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.
FIIs and DIIs place big bets on State Bank of India — Analysts see about 20% rally ahead
Investors are showing renewed confidence in State Bank of India. Both foreign and domestic institutions are raising their stakes. SBI reported strong earnings momentum. Analysts