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Nifty at risk below 24,000; MCX, Havells among stocks to watch next week: Rupak De

Nifty faces a crucial 24,000 support level after weakening momentum, with a break potentially triggering short-term bearishness. Analyst Rupak De favours auto and PSU banks, while highlighting MCX, ELGI Equipments, Havells and Himadri Speciality Chemical as trading opportunities.

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FMCG’s FII nightmare! $5.2 billion selloff in 12 straight months. Are stocks set for a rebound?

Over the past year, foreign investors have unloaded $5.2 billion worth of FMCG stocks, largely due to the challenges stemming from inflated valuations and rising input costs. Companies are now transferring these increased costs to customers, resulting in weak volume growth and declining margins. For a recovery to take shape,…

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FMCG makers plan more price hikes as input costs stay elevated; demand holds strong

Leading FMCG firms are planning price increases and shrinkflation this quarter. Rising commodity costs and geopolitical issues are driving these necessary adjustments. Companies aim to protect profit margins while maintaining consumer demand and growth. Britannia and Dabur India are among those implementing these strategies. They remain optimistic about resilient consumption…

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Godrej Consumer shares slide 4% after Q1 margin falls amid commodity inflation; Rs 5/share dividend declared

Godrej Consumer Products shares fell 4.3% after the FMCG major reported its June quarter results. Consolidated net profit rose 12% year-on-year to Rs 505 crore, while revenue from operations increased 18% to Rs 4,225 crore. Despite healthy growth, the stock declined as investors reacted to the quarterly performance.

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Britannia shares rally 4% as Q1 profit rises 14% YoY. Should you buy, sell or hold?

Britannia Industries shares rose 4% after the FMCG major reported a more than 14% year-on-year increase in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 591 crore. Despite higher input costs due to geopolitical tensions, the company delivered healthy revenue growth and margin expansion, prompting Nuvama and Nomura to reiterate their 'Buy'…

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Dabur shares drop 3% after FSSAI bars FMCG major from selling products with '100%' guarantee claims

Dabur India shares fell nearly 3% after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) barred the FMCG company from selling certain food products carrying misleading "100%" claims. The regulator said labels such as "100% Natural" and "100% Pure" violate the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations,…

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ITC shares gain 3% after Q1 results. Here’s why Nomura upgraded the stock to Buy

ITC share Price: ITC shares rose 2% after the FMCG major reported June-quarter results, despite a 27% YoY decline in standalone net profit. Revenue grew 28%, while Nomura upgraded the stock to Buy, citing an attractive risk-reward profile and potential recovery in cigarette profitability. ITC also warned that imported inflation,…

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From L’Oreal to Unilever, global FMCG giants step up India investments to expand retail reach

Global consumer product makers reported strong demand and market share gains in India. Companies like Mondelez and L'Oreal see India as a key growth market. They are expanding distribution and focusing on digital channels for future growth. Unilever and Nestle also noted accelerated growth and plan further investments. Coca-Cola and…

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Q1 earnings this week: SBI, Trent, Nykaa among 573 companies set to announce June quarter results

This week, 573 companies will announce their June quarter results, featuring prominent firms. Bharti Airtel and Nykaa are among those reporting earnings on Tuesday. Trent and Hero MotoCorp will release their quarterly figures on Thursday. State Bank of India and Titan Company are scheduled for Friday announcements. The earnings cycle…

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F&O Talk: Nifty lacks direction on charts, says Sudeep Shah; outlines Bajaj Finance, Eternal strategy after Q1

Analyst Sudeep Shah, Vice President and Head of Technical & Derivatives Research at SBI Securities, interacted with ETMarkets regarding the outlook for the Nifty and bank, as well as an index strategy for the upcoming week

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ITC Q1 Preview: Will cigarette tax shock drag profit lower despite FMCG strength?

ITC is expected to report a weak Q1FY27 as the first full-quarter impact of the new cigarette tax regime weighs on volumes and profitability. While the FMCG business is likely to deliver healthy growth, brokerages expect pressure from cigarettes and the agri segment to drag overall revenue, EBITDA and profit.

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Dabur India shares fall 4% even as Q1 earnings meet estimates. What’s spooking investors?

Dabur India shares dropped over 4% on Thursday after reporting Q1 earnings. The company announced a 15% rise in net profit and 11% revenue growth. Brokerages noted steady performance, with home and personal care leading segment growth. Dabur expects double-digit revenue growth and improved margins for the fiscal year. Key…

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HUL shares rebound 2% after Q1 results. Here's what Morgan Stanley, Motilal Oswal and other brokerages are saying

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) shares rebounded 2.2% after brokerages retained bullish views despite the FMCG major reporting a 3% YoY decline in Q1 FY27 net profit that missed estimates. Revenue rose 10% to Rs 17,341 crore, driven by its strongest underlying sales growth in 13 quarters. The profit decline was due…

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Swiggy Instamart ropes in ex-Myntra boss Nandita Sinha as q-comm battle heats up

Myntra's former CEO Nandita Sinha will lead Swiggy's Instamart quick commerce business from August 3. She replaces Amitesh Kumar Jha, who resigned on July 28 for other opportunities. Sinha previously led fashion e-commerce platform Myntra since 2022. This leadership change occurs as the quick commerce sector faces intense competition. Rivals…

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HUL shares slide over 6% after weaker-than-expected Q1; PAT dips 3% to Rs 2,673 crore on one-time credit

Shares of Hindustan Unilever dipped more than six percent after first-quarter earnings reports revealed an unexpected dip in net profit by three percent due to earlier tax credits. Yet, revenue from operations climbed ten percent year-on-year, totaling seventeen thousand crore rupees. The company's Home Care and Beauty & Wellbeing divisions…

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Tata Consumer shares jump 3% after Q1 results. Here’s why Nomura, Motilal see strong upside potential

Tata Consumer Products shares rose 3% after the FMCG major reported a 27.8% YoY jump in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 427 crore, while revenue increased 11.9% to Rs 5,349 crore. Brokerages remain bullish, with Nomura reiterating a Buy rating and raising its target price to Rs 1,475, citing…

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Bonus issues & dividends: Wipro, UltraTech Cement among more than 110 stocks turning ex-date this week. Do you own?

Over 110 companies, including Wipro, UltraTech Cement and Britannia, will turn ex-date this week for dividends and bonus issues. Investors must hold shares before record dates to qualify. Key payouts include UltraTech’s Rs 240 and Britannia’s Rs 90.5, with multiple mid and largecap firms announcing corporate actions across the week.

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Tata Consumer Q1 Results: Net profit rises 28% YoY to Rs 427 crore, revenue up 12%

FMCG major Tata Consumer Products on Friday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 427 crore for the April-June quarter of FY27, marking a nearly 28% year-on-year (YoY) rise from the Rs 334 crore net profit reported in the same period last year.

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ITC eyes Rs 8 lakh crore FMCG opportunity by 2035, bets on AI and acquisitions

ITC expects its addressable FMCG market to expand to around ₹8 lakh crore by 2035 and aims to strengthen its position through brand building, AI-led consumer insights, omnichannel expansion and strategic acquisitions, Chairman and MD Sanjiv Puri said at the company's AGM.

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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday

Indian stock markets experienced significant declines on Wednesday. Escalating global tensions and inflation concerns spooked investors, leading to broad market weakness. Rate-sensitive sectors like realty and banking saw considerable losses. However, FMCG and auto stocks showed relative resilience due to strong earnings. US and European markets also faced mixed trading…

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RIL Q1 Takeaways: What Mukesh Ambani said on Jio IPO and how Reliance Consumer doubled revenue

Reliance Industries highlighted strong consumer business momentum in Q1 FY27, with Jio Platforms advancing towards its IPO and Reliance Consumer more than doubling revenue. Campa and Independence drove growth, while Jio posted higher ARPU, subscriber additions and earnings, supporting long-term value creation.

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As automation spreads, India's FMCG companies rethink the size of their workforce

Hindustan Unilever and Dabur reduced permanent staff while others increased headcount. Median employee remuneration saw increases ranging from six to twelve percent. Hindustan Unilever's permanent workforce declined by over seven hundred employees. Dabur India's permanent workforce also saw a significant reduction in numbers. Nestle India, Marico, and Tata Consumer Products…

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India at cusp of 'snacking renaissance'; L Catterton bets on healthy snacking, branded foods

Expressing enthusiasm for India's rising consumption trends, L Catterton zeroes in on the healthy snacking and branded foods market. Having launched its first fund dedicated to India, the firm has made three key investments lately. Executive Chairman Sanjiv Mehta emphasizes the importance of transitioning from unbranded to branded products, predicting…

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Marico's best volume growth in quarters isn't luck; Abneesh Roy on what's really driving it

Marico is experiencing its strongest volume growth in quarters, signaling a genuine FMCG sector turnaround, not a statistical blip. Analyst Abneesh Roy anticipates this recovery to persist for at least two more quarters. Marico's raw material costs, particularly copra, have significantly decreased, positioning the company for a substantial margin improvement.…

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FMCG could outshine, IT guidance key this earnings season: Narendra Solanki

India's Q1 earnings season kicks off with a focus on sectoral performance. While banking, manufacturing, and auto ancillaries are poised for steady gains, the IT sector faces headwinds from AI disruption and global uncertainty. Investors are keenly watching for management guidance, especially from IT firms, as FMCG and discretionary consumption…

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