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Indian equity markets are poised for a potential rally driven by strong corporate earnings and resilient consumer demand, according to market expert Sandip Sabharwal. He believes a resolution to West Asia tensions could lead to a sharp correction in crude oil prices, further boosting sentiment. Sabharwal anticipates markets could reach new highs if geopolitical stability returns and earnings momentum continues.

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 06 May 2026

GCPL Q4 results: Profit rises 9.6% to 451 cr, FY26 revenue up 7.9%

Business Standard

FMCG major Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) on Wednesday reported a 9.67 per cent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 451.77 crore in the March quarter, led by volume growth from the domestic market, and cost management. It had posted a net profit of Rs 411.9 crore in the year-ago period, GCPL -- the FMCG arm of Godrej Industries Group -- said in a regulatory filing. Total revenue from operations was up 11 per cent at Rs 3,900.44 crore during the quarter from Rs 3,514.23 crore. The revenue growth was "on the back of underlying volume growth of 6 per cent", GCPL said in its earnings statement, quoting its Managing Director Sudhir Sitapati. Its EBITDA grew 10 per cent, with operating margin at 21.7 per cent, it added. GCPL's total expenses were Rs 3,225.44 crore, up 10.56 per cent. Its revenue from the domestic market, where it operates with brands such as Good Knight, Cinthol and HIT, was Rs 2,360.75 crore, up 9.25 per cent. The standalone business (which primarily consis

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 30 Apr 2026

Market remains stock-specific as earnings divergence widens across sectors: Dharmesh Kant

Economic Times

Market expert Dharmesh Kant highlighted strong numbers for Bajaj Finance, though macro headwinds may impact near-term performance. He expressed a cautious stance on the IT sector, citing sluggish growth and weak discretionary spending. For FMCG, while Q4 benefited from tailwinds, rising input costs pose a concern.

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 29 Apr 2026

Nifty FMCG outshines Nifty50 in Apr; Nestle, Radico Khaitan among top picks

Business Standard

Thus far in the month of April, the FMCG index has surged 11.73 per cent, as against a 7.4 per cent gain in the benchmark index

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 25 Apr 2026

Jyothy Labs: Why this FMCG stock is a buy after a 30 pc drop in last 1 year

Business Line

The mid-tier home and personal care FMCG player offers better risk-reward as business steadies over time

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 25 Apr 2026

Stay cautious, focus on selective buying, says Nischal Maheshwari amid market volatility

Economic Times

Market veteran Nischal Maheshwari urges investors to stay on the sidelines. He advises against aggressive positions due to current market volatility. Maheshwari favors structural themes like power and solar. He also sees potential in metals and banking. However, he suggests avoiding IT and auto stocks for now. Reliance Industries at current levels is a buy. FMCG stocks offer trading opportunities.

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 23 Apr 2026

Bikaji Foods International founder Shiv Ratan Agarwal passes away at 70

Business Standard

Shiv Ratan Agarwal, founder of Bikaji Foods, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of building one of India's leading ethnic snacks and FMCG brands

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Business Standard | 23 Apr 2026

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 23 Apr 2026

Reckitt reports double-digit growth in India biz for Q1 on strong growth

Business Standard

British FMCG major Reckitt's India business reported a "double-digit growth" in the first quarter of 2026, led by a strong growth of its key brands, such as Dettol, Durex and expansion in the coverage area. In India, two of Reckitt's brands, Dettol in the Germ Protection segment and Durex in Intimate Wellness, reported double-digit growth in the quarter. While at the group level, the net revenue of Reckitt, which owns power brands such as Dettol, Lysol, Mucinex, Finish, and Durex, was at 3.24 billion pounds, with a LFL growth of 0.6 per cent in Q1 of 2026. Its volume growth was 2 per cent. The quarter has been impacted by low seasonal incidence, weak categories in Europe and geopolitical disruption, according to an earnings statement from the company. However, its 'Core Reckitt', which houses its 11 "Powerbrands", reported a net revenue growth of 1.3 per cent in the first quarter, helped by emerging markets. This growth in Core Reckitt was "led by Emerging Markets, with double-dig