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The IPO afterlife for unicorns: How mutual funds are doubling down on next-gen leaders
Indian mutual funds have boosted their investments in five new-age companies. Funds poured into stocks like Urban Company, Ather Energy, Lenskart, Meesho, and PhysicsWallah. This shows growing confidence from domestic investors in these tech-focused businesses. Brokerages are also initiating coverage with positive outlooks. This trend indicates a significant shift in institutional capital towards India's new-age economy.
Allcargo Logistics strengthening supply chain frameworks for FMCG players
Allcargo Logistics is enhancing supply chains for FMCG companies. This involves optimizing networks, integrating technology, and planning transportation. The goal is to manage increasingly complex inventory flows. FMCG companies are expanding product lines and facing evolving consumer demands. This leads to smaller shipments and more frequent deliveries. Allcargo Logistics offers solutions for better visibility and efficiency.
Energy prices lift US inflation; fuel costs seen as 'tax' on consumers: William Lee
US inflation rose in March due to higher energy prices, while consumer confidence weakened and GDP growth slowed. Economists say the impact on household income and jobs is a bigger concern than inflation itself. Market indicators suggest the price rise may be temporary. At the same time, risks in private credit markets and potential oil supply disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions remain key factors to watch.
Execution, order inflows to drive L&T growth; BEL rides defence push: Siddhartha Khemka
India's capital goods sector is experiencing robust growth, fueled by strong order backlogs and increasing project execution across infrastructure, power, and industrial segments. Government focus on development and manufacturing, alongside new-age tech investments, is driving demand. Companies are poised for steady revenue expansion and stable profitability, with key players like L&T and BEL showing strong prospects.
Honasa Consumer among 7 stocks that hit 52-week high; rally up to 21% in a month
Despite a sharp Sensex decline, seven BSE 500 stocks hit 52-week highs, including Ather Energy and ABB India, reflecting strong momentum, recent gains, and continued investor optimism amid broader market weakness.
Top Gainers & Losers on April 09: Ola Electric, Meesho, Ather Energy, Honasa Consumer, HFCL among top gainers
Renewed Middle East tensions and increasing oil prices caused the Indian stock market to retreat, snapping a five-day winning streak. The Nifty 50 fell nearly 1% and the S&P BSE Sensex by 1.22%, while the broader market saw gains in several sectors.
Top Gainers & Losers on April 09: Ola Electric, Meesho, Ather Energy, Honasa Consumer, HFCL among top gainers - Mint
Top Gainers & Losers on April 09: Ola Electric, Meesho, Ather Energy, Honasa Consumer, HFCL among top gainersMint
India's kitchens safe amid energy shock, assures Hardeep Puri
As the world grapples with an intense energy upheaval, India remains steadfast in its commitment to its citizens by prioritizing access to cooking fuel. The government is actively protecting LPG supplies while maintaining consumer prices against the backdrop of global market shifts. Crude oil remains in supply, and LPG production has been ramped up to meet demand.
US-Iran war, high crude oil prices could shave off as much as 4% from Nifty earnings: Somil Mehta, Mirae Asset Sharekhan
Expert view: Higher energy costs increase input expenses for several sectors, which could pressure margins and reduce overall earnings growth across companies in the Nifty index, said Somil Mehta, Mirae Asset Sharekhan.
India February CPI seen at 3.1% in CNBC-TV18 poll; March inflation risks loom
India’s consumer price inflation (CPI) is expected to edge up to 3.1% in February, according to a CNBC-TV18 poll, from 2.75% in January, largely due to base effects and a modest rise in food prices. Markets are already looking ahead to March inflation, when higher LPG and energy prices are likely to show up more clearly.
Sensex slumps over 1,000 pts; Nifty below 24,900 amid West Asia tensions
The key equity benchmarks closed sharply lower on Monday as investors adopted a cautious stance amid weak global cues. Sentiment remained under pressure due to escalating geopolitical tensions following the US-Israel attacks on Iran, which dampened risk appetite. From a market perspective, the primary concern remains the energy risk arising from the sharp surge in crude oil prices. Market participants also tracked movements in metal prices for further direction. The Nifty slipped below the 24,900 mark, weighed down by losses in auto, consumer durable and energy stocks.
Iran-Israel war: Over 30 listed Indian companies face Middle East exposure risk. Are you holding these stocks?
More than 30 listed Indian companies face rising geopolitical risk as the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the US threatens supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Exposure spans infrastructure, aviation, energy, logistics and consumer sectors, with crude volatility and trade disruption emerging as key pressure points for Corporate India.