FMCG players are witnessing a strong recovery in the third quarter following rising demand and margin expansion

Driven by GST reforms, robust festive demand and softening commodity prices, the FMCG sector expects volume-based growth, supported by mid-single digit sales growth and improved operating margins in the December quarter.After resolving the GST-induced disruptions, with distributors and retailers focusing on liquidating existing higher-priced inventory in the channel, the FMCG companies have witnessed signs of […]

Credit growth in Q3 signals economic recovery and still favors bigger banks like Axis, Kotak, ICICI, SBI: Sandip Sabharwal

According to Sandip Sabharwal, founder of askandipsabharwal.com, the strong credit growth reported by leading banks in the December quarter points to an improving economic cycle, even as select consumer and retail sectors face challenges in the near term.Speaking to ET Now, Sabharwal said double-digit loan growth at most major banks reflects rising economic activity after […]

FMCG, IT and largecaps offer value amid market volatility: Parag Thakkar

Amidst a challenging market environment and uneven corporate profits, Parag Thakkar emerged Fort capital highlighted select blue chip companies and FMCG stocks as attractive opportunities for long-term investors, especially those looking for “contra” bets. While discussing Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Thakkar noted the stock’s long-term underperformance but also expressed confidence in the future. “We recently bought […]

GST-guided consumption boost: Dabur, Marico, Trent, Cement Namur look promising: Rajesh Palviya

In an exclusive interaction with Etrarkets, Rajesh Palviya, Senior Vice President – Research (Head Technical & Derivatives), Axis Securities, that the upcoming GST rationalization will probably activate a strong consumption boost on important segments. According to him, companies such as Dabur, Marico, Trent and Select Cement are names that benefit meaningfully from the expected demand […]