Asian Paints faced a challenging second quarter with muted demand due to uneven rainfall and a slowdown in metro cities. Despite price hikes, competitive intensity remains high. The company is cautiously optimistic about single-digit volume growth in the coming quarter while closely observing AkzoNobel’s strategic review of its India business.
Sebi set to launch new UPI mechanism for MFs, brokers
SEBI introduces a new UPI handle, @valid, for registered intermediaries like brokers and mutual funds, starting October 1st, to enhance transaction security. This initiative aims