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ITC Q3 results: Net profit rises 10.8% to Rs 5,572 crore, beats estimates

The company's profit rose 10.8% to Rs 5,572 crore ($670.3 million) in the third quarter ended Dec. 31

Sterlite Tech Q3 results: Loss at Rs 57 crore amid optical demand headwinds

Optical and digital solutions company Sterlite Technologies (STL) on Thursday reported a loss of Rs 57 crore on a consolidated basis in December quarter 2023-24, hit by ongoing optical demand headwinds, especially in the US and parts of Europe. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 51 crore in the year-ago period. Revenue from operations was Rs 1,322 crore in Q3FY24, the company said in a regulatory filing. Revenue stood at Rs 1,883 crore in the year-ago period. EBITDA declined sequentially to Rs 109 crore from Rs 216 crore. "The company reported a sequential decline in revenue and EBITDA in Q3 FY24 amidst ongoing optical demand headwinds, especially in the US and parts of Europe," STL said in a release. Ankit Agarwal, Managing Director of STL said the downturn is temporary. While this downturn is temporary, the cost base and capabilities that we have built around product design, quality, manufacturing presence, and sustainability will reap benefits far into the future," Agar

Pidilite's Q3 profit jumps to Rs 510 crore on strong demand, lower costs

Consolidated net profit rose to 5.10 billion rupees ($61 million) in the October-December period from 3.04 billion rupees a year earlier, the maker of Fevicol brand of adhesive said

Colgate-Palmolive India Q3 profit jumps 35% to Rs 330 cr on lower expenses

Net profit rose to Rs 330 crore for the quarter ended Dec. 31 from Rs 243 crore rupees a year earlier

Tata Consumer Products to raise $782 mn through issue of commercial papers

Tata Consumer Products said on Friday it will raise up to 65 billion rupees (about $782 mn) through issue of commercial papers and rights issue of shares

Top FMCG makers expect low to mid-single-digit volume growth in Q3

Leading FMCG makers are expecting a low to mid-single-digit volume growth in the October-December quarter, with an improvement in consumer demand on a sequential basis. Consumer demand from the rural market is lagging, though the urban markets stayed steady in the third quarter as exhibited in the September quarter, said leading listed FMCG firms such as Dabur, Marico and Godrej Consumer Products in their quarterly updates. Companies are optimistic of a gradual uptick as early signs of revival in consumption are visible with improving trends in volumes. Besides, the makers also expect expansion in the gross margins on a year-on-year basis helped by moderating inflation as prices of key inputs such as copra and edible oil prices remained at lower levels and crude derivatives also exhibited some downward bias. This will help FMCG makers channelise more funds towards advertising and promotions. "A significant portion of gross margin expansion will be channelled into enhancing adverti

Dhanteras 2023: Jharkhand traders hopeful as post Covid-19 demand soars

Markets in Jharkhand are all geared up for brisk business on the occasion of Dhanteras on Friday, an official of the state chamber of commerce said. People prefer to buy things on the occasion of Dhanteras. Automobile, electronics, home appliances and bullion markets are expected to do brisk business this year, he said. Vice President of the Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FJCCI) Aditya Malhotra told PTI, "Market has settled down now after the turbulence triggered by Covid pandemic two years back. Purchasing capacity of people has also increased. Overall, we can say the market is in a better mood this year." Malhotra said, "Even though it would not be appropriate to give figures, we are hoping that the overall market would go up by 25 per cent compared to the previous Dhanteras." The automobile sector is likely to do brisk business with a surge in demand for both two-wheelers and four-wheelers. "The demand for SUVs is high. Besides, there is a huge sur

Recovery signs in rural consumption, but stress remains: Kantar report

Household consumption has also grown on the back of the return of atta into shoppers' baskets, after the government halted the free grain distribution scheme

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Shoppers Stop Q2 results: Net profit slumps at Rs 2.7 crore on weak demand

Retail chain Shoppers Stop on Wednesday reported a decline of 83.14 per cent in consolidated net profit at Rs 2.73 crore in the second quarter ended September 30, on muted demand in the apparel business and offset by growth in non-apparel business. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 16.20 crore in the July-September period a year ago, Shoppers Stop said in a regulatory filing. Its revenue from operations during the first quarter of this fiscal was at Rs 1,039.12 crore, up 2.6 per cent against Rs 1,012.74 crore in the year-ago period. The total expenses in the September quarter were at Rs 1,041.31 crore, up 5 per cent. "Shoppers Stop reported impressive financial results, despite challenging market conditions and shifting of Pujo from Q2 to Q3 this fiscal. We have witnessed a strong pick-up in the Beauty businesses and consistent performance from non-apparels," Shoppers Stop Executive Director and CEO Kavindra Mishra said. Its "net profit for the quarter was affected due to

Will the September uptick in rural economy sustain in future?

The uptick in monsoon rains in September after a dry August and improvement in kharif acreage seem to be the immediate plausible reasons for the improvement

Lower inflation's full impact likely from Q3: Dabur India's Mohit Malhotra

The home-grown fast-moving consumer goods major also anticipates a good festival season to aid its growth in the December quarter

Jute industry revenue likely to dip by 5-6% on weak overseas demand: Report

Jute industry's revenue is likely to witness a decline of 5-6 per cent in this financial year due to lower exports, a report said on Wednesday. According to Crisil Ratings, this would be the second consecutive year of fall for Jute industry revenue, However, domestic demand is expected to be stable, it added. Exports, which form a third of the sector's revenue of Rs 12,000 crore, are seeing a 15 per cent dip this fiscal, after falling 8 per cent last fiscal, as overseas channel partners continue to destock amid slowdown worries in the US and Europe, Crisil Ratings said in the report. Weak overseas demand is likely to snip 5-6 per cent off revenue of the jute industry in the country this fiscal, the report added. The US and Europe are the key export markets accounting for over 60 per cent of the total jute exports from India, it noted. The end-use of jute in these markets is largely discretionary, the report added. In contrast, the report stated that the domestic demand is expecte

Rural demand growing very slowly after signs of revival: Wipro Consumer

Company expected demand to be much better due to low base last year. While volumes are back, growth is still in low single digits

Export growth still depends on demand in Europe, North America

The government is pinning its hopes on increased investment that its Production Linked Incentives (PLI) scheme may attract

Demand trajectory slightly improved sequentially in March quarter: Dabur

Demand trajectory across urban and rural markets in India has shown a "slight improvement" sequentially in the March quarter, although it falls short of a full recover, FMCG major Dabur said. Despite near-term consumption pressure, some "green shoots" are emerging such as moderating inflation, improving consumer confidence and increase in government spending. "While urban markets have returned to positive volume growth, rural markets still remain muted," said Dabur in its latest quarter updates. The company expects a "mid-single digit revenue growth" for the January-March quarter in such a scenario. Its F&B business continues to trend at robust levels and will report strong double-digit growth, while healthcare portfolio is expected to be in a positive growth trajectory, it added. Home & Personal Care (HPC) will report low single-digit revenue growth on account of a slowdown in the personal care categories. "Our brands continued to record gain in market shares in most of the ..

FMCG cos expect fewer price hikes, robust growth in 2023 despite headwinds

Industry strong enough to withstand another Covid hot for at least two quarters; global recession to have little impact; rural demand remains a concern

Samsung to hold strategy meeting next week amid macroeconomic woes

Samsung executives will discuss how to navigate mounting challenges from the sluggish global economy, slowing consumer demand, geopolitical tensions and continuing spread of the coronavirus

Rural demand for FMCG dips 17% in Nov as post-festive consumption slows

Urban demand also hit, but not as badly; Overall FMCG sales decline 15.3% MoM and 2.7% YoY

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