Paint stocks like Asian Paints and Indigo Paints plunged up to 6% as crude oil prices surged due to escalating Middle East tensions following attacks on Iran. The conflict, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, has raised concerns about oil supply disruptions, directly impacting paint companies reliant on petroleum-based derivatives and pressuring their profit margins.
DMart Q1 results: Cons PAT up 11% to Rs 860 crore, revenue rises to Rs 18,795 crore
Avenue Supermarts reported an 11.3% net profit increase for the June quarter. The company’s revenue from operations also saw a 14.9% year-on-year rise. EBITDA grew