BIG RETAIL COMPANIES
15 places to buy Amazon liquidation pallets in the USA
Discover reputable companies offering Amazon liquidation pallets with a wide range of products at competitive rates. From electronics to household essentials, these top 15 companies provide quality goods for wholesalers, retailers, and bargain hunters.
Gokaldas Exports MD on PLI scheme, export growth and organic growth expected in ‘24
Gokaldas Exports focuses on women's fashion, outerwear, and sportswear. They will continue to focus on those segments and are seeing growth across all of these product categories.A 15% growth should be possible organically, that is how the company management is looking at the business unfolding over the next two to three years.
World’s most volatile big stock is rocking Indonesia’s market
Indonesia's stock market faces turmoil as PT Barito Renewables Energy's volatility alarms investors. Foreign capital outflows increase due to uncertainties in fiscal policy and a weak currency, triggering downgrades by major financial institutions.
Is a big boost to power financiers likely in Budget? Deven Choksey answers
Reliance Jio's strategic timing aligns with 5G advancements and tariff adjustments, poised to boost revenue and shareholder value. The company's emphasis on EBITDA margin growth and potential IPO plans suggest a positive outlook for unlocking shareholder value. Deven Choksey says that 12 months forward, with a Rs 1,45,000-1,50,000 crore revenue book, 55% EBITDA margin cannot be ruled out .
Jewellery and fashion retailers hope for demand boost during festive, wedding season
Fashion and jewellery retailers are optimistic about increased demand during festivals and the wedding season in the latter half of the year. A good monsoon is expected to boost consumption among those in the agrarian sector. The mass segment suffering due to cautious spending behaviors. Retailers are concerned about flat demand growth and are closely monitoring the upcoming Union Budget for industry implications.
Green jobs in textile can become the largest job opportunity in India: Aditya Birla Fashion’s Naresh Tyagi
As the world of textile rapidly moves towards becoming sustainable, it also seeks skills for the same. India, which is one of the largest textile manufacturers, can create a big pool of green talent.
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Dhiraj Agarwal on the next big trigger for equity markets
At least for a couple of months, China pulled in a large amount of inflows by the global investors. I have not seen the most recent data, but Feb-March they pulled in about $40 million. Something like that happens, it obviously impacts the amount of flow, which could happen in India. So, on the FPI flow, it is just a toss-up. I mean, it is very difficult to predict, honestly.
Need to have one, strong brand or big market size: 4 midcap stocks with right levels of RoE and upside potential of up to 21%
In all market conditions investing in mid-cap stocks is always a challenge for any investor. This challenge gets much bigger when the valuations are extremely high but at the same time the market is in a strong bullish trend. A choice has to be made between taking risk or losing the opportunity of making returns in a short period of time. In such times, it would be better that investors should be cautious in selecting the stocks, better to go with buying in smaller quantities and keep some cash allocated for the stocks, but only to be used on the day when there is absolutely chaos on the street. Why this strategy is likely to work, because it will take care of volatility which is bound to happen when valuations are not on the side of bulls. Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus which lists stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy".
Wall St Week Ahead: Rally in US big tech stocks may be getting stretched
The blistering rally in U.S. big tech stocks, particularly in the S&P 500, may be due for a breather amidst concerns of overheating, especially with Nvidia Corp's significant gains. Market segments like utilities are lagging behind tech stocks, prompting investors to consider value stocks as potential bargains.
First NFRA annual report on eight audit firms by November
The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) is set to conduct its first annual inspection of eight audit firms, including the Big Five, to reveal its findings by October or November. The inspection will focus on auditors' processes and standards, revealing how NFRA plans to strengthen the country's audit and accounting ecosystem to combat corporate frauds and uphold shareholders' interests in a rapidly growing economy.
FADA plans to take up issue of high inventory with SIAM
The Federation of Automobile Dealers' Association (FADA) expressed concerns over high inventory levels and plans to discuss the issue with the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). FADA President Manish Singhania highlighted challenges faced by dealers, emphasizing the need for continuity in policies like FAME-3 and infrastructure development. Singhania noted that high inventory levels can impact dealerships negatively, especially if they exceed 30 days. He urged for collaboration with SIAM to address the issue and emphasized the importance of maintaining manageable inventory levels to avoid a repeat of the challenges faced in 2018-19.
Indians get hooked on 10-minute grocery apps, squeezing small retailers
India's quick commerce boom is reshaping how Indians shop, with Swiggy leading the charge in the fast-paced delivery game. The SoftBank-backed company's grocery warehouse in a middle-class suburb of Mumbai operates precisely, aiming to deliver orders within 10 minutes. Swiggy's bikers, clad in bright orange T-shirts, race against time to collect and deliver packed grocery orders, with the warehouse manager emphasising the need for speed in the entire process.
Big tech is driving the S&P rally. The rest have to step up soon
Tech stocks face diverging performances as Nvidia leads the pack, while Apple struggles, causing a profit cool down and an emerging asymmetry among Big Tech stocks, affecting the overall earnings potential in 2024.
Banks say growing reliance on Big Tech for AI carries new risks
European banking executives express concerns about banks' increasing dependence on big U.S. tech firms due to the boom in artificial intelligence, driven by the popularity of AI applications like OpenAI's ChatGPT for fraud detection and money-laundering.
Why Sanjiv Bhasin is betting big on this IT stock
Commodities, metals, wherever the left out feeling. I am not saying that they are going to fall overnight. See the risk on the table is less. You do not want to be burned right at the top and then see a 15% correction and then forward. So, I think taking money there off. But private banks, like I told you, UltraTech, a lot of those like ABFRL, Vodafone and Rattan Power that Rs 9.50 stock is locked at 20.25.
Next disruption? Reliance’s JioMart to enter quick commerce space to take on Blinkit, Zepto and others
Reliance Industries, led by Mukesh Ambani, plans to enter India's quick commerce sector, aiming to compete with Blinkit, BigBasket, Instamart, and Zepto. Initially targeting 7-8 cities, JioMart aims to expand to over 1,000 cities. Unlike rivals, it will leverage Reliance Retail's network instead of dark stores. Goldman Sachs estimates the online grocery market at $11 billion, with quick commerce accounting for $5 billion, possibly affecting kirana store sales.
IRCTC, ABFRL, JSW Holdings among 453 companies declaring Q4 results on Tuesday
453 companies, including IRCTC and Aditya Birla Fashion, are set to declare Q4 results. Most companies report profits, boosting Nifty and Sensex to new highs. Market bullish ahead of Lok Sabha elections.
NFRA to engage with some big listed companies on audit compliance
The regulatory outreach could involve the NFRA's engagement with audit panels, independent directors, chief financial officers and others on the boards of these companies, said one of the persons. The regulator is close to finalising a framework to hold such huddles and may invite listed companies, where large public interest is involved, for such meetings, according to another person.
Share of quick commerce in online FMCG sales rockets to 35% in FY24
Quick commerce drove overall ecommerce for these companies as well as the broader fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, company executives said.
Two M3M Group companies denied land parcels in Noida for poor pricing
UP govt cancels Noida land allotment to M3M's Lavish Buildmart and Skyline Propcon due to non-competitive rates. M3M invested ₹4,000 crore in The Cullinan project with RERA registration.
Chinese smartphone companies looking to expand their footprint face a loud adversary—Indian retailers
Chinese smartphone brands face retailer backlash in India over low margins, delayed payments, and stock issues. Retailers demand higher margins and timely settlements, impacting brands' offline expansion plans in a shifting smartphone market.
Why touchy-feely consumerism is here to stay and also thrive
The surge in e-commerce once signaled the demise of brick-and-mortar stores, but a notable shift is occurring as D2C companies expand offline. The trend extends beyond smartphones to FMCG and banking, with consumers favoring physical stores for premium items. Retailers are adapting by enhancing store sizes to provide immersive shopping experiences.
Tipplers toast local labels as big brands lose way in policy maze
State liquor policy changes result in scarcity of popular brands like Royal Stag, Budweiser, and Old Monk. Liquor stores push new brands due to supply chain disruptions. Mainstream brands limit supplies leading to a shift towards local brands, impacting the industry supply chains.
Retailers to continue hiring in 2024, focus on tier 2, 3 cities : Report
In 2024, retail jobs surge with the operationalization of brands expanding from 2023, driving demand by 15-20%. E-commerce, despite startup leadership, faces hiring challenges. Logistics saw a dip. Retailers target fresh grads (52%) and experienced pros (38%). Tech adoption, sustainability, and skill development are key industry trends amid exponential e-commerce growth.
Uber’s hyperlocal push; Paytm Bank’s bill pay biz transferred
Happy Thursday! Ride-hailing platform Uber is strengthening its hyperlocal deliveries from neighbourhood stores. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
A big consumer tide is coming to India. Who all will rise?
India is poised to become the world's third-largest consumer market by 2026, surpassing Germany and Japan. UBS forecasts a doubling of affluent individuals with annual incomes exceeding $10,000 to 88 million by 2028. Household spending per capita in India is projected to outstrip other Asian economies, with rural and urban consumption expenditures witnessing significant growth over the past decade, according to recent reports.
How quick commerce is rewriting the rules of retail in India
Quick commerce, or super-fast deliveries, is becoming increasingly popular among millennials and Gen Z, with companies delivering various items to doorsteps in no time. Quick commerce makes up about 5-6 per cent of a household's grocery spending, with platforms like Blinkit valued at around $13 billion. It is mostly popular in big cities but is also gaining traction in places like Vizag, Nagpur, Kochi, Jaipur, and Lucknow.
Smartphone companies dial up after-sales service network
"Established industry players are increasingly embracing apprenticeship initiatives aimed at cultivating a skilled workforce. These programmes offer courses such as service engineer IT hardware, repair technician, wireman control panel electronics, and electronics mechanic, targeting students who have completed 8th or 10th grade for entry into the field," he added.
Big companies' emissions goals are too weak, report says
Scientists consider emissions need to be roughly cut in half by the end of decade if the world wants to reach a mid-century goal of net zero greenhouse emissions. Last year emissions and average temperatures both hit a record high.
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