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Consumer demand story remains strong and capable of double-digit growth: Nestlé India CMD
Speaking from the sidelines of the Citi India Conference 2026, Manish Tiwary, CMD of Nestlé India, said he remains confident about the Indian consumer sector's ability to deliver double-digit growth over the long term despite near-term uncertainties. He said premium consumption remains resilient and rural markets have consistently outperformed urban areas in recent years. Nestlé India is continuing to invest over ₹2,000 crore annually and is setting up its 10th manufacturing facility in Odisha.
Here's how the US markets, other asset classes are reacting to the fallout in US-Iran negotiations
Incidentally, despite the developments on Monday, all three indices made new record highs. The S&P 500 crossed the mark of 7,600 for the first time, while the Nasdaq also ended higher led by continued buying in tech and AI-linked stocks. The Dow Jones also recovered from the lows of the day to end around the flat line.
Passenger vehicle sales race ahead in May as Maruti, Kia break records
The Indian automobile industry celebrated a strong sales performance in May, with Maruti Suzuki and Kia India achieving their best-ever sales figures for the month. Fuel price increases didn’t dampen consumer enthusiasm, as passenger vehicle sales rose significantly.
India may be missing the AI hardware race, but investors can still benefit: M&G Investments
Deepika Mundra, Director of Equity Research, India at M&G Investments, said the firm has maintained an underweight stance on IT services and consumer staples over the past two years, citing expensive valuations and muted growth in both sectors.
Why foreign investors are exiting Nifty giants to hunt in India's small and midcap market
Foreign institutional investors are shifting their focus from India's top blue-chip stocks to a wider array of mid- and small-cap companies. This strategic repositioning is driven by growth opportunities in sectors like capital goods, manufacturing, and new-age tech, despite an overall decline in FPI holdings in India.
Colgate-Palmolive India leans on premium products, advertising to drive growth
Colgate-Palmolive India is boosting investments in premium products and advertising. The company prioritizes volume-driven growth over margin expansion. This strategy aims to capture rising consumer demand for higher-value oral care. Urban demand is recovering, benefiting premium offerings. E-commerce and quick commerce are significant growth drivers, especially for premium products.
Manulife's Rana Gupta sees long-term opportunity in defence and platform businesses
Rana Gupta, Senior Portfolio Manager and India Equity Specialist at Manulife Investment Management, says Indian platform companies, defence plays, and infrastructure stocks are set for significant earnings growth by FY28–29, even as near-term oil price pressures and margin risks weigh on consumer durables, EMS, and travel-related sectors.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Sanghvi Movers shares surge over 12%; Jubilant Foodworks down 7%
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: ITC, Aurobindo Pharma, LIC, LG Electronics, Ashoka Buildcon, Bikaji Foods, Datamatics, Engineers India, GMM Pfaudler, Happy Forgings, Honasa Consumer, Ixigo, Nykaa, Page Industries, Ramco Cements, Max Healthcare, Prestige Estates, MTNL, Sun TV, Quick Heal, RCF, WeWork, VA Tech Wabag, are among the companies reporting their earnings today. The street will also react to numbers reported by Whirlpool, Apollo Hospitals, Sammaan Capital, JK Lakshmi Cement, Lenskart, Ola Electric and others. Watch this space for all the LIVE earnings updates.
Lenskart Sees Target Price Hike After Q4 Beat — Check Upside, Key Triggers and More By Motilal Oswal
Lenskart remains a well-positioned consumer-tech play with scalable growth drivers, supported by its integrated business model and expanding global footprint: Motilal Oswal
Stocks rally as S&P 500, Nasdaq hit records; Dow tops 50,000 after Iran war began
Tech-led gains - Cisco jumps after strong results, AI IPOs surge; consumer discretionary beats suggest resilient spending despite weak confidence, while global markets show mixed moves and 10-year yield steadies near 4.47%.
Stocks to Watch for May 14: Tata Motors, Bharti Airtel, Oil India, Kaynes Tech, Bharti Hexacom and more
From Bharti Airtel reporting a steady March quarter performance to Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals reporting a consolidated net loss of ₹533.9 crore for the fourth quarter of FY26, here are some stocks to track ahead of Thursday's trading session.
Charli XCX joins Nothing as shareholder and global brand ambassador
Consumer tech brand Nothing has named British pop star Charli XCX its first Global Brand Ambassador and a shareholder. This collaboration signifies Nothing's move to become a cultural brand, not just a hardware maker.