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Mint Explainer: Why Reliance is betting on legacy regional brands to build its FMCG empire
Reliance Consumer Products is expanding by acquiring regional legacy brands rather than digital-first startups. The strategy taps loyal local customer bases and plugs them into Reliance’s vast retail network to scale nationally.
Reliance, OMCs in focus as US allows India to buy stranded Russian oil
The US has issued a 30-day waiver permitting Indian refiners to buy Russian crude that is already in floating storage until early April.
The two defence stocks this portfolio manager likes
Conrad Saldanha, MD & Portfolio Manager of Neuberger Berman, says market uncertainty due to Middle East tensions has created selective long-term opportunities. He sees attractive valuations emerging in global IT services after a sharp correction, while tech fundamentals remain strong. In India, he is selectively adding large caps like Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel and likes IT midcaps such as Coforge and Persistent Systems as well as defence play Data Patterns, on weakness. Disclaimer: Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com, is controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.
CD ratio at 82.5%, banks step up short-term borrowings
To bridge the gap, banks turned to short-term borrowings, issuing Rs 1.34 lakh crore worth of certificates of deposit (CDs) - the highest ever for any two-week period - underscoring their continued reliance on market funding to sustain loan growth.
Asia most vulnerable to oil price rise, prolonged West Asia conflict to influence region's macro outlook: Invesco report
Iran war: Asia faces significant risks from rising oil prices. Its heavy reliance on imported energy makes it vulnerable. Prolonged geopolitical shocks disrupting Gulf exports could impact the region's economy. Sustained higher oil prices would negatively affect stocks. Countries like Thailand, India, Korea, and the Philippines are most at risk. Malaysia, an energy exporter, could benefit.
Oil shock from Iran war raises risks for India’s stock market; here’s how
Escalating Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices higher, significantly impacting India's beaten-up equities and widening their underperformance against global peers. Analysts warn of further downside for Indian assets due to the country's heavy reliance on imported energy, potentially driving inflation and weakening the economy and currency.
ET Graphics: Oil’s not well with the world
India and other Asian nations face significant risks. Their reliance on West Asian oil and gas imports makes them vulnerable. A prolonged and intensifying conflict in the region could lead to supply disruptions. This situation also threatens price shocks for these economies. The current geopolitical climate demands attention to energy security.
Reliance Retail recalibrates fashion play to tap Gen Z demand
Azorte and other in-house brands sit at the centre of a strategy built on quicker turnarounds and trend-led assortments.
Israel, France, Germany to EU: What India's defence diplomacy means for China, Pakistan, US and NATO?
India's recent defence deals with Germany, the EU, France, and Israel enhance its military capabilities and technology transfer, aiming for self-reliance
Top Gainers & Losers on Feb 27: Vishal Mega Mart, Angel One, Reliance Power, BSE, Vedanta among top losers
Benchmark indices faced sharp losses in February's final trading session, with Nifty 50 down 1.3% and Sensex down 1.14%. Rising crude oil prices and US-Iran talks uncertainty weighed on sentiment, leading to a third consecutive month of losses.
Investec says 'sell' on HPCL, BPCL and IOC; prefers Reliance Industries on refining upcycle
Since Investec's downgrade in November 2025, the OMC stocks have largely remained range-bound, moving between -7% and +5%, despite robust near-term earnings momentum.
Waaree, Premier Energies shares rise 2% as brokers brush off US CVD fears
Indian solar energy stocks saw gains on Thursday. Brokerages reassured investors, downplaying the impact of new US import duties. Companies like Waaree Energies and Premier Energies are expected to remain largely unaffected. This is due to their sourcing strategies and limited reliance on Indian-made solar cells for US exports.