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India's retail car sales jump nearly 29% in June
India's auto sector recorded passenger vehicle sales growth of 28.63% in June. The overall automobile industry saw a 21.83% jump, driven by strong performances in tractors and two-wheelers. Rural areas outpaced urban centers in passenger vehicle growth. Notably, alternative fuel vehicles, including EVs, experienced a remarkable 40.35% increase.
El Nino impact in sight even as top FMCG firms bet on rising India consumption
India's top retail firms anticipate robust April-June revenue growth, fueled by steady consumer demand and improving rural sentiment. Companies like Marico, GCPL, and Dabur foresee strong top-line expansion, with rural markets outperforming urban areas. While easing input costs are a positive, businesses are closely monitoring El Nino's potential impact on monsoons and agricultural output.
Colgate-Palmolive India bets on rural expansion, science-led innovation to drive growth towards 2030
Colgate-Palmolive India is prioritizing rural market expansion, innovation, and digital transformation to boost growth. The company aims to reach more rural households and introduce science-backed products in urban areas. With a focus on data analytics and AI, Colgate-Palmolive is enhancing its value chain and strengthening its presence across all retail channels. Despite facing challenges, the company anticipates continued momentum driven by an improving demand environment and strong execution.

Stocks to Watch for July 1: Auto stocks, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Prestige Estates, KPIT Tech and more
From KPIT Tech expecting its financial performance for the June quarter (Q1FY27) to fall short of earlier expectations to Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd signing a business transfer agreement worth about ₹281.7 crore in cash to acquire Deutsche Bank AG’s retail banking, here are stocks to track ahead of Wednesday trading session.

Adani to build mini cities around six airports with ₹20,000 crore investment
Adani Airport Holdings plans to invest over ₹20,000 crore in the first phase of airport city projects across six airports, combining hotels, offices, retail, entertainment and convention centres into integrated urban hubs connected to major transport networks.
Adani Airports to invest Rs 20,000 crore in airport cities spanning 655 acres
Adani Airport City Limited is investing over ₹20,000 crore to build integrated airport cities across six Indian airports. These developments will feature hospitality, retail, and commercial spaces on 655 acres, aiming to transform airports into hubs for commerce and urban growth. The initiative, inspired by global airport districts, prioritizes sustainability and aims to create vibrant urban destinations.
Jio IPO, AI push to aid RIL's next growth leg: S Meena, Swastika Investmart
The AGM reinforces Reliance's transition from traditional energy to a tech-energy-retail powerhouse. The Jio IPO is the near-term catalyst for value unlocking

RIL AGM Highlights: Five drivers for future growth
Reliance is transforming into a deep-tech and advanced manufacturing leader, highlighting five verticals within the company as those with potential for exponential value creation, Chairman Mukesh Ambani said in speech at the latest annual general meeting. These five are: Jio, AI, Retail, FMCG and New Energy.
Target Corp leases 8.3 lakh sq ft office space in Bengaluru for 10 years
US retail giant Target Corporation secures a significant office space in Bengaluru. The company will occupy over 8.3 lakh square feet at Embassy Manyata Business Park. This long-term lease, valued at approximately Rs 1,250 crore, highlights the growing presence of global capability centers in India's tech hub. The deal underscores sustained demand for Grade A office spaces in Bengaluru.
Urban consumption, small caps remain top bets despite monsoon concerns: Quest Investment Advisors
Rakesh Vyas, CIO and Portfolio Manager at Quest Investment Advisors, remains positive on urban consumption, saying strong retail credit growth, tax benefits and rising disposable incomes continue to support discretionary spending despite monsoon concerns. He expects select small-cap stocks to deliver 6-7% alpha through strong earnings growth and sees Eternal as a key beneficiary of improving quick-commerce profitability. Vyas has also increased exposure to mid-sized IT firms, citing attractive valuations and long-term growth prospects.
Vehicle retail sales jump 10% in May to 2.53 million units on rural demand
Vehicle sales saw a 10% jump in May, fueled by robust rural demand for cars and trucks. Passenger vehicle registrations surged in rural areas, outpacing urban growth. Two-wheeler sales also climbed, supported by GST cuts and wedding season purchases. Electric vehicle adoption is increasing across segments. FADA anticipates continued demand, supported by monsoon progress and rural cash flows.

Wall Street's Tech Selloff, Bitcoin Drop Test Retail Investor Strength Ahead Of SpaceX IPO
SpaceX is arriving into a market overflowing with competing ways to express risk