A recent quarterly report from NielsenIQ (NIQ) revealed that rural areas are now showing stronger demand for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) compared to urban markets, marking the first time in at least two years. The increased demand for products like shampoos, soaps, and detergent bars in rural India during the March quarter contributed to a …
India’s largest cigarette maker, ITC Ltd, is back in the news again over talks of a demerger of its FMCG and hotel businesses. Talk over its demerger has done the rounds in the past as well but the recent earnings report of the 110-year-old giant is again giving rise to such speculation. The conglomerate that …
Overview of Godrej Consumers Sudden Surge Thanks to a shift in leadership, investors and traders trading in the shares of Godrej Consumer Products Ltd has been filled with optimism. Sudhir Sitapati will be appointed managing director and chief executive officer of the company on October 18 for a five-year term. Sitapati’s rich experience of more …
The Market regulator, SEBI has mandated the transfer of the securities directly to the client’s demat account This facility of direct transfer was already available voluntarily from February 1, 2001. But this has now been made mandatory. SEBI Circular On June 5, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) issued a significant circular titled …
Starting October 14, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new rule to enhance the safety of investors’ securities. The rule mandates that securities payouts be made directly to the client’s account. This change aims to protect clients’ securities and ensure that stock brokers keep client securities separate, preventing misuse. Current …
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and personal products firm, Dabur India, recently hit Rs 1 trillion in market capitalisation, even as its shares touched an all-time peak. M-cap and the role it plays Market capitalisation (m-cap) is the overall valuation of a company on the basis of its share price at the moment and the total …
Even as the quarterly earnings season (Q1 FY22) for India’s corporates is underway the spotlight is on the cash holdings of these firms. News reports suggest that the total cash and bank balance of over 300 firms in the BSE-500 universe, barring banks and financials, grew at the fastest pace in a decade in FY …
Indian Information Technology (IT) sector has been one of the most important drivers of GDP Growth. With the Indian IT sector has helped the services and exports growth, it has played a pivotal role in making India’s presence felt all over the globe. No wonder, Indian IT’s core competencies and strengths have attracted significant investment …
Buckle up, stock market enthusiasts! The Sensex, India’s premier stock index, has just reached a colossal milestone: crossing the 70,000 mark! This is not just a number on a screen; it’s a story of skyrocketing businesses, booming industries, and the collective wealth of a nation soaring to new heights. Get ready for a thrill ride …
The market cap of companies listed on the BSE touched an unprecedented high of Rs 233 lakh crore on Wednesday, on the back of optimism in the market. The benchmark index, BSE Sensex, also gained over 134 points or nearly 0.25 per cent, to touch 52,904 on Wednesday. The listed companies on the BSE universe …
