Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking explains that stock prices were seeing adjustments following a variation in behaviour during the closing auction session on the BSE and NSE on Monday.
Leading consumer companies, including Hindustan Unilever and Asian Paints, are planning price hikes ahead of the festive season as higher commodity costs and inflationary pressures squeeze margins
HUL shares recover as investors focus on stronger FY27 growth outlook, steady margins and improving demand despite commodity cost pressures
Steady volume growth and stable outlook drive their positive stance on HUL, with the recent correction suggesting that downside risks are limited. Brokerage targets signal an 18-24 per cent upside.
The NSE Nifty 50 index has been quoting below its long-term 200-day moving average since February 27, 2026.
Hindustan Unilever's net profit declined on a high tax-credit base, while net sales rose 10 per cent and underlying volume growth stood at 5 per cent in Q1FY27
The FMCG major said India will be a key contributor to Unilever's long-term growth as it continues investing to strengthen market leadership across categories
The US-Israel war on Iran has saddled corporations worldwide with higher energy, freight and commodity costs, squeezing margins and prompting price increases
HUL's result was a miss as analysts expected Q1FY27 profit to increase in the range of 9-10 per cent on a Y-o-Y basis.
Underlying volume growth was 5 per cent, while EBITDA rose 8 per cent to ₹3,947 crore and its margin narrowed 40 basis points to 23 per cent year-on-year
Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Ambuja Cements, Suzlon Energy, Birlasoft, Tata Capital, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance, and Pine Labs are also to release their April-June earnings today
HUL Q1 earnings preview: Analysts expect Hindustan Unilever's revenue to increase by 7-10 per cent, on the back of 5-7 per cent volume growth. PAT may rise by 10 per cent in the first quarter.
In the large-cap segment, funds attracted net inflows of ₹2,067.48 crore in June, up from ₹1,592.93 crore in May. Funds were net buyers of 56 per cent of the Nifty 50 stocks.
Automobile, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are expected to post a mixed performance in the first quarter of FY27, with healthy demand offset by margin pressure from higher input costs
Aamar Deo Singh of Angel One said that it is still early to turn decisively bullish on FMCG and that "investors should wait for the monsoon outcome and further confirmation of a sustained recovery."
HUL chairman says higher commodity costs following the West Asia conflict will weigh on Q1, but expects easing ahead and says the company remains well placed to manage short-term volatility
India remains the world's fastest-growing major economy despite a challenging global environment, and sustaining high growth will require continued reforms, investments and execution, HUL Chairman Nitin Paranjpe said on Tuesday. Addressing shareholders at the 93rd AGM, India has demonstrated "structural resilience" at a time when global economies are grappling with geopolitical conflicts, climate volatility, tightening financial conditions and shifting consumer behaviour. "While growth expectations have moderated, India continues to be the fastest-growing major economy," he said. India's long-term growth prospects are supported by "three drivers", which are favourable demographics, digital public infrastructure and a proactive policy environment. According to Paranjpe, India's young population can become a force multiplier for consumption, productivity and innovation, while the country's digital public infrastructure has created a unique foundation for commerce, credit and financia
According to a recent India Meteorological Department (IMD) release, India recorded 45.6 mm of rainfall by June 20 against the seasonal normal of 84.4 mm, resulting in a 46 per cent shortfall.
Despite global uncertainties, subpar monsoon outlook and volatile commodity prices, FMCG firms have given resilient outlook for FY27 with H2FY27 expected to be better versus H1FY27, say analysts.
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