Investec maintains a hold rating on Titan with a target price of Rs 4,100, expecting strong revenue growth but muted PAT. The jewellery segment sees good growth, but a weak studded mix may dent margins. Watches and wearables grew 19% YoY, while eyewear lags behind. Emerging businesses posted double-digit growth, with fragrances up 19% and fashion accessories up 11%.
Bets on US Federal Reserve rate hike in October fall as job market cools
Last month, the US economy added only 29,000 jobs, significantly below the economists’ forecast of 90,000 jobs. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, indicating a