While urban demand continued to remain subdued, rural demand sustained its gradual recovery. Downtrading took place with small packs growing ahead of large packs. HUL’s home care segment posted high single-digit volume growth, while the beauty and wellbeing segment posted a low-single-digit volume decline and the personal care and foods segments each posted a mid-single-digit volume decline.
India’s weight in global emerging-market ETFs rises again
India’s weight in major global emerging-market ETFs has begun to recover recently. This rise follows a steady decline over the past year, showing improved performance.