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Rising costs may hit smaller local Cos, says Unilever CEO Fernando Fernandez
Unilever has said that supply chain disruptions and rising crude-linked input costs could pressure smaller local competitors in India, potentially easing price competition in the consumer goods sector. Speaking during the company’s earnings call, CEO Fernando Fernandez noted that shortages faced by some local players in India and Southeast Asia may strengthen Unilever’s ability to pass on price increases in the future, particularly in categories such as laundry products.
IPO-bound Bagmane Reit eyes acquisitions, bets on strong GCC demand
The ₹3,405-crore share sale will fund new asset purchases as the firm targets a growing pool of global corporate tenants, CEO Richard Hugh Andrew told Mint.
Temasek-backed OnEMI IPO opens today: Should you subscribe?
Ahead of the issue opening, OnEMI Technology raised ₹277.7 crore from anchor investors such as Citigroup Global Markets Mauritius, ACM Global Fund VCC, New York State Teachers Retirement System (managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management), among others.
India growth story strong; banks, power and defence seen as key bets: ASK Investment CIO
George Joseph, Chief Investment Officer & CEO–Equity at ASK Investment Managers, says India’s long-term fundamentals remain strong despite global uncertainty, with GDP potentially doubling in 7–10 years. He favours cyclicals like banks, autos, capital goods, real estate, and defence, supported by inflation trends and global spending. He is also bullish on the entire power value chain, driven by AI-led data centre demand, while remaining cautious on expensive consumer stocks.
Q4 Results Highlights: CEAT profit jumps 144%; Go Digit General Insurance profit up 29%
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: It is an important day today with regards to results, as India's largest passenger car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., and food delivery-to-quick commerce operator Eternal, will be reporting results today. Besides these, there are plenty of broader market names, such as Bandhan Bank, Sapphire Foods, Castrol India, CEAT, Star Health, Piramal Pharma, REC, Motherson Sumi Wiring, Sanofi India, Sanofi Consumer Health, Leela Palace Hotels and many others will be reporting their results today. Watch this space for all the LIVE updates.
Sapphire Foods bets on KFC value meals to drive traffic amid weak demand
Sapphire Foods is pivoting to a permanent value-pricing model for KFC to stimulate transaction growth amid a sluggish consumer environment. The strategy precedes a merger with Devyani International, aimed at consolidating India’s QSR market and capturing operational synergy.
Native logic: Urban Company bets on Diwali launch of AC-purifier hybrid to scale consumer durables business
This strategic move marks Urban Company's expansion beyond beauty services, aiming to capture a rapidly growing market.
Herjit Bhalla takes over as CEO of Dabur
Dabur India has appointed Herjit S. Bhalla as its new chief executive officer for the India business. This change is effective April 23, 2026. Mohit Malhotra will now serve as the global chief executive officer. Bhalla previously held a senior role at Hershey Company. This leadership transition follows a trend of executive changes across various consumer companies in India.
Sensex dives 850 pts, Nifty slips below 24,200 amid oil shock and weak global cues
The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Thursday, extending losses for a second straight session. Firm crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions rattled sentiment. Brent crude surged for the fourth consecutive day to around $103 per barrel amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks and fresh concerns around the Strait of Hormuz. Weak Asian cues and persistent foreign fund outflows deepened the sell-off. The Nifty slipped below the 24,200 mark, dragged by auto, PSU banks and consumer durables stocks, while pharma and healthcare shares saw selective buying. Investors stayed cautious, closely tracking the ongoing Q4 earnings season for further triggers.
IT growth under pressure as AI risks rise; pharma, power see support: Nikunj Doshi
Nikunj Doshi, Managing Partner & CIO-PMS at Bay Capital Investments Advisors, says IT services face growth challenges amid AI disruption and remains cautious on the sector. He prefers a bottom-up approach in pharma, citing benefits from rupee depreciation and easing US tariff risks. Doshi is also positive on power and ancillaries, driven by global investments, while staying selective on new-age tech stocks due to expensive valuations and potential post-lock-in selling.
Retail sales in India up 10% year-on-year in March: RAI survey
Indian retail sales saw a 10% rise in March 2026. This marks a steady end to FY2026. Food, apparel, QSR, and jewellery performed strongly. Consumer durables faced challenges as people delayed large purchases. Rising costs for energy, logistics, and rent are affecting retailer profits. Consumers are shopping with more purpose.
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.