Asian Paints shares dip 4% as Q1 profits fall by 24% YoY. Brokerages maintain neutral stance with varied target prices. Concerns over margin and revenue growth persist. Industry facing competitive pressures and potential market share shifts.
Euro gains after German fiscal deal; dollar buoyed with US govt shutdown likely averted
The euro gained on Friday after German parties agreed on a fiscal deal that boosts defence spending and infrastructure. The dollar weakened against the euro