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Markets

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 2025
Markets

Recommended 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 2025
News

The 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 2025
Industry

Govt 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 2025
Industry

Hot 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 2025
Politics

Govt 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 2024
Markets

Consumer 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 2024
Companies

Samsung 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 2024
Markets

Consumer 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
Markets

Q4 Results Preview: Margins of consumer durable firms will remain under pressure in the March quarter

Margins for consumer durable firms remain under pressure on the back of high commodity costs. Companies have taken several price hikes with continued commodity pressure.

2 min read18 Apr 2022