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Fewer hits than misses in FMCG as demand and supply concerns weigh

While hygiene and home care segment, rural-focused players could see better demand, a large portion coming from non-essential products means topline will be impacted

Fewer hits than misses in FMCG as demand and supply concerns weigh
Updated On : 27 Mar 2020 | 2:40 AM IST

Pace of flow into equity unsustainable as investors cut leveraged positions

The equity market hasn't yet found a bottom and it is still not a time to bottom fish

Pace of flow into equity unsustainable as investors cut leveraged positions
Updated On : 18 Mar 2020 | 8:07 AM IST

FMCG stocks lose sheen, valuation premium declines to 11-year low

In the last 12 months, there has been derating of FMCG stocks on the bourses, against a P/E expansion in the broader market

FMCG stocks lose sheen, valuation premium declines to 11-year low
Updated On : 14 Jan 2020 | 11:58 PM IST

Pare expectations from FMCG stocks amid economic slowdown: Analysts

Consumer index underperformed the broader indices in November as investors looked at alternatives

Pare expectations from FMCG stocks amid economic slowdown: Analysts
Updated On : 01 Dec 2019 | 10:12 PM IST

FMCG rural growth hits 7-year low; poor consumption pulls down retail sales

North India, the largest market for FMCG, saw volume growth falling to 1 per cent from 17 per cent as the FMCG volume shrank by 2 per cent the villages

FMCG rural growth hits 7-year low; poor consumption pulls down retail sales
Updated On : 17 Oct 2019 | 11:35 PM IST

FMCG stares at worst slump in revenue growth in 15 years: Report

According to the report, the slowdown had been brewing since 2016 but was intensified further by several disruptions in the past two years including demonetisation

FMCG stares at worst slump in revenue growth in 15 years: Report
Updated On : 07 Oct 2019 | 12:23 PM IST

Monsoon season and cash handouts keep BNP Paribas bullish on FMCGs

Sales of staples will recover in the second half of the fiscal year that began April 1, as farm-support measures and above-average rain lift rural incomes, the brokerage said in a report

Monsoon season and cash handouts keep BNP Paribas bullish on FMCGs
Updated On : 19 Sep 2019 | 11:42 PM IST

HUL slips 2% as it reduces prices of Lux, Lifebuoy and Dove soaps

For the quarter ended June 30, 2019, the FMCG bellwether reported 15 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in its net profit at Rs 1,755 crore.

HUL slips 2% as it reduces prices of Lux, Lifebuoy and Dove soaps
Updated On : 28 Aug 2019 | 10:24 AM IST

Safe bet in slowdown season: Software exporters, FMCG bring investors cheer

Combined revenues of these firms was up 10.3% YoY, double the growth of India Inc

Safe bet in slowdown season: Software exporters, FMCG bring investors cheer
Updated On : 16 Aug 2019 | 7:46 AM IST

Street signs: Rains boost FMCG stocks, wealthy investors shun NCDs and more

The market may have bounced back in the past two trading sessions but experts are saying that we are far from forming a bottom

Street signs: Rains boost FMCG stocks, wealthy investors shun NCDs and more
Updated On : 11 Aug 2019 | 9:44 PM IST

FMCG stocks seen as safer bet as prospects in other sectors not encouraging

Even after six months of moderation in consumption, the average current valuation of major FMCG players is still at a premium

FMCG stocks seen as safer bet as prospects in other sectors not encouraging
Updated On : 01 Aug 2019 | 2:12 AM IST

North India contributes most to slowdown as FMCG heads south in rural parts

Nielsen has cut CY19 growth forecast to 9-10%, from 11-12%

North India contributes most to slowdown as FMCG heads south in rural parts
Updated On : 29 Jul 2019 | 7:12 AM IST

Once darling FMCG stocks turn sour as India's consumption engine sputters

A cash crunch caused by the crisis in the shadow-banking sector has curbed spending even on staples after hurting demand for cars and homes

Once darling FMCG stocks turn sour as India's consumption engine sputters
Updated On : 08 May 2019 | 10:36 AM IST

Valuation in fast-moving FMCG stocks highest in nearly three decades

As a result, the valuation premium that FMCG stock enjoys over the broader market is at a two-decade high

Valuation in fast-moving FMCG stocks highest in nearly three decades
Updated On : 27 Jul 2018 | 11:04 PM IST