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Cement sector faces margin pressure amid weak demand and rising costs
Cement sector may face profit pressure as input costs rise and demand weakens, with price hikes offering limited support amid uneven regional trends.
Marico Q4 Results: Profit rises 14% to Rs 391 crore; co declares Rs 4 dividend
Marico reported strong March quarter results with 22% revenue growth and 14% profit rise, driven by robust India volumes and international momentum. Margins contracted due to high input costs. Board announced Rs 4 dividend, while full-year growth hit multi-ye…
Stock picking key as auto, banks face near-term headwinds: Sandip Sabharwal
Market expert Sandip Sabharwal maintains a constructive long-term outlook but stresses selectivity due to near-term risks like rising input costs and competition. He favors midcaps and selective smallcaps, seeing opportunities in consumer durables, while caut…
Marico, Radico Khaitan in focus as FMCG navigates inflation-led challenges
India's FMCG sector navigates inflation. Input costs are rising, impacting margins. Companies are adjusting prices. Past cycles show resilience and growth for larger players. Innovation and premiumisation are key. Marico and Radico Khaitan show positive busin…