Move is expected to result in passive inflows of $89 million (Rs 650 cr) in Tata Consumer. Gail could see outflows of $57 million (Rs 410 cr)
BSE FMCG index has gained just 2.4% since the Union Budget, compared to the 11.4% rally in the benchmark during the period
General trade, its largest channel, continues to grow at a healthy pace on the back of buoyancy in rural economy and urban recovery; challenges persist in other channels
IRFC has sold $750 million worth of dollar-denominated bonds to overseas investors priced at a coupon of just 2.80 per cent per annum
Sustained rural demand due to better rural economics driven by a strong kharif and rabi seasons, analysts at Sharekhan believe an over 9 per cent sales' volume growth may support overall numbers
Generated bids worth over Rs 40,000 cr. Previously, only three tiny issues have garnered more than 200x subscription
Healthy growth and sound fundamentals offer comfort
Workforce protection top of mind for many CEOs at CII's annual FMCG summit held virtually, as world enters early vaccination stage
Rs 5 price point to the straddle portfolio as out-of-home consumption slowly comes back
Food company Britannia Industries expects the rural segment to account for about 35 per cent of its total sales in the next 18 months from 30 per cent currently on the back of network expansion
On a sequential basis, Britannia's net profit fell 8 per cent, while consolidated revenue was nearly flat
Among the companies that have committed investments are JSW Renew, Britannia, Apollo Tyres, Li-Energy for EV battery packs, Britannia and Hyundai Wia
Normalcy in operations, push into rural areas aid growth
The second of a 5-part series looks at the challenges in food export business
Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Auto, and Hero MotoCorp's tax collections were down 60-85 per cent.
These companies reported an increase in revenue and/or profit before tax for the March quarter
The company's volume growth for the period underreview stood at 22 per cent, higher than analysts' expectations of 17-20 per cent.
Firm attributes encouraging show to its nimble culture, which helped it quickly adapt to the Covid-19 situation and meet market demand
The company's total revenue came in at Rs 3,420.67 crore, up 26.67 per cent against Rs 2,700.35 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.
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