Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile week as geopolitical tensions and rising crude prices triggered broad-based selling across Dalal Street. Nearly 900 smallcap stocks declined during the last week, reflecting the cautious sentiment among investors. Despite the market pressure, a handful of these broader market stocks managed to deliver strong gains, with some rallying as much as 25% in just one week. Data: Ace Equity
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