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QSR chains brace for slower growth, margin pressure after weak FY26 demand
QSR chains are shifting focus from rapid expansion to profitability, emphasizing value meals and cost management in response to changing consumer spending habits.
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.
NTPC Nabinagar plant's capacity to rise to 4,360 MW on completion of stage II expansion: Official
NTPC's Nabinagar plant in Aurangabad, Bihar, is undergoing a major expansion. Stage II will add three 800 MW units, increasing total installed capacity to over 4,360 MW. This expansion will provide Bihar with an additional 1,500 MW of power. The new units will use advanced technologies to reduce water consumption and improve efficiency. The project is progressing steadily.
How Orange Health Labs is trying to become the Zepto of blood tests
The Bengaluru-headquartered upstart is trying to turn diagnostics into an on-demand consumer service. It promises home sample collection in under 60 minutes, and report delivery within six hours. But not everyone is convinced.
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.
Stocks in news: JSW Steel, ZEE, Adani Enterprises, Vodafone Idea, Eicher Motors
Indian markets saw a volatile Monday, ending nearly flat due to global weakness and economic worries. Analysts suggest Nifty is consolidating, with resistance at 23,800-24,000 and support near 23,150-23,300. Key companies like JSW Steel, ZEE, and Adani Enterprises are in focus. IOC reported a significant profit surge. Eicher Motors plans a new manufacturing plant.
SBI must pay Rs 5 lakh to woman despite 6-year delay in claim: Nagpur consumer panel
A Nagpur consumer commission directed SBI to pay Rs 5 lakh to a widow. The payment is for an insurance claim filed six years late. The commission cited the widow's mental shock after her husband's sudden death. It stated the bank failed to inform customers of their rights. The bank's refusal was deemed a deficiency in service.
Eternal, HDFC Bank among 10 stocks which saw highest DII buying in Q4. How many do you own?
DIIs sharply increased stakes in major banks, IT, telecom and consumer stocks in Q4 even as markets witnessed steep corrections.
India's monthly household basket may feel the heat of rising fuel costs
Consumer goods prices may rise soon. Higher fuel costs from the West Asia conflict will increase shipping and production expenses. Companies like Dabur India and Marico have already raised prices. Further increases are being considered by Nestlé India and Hindustan Unilever. This could affect consumer spending, especially in rural areas.
India's monthly household basket may feel the heat of rising fuel costs
Consumer goods prices may rise soon. Higher fuel costs from the West Asia conflict will increase shipping and production expenses. Companies like Dabur India and Marico have already raised prices. Further increases are being considered by Nestlé India and Hindustan Unilever. This could affect consumer spending, especially in rural areas.
War clouds over wallets: Iran conflict hits demand, FMCG growth seen at 3%
India's fast-moving consumer goods sector faces a growth downgrade. The Gulf conflict is increasing costs for packaging and transport. This could force companies to raise prices, impacting consumer spending, especially in villages. Rural demand may slow down again. Companies are already increasing prices or reducing pack sizes. This situation threatens recent recovery in the sector.
Airtel says India’s telecom pricing model is ‘broken’ as ARPU growth slows
Bharti Airtel is dissatisfied with slow ARPU growth due to a flawed pricing system. The company plans to increase average revenue per user by focusing on post-paid plans and encouraging data consumption upgrades. Investments will also target fibre broadband and new growth areas like data centres and financial services. Airtel is committed to strengthening its network and future-proofing its business.