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El Nino impact in sight even as top FMCG firms bet on rising India consumption
India's top retail firms anticipate robust April-June revenue growth, fueled by steady consumer demand and improving rural sentiment. Companies like Marico, GCPL, and Dabur foresee strong top-line expansion, with rural markets outperforming urban areas. While easing input costs are a positive, businesses are closely monitoring El Nino's potential impact on monsoons and agricultural output.
'Not A Single Penny Lost': US Dept Of Justice Backs Dismissal Of Criminal Charges Against Adani Group
DOJ argued that the alleged victims were not retail investors but some of the world's largest financial institutions
Colgate-Palmolive India bets on rural expansion, science-led innovation to drive growth towards 2030
Colgate-Palmolive India is prioritizing rural market expansion, innovation, and digital transformation to boost growth. The company aims to reach more rural households and introduce science-backed products in urban areas. With a focus on data analytics and AI, Colgate-Palmolive is enhancing its value chain and strengthening its presence across all retail channels. Despite facing challenges, the company anticipates continued momentum driven by an improving demand environment and strong execution.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Q1 net advances rise 15%, total deposits up nearly 12%
Kotak Mahindra Bank reported Q1 business growth: advances up 15.1%, CASA up 10.2%, total deposits up 11.7%. It will acquire Deutsche Bank's India retail, private, wealth businesses for Rs 281.7 crore.
Senco Gold Ltd opens 8 new stores in Q1, targets 12-15 additional outlets this fiscal year
Senco Gold has significantly expanded its retail presence, adding eight new showrooms in the first quarter of FY27, bringing its total to 208 outlets. The company reported a robust 60% year-on-year revenue growth, driven by strong festive demand and a 38% rise in same-store sales. Despite challenges like higher gold prices and increased customs duty, Senco's diamond jewellery segment showed impressive growth, with plans to further expand through franchising.
Retail investors bet on these 10 small-cap stocks; they rally up to 185% in 3 months
Retail investors raised stakes in 195 Nifty Smallcap 500 stocks during the March 2026 quarter, with over 100 delivering 25-185% returns since April. Four stocks turned multibaggers, while Cemindia Projects, Apollo Micro Systems and Lloyds Engineering led the rally.
India's banks are handing out more loans, but deposits aren't keeping up
Indian banks witnessed a surge in lending during the April-June quarter, outpacing deposit growth and widening the funding gap. This trend, driven by robust demand from corporate and retail sectors, has pushed the loan-to-deposit ratio to a decade-high, raising concerns about funding sustainability. While some lenders saw deposits decline, others maintained a balance, reflecting varied strategies amidst intense competition.
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L&T Finance's Q1 retail disbursements rise 36%; loan book grows 28%
L&T Finance reported an estimated 36% year-on-year increase in retail disbursements to around Rs 23,800 crore in the first quarter of FY27, driven by strong growth across its lending segments.
OMCs lost Rs 18.9/litre on diesel, ₹6 on petrol in Q1
State-run oil companies faced significant losses in the April-June quarter, losing ₹18.9 per litre on diesel and ₹6 on petrol. This downturn occurred as domestic fuel prices failed to keep pace with rising international rates. Previously, these companies enjoyed healthy profits, but fluctuating global prices and limited domestic revisions have led to volatile retail margins, impacting profitability.
L&T Finance Q1 Update: Retail disbursements jump 36%, retail book grows 28%
Shares of L&T Finance Ltd ended at ₹326.95, up by ₹11.75, or 3.73%, on the BSE.
Victorinox bets bigger on India with exclusive stores, e-commerce push
The Swiss brand unveiled its India Vision 2030 roadmap, targeting five exclusive stores by 2028, a dedicated e-commerce platform and wider retail expansion as it seeks to tap rising demand for premium watches and lifestyle products.