As the first quarter earnings season progressed, 158 companies, such as Pidilite, Godrej Consumer, NHPC, BSE, and ABFRL, announced their results. Godrej Consumer was projected to show a 46% increase in net profit but a slight dip in revenue. Kotak Securities highlighted growth in domestic volume and various categories.
Urban-rural consumption gap closes further in 2023-24
Consumption inequality between rural and urban India decreased in 2023-24, with notable increases in Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) in both areas. Non-food items