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Worst may be behind for Trent, but Nuvama prefers DMart
Abneesh Roy, Executive Director at Nuvama Institutional Equities, highlights improving sentiment in FMCG, likely price hikes ahead, and selective opportunities across retail and consumption stocks such as Titan, V Mart, Page Industries, Bajaj Consumer Care and Marico.

Q4 Results LIVE Updates: L&T Tech profit below Street estimates but margin improves
Q4 Results Live Updates: Result reactions are dominating market proceedings in Wednesday's trading session. HCLTech is the top loser on the Nifty 50 with a 9% drop after a disappointing quarter and an equally disappointing guidance for the new financial year. HCLTech's fall has also pressured the entire IT space. Along with HCLTech, Transformers & Rectifiers is also down over 10% and is the top loser on the Nifty 500. Along with these, Bharat Coking Coal, Delta Corp, L&T Technology Services, Havells India, Oracle Financial and Maharashtra Scooters will also be reporting their numbers today. Watch this space for all the Live earnings updates, management commentary and a lot more.
Luxury in India is no longer defined by Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru
India's luxury market is expanding beyond traditional metro hubs as wealth and consumer exposure grow. Luxury consumption is converging nationally, driven by lifestyle choices and global awareness rather than city-specific stereotypes. Brands are now segmenting consumers by their journey and preferences, not just geography.

CLSA says Nifty has given a new signal on the charts; check potential returns and top midcap 'buys'
Laurence Balanco of CLSA has shared five midcap ideas: BSE, MCX, Apollo Tubes, Dixon Technologies and Aurobindo Pharma.
L T Foods appoints Ritesh Sud as Chief Marketing Officer - India & Far East
L T Foods announced the appointment of Ritesh Sud as Chief Marketing Officer India & Far East, reinforcing its strategic focus on furthering strengthening the brand-led growth, deepening consumer relevance and further advancing its transformation into a future-ready, consumer centric organization.

Slice shifts focus to secured loans in fintech-to-bank pivot
The startup that built its name on easy consumer credit is undergoing a radical makeover as a regulated bank, trading its risky roots for a very different kind of future.
Trip down memory lane: Module price rise could moderate in H2
The new projections counter previous estimates about memory prices continuing to peak every quarter for consumer electronics brands. They factor in softening demand for consumer electronics products such as handsets and personal computers (PCs) due to an already sharp increase in end-consumer prices over the past few months, which is expected to free up some supply.

Mint Interview | Ignore the noise, focus on consumers, says Zydus Wellness CEO amidst stock rally
Shares of the company have jumped 25% in the last month despite posting losses in the last two quarters but its CEO Tarun Arora is nonchalant about it — instead is focused on staying ahead of consumer expectations. In this interview, Arora talks of his outlook for the company and new businesses.
Execution, order inflows to drive L&T growth; BEL rides defence push: Siddhartha Khemka
India's capital goods sector is experiencing robust growth, fueled by strong order backlogs and increasing project execution across infrastructure, power, and industrial segments. Government focus on development and manufacturing, alongside new-age tech investments, is driving demand. Companies are poised for steady revenue expansion and stable profitability, with key players like L&T and BEL showing strong prospects.

Titan's jewellery business posts 46% YoY growth in Q4 update
Titan Company reports 46 percent Q4 consumer business growth, jewellery up 46 percent, smart watches down 53 percent, international sales surge 156 percent, network hits 3603 stores
Industry seeks duty relief on key chemicals amid supply disruptions
Indian industry bodies are urging the government to temporarily suspend anti-dumping duties on key chemical feedstocks. This move aims to ease supply chain disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis. The proposals focus on protecting MSMEs and ensuring the availability of essential raw materials for packaging and consumer goods. Reductions in import duties are also sought to manage rising costs.
Nestle India shares in focus as firm expands Munch production at Sanand factory
Nestle India is expanding its production capacity. A new manufacturing line for its Munch chocolate brand is being set up in Sanand, Gujarat. This expansion is expected to add 8,300 tonnes to its annual output. The project involves an investment of Rs 225 crore. This move aims to meet future consumer demand for the popular chocolate.