Consumer Durable News
Geojit’s Vinod Nair flags ‘cautious outlook’ for IT stocks amid market volatility, geopolitical uncertainties
Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services, sheds light on the sectors in the Indian stock market. The expert's focus ranged from global headwinds, geopolitical tensions to outlook for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
3 min read3 Jun 2025Recommended stocks to buy today: Top stock picks by market experts for 21 May
Stock recommendations for today: Discover the top stock picks by market experts Raja Venkatraman, MarketSmith India, and Trade Brains for Wednesday, 21 May.
7 min read21 May 2025The Centre plans extended warranty for off-season, gifts electronics—but with a catch
The consumer affairs ministry is pushing for a warranty extension on electronics bought as gifts or during off-season sales, but conditions apply.
3 min read15 May 2025Voltas vs Blue Star: Which AC stock looks stronger after Q4 results?
Domestic brokerages have reduced target prices for Voltas and Blue Star after Q4FY25 results, citing a delayed summer and weak demand for cooling products. Blue Star's target was adjusted to ₹1,900, while Voltas was lowered to ₹1,405 by JM Financial.
3 min read12 May 2025Govt to tighten refrigerant norms: What it means for manufacturers and consumers
The government is set to tighten refrigerant regulations to phase out high-GWP gases in refrigeration and air conditioning Manufacturers must adapt or face penalties, while consumers could see changes in product pricing.
3 min read8 Apr 2025Hot summer forecast to boost consumer durables, beverage sales in India
A hot summer is expected to boost growth for consumer durables, soaps, and beverages, with the IMD predicting above-normal temperatures and increased heatwave days
4 min read18 Mar 2025Govt developing Repairability Index for consumer durable goods: Minister Joshi
This initiative aims to help consumers utilize their products for longer periods, as many new models are deliberately designed to make older versions obsolete, forcing consumers to purchase replacements.
4 min read20 Dec 2024Consumer Durables Q2 Preview: Wire & cables segment to shine even as overall demand stays weak, says Prabhudas Lilladher
Prabhudas Lilladher's Q2FY25 preview indicates weak demand in consumer durables due to a slow festive season and heavy rainfall, although the W&C segment thrives. Sales growth is projected at 11.5%, with Polycab and RR Kabel expected to perform well, while challenges persist in the fan segment.
3 min read10 Oct 2024Samsung is being hammered by Apple and Vivo. Can it strike back?
Factory workers from Samsung’s Chennai facility have stayed away from work for more than a week. The strike has come at a difficult time for the Korean electronics giant, which is facing intense competition in the smartphone and consumer durables segments from its American, Chinese and Korean rivals
11 min read23 Sep 2024Consumer durables stocks have fallen 20-30% since the start of the year; Here is why
Due to high commodity price pressure (steel/aluminium/copper), companies have taken multiple price hikes since the start of the year, and now with the rupee hitting an all-time low, the imported components will become more expensive.
5 min read16 Jun 2022