Varun Beverage braves Rain God; deliver stable June Quarter 2023

Unseasonal rains took fizz out of Varun Beverages volume growth in June Quarter 2023. The second largest franchisee of PepsiCo outside the USA reported stable Q2CY23 results. Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL) produces and distributes carbonated soft drinks (CSDs), non-carbonated beverages (NCBs) and packaged drinking water sold under trademarks owned by PepsiCo. VBL produces and sells […]

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Brent crude price has fallen more than 26% over the past one year. The government and central banks tangoed across all major economies to chain in inflation which led to oil’s downfall.


As Global Economy slows, Brent Crude At $75 

Brent crude price has fallen more than 26% over the past one year. The government and central banks tangoed across all major economies to chain in inflation which led to oil’s downfall. High inflation reduces demand by eroding consumer purchasing power impacting every sphere of economic activity. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of all […]

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Retail Inflation near RBI’s comfort zone in May 2023, EL Nino Risk Remains

In a hot and dry June weather in India, respite came in the form of 25-month low retail inflation in May 2023 the RBI. Consumer price index (CPI) or retail inflation in India slowed down to 4.25%, closer to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) comfort level. The Indian central bank is required to maintain […]

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FMCG sector waiting for rural India recovery

Hindustan Unilever, Marico, Godrej Consumer Products, Britannia and Nestle are near their 52-week highs. Nifty FMCG is up 35% YoY. The fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is on a roll after strong and stable March Quarter 2023 results. Declining retail inflation in April  2023 improved sentiment among investors.  With stable commodity prices, cooling inflation […]

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Royal Enfield vrooms for growth

Eicher Motors Limited (EML), parent company of iconic Royal Enfield motorcycles delivered stellar March Quarter 2023 earnings. Eicher Motor’s stock price jumped 6% after Q4FY23 results were announced. The leisure biker reported its highest ever quarterly revenues and profit after tax (PAT) aided by strong volumes and robust export performance. EML’s revenue growth was highest […]

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