Nykaa’s parent company, FSN E-Commerce Ventures, experienced a nearly 5% share price drop despite reporting a significant 193% surge in net profit for the March quarter. While the core beauty segment remains robust, concerns linger regarding slow fashion growth and margin pressures. Brokerages hold divided opinions due to high valuations and increasing competition, with some assigning ‘underperform’ or ‘sell’ ratings.
Rupee flat on hopes West Asia truce will hold
The Indian rupee remained stable against the dollar as risk assets gained across Asia and Europe. Falling oil prices and expectations of a West Asian