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As food inflation bites, Nestle turns to smaller cities to drive growth
Nestle India is strategically focusing on tier-2 and tier-3 markets for growth, anticipating rising consumption in these areas. Despite facing uneven demand and rising commodity costs in FY26, the company is investing in rural and semi-urban markets to drive future consumption. Nestle India reported a nearly 15% domestic sales increase, driven by volume growth and market share gains, as it navigates a dynamic economic landscape.
Cracks in cola kingdom: India's duopoly faces biggest test in decades
India's cola market is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond the traditional Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo rivalry. Reliance's Campa revival ignited a price war, while ITC's new premium, sugar-free coconut cola signals a shift towards health, premiumization, and niche offerings. This evolving landscape caters to health-conscious consumers seeking alternatives, indicating a more dynamic and diversified future for the Indian beverage sector.
Canara Bank, Indian Bank credit growth outpaces deposits
Leading public sector banks, including Canara Bank and Indian Bank, are experiencing a sustained trend where their loan disbursements are expanding at a quicker pace than customer deposits. Canara Bank saw its advances surge by 18%, while Indian Bank reported a 13.9% rise in credit. This robust credit expansion, particularly in retail, agriculture, and MSME sectors, signals a dynamic lending environment for these financial institutions.
Canara Bank, Indian Bank credit growth outpaces deposits
Leading public sector banks, including Canara Bank and Indian Bank, are experiencing a sustained trend where their loan disbursements are expanding at a quicker pace than customer deposits. Canara Bank saw its advances surge by 18%, while Indian Bank reported a 13.9% rise in credit. This robust credit expansion, particularly in retail, agriculture, and MSME sectors, signals a dynamic lending environment for these financial institutions.
Cummins India to invest more in green tech
Cummins India is aggressively investing in electric, fuel blending, and hydrogen technologies to secure growth beyond 2030 and counter rising Chinese competition. The company, a leader in engines and power generators, is also strengthening its supply chains against geopolitical risks. Managing Director Shveta Arya highlighted the importance of reliability and customer relationships in a dynamic market, while also eyeing opportunities in India's burgeoning data center sector.
Kotak Mahindra Bank raises Dynamic Currency Conversion fee to 3.5%; Here is what it means for you
Kotak Mahindra Bank hikes Dynamic Currency Conversion fee to 3.5 % plus GST from 1 percent, effective August 1 2026, affecting all international ATM, POS and online transactions.
GCC demand, flex workspaces keep India's office leasing on growth path in H1
India's office market is thriving, with a 6% year-on-year surge in leasing to 35.7 million sq ft in the first half of 2026. Global Capability Centres and steady demand from sectors like technology and BFSI are driving this growth. Bengaluru and Hyderabad lead the charge, showcasing robust expansion despite global economic headwinds. Flexible workspaces are also seeing unprecedented demand, signaling a dynamic and resilient market.
Hybrid Financial Services Ltd leads gainers in 'B' group
NELCO Ltd, Dynamic Cables Ltd, Nitco Ltd and Fino Payments Bank Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 18 June 2026.
SEBI revises ETF trading norms, introduces dynamic price bands
The regulator said the changes are aimed at addressing issues arising from the one-day lag in ETF base prices and the mismatch between existing price bands and movements in underlying assets.
Sebi proposes changes to ETF trading norms
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed significant changes to the trading framework for Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). These reforms aim to enhance price discovery by introducing dynamic price bands and a new base price determination methodology. A pre-open call auction mechanism for commodity ETFs is also planned to better align trading limits with underlying asset movements.
SEBI revises ETF framework to improve price discovery — key details here
SEBI has introduced a revised framework for exchange-traded funds, bringing in dynamic price bands, new base price calculations and a pre-open auction mechanism aimed at improving price discovery and investor protection.
Sebi revamps ETF trading framework, introduces dynamic price bands - Mint
Sebi revamps ETF trading framework, introduces dynamic price bandsMint