- 19 Nov 2025 05:44 PM
- New
GST cuts fail to deliver the consumption boost for footwear, apparel sectors
NEW DELHI : The goods and services tax cuts were expected to bolster consumption across sectors, but failed to spark the expected revival for India’s apparel and footwear retailers. An early Diwali, weak discretionary spending and erratic weather culminated in a lacklustre festive season for the two categories.
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- 18 Nov 2025 06:23 PM
- New
Sensex could scale 1,07,000 by Dec 2026 in bull-case scenario after worst show vs EMs in 31 years, says Morgan Stanley
In the bull case, Morgan Stanley has pegged the Sensex target at 1,07,000, assuming oil stays below $65 per barrel, reflation policies deliver stronger growth, and global trade tensions ease with tariff reversals. Earnings growth is expected to compound at 19% annually over FY25–28.
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- 18 Nov 2025 06:29 PM
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India's Q2 GDP growth set to hit 7.5%, predicts SBI report; but has RBI missed the best window for a rate cut?
India's GDP is projected to grow 7.5% in Q2 FY26, driven by investment revival and stronger rural consumption. SBI highlights a missed opportunity for the RBI to cut rates as inflation remains below 4%. The upcoming December policy meeting will be crucial for decision-making.
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- 18 Nov 2025 06:09 PM
With IPO filings at a decade's high, calendar 2025 may end a record year by monies raised
Mumbai: A decade-high number of filings for initial public offers, or IPOs, in 2025 has brought India within sighting distance of the highest ever amount of money raised in such share sales in a single year, data analysed by Mint showed.
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- 18 Nov 2025 05:55 PM
GST cuts to boost urban demand, especially for packaged food: Marico CEO
NEW DELHI : Homegrown fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Marico Ltd expects India's urban demand, especially in categories such as packaged foods, to perk up in the coming quarters aided by tailwinds from the recently-cut goods and services tax rates. This sets up a more stable outlook for the company after a quarter marked by input cost rise and tax-related disruption.
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- 18 Nov 2025 06:26 PM
Stellar listing, lacklustre result: TINA factor may be one factor driving LG’s valuation
LG Electronics' first quarterly results post-listing reveals a 27.7% drop in Ebitda, impacted by commodity costs and promotional expenses. Yet, it commands a high valuation, possibly driven by the absence of alternative pure-play consumer durable stocks.
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- 17 Nov 2025 06:32 PM
How freelancers can avoid losing up to 7% of income from global clients
NEW DELHI : How to receive payments from global clients without losing a significant portion to conversion and transfer charges remains a constant dilemma for freelance tech writer Tushar Mehta.
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- 17 Nov 2025 06:38 PM
Maruti Suzuki Dzire beats SUVs in October. What propelled it to defy trend?
Maruti Suzuki Dzire has raked in the benefit of GST rate cuts, festive discounts and the overall appealing product proposition of the new generation model.
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- 17 Nov 2025 06:35 PM
Hero Moto’s Q2 comeback puts it back in the race
It is pouring earnings upgrades for Hero Motocorp Ltd, following its decent September quarter (Q2FY26) earnings performance.
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- 17 Nov 2025 06:25 PM
Clouds of uncertainty promise no relief but it’s the silver linings that matter—especially to India
Hope springs eternal in the midst of despair, be it the global economy or Indian. But before we come to the encouraging bits, the bad news first. A new study released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) shows that its World Uncertainty Index has doubled from its January level.
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