Devendra Pant, Chief Economist at India Ratings, discusses the shift in FMCG companies’ concerns from rural India to urban demand. Despite steady GST collections and stable unemployment rates, challenges like food inflation and consumer sentiment issues persist. The government projects GDP growth of 6.5-7% for FY25, cautiously optimistic about inflation.
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Metropolis Healthcare’s shares will trade ex-record date for its 3:1 bonus issue on Friday, meaning only shareholders holding the stock by the record date are