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India's food services market to reach $50 billion by FY31, online share to rise to 18%: Report
India's food services market is set to reach USD 150 billion by FY31. Online food delivery will capture an increasing market share, rising to eighteen percent. Rising consumer spending and convenience fuel this market's expansion. Organized food service brands are expected to grow faster than the unorganized sector. Snacks, desserts, and beverages present attractive growth opportunities for companies.
CLSA turns cautious on Indian equities amid West Asia tensions, recommends balanced portfolio
Vikash Kumar Jain, India Strategist & Head of India Research at CLSA discusses why commodities such as aluminium and upstream oil should remain portfolio hedges, why financials and consumer discretionary stocks remain preferred if risks ease, and why shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz is the key indicator investors should watch.
Demat account additions pick up on D-Street rebound
India added over 2.5 million demat accounts in June, the highest since February. This growth occurred as key market indices Nifty 50 and Sensex advanced significantly. Improved market sentiment followed the easing of geopolitical concerns and potential IPO announcements. Broader market participation and digital onboarding are attracting new retail investors. Future demat account growth will depend on Indian market performance and investor confidence.
95% of listed consumer platforms use dark patterns, SEBI urged to require self-declarations
A LocalCircles study found that only five publicly listed companies with consumer-facing online transaction platforms, including Meesho, Page Industries-owned Jockey, Reliance Retail's Hamleys, ECOS (India) Mobility & Hospitality and Easy Trip Planners, were free of dark patterns.
Deutsche sees attractive entry point in Consumer Staples, Real Estate By Investing.com - Investing.com India
Deutsche sees attractive entry point in Consumer Staples, Real Estate By Investing.comInvesting.com India
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.
Analysts back buy-on-dips strategy as Nifty targets 24,450–24,800
Indian stock market analysts are optimistic, anticipating the Nifty to continue its upward trend. They suggest buying on dips around the 24,000-24,150 mark, with potential upside targets reaching 24,800. Several stocks, including Container Corporation of India, IndusInd Bank, Biocon, HDFC Asset Management Company, Shriram Finance, and Piramal Pharma, are highlighted as strong buy recommendations with specific price targets and stop-losses.
Stocks to Watch for July 6: Dabur, Godrej Consumer, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank and more
From IDBI Bank reporting a 15% year-on-year (YoY) increase in its total business to HUDCO signing a MoU with the Bihar government; these are some stocks to watch ahead of Monday trading session.
Q1 Preview: BoFA Picks Meesho, Eternal As Top New-Age Internet Bets Amid Middle East Conflict Risks
Meesho to positively surprise on growth and margins, while Delhivery may see temporary margin pressure. Eternal is also likely to post strong sequential growth and improved margins.
Maruti Suzuki's June sales soar over 19% to 2 lakh units on strong PV demand
Maruti Suzuki India witnessed a significant 19.3% surge in total sales for June, reaching 2,00,390 units. This impressive growth was fueled by strong domestic demand across passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles, alongside a healthy increase in exports. The company saw notable jumps in sales for its mini, compact, mid-size, and utility vehicle segments, indicating robust consumer interest.
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.
Five Stocks To Buy: Maruti Suzuki, HCLTech, Tata Consumer And More | June 29, 2026
Top picks for Monday, June 29 include Maruti Suzuki, HCL Technologies, GMR Airports, Tata Consumer Products and Chalet Hotels.