High food inflation could exacerbate inequality: Kaushik Basu

“Even if inflation is at 5.1%, food inflation is at 30%. For someone spending 50% of their income on food, that 30% food inflation is hitting them significantly harder despite government programmes like PM Gareeb Kalyan Yojana providing some relief,” Basu said at a Delhi School of Economics event to mark its 75 years of […]

43 smallcap stocks post double-digit weekly gains amid market consolidation

The stock market experienced a bullish week, with 43 stocks posting double-digit gains. Inox Wind Energy spearheaded the small-cap surge with a remarkable 35% gain. Kitex Garments and Suprajit Engineering also impressed with gains exceeding 25%. Gravita India, Panacea Biotech, Inox Wind Ltd, and Sarda Energy delivered robust returns between 20% and 25%, contributing to […]

India Inc: Key takeaways from Q1 results season

In Q1FY25, Bank and Auto stocks outperformed, while Infrastructure, Pharmaceuticals, and Metals lagged, resulting in modest 3% earnings growth. Revenue growth stayed at 9%. Real estate, pharmaceutical, and IT sectors highlighted notable revenue and profitability growth. Banks’ NIMs remained stable, and auto sales surged, especially in two-wheelers and commercial vehicles.

Q1 review: A sub 5% Nifty PAT growth earns 2% FY25 earnings downgrade from this brokerage

A notable trend this quarter was the shrinking disparity in domestic consumption between high-end and mass markets. This was observed as growth in luxury segments like passenger vehicles, hotels, and jewellery decelerated. In contrast, the FMCG sector stabilised, and durables experienced a robust quarter, largely attributed to the heatwave, according to the Nuvama note.