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Consumer loans hit a record in Q1 amid steep rise in electronic goods prices
Consumer financing reached new highs in the June quarter. This surge was fueled by greater financing of electronics and rising prices. Banks and NBFCs saw significant growth in consumer durable loans. Financing now accounts for a larger share of smartphone sales. Extended financing tenures help keep monthly installments affordable for consumers.
Stocks to Watch for July 7: Titan, Trent, Cochin Shipyard and more
From Titan reporting a 41% year-on-year growth in its consumer businesses for Q1 FY27 to Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles reporting higher production and domestic sales during the April-June 2026 quarter, here are some stocks to track ahead of Tuesday trading session.
Chola Securities’ Dharmesh Kant bets on banks, power; cautions on consumer valuations
Dharmesh Kant, Head Research at Chola Securities, says India's growth outlook remains strong, driven by robust demand, infrastructure execution and healthy credit growth. He remains positive on power equipment after further correction, prefers select private and PSU banks, sees value in pharma and hospitals, and is constructive on Mumbai-focused real estate. However, he advises caution on richly valued consumer stocks despite improving business fundamentals.
FMCG, healthcare in line for strong show in FY27: Brickworks
India's consumer goods and healthcare sectors are poised for robust growth this fiscal year, driven by tax relief, increasing consumer spending, and a booming medical tourism industry. Brickwork Ratings anticipates a significant revenue jump for consumer goods, while healthcare benefits from strong financial health and government initiatives. Most sectors show a stable outlook, with power distribution being the sole exception due to persistent debt issues.
Wall Street slips as AI stocks drag despite gains in consumer names and easing Treasury yields
Tech heavyweights led by Micron, AMD and Nvidia weighed on markets, while General Mills, Nike and Kroger advanced. Falling oil prices and softer manufacturing data helped ease inflation and rate concerns.
Brent crude oil bias may remain bearish-to-neutral in H2CY2026
Mohammed Imran, research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan has a bearish-to-neutral view on Brent through H2CY2026, with a base-case range of $68-72/bbl.
Adani Green Energy achieves 20 GW renewable milestone
Adani Green Energy (AGEL) has surpassed 20 gigawatts (GW) of operational renewable energy capacity, becoming the first renewable energy company in India to achieve the milestone predominantly through greenfield development. The company generates over 52 billion units of clean electricity annually. The output represents nearly 3 per cent of India's electricity consumption, enough to power New York City for a year, or almost entire Mumbai and New Delhi combined.
Explained - What led to Havells, Page Industries and Titan shares surge up to 4% on Wednesday
Havells' growth will improve in the current financial year, according to Citi, led by strong growth in cables and wires, a gradual recovery in consumer businesses and the solar segment emerging as a meaningful growth driver.
Elara Securities turns bullish on banks, power, IT after market correction
Bino Pathiparampil, Head of Research, Elara Securities (India), says Indian markets are nearing a medium-term bottom after a prolonged correction and is turning constructive on banks, power, select new-age companies, IT and real estate. While pharma remains a defensive bet, he expects margin pressure to limit near-term outperformance. He also believes IT stocks are gradually pricing in AI-led headwinds, making it a good time to start accumulating quality names.
Reliance Power gains after setting up four AI subsidiaries
Reliance Power jumped 2.73% to Rs 24.81 after the company announced its entry into the rapidly evolving field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and allied new-age technologies through the incorporation of new subsidiaries.
Market wrap: Sensex falls 250 points, Nifty closes below 23,900 on monthly expiry day
Indian equities ended lower for the second straight session as benchmarks slipped on expiry-day volatility, though broader markets advanced. IT stocks led declines amid rate worries, while auto and consumption names gained. Analysts expect sectoral rotation ahead of earnings, with banking, healthcare and power seen as resilient drivers of performance.
Godrej Consumer expands pet care brand across south India, targets Rs 500 crore biz in three years
Godrej Consumer Products is aggressively expanding its pet food brand, Ninja, aiming for a Rs 500 crore valuation within three years. After a successful pilot in Tamil Nadu, the brand is launching in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, with pan-India plans by FY28.