Indian markets closed negatively for the second straight day, with the BSE Sensex dropping over 700 points and the Nifty50 falling below 24900. Healthcare saw buying interest, while oil & gas, power, utilities, and capital goods experienced selling pressure. Analysts suggest holding Torrent Pharma, considering buying SBI Life on dips, and avoiding eClerx due to potential reversal signals.
QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impact
Rising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India’s consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to high LPG dependence, others