Devendra Pant, Chief Economist at India Ratings, discusses the shift in FMCG companies’ concerns from rural India to urban demand. Despite steady GST collections and stable unemployment rates, challenges like food inflation and consumer sentiment issues persist. The government projects GDP growth of 6.5-7% for FY25, cautiously optimistic about inflation.
Azad Engineering block deal: Nomura picks stake worth Rs 66 crore in this smallcap defence stock
Nomura acquired over 4.1 lakh shares in Azad Engineering for Rs 66 crore through a block deal at an 8% discount. Despite the investment, Azad’s