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.
Oil climbs following renewed US, Iran strikes in Middle East
Oil prices saw an uptick as renewed US-Iran tensions in the Middle East disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite reports of a potential