NON FUEL RETAILING
Retail loans moderate for the 10th straight month
The Reserve Bank of India reported that bank lending to the retail sector moderated for the tenth consecutive month in May, reaching 17.8% from 19.1% a year ago. Corporate loans grew faster at 8.9% compared to 6% in May 2023. Non-food bank credit saw a 16.2% growth in May 2024 compared to 15.5% a year ago.
Consumer spending peaks in non-metro Indian cities: Visa
Visa, a global digital payments provider, revealed on Thursday that non-metro cities in India such as Dharamshala, Mullanpur, and Vishakapatnam are emerging as the biggest daily spenders. This insight comes from Visa Consulting and Analytics' consumer spending trends for the 2024 summer cricket season. Notably, there has been an overall increase in online transactions across all segments, with food and grocery delivery apps showing a 23% surge in usage.
Credit growth slows in April across major sectors
Bank credit growth is expected to moderate 200 basis points (one bps is 0.01 percent) to 14% this fiscal after an estimated robust growth of 16% in fiscal 2024, according to ratings firm Crisil. Strong economic activity and retail credit demand drove loan growth last fiscal. This fiscal growth will be tempered by a high base effect, a revision in risk weights and a somewhat lower gross domestic product growth, it said.
Online eats into offline; Agnikul defers rocket launch
The rapid adoption of quick commerce and food delivery apps is eating into the sales of retail, and quick service restaurants. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Walmart lifts full-year sales and profit forecast, shares soar 7% to hit record high
Walmart raised its full-year forecast and reported better-than-expected first-quarter results on Thursday, betting that easing inflation will drive stronger sales of groceries and non-essential merchandise like clothing and electronics, sending its shares to a record high.
Focussed ‘underlying business’ approach of long-term investing: 5 non-Nifty largecap stocks with upside potential of up to 39%
Whether one accepts it or not, when someone uses the word large cap, first names which would come to mind would be nifty stocks. Because somehow the word large cap has become synonymous with nifty stocks. But the fact is that the world of large caps is much bigger and there are stocks which have been able to show strong out performance in troubled times of volatility, we take a look at them. When it comes to long term investing in the same industry, some players are able to show better performance in terms of growth. This could be because of belonging to a strong group, because the management had set the business in a way that it is able to take headwinds or the market size is so large that growth is bound to make and it comes with better margins to efficient players. We take a look at 5 stocks where the underlying business is strong and good to own business for the long term.
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L&T Finance aims at 25% CAGR, retail lending in focus
L&T Finance Ltd aims for a 25% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the coming years, focusing on strengthening its retail lending business. The financial services arm of Larsen & Toubro plans to exit the wholesale segment entirely by 2026, becoming a 100% retail non-banking financial company (NBFC). The company introduced a new offering, 'Complete Home Loan', signaling a fresh push in its mortgage business, expected to surpass microfinance in book size.
NBFCs' profitability to moderate on higher borrowing costs: Moody’s
“ We expect loans at NBFCs to grow about 15% in the next 12-18 months, driven by various types of lending, including infrastructure financing by large government-owned NBFCs and loans to small and medium-sized enterprises” Moody’s said in a report. “We also expect the sector’s credit costs to increase from cyclically low levels, especially as unsecured loans mature”.
Sensex rises over 150 points as retail inflation eases; Nifty above 22,100
India's retail inflation eased in April, impacting key equity indices positively. Sectors like banking, metal, and energy saw gains, while some faced cuts. Shriram Finance surged over 5% on announcing a housing finance business sale to Warburg Pincus.
Consumers bend the road: No straight drive from ICE to electric
The transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles faces challenges as consumers show a preference for hybrids and CNG vehicles over pure EVs. Maruti Suzuki expects significant growth in CNG car sales, signaling a shift towards alternative fuel technologies alongside traditional options.
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.
Oil at $100? Will oil prices hit a century this summer as a global shortage takes hold?
Oil prices surged above $90 a barrel due to military tensions between Israel and Iran, compounded by global supply shocks. Mexico cutting crude exports and other disruptions are intensifying fears of inflation. This supply crunch is turbocharging an oil rally, potentially pushing Brent crude to $100, impacting global economies and Biden's reelection chances.
Top banks' co-branded credit cards: Cashback offers, fuel surcharge waiver, discounts, freebies, annual fee
Top co-branded credit cards: Banks and other credit card issuers offer credit cards in collaboration with popular brands across different segments. Let us look at the top banks' co-branded credit cards across different spending categories such as shopping, dining, travel, movies, fuel and more.
Monetary policy must remain in risk-minimisation mode: RBI Bulletin
India's Consumer Price Index inflation was at 5.09% in February, largely unchanged from 5.10% a month ago. The RBI's target for the price gauge is 4%, with a latitude of 2 percentage points in either direction.
Indian Oil set to join high table of F1 fuel producers
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) plans to produce fuel for Formula One (F1) racing, becoming the first Indian company to do so. IOC aims to supply F1 teams with certified F1 fuel, competing with global majors like Shell.
Union Budget will need to balance fuel price cuts with an eye on consumption
With the Budget approaching, there is speculation about a possible cut in excise duty on petrol and diesel. However, the stabilization of global oil prices makes further reductions in fuel taxes unlikely. Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have seen enhanced marketing margins due to the softening of crude prices, which could warrant a fuel price cut. The fiscal deficit and the impact on state tax collections are important considerations.
More than just an index and it's not Nifty: A collection of stocks suitable for trading and investing alike
Out of 50 stocks, only 5 of them have delivered negative returns in the last one year. Out of these 5 stocks, three stocks belong to one industrial house which faced headwinds early last year. 7 stocks have delivered more than 100 percent return, 4 stocks have gained between 80 to 100 %, 8 stocks have gained between 60 to 80 %, 5 stocks between 40 to 60 %, 12 stocks have gained between 20 to 40% and 9 stocks have gained between 0 to 20%. So, if you have focussed only on these 50 stocks out of a total universe of more than 3000 stocks which are traded, the probability that you would have been able to make money both in volatile and trending markets and also satisfy your desire to be a trader and investor at same time would have been met. The reason why is stocks? Most retail traders have a tendency to trade with bullish bias and prefer taking long positions rather than going short even when markets are not so bullish.
Fuel price cut reports speculative: BPCL
"The global situation remains volatile. Therefore, it would be difficult to comment on when and whether the prices will be changed, at this stage due to the sensitivity of the matter."
Desi versus videshi retail: Global brands are making more space for themselves
Global brands like Zara, H&M, Bugatti Fashion, La Vie en Rose, Adidas, Nike, West Elm, Starbucks, Uniqlo, and Marks & Spencer are growing rapidly in India. Small towns with brand-conscious buyers and rising disposable incomes are driving their expansion. International brands accounted for 25% of retail leasing in 2023, up from 14% the previous year. Canadian lingerie retailer La Vie en Rose debuted in India, while Rimowa, Bugatti Fashion, West Elm, and Victoria's Secret expanded their presence. In addition, several global brands have entered tier-II cities, capitalizing on the strong demand from smaller cities. Desi retailers, on the other hand, have slowed down their store expansion due to a focus on profitability and limited market opportunities.
India plans to double its coal production, but it ignores climate threat
India faces a challenge in building more power capacity to meet growing demand, as the country plans to double coal production and add 88 gigawatts of thermal power plants by 2032. This move may seem counterintuitive for India, which is highly vulnerable to climate impacts. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is keen to avoid power shortages as the country heads into elections.
Outlets retailing E20 fuel will cover entire country by 2025: Hardeep Puri
India has already rolled out 20 per cent blended fuel, though in a phased manner, in April 2023 and widespread availability is expected in days to come. The government is ambitious of attaining 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol by 2024-25 and 30 per cent by 2029-30. The government has advanced the target of E20 fuel from 2030 to 2025.
Unicorn Slice eyes $100 million to fuel its banking dreams
The Bengaluru-based fintech firm is scouting for fresh equity and is trying to get a good deal from investors. The talks are still at an early stage and, given the overall funding winter, might take a few months to close, sources told ET.
Top fuel credit cards with most cashback, discounts, rewards
ET Wealth Online has compiled a list of the top banks' credit cards with fuel benefits (based on RBI statistics on credit card outstanding as of September 2023).
Attractive credit schemes fuelling sales of automobiles, electronics, consumer durables
Longer-tenure EMIs, buyback guarantees, and other sweeteners are driving sales of automobiles, consumer durable, and electronic goods in India. The Reserve Bank of India has increased the risk weight on consumer credit, including credit card receivables and bank loans to NBFCs by a fourth, potentially forcing banks and non-banks to set aside more capital, which can potentially increase lending rates.
Attractive credit schemes fuel sales of auto, electronics
For televisions and appliances, the share of no-cost EMI scheme-led purchases shot up to 60-65% in metro markets while in upcountry locations, it was 40-45% this calendar year till Diwali. For smartphones, market tracker Counterpoint Research said the share of such transactions now accounts for 33% of all transactions, up from 28% last year, with brands offering no-cost EMI schemes for ₹10,000-plus smartphones this year as compared to the usual ₹20,000-plus.
India's retail inflation eases to 5% in September, drops within RBI tolerance band
India's retail inflation dropped to 5.02% in September compared to 6.83% in August, according to data from the ministry of statistics. The food price inflation for September stood at 6.56% compared to 9.94% in August. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had anticipated inflation to moderate from September onwards. The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee maintained its inflation forecast for the fiscal year at 5.4%, with projections of 6.4%, 5.6%, and 5.2% for Q2, Q3, and Q4, respectively. The committee decided to maintain the repo rate at 6.5% for the fourth consecutive time.
E20 fuel outlets will have pan-India presence by 2025, assures oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri
India's oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said that the entire country will have special fuel stations retailing E20 petrol, drawing confidence from the faster rollout of such fuel stations. E20 fuel is a blend of 20 per cent ethanol with petrol. Ahead of the targeted launch in April, the first E20 outlet was opened on February 8 this year.
Fuel companies on 'convenience' drive to draw in buyers
Leading Indian fuel retailers are diversifying their businesses with non-fuel retail stores at EV charging and petrol filling stations. Providers including Adani Total and Bharat Petroleum are emerging with convenience stores, cafes, gaming zones, pharmacies and toy shops. Gaurav Marya, founder and chairman of Franchise India, has said that over 100,000 charging stations and petrol filling stations will emerge across the highways of India.
L&T Finance group focuses on retail, aims 25pc CAGR in 3-4yrs
The group is currently undergoing a restructuring process where it will amalgamate its finance subsidiaries, L&T Finance, L&T Infra Credit Limited, and L&T Mutual Fund Trustee Limited with the listed L&T Finance Holding Ltd to simplify the corporate structure and enable greater focus on retail financing.
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