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P&G India flags pressure on consumer demand, input costs
Procter and Gamble India sees rising costs and softening urban demand, with company executives saying inflation will impact consumer spending. However, despite near-term challenges, P&G maintains a positive long-term outlook for India.
Yum Brands to sell struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain for $2.7 billion
Yum Brands will sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion as heightened competition and cautious consumer spending is affecting the fast-food sector. Details here.
China stocks mixed as weak consumer and property data offset industrial strength
Investor sentiment was weighed down by signs of uneven economic recovery. China's new home prices fell for a 35th straight month, remaining at their sharpest pace of decline since May 2025. Fixed-asset investment growth for JanuaryMay also missed expectations, while retail sales unexpectedly contracted in May, marking their first annual decline since December 2022.
NSE launches 11 new sectoral indices; Nifty Power, Retail, Hospitals among additions - Mint
NSE launches 11 new sectoral indices; Nifty Power, Retail, Hospitals among additionsMint
Nifty at 25,000 could be a profit-booking opportunity: Rahul Arora
Rahul Arora, CEO of Ashika Institutional Equities remains selective on consumer stocks, favouring Britannia, Tata Consumer and Nestle, while preferring Eternal over Swiggy in the internet space due to stronger growth prospects and lower losses.
BNP Paribas turns selective on IT services as AI redefines the sector
Kumar Rakesh, Analyst - IT & Auto at BNP Paribas, said the outlook for the automobile sector remains healthy despite global uncertainties. According to him, fuel prices and inflation do not have a strong long-term relationship with vehicle sales, while consumer sentiment remains a key determinant of demand.
Is the Iran war just an energy shock - or a turning point?
A potential U.S.-Iran peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could signal a watershed moment for global energy markets, moving beyond a temporary blip. While immediate relief is expected, the long-term impact hinges on consumer and government behavior shifts towards renewables and EVs, potentially challenging fossil fuel dominance.
How quick commerce is helping consumer startups grow faster than ever
Rise of quick-commerce platforms such as Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart, alongside creator-led marketing, and a more mature startup ecosystem have helped brands achieve the revenue milestones of ₹100 crore quickly.
NSE Indices launches 11 new sectoral indices, taking total count to 34
The newly launched indices are Nifty Power, Nifty Capital Goods, Nifty Telecommunications, Nifty Construction, Nifty Consumer Services, Nifty Commercial & Transport Services, Nifty Retail, Nifty Hospitals, Nifty NBFC, Nifty Housing Finance and Nifty Insurance.
Nifty tops 23,850 as oil slump sparks broad-based rally
The key equity benchmark indices extended gains for a second consecutive session on Monday, supported by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and optimism surrounding a US-Iran peace agreement. Buying was broad-based, with most sectoral indices ending in the green. Investor sentiment was further buoyed by strong global cues, a stronger rupee and easing market volatility. The Nifty settled above the 23,850 mark, led by gains in consumer durables and auto stocks. However, pharma and healthcare shares bucked the trend and closed lower.
Financials and consumption could be among the biggest winners as oil risks recede: Emkay Global
Seshadri Sen, Head-Research & Strategist at Emkay Global Financial Services, believes financials and discretionary consumption could emerge as key beneficiaries of easing geopolitical tensions and lower oil prices. He expects softer liquidity conditions to support banks and NBFCs, while stronger consumer spending could boost sectors such as autos. Sen also remains constructive on pharmaceuticals for long-term compounding and sees India's textile sector benefiting from free trade agreements with the UK and EU.
Verlinvest deepens India push with larger cheques, new sector bets
The global PE firm is expanding deal sizes and building a full-stack consumer platform in India through growth and early-stage investing, while warning that weak exits and currency volatility could weigh on returns.