Indian markets ended the week steady, with BSE 500 up 1.3%. IT, telecom, and healthcare stocks led gains, supported by domestic and foreign investor inflows, while metals, auto, and industrials lagged slightly.
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