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A new-age thirst for beverages is emerging as a key force in India's consumer goods market
Beverage industry in India: Indian companies are seeing strong growth in drinks like coffee, ready-to-drink options, and protein beverages. Younger consumers are driving this trend, seeking convenience and health. Companies are expanding their offerings to meet this demand. This shift presents significant opportunities for future expansion in the Indian beverage market.
Stocks in news: Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, NLC India, Motilal Oswal, HCL Tech
Indian markets saw a sharp decline on Monday amid global worries and geopolitical tensions. Nifty moved closer to a key support level. Several companies were in focus. NLC India announced an Offer for Sale. Motilal Oswal saw promoter share sales. HCL Tech launched an AI zone with Google Cloud. IRCTC resumed cooking on trains. IGL has a new MD.
Wall Street Giants Lose Out to Taiwan Rivals in New Wealth Race
Global asset management giants are being squeezed out in the race for a piece a $300 billion retail investment boom in Taiwan, surpassed by nimbler domestic competitors with massive brokerage networks.
AI Momentum, Oil Relief, And Nifty's Next Move | Niraj Shah Decodes Global Crosscurrents
Indian equities are starting the new month and derivatives series in a consolidation mode.
Dipan Mehta prefers Yatra over Ixigo, sees opportunity in new-age consumer stocks
Dipan Mehta, Director of Elixir Equities sees online travel platform Yatra as a better bet than Ixigo due to reasonable valuations and strong growth in corporate travel. He expects AI-led changes to create clear winners and losers in the IT services sector over the next few quarters. In FMCG, Mehta prefers new-age consumer brands like Nykaa and Honasa Consumer, citing faster growth and stronger positioning than traditional players. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Can silver ETFs face supply issues after India’s import restrictions? What should investors do
India's bullion market faces challenges as import duties on gold and silver rise to 15%. The move aims to curb imports and stabilize the rupee amidst global uncertainties. Concerns emerge over silver ETF supply due to new import restrictions, potentially leading to higher domestic premiums.
AI boom is far from over, says Citi’s Drew Pettit
Drew Pettit, Director-US Equity Strategy/ETF Analysis & Strategy Research at Citi expects technology-linked markets such as South Korea and Taiwan to outperform as AI-driven earnings momentum broadens beyond Nvidia, while geopolitical risks and inflation continue to shape global asset allocation.
Stocks in news: ITC, Nykaa, Lenskart, Ola Electric, IndusInd Bank
Markets saw a volatile session with Nifty trading below the 23,800-24,000 resistance zone, though select heavyweight buying limited downside. Several companies like ITC, Nykaa, and IndusInd Bank are in focus due to Q4 results and news developments, including Lenskart's profit decline and Dr. Reddy's new diabetes drug launch.
Banks seek RBI relief on InvIT lending rules, warn 3-yr track record rule may slow infra monetisation & fresh funding
Banks have asked the Reserve Bank of India to relax new lending rules for Infrastructure Investment Trusts. The proposed three-year operational track record requirement could delay infrastructure monetisation and new project funding. Lenders prefer asset quality over trust age for financing eligibility. This change aims to ensure smoother fund recycling and attract global investors for new infrastructure projects.
INR collapses to new historic lows driven by global conflicts and energy spikes
The Indian rupee slipped to a record low of 96.60 against the US dollar before settling at 96.52 (provisional) on Tuesday, weighed down by soaring crude oil prices, persistent foreign capital outflows, and a resilient dollar buoyed by global risk-aversion. The rupee is Asia's worst-performing currency in 2026, having tumbled to a historic intraday low of 96.60 against the US dollar. The currency has depreciated 1.5 per cent this month and more than 7 per cent so far this year. Rupee remains vulnerable to rising crude oil prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the Indian equity benchmarks surrendered their early morning gains in a highly volatile trading session to settle marginally lower due to late profit-booking. The BSE Sensex declined 114.19 points (0.15%) to close at 75,200.85, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 31.95 points (0.14%) to finish at 23,618.00.
Nifty could hit 27,000 once geopolitical tensions ease: Bajaj Finserv AMC CIO
Bajaj Finserv AMC CIO Nimesh Chandan projects 15% earnings growth for Nifty in FY28, with EPS rising to the ₹1,420–1,440 range, making valuations look attractive. He backs metals, construction, and cement as long-term plays on a global supply chain shift, holds gold and silver in the multi-asset portfolio, and flags El Niño and elevated US yields as key risks keeping Indian interest rates high in the near term.
Mirae Asset believes higher import duty could widen India-global bullion price gap
India gold and silver import duty hike may distort bullion prices, widen gap with global rates, and tighten silver ETF supply, Mirae Asset warns.