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June quarter results: Retail lenders spur consumer demand across industries

Analysts expect the trend to continue for a while, given the low level of household indebtedness

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Krishna Kant New Delhi
Revenue and profit growth rebounded across industries in the June 2018 quarter, thanks to the favourable base-effect and an uptick in consumer demand from a low base last financial year. Consumer demand had taken a beating in the first half of 2017 calendar year due to the twin effects of demonetisation and de-stocking prior to the roll-out of the goods and services tax, beginning July 1, 2017.
 
Private consumption-related sectors have done well during the quarter but discretionary spending (automobiles and consumer durable) had done better than non-discretionary spending such as personal care and packaged food products.
 
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