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Dividend stocks: Mphasis, Titan, Nestle, 41 others go ex-date next week
Dividend stocks: Here is the complete list of stocks that will remain in focus next week on account of their dividend announcements

Sensex Today | Stock Market Live Updates: KPIT Tech extends losses to 15%; Nifty above 23,950
Sensex Today | Stock Market Live Updates: The markets are moving with some level of caution and a positive bias. The Nifty is moving with an uptick of over 50 points, rising towards the 24,000 mark. The Nifty Bank index is largely flat, trading around the 57,500 mark. M&M, Eternal and Nestle India are thetop gainers.

Stocks to watch, July 1: RIL, Nestle India, Paras Defence, KPIT Tech, HUL, Kotak Bank, Unimech Aerospace - Upstox
Stocks to watch, July 1: RIL, Nestle India, Paras Defence, KPIT Tech, HUL, Kotak Bank, Unimech AerospaceUpstox

Nestle Vows To Eliminate Artificial Colour Usage From All Products By 2026-End
It takes Nestle's efforts outside of the US, where it has previously removed artificial colouring from its product line.
Nestle to cut artificial colourings from all products by end-2026
Nestle is set to eliminate all artificial food colorings globally by the end of 2026, a significant move by the major food producer. This initiative, driven by consumer demand for healthier options and scrutiny of ingredients, extends beyond their existing efforts in the United States. The company invested heavily in research and development to find natural alternatives, aiming for simpler recipes that resonate with consumers.
Q1 earnings preview: Here’s what Nomura expects from Nestle, Titan, other consumer majors’ June quarter results
Nomura expects consumer staples to deliver a strong start to FY27, forecasting double-digit sales growth for several companies in the June quarter. The brokerage is bullish on Nestle, Titan, Britannia, Tata Consumer and Marico, citing steady demand, pricing gains and margin support despite higher raw material costs.

Nifty at 25,000 could be a profit-booking opportunity: Rahul Arora
Rahul Arora, CEO of Ashika Institutional Equities remains selective on consumer stocks, favouring Britannia, Tata Consumer and Nestle, while preferring Eternal over Swiggy in the internet space due to stronger growth prospects and lower losses.
Gen Z's love for cold coffee has brands chasing beverage boom
India's younger consumers are embracing cold coffee as an everyday drink. Brands like Nestle, HUL, and Tata Starbucks are expanding their offerings. Direct-to-consumer brands are also seeing significant growth. This trend is fueled by Gen Z preferences and the convenience of quick commerce. Cold coffee is moving beyond a summer indulgence to a year-round favorite.

MSCI adjustments take place today - Here are the stocks poised for significant flows
Stocks ranging from Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever, TCS, Infosys, UltraTech, ONGC, Hindustan Aeronautics, Coal India, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Nestle India will see a decline in their weightage, with outflows ranging from $103 million to as high as $204 million.

MSCI Rejig: MCX, Indian Bank make the cut; RVNL, Kalyan Jewellers dropped
On the flip side, HUL, Bajaj Finance, TCS, ONGC, UltraTech, Infosys, HAL, Coal India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Nestle India, Power Grid are among the 75 names whose weightage will see a decline on the MSCI Standard Index.

CLSA prefers food plays: bullish on Nestle, Tata Consumer, Varun Beverages
Aditya Soman, Senior Research Analyst at CLSA India, remains positive on Eternal and DMart, describing them as high-conviction ideas for the firm despite near-term volatility.

FMCG stocks led by Nestle India surge up to 10% in two sessions on hopes of a strong Q4
Just as HCLTech's results have taken its fellow IT stocks lower, Nestle India's results have propelled its FMCG peers higher over the last two sessions. Shares of Hindustan Unilever are up 6.5% over Tuesday and today, while those of Tata Consumer, Dabur, Godrej Consumer have also gained between 4% to 5.5% during the same time period.