Wholesale sugar prices have surged 40% in two months, threatening to exacerbate the margin squeeze for packaged food companies already reeling from higher input costs. The bigger question is whether rising food inflation could now threaten the durability of India’s consumption recovery.

India's hotel industry is shifting to upscale offerings, bridging luxury and budget categories. Chains like EIH, ITC, and Lemon Tree are expanding mid to upper-upscale brands to meet rising domestic demands, while maintaining a portfolio across various price points to maximize market coverage.

With fluctuating market conditions, discerning investors seek stable income sources. This article explores five dividend stocks—ONGC, Indian Oil Corporation, Vedanta, ITC, and Coal India—assessing their yields, risks, and long-term sustainability in today's economic climate.

The Sensex ended 3 points up at 77,540.83, while the Nifty 50 settled 20 points, or 0.08%, higher at 24,252. For the week, the 30-share pack slipped 0.60%, while the Nifty 50 declined 0.50%.

The Nifty closed at 24,078.30, down 77 points, or 0.32%, while the 30-share pack Sensex ended with a loss of 326 points, or 0.42%, at 76,909.68.

Despite strong Q1 earnings beating expectations, the Indian stock market struggles to break free from a downward trend. Factors like elevated crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions play a crucial role in maintaining this state. What could trigger a shift in market trend?

The Sensex crashed 493 points, or 0.63%, to end at 77,235.46 on Tuesday, 18 August, while the NSE barometer Nifty 50 extended losses for the sixth consecutive session, ending with a loss of 133 points, or 0.55%, at 24,154.90.

Indian equities face challenges, with the Nifty 50 down 2% over the past year. Experts suggest a selective approach to sectors and stocks, with earnings growth as a key driver of future market recovery.

Market expert Raja Venkatraman shares his top stock picks for 11 August. Here’s his technical outlook and trade strategy.

The Sensex rose 43 points, or 0.06%, to end at 78,542, while the Nifty 50 inched up by 13 points, or 0.05%, to settle at 24,583.80.

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund increased holdings in 11 existing stocks in July, with Petronet LNG, CIE Automotive and gas companies among the biggest additions. The fund made no fresh equity additions or complete exits, while its cash allocation declined from 12.72% in June to 11.74% in July.

A Mint analysis of BSE 500 companies, based on unaudited results and including proposed dividends, showed that aggregate payouts rose 8.2% year-on-year to ₹5.13 trillion in FY26, slowing from an 11.9% increase in FY25, when payouts stood at ₹4.74 trillion.

The FMCG majors believe that a K-shaped economic recovery is unlikely, as their managements assert that carefully made price adjustments have helped sustain demand amid geopolitical tensions.

India’s hotel companies shifted to occupancy-led growth in Q1FY27 as West Asia tensions weighed on foreign arrivals, while acquisitions and new signings accelerate expansion

Indian consumer goods firms reported high CEO remuneration and new appointments in FY26, as they sought experienced leaders to manage market challenges

The cigarette tax shock weighed heavily on June-quarter earnings, but resilient volumes, staggered price hikes and improving profitability are raising hopes the worst is over.

The cigarette tax shock weighed heavily on June-quarter earnings, but resilient volumes, staggered price hikes and improving profitability are raising hopes the worst is over.

FMCG giant ITC share price surged as much as 3.81% on NSE in Monday's trading session despite the conglomerate posted weaker-than-expected performance for the April-June quarter (Q1 FY26-27).

Stock market today: Gift Nifty was trading near the 24,580 mark, up over 200 points from the previous close of Nifty futures.

Over 30 companies are set to report their Q1 FY27 results today, August 1, including prominent names such as Divi's Laboratories, Muthoot Finance, APL Apollo Tubes and Clean Science and Technology.