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Dr Reddy's to buy nicotine replacement brands from UK-based Haleon for $632 million
The portfolio to be acquired consists of Nicotinell, a global leader in the NRT category with an extensive footprint in over 30 countries spanning Europe, Asia including Japan, and Latin America, and local market-leading brand names of the product – Nicabate in Australia, Thrive in Canada, and Habitrol in New Zealand and Canada. The proposed acquisition will be inclusive of all formats such as lozenge, patch, gum as well as pipeline products, in all applicable global markets outside of the US.
495% returns! Quant Mutual Fund No. 1 in smallcap category in last 5 years
Quant Mutual Fund has received inquiries from Sebi in the suspected front-running case. The market regulator has seized mobile phones, computers and other digital devices while raiding Quant's Mumbai headquarter and the Hyderabad premises of suspected beneficiaries to find out who was leaking confidential information from the fund house to make profit.
Young Lions win gold at marketers competition
Indian team wins gold Lion at Young Lions competition set by World Bank's IDA, recruiting youth, entrepreneurs, influencers, and civil society to champion its cause.
How are equity savings funds taxed?
Equity savings schemes are funds that belong to the hybrid category. They invest in a mix of equity, debt and arbitrage opportunities. A scheme in this category invests in equity and debt securities, employing a combination of three investment strategies — pure equity (net long equity), arbitrage plays, and debt.
Women are taking stock: As more women enter the high-net-worth category, their investment choices are also changing
Deepika Gehani, the cofounder of Genesis Luxury, represents the trend of affluent Indian women shifting towards equity investments. Nupur Garg, founder of Winpe, shares a similar sentiment on increasing risk appetite with growing wealth. The survey by Waterfield Advisors highlights women's interest in equity investments, with a focus on financial literacy emphasized by Priti Rathi Gupta. Anuj Kapoor from JM Financial Services notes the active role of female UHNIs in wealth management, while Devna Shah and Suhasini Sampath provide insights on equity and real estate investments.
Punch.ev, Nexon.ev first to get 5-star rating under Bharat-NCAP in EV category
Tata Motors' Punch.ev and Nexon.ev receive the first five-star Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat-NCAP) rating in the electric vehicles category, lauded by Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari for setting a safety benchmark in the Indian automotive market.
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FMCG sector: Street might treat it as saviors in some phases & there is more to it than HUL, 13 stocks, with upside potential of up to 42 %
On the day of the election result and the day after that, two days in succession, everyone was talking about FMCG stocks. Explanations about why they are safe heaven stocks, how the focus on rural income and consumption will benefit them. Third day, the broader market recovered and FMCG was probably the only loser. This is not the first time that it has happened. For ages, FMCG stocks have been considered defensive stocks. Whether FMCG stocks should be defensive is a different issue. What is relevant is that there is a probability that going forward, there will be phases, where a narrative about FMCG stocks being defensive will keep coming to the street. Given the fact that their valuations are expensive, there is hardly any growth in business, it would be worthwhile to understand that sector otherwise one might end up buying stocks and make the capital underperform. We look at 28 stocks from every segment, right from food and beverage to cosmetics.
Sheela Foam sees 14-15 pc CAGR growth in next 3-5 yrs: CEO Nilesh Mazumdar
Sheela Foam, owner of Sleepwell and Kurlon, projects a 14-15% CAGR growth over the next 3-5 years, according to CEO Nilesh Mazumdar. Following its acquisition of Kurlon, Sheela Foam aims to surpass Rs 1,000 crore in revenue. The company plans to expand market share and maintain distinct brand identities for Sleepwell and Kurlon.
Dilemma before mutual funds investors: Buy now or wait till election results?
Mutual fund investors face a dilemma amidst volatile stock market conditions during Lok Sabha elections. Fear of correction at peak market levels and FOMO driving sectoral/thematic funds. Analysts recommend balanced advantage funds, asset allocation funds, and hybrid funds for moderate risk appetite investors.
Contra bet! With 68% AUM jump in April, what’s fueling rally in this equity MF category?
In April, contra/value equity mutual funds witnessed a 68% AUM jump to Rs 1,57,946 crore, attracting investors with a higher risk appetite. These funds invest in out-of-favour or undervalued stocks, offering potential returns amid market volatility.
This equity mutual fund category offers lowest return in 10 years
The international funds category has offered the lowest return in the last 10 years, an analysis of performance by ETMutualFunds showed. This category offered an average return of 6.75% in the same time period.
Dr Reddy's, Cipla, Sun Pharma & others to see FY25 revenue boost in key US market, says India Ratings and Research
Indian drugmakers, such as Dr Reddy's, Cipla, and Sun Pharma, are projected to maintain revenue growth in fiscal 2025, driven by drug shortages in the U.S. market. With 233 drugs in short supply, Indian companies are poised to benefit from the challenges faced by U.S.-based generic pharma manufacturers, leading to improved financial performance and increased market share in therapeutic categories.
Target issues weak forecast as shoppers pull back; shares tumble 10%
Target on Wednesday said it expects consumer caution to persist after it reported quarterly earnings that missed Wall Street estimates and issued a forecast for the current quarter that was also largely below expectations.
Wearable devices market sees growth slowdown amid fall in smartwatch shipments
The wearable devices market in India saw a modest growth of 2.1% year-on-year in the quarter ending March 2024, reaching 25.6 million units. This slowdown was primarily due to a decline in smartwatch shipments, falling by 7.3% to 9.6 million units. Despite a drop in average selling prices (ASPs), excess inventory from the festive season in 2023 contributed to the decline. The earwear category, however, experienced an 8.3% growth, with truly wireless earbuds dominating the market at 70.1% share.
JK Tyre debt equity ratio is 0.80 to 1, which shows good deleveraging: Raghupati Singhania
Raghupati Singhania discusses the growth in demand for tyres in India, focusing on the passenger segment. He also touches on Mexico operations, EPR impact, net debt reduction, raw material cost increase, and expansion plans for premium sizes.
Mid & smallcap fund? Do we need a new category targeting both mid and smallcap stocks
Since the beginning of 2024 large and midcap category has seen inflows of Rs. 11,340 crores followed by multicap category at Rs. 10,004 Cr. and the flexi-cap category at Rs. 9,971 crore, higher than the inflows in largecap, midcap and smallcap categories respectively.
Is it wise to invest in the largecap category now?
Small & midcaps have been giving double-digit returns in the past few years. It has led to many investors running towards the two categories relentlessly but it does not mean that the footing of large caps is not strong enough.
FMCG demand most in five southern states: Discretionary or essential, sales go north in south
South India leads post-Covid demand recovery with increased FMCG sales, higher consumer spending, and more shopping trips in 2023, a Kantar report shows. Retail sales growth in the peninsula region outperforms the rest of India. The region's rapid recovery is fueled by a young workforce, new-age sectors, and robust manufacturing investment.
AI and VR coins are the hottest crypto categories in 2024 – Here are two projects not to miss
WienerAI is a cybernetic dog coin blending AI superpowers, a dog coin theme, and sausage elements. 5th Scape is a VR project offering MMA battles, mediaeval warfare, and sports simulations with Ultra VR Headset and Swiftscape VR Chair. The Sausage Army and VR architects are actively involved in community-building and project development.
Roadblocks for q-commerce; Mizuho InCred deal
Happy Friday! As quick commerce platforms diversify, they are likely to face operational challenges. More on this in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
NSE to suspend trading in Brightcom Group shares, moves it to Z category
A circular issued by NSE stated that trading in securities of Brightcom Group will remain suspended until the company complies with the above regulation. After 15 days of suspension, trading in the securities of non-compliant companies would be allowed on a trade-for-trade basis in the Z category on the first trading day of every week for six months.
D2C space: Investments in "not my parents' brands" are #trending
Investors like Titan Capital are shifting focus to Gen Z brands, moving away from traditional brands. This trend is visible in brands such as Perfora, Wakefit, Hocco and Mokobara across various sectors, reflecting the changing consumer behaviour towards new and innovative products. The phenomenon of Gen Z consumers not using their parents' brands is visible in even sectors such as automotive and smartphones.
Best large & mid cap funds to invest in May 2024
Best large & mid cap funds: As per the Sebi mandate, large & mid cap schemes are open-ended equity schemes that will invest a minimum of 35% of total assets in large cap companies, and a minimum of 35% of total assets in mid cap stocks.
Rural FMCG sales outgrew urban for the first time in 5 quarters in Q1: NielsenIQ
In the January-March ’24 quarter, rural markets surpassed urban consumption for packaged consumer goods for the first time in five quarters, with rural growth at 7.6% while urban demand declined by 5.7%. Overall FMCG sector value grew by 6.6% driven by consumption, with flat price growth at 0.1%. NielsenIQ highlighted the growth in the FMCG industry being driven by consumption trends, with rural areas leading the growth. By volume, the sector grew by 6.5% nationally, with non-food sector sales growing at 11% compared to 4.8% for food. Home and personal care categories outperformed food categories, with larger pack sizes driving growth.
Best small cap mutual funds to invest in May 2024
According to the Sebi mandate, small cap schemes must invest in companies that are ranked below 250 in terms of market capitalisation. These schemes also will have to invest at least 65% in small cap stocks. Small companies go through many ups and downs - more than the established companies in the large and mid cap segments.
First-time stock market investors can bet on these sectors and categories, say experts
Stocks for first time investor: Many individuals wanting to create wealth from stock markets have opened demat accounts. However, for those beginning their stock market journey, it is quite difficult to find the right sector or categories to bet on. ET Wealth asked the experts which sectors and categories, the first time stock market investors can invest in.
India one of the top if not our biggest opportunity for growth globally: Heineken CEO
Heineken's CEO optimistic about India's beer market, focusing on premium brands and local growth. The company invests in talent and capacity, aiming for category leadership and social relevance in the evolving market landscape. Brink says: "We are investing a lot in creating the premium capacity so that we can make the Heineken brand more available."
The influencer diaries: How influencer marketing has upended India Inc’s sales pitch and advertising spends by drawing big money
Influencer marketing is expected to grow by 25% in 2024, reaching ₹2,344 crore and rising to ₹3,375 crore by 2026, as per the report. The report was "based on an EY survey of 2,053 respondents, including 86 brands, 556 creators, and 1,411 other industry professionals," said Amiya Swarup, partner, marketing advisory, EY India. Roughly 40% to 57% brands in categories like FMCG, ecommerce, and automobile are expected to increase spending on influencer marketing by 10% by 2026.
High-end & luxury segment contribute 34% to Q1 2024 residential launches
The first quarter of 2024 saw robust growth in India's residential real estate market, driven by high demand. The high-end and luxury segments made significant contributions, while the mid-segment led in launches. Top cities like Mumbai and Pune were key contributors. Established developers are fueling the market, with a shift towards quality and trust over price.
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