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Aviva set to become first foreign insurer to fully own India life business
UK insurer Aviva Plc is set to fully own its Indian life insurance venture. This move follows India's recent policy allowing total foreign ownership in the sector. Aviva will buy the remaining 26% stake from its partner, Dabur Invest Corp. Full ownership offers greater strategic flexibility and faster decision-making for business expansion. The transaction marks the first deal under the government's liberalized foreign ownership policy.

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.

Top Gainers & losers on 1 July: Reliance Power, Delhivery, Eternal, Paytm, MCX, Dabur India among top gainers
The Indian stock market opened positively in July, led by strong buying in realty, FMCG, and auto stocks, with Nifty 50 at 24,005 and Sensex at 76,873. However, IT and metal sectors saw declines as geopolitical tensions impacted crude oil prices.

Top Gainers & losers on 1 July: Reliance Power, Delhivery, Eternal, Paytm, MCX, Dabur India among top gainers - Mint
Top Gainers & losers on 1 July: Reliance Power, Delhivery, Eternal, Paytm, MCX, Dabur India among top gainersMint
Consumer goods companies chart new manufacturing and sourcing course as West Asia crisis hits supply chain
Indian consumer goods firms like Dabur, Britannia, Tata Consumer Products, and Emami are rerouting manufacturing and sourcing away from West Asia due to the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Companies are shifting production to India, Egypt, and Turkey, and exploring new export routes to mitigate business impacts and ensure supply chain stability.
Q-comm sales for FMCG giants double this year
Quick commerce now represents 6% of FMCG sales, doubling from FY25, with Dabur and Britannia leading at 9% of total sales. This channel drives a significant majority of online sales for these companies, accounting for 75% and 70% respectively. Growth is linked to premium brands and impulse purchases, though Hindustan Unilever sees demand for daily essentials.
India's monthly household basket may feel the heat of rising fuel costs
Consumer goods prices may rise soon. Higher fuel costs from the West Asia conflict will increase shipping and production expenses. Companies like Dabur India and Marico have already raised prices. Further increases are being considered by Nestlé India and Hindustan Unilever. This could affect consumer spending, especially in rural areas.
India's monthly household basket may feel the heat of rising fuel costs
Consumer goods prices may rise soon. Higher fuel costs from the West Asia conflict will increase shipping and production expenses. Companies like Dabur India and Marico have already raised prices. Further increases are being considered by Nestlé India and Hindustan Unilever. This could affect consumer spending, especially in rural areas.

Stocks to Watch Today: Dabur India, Sagility, GNG Electronics, Lenskart Solutions, Hexagon Nutrition, GenXAI Analytics, Vedanta in focus on 12 June
Stocks to Watch, 12 Jun: Stocks like Dabur India, Vedanta, State Bank of India, JK Paper, Sagility, Lenskart Solutions, GNG Electronics, Vintage Coffee and Beverages, Hexagon Nutrition, and GenXAI Analytics will be in focus on June 12.

Stocks to Watch Today: Hindustan Aeronautics, JSW Cement, Affle, Lupin, Greenlam, Greenply, Tata Motors, Natco Pharma, Reva Diamonds in focus on 4 March
Stocks to Watch, 4 March: Stocks like Hindustan Aeronautics, Dabur India, JSW Cement, Affle 3i, Lupin, HDB Financial Services, Mahindra and Mahindra, Greenlam Indusries, Reva Diamonds, Greenply Industries, Cipla, Capri Global Capital, Tata Motors, and Shalby will be in focus on March 4./

Stocks to Watch Today: HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, Dabur, Senco Gold, Nykaa, Shakti Pumps, GK Energy, Rubicon Research, Manappuram, Enviro Infra in focus on 06 July
Stocks to Watch, 6 Jul: Stocks like HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank, Yes Bank, CreditAccess Grameen, RBL Bank, IDBI Bank, FSN E-Commerce Ventures Nykaa, Senco Gold, Dabur India, Godrej Consumer Products, GK Energy,Shakti Pumps (India), Innovision, PTC India, and Bliss GVS Pharma will be in focus on July 6.