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Stocks to Watch today: Lenskart, ZEEL, REC, PFC, Eternal, Airtel and more
Stocks to watch today: Lenskart, Zee Entertainment, REC, PFC, Eternal, Airtel, Tata Consumer Products, Vascon Engineers, Nuvama Wealth, Rajesh Exports, among others, will be in focus today.
Tata Consumer sees margin boost, targets 20%+ EBITDA: Chairman Chandrasekaran
Tata Consumer Products aims for over 20% EBITDA margin in the long run. Newer businesses like Tata Sampann and acquired entities are key growth drivers. The company plans significant annual growth from acquisitions. Innovation and digital capabilities are also central to future expansion. Revenue and profit saw substantial increases in the last fiscal year.
Tata Consumer Products to add 50-100 Starbucks outlets annually; sees potential for 8,000 units
Tata Starbucks aims for massive expansion in India, with plans to reach 8,000 stores. The coffee chain is now profitable at the operating level. This growth is driven by increasing cafe culture and a growing young population. The company is adding 50 to 100 new outlets annually, strengthening its presence across cities.

Tata Consumer Products Growth Will Be Mix Of Volume & Price; Eyes Over 20% Ebitda Margin: Chandrasekaran
While replying to a query on Starbucks in India, he said it has the potential to expand to about 8,000 outlets over time.
Tata Consumer crosses Rs 20,000 crore revenue mark in FY26, net profit up 20%
Tata Consumer Products achieved a significant milestone, crossing ₹20,000 crore in revenue for FY26. The company reported a 15% revenue increase and a 20% rise in net profit. Growth was broad-based across India and international markets. Tata Consumer is well-positioned to capitalize on India's consumption growth story. The company noted global economic shifts and trade developments.
Stock-pay boom amplifies US economic drumbeat: Mike Dolan
Rising stock prices are increasingly impacting U.S. worker compensation, particularly in the technology sector, where stock-based compensation (SBC) now constitutes a significant portion of pay. This trend, which has transformed high-skilled labor into 'human capitalists,' may be a key factor in the economy's resilience despite broader uncertainties, as it boosts consumer spending among top earners.
Haleon to invest Rs 2,000 crore to set up first India plant
Haleon is investing Rs 2,000 crore to build its first manufacturing plant in Pithampur, India. This move sharpens its focus on India, a fast-growing consumer healthcare market. The plant will produce oral-health products, including Sensodyne. It aims to reach one billion more consumers by 2030, with 300 million in India. The facility will also cater to export markets.
Nestle among Nuvama's top 5 consumer picks after Q4 earnings season. Do you own any?
Nestle is among Nuvama's top consumer picks following strong Q4 earnings, driven by resilient rural and urban demand. Despite challenges like unseasonal weather impacting seasonal products, the brokerage highlighted Nestle, Asian Paints, Pidilite Industries, Berger Paints, and Marico as key investment opportunities in the sector.
Libas Consumer Products reports consolidated net loss of Rs 0.63 crore in the March 2026 quarter
Sales decline 45.31% to Rs 17.14 crore
India’s consumer demand remains resilient despite Iran war, inflation pressures; FMCG firms stay cautiously optimistic
Despite geopolitical turmoil and inflation, domestic consumption of essentials and personal care products remains resilient. Company executives express optimism for demand sustenance but advise a cautious approach for the next two to three quarters due to ongoing inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions.

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.
Consumer goods companies chart new manufacturing and sourcing course as West Asia crisis hits supply chain
Indian consumer goods firms like Dabur, Britannia, Tata Consumer Products, and Emami are rerouting manufacturing and sourcing away from West Asia due to the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Companies are shifting production to India, Egypt, and Turkey, and exploring new export routes to mitigate business impacts and ensure supply chain stability.