and higher taxes weigh on margins, despite strong double-digit growth in its FMCG business. Brokerages foresee marginal revenue growth, pressure in agri and paper segments, and EBITDA contraction, with pricing actions and demand trends remaining key investor…

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Domestic cyclicals remain best bet in India, says Anish Tawakley amid global volatility

Despite global headwinds, India's economy is robust, with picking demand and spare capacity, according to DSP Mutual Fund's Anish Tawakley. He favors selective investments in domestic cyclicals like financials, cement, and automobiles, while cautioning against capital market-linked plays and PSU banks. Inflation is seen as transitory, but FMCG margins face…

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India remains on a credible growth path despite fragmented global landscape: N Chandrasekaran

India shows strong economic growth amidst global uncertainty. This is fueled by its young population, digital advancements, and government support. Tata Consumer Products sees this as a robust market. The company is adapting to consumer trends like premiumization and health. It is expanding its portfolio and capabilities for future growth.…

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Nifty could slip towards 23,150 if key support breaks: Rupak De

Indian equity markets ended last week under pressure, with benchmark indices struggling to hold gains due to weak technical indicators and selling in heavyweight stocks. Analyst Rupak De notes a fragile technical structure for Nifty and Bank Nifty, anticipating further downside. While smallcaps corrected sharply, De sees selective buying opportunities…

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620% rally makes Cupid the costliest stock in its category at 197 P/E. Should investors be cautious?

Cupid, a contraceptives manufacturer, has seen a remarkable 620% rally in the past year, making it the costliest stock in its category with a P/E of 197. Despite strong fundamentals and technicals, experts advise caution for fresh investors due to its high valuation, suggesting partial profit-booking for existing shareholders.

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Geopolitical tensions keep markets nervous despite strong earnings: Dipan Mehta

Geopolitical tensions, particularly the Iran crisis, are overshadowing strong corporate earnings, according to Dipan Mehta. While India Inc. shows resilience with encouraging results from auto, NBFC, and FMCG sectors, investors remain cautious. Mehta advises selectively accumulating quality businesses available at reasonable valuations amidst this uncertainty, highlighting potential in tech, auto…

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FMCG companies bracing for another round of price increases amid inflation

Daily-use products such as soaps, detergents, biscuits, packaged foods and beverages are likely to become costlier as FMCG companies prepare calibrated price hikes amid rising crude oil-linked inflation, higher packaging costs and increasing fuel expenses.

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Britannia shares fall 5% despite decent Q4 show. Do Morgan Stanley, Nomura see any upside?

Britannia Industries shares dropped significantly even as the company reported a profit increase. The FMCG major's fourth-quarter earnings missed analyst expectations for revenue and volume growth. Supply disruptions in international business due to the West Asia conflict impacted March sales. Despite this, the company sees traction in e-commerce and premium…

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3 Top-Rated Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy in October

High-yielding stocks, such as PotlatchDeltic, Smithfield Foods, and Permian Resources Corporation, are favored by analysts who forecast higher prices.

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From selling cars to selling handbags: with the arrival of Luca de Meo at Kering (Gucci, Balenciaga), is luxury becoming a sector like any other?

What do the luxury sector and the automotive sector have in common? Until recently, even asking the question would have seemed incongruous, given the apparent dissimilarity between brands engaged in mass production in search of economies of scale and those based on lavish spending and limited editions. The arrival of…

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Poundland put up for sale after sales slump in 'challenging' conditions for high street

Owner Pepco said Budget tax hikes have put extra pressure on the ailing chain

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Erik Avetisyan on trends in consumer goods development

At the intersection of entrepreneurship and consumer goods development, projects are born that can transform entire industries.

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Brand Impact Awards 2024: shortlist announced

Our global judging panel has selected 56 projects from 34 different agencies for this year's BIA shortlist.

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Government should act on FMCG firms using ‘misleading’ ads: Supreme Court

Supreme Court urges Centre to act against FMCGs for misleading ads targeting families, babies, and schoolchildren.

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‘Biggest event of the year’: News channels had ‘historic’ TRPs thanks to Ram Mandir

Since December, your news and social media feeds were probably drenched with updates on the Ram temple’s consecration. Which Bollywood stars were in attendance? What was in the goody bags handed to attendees? What colour was the sanctum sanctorum? How many IAF choppers were co-opted into the celebration?

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