Jefferies is making a bold move by advising clients to invest in the struggling Indian consumer sector, identifying Varun Beverages, Hindustan Unilever, and Asian Paints as promising contrarian bets. Despite facing challenges like weak demand and margin pressures, these stocks are believed to have bottomed out, offering significant upside potential if the sector rebounds.
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Gold ETFs witnessed a record surge in net inflows of ₹68,867 crore in FY26, driven by geopolitical risks and stock market volatility. This exceptional growth,