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Vadilal Industries Ltd.(up 6.94%), LT Foods Ltd.(up 4.05%), Honasa Consumer Ltd.(up 3.64%), Bikaji Foods International Ltd.(up 3.60%), Dodla Dairy Ltd.(up 3.46%), ADF Foods Ltd.(up 3.20%), Adani Wilmar Ltd.(up 2.81%), Tasty Bite Eatables Ltd.(up 2.52%), Gopal Snacks Ltd.(up 2.49%) and Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Ltd.(up 1.97%) stood among the top gainers.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.MUMBAI: Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) stocks are staging a recovery after months of underperformance, with the Nifty FMCG index rising 7% over the past month as early signs of stabilizing consumption and selective earnings upgrades revive investor interest in the sector.Most frontline names, including Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd (-3%), CCL Products (India) Ltd (-1%), Marico Ltd (-1%), Nestlé India Ltd (-1%) and Tata Consumer Products Ltd (-8%), are now within striking distance of their lifetime highs, leaving room for potential catch-up if demand improvement sustains.Recent management commentary across companies points to early signs of improving consumption trends, prompting investors to revisit the sector for its earnings visibility, defensive positioning and steady compounding potential, said market participants.Marico Ltd management expects double-digit revenue growth in FY27, driven by high single-digit volume growth in the domestic business, while the international business is projected to grow in the mid-teens on a constant currency basis.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Mumbai: Nestlé India flagged potential price increases if input costs remain elevated, even as it continues to prioritize volume-led growth.“We did see some commodity inflation like milk and wheat… The fuel part is a curveball,” chairman and managing director Manish Tiwary told Mint.“Of course, if it persists, while we do want more volume-led growth, we might have to make some price adjustments,” he added.Nestlé India, the maker of KitKat and Maggi, has leaned on volumes to drive growth, but Tiwary acknowledged that pricing could return to the mix depending on how commodity costs evolve. “So, from almost a complete volume-led growth, we could have some pricing (-led growth), depending on how the commodity and prices move,” he said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Nestle India Ltd’s shares are flirting with the 52-week high of ₹1,339.60 attained on 30 January. The December quarter (Q3FY26) results announced on Friday could well support the stock.

Energy Development Company Ltd.(up 1.83%) and Adani Power Ltd.(up 0.70%) stood among the top gainers.

Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd.(up 1.85%) and Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd.(up 0.04%) were among the top gainers.

The NSE Nifty index traded 257.5 points down at 22992.6, while BSE Sensex was down 645.22 points at 75650.14 as of 11:22AM(IST)on April 04.

Tata Consumer Products Ltd.(up 7.24%), JHS Svendgaard Laboratories Ltd.(up 4.95%), Emami Ltd.(up 3.99%), Vadilal Industries Ltd.(up 2.90%), Gillette India Ltd.(up 1.90%), Euro India Fresh Foods Ltd.(up 1.72%), Varun Beverages Ltd.(up 1.32%), Gopal Snacks Ltd.(up 1.28%), Honasa Consumer Ltd.(up 1.04%) and Marico Ltd.(up 1.04%) were among the top gainers.

Shares of FMCG major Nestle India fell 4% to their day’s low of Rs 2,148 on the NSE in Wednesday's early trade after global brokerage firm BofA Securities downgraded the stock’s rating to an ‘underperform’ and also lowered its target price to Rs 2,140 from an earlier Rs 2,315.

Nestle India has been handed a penalty of Rs 69.45 lakh by the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals) in Mumbai, the company said in an exchange filing on Wednesday. The penalty stems from a customs duty dispute, with the company having initially filed an appeal against a decision by the Deputy Commissioner of Customs. However, the appellate authority upheld the original order, confirming the demand for the custom duty amount of Rs 69.45 lakh, along with the same amount as penalty.

That's enough plastic to fill the stomachs of 18 million whales. The report arrives amid mounting concerns over the human health risks posed by the spread of microplastics, which scientists increasingly link to cancer, infertility, heart disease, and more. «Coca-Cola is by far the largest manufacturer and seller of beverages in the world,» said Matt Littlejohn, who leads Oceana's campaigns targeting corporate polluters. «Because of that, they really matter when it comes to the impact of all this on the ocean.»

The Shadowless Church. The moment its surreal images surfaced online, the internet went into a frenzy. A church that seemingly casts no shadow? The mystery surrounding it has sparked countless debates, conspiracy theories, and architectural admiration. Unlike anything ever seen before, the church’s ethereal glow, minimalist grandeur, and puzzling illusion have left both tourists and design experts awestruck. But what is the secret behind its ‘shadowless’ name? How does this mesmerizing structure defy the play of light and shade? Let’s unravel the magic behind one of China’s most astonishing architectural marvels.

IT stocks amid concerns over discretionary spending in the U.S. The BSE Sensex was down 114 points, or 0.15%, at 76,234, while the Nifty50 slipped 14 points, or 0.06%, to 23,176 around 9:19 am.

Domestic benchmark index NSE Nifty gained 81.0 points to 22478.2, while the BSE Sensex traded 266.35 points up at 74095.26.

G7 nations were set to negotiate late into the night over a joint statement to show a united front in Canada on Thursday after weeks of tension between U.S. allies and President Donald Trump over his upending of Western trade and security policy. The Group of Seven ministers from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States, along with the European Union, convened in the remote tourist town of La Malbaie, nestled in the Quebec hills, for meetings on Thursday and Friday that in the past have been broadly consensual. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefed his colleagues on talks on Tuesday with Ukraine in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where Kyiv said it was ready to support a 30-day ceasefire deal. But officials said ambiguous comments by Russian President Vladimir Putin left delegates unclear where things stood. In the run-up to the first G7 meeting of Canada's presidency, the crafting of an agreed all-encompassing final statement had been tough, but diplomats said the atmosphere since had been positive and candid.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As President Donald Trump ramps up his trade war with the rest of the world, there’s a message for the CEOs of European companies that have struggled to keep up with U.S. peers: Time’s up.

Dangee Dums Ltd.(up 1.10%), Vadilal Industries Ltd.(up 1.06%), Jyothy Labs Ltd.(up 1.01%), Adani Wilmar Ltd.(up 1.01%), Dabur India Ltd.(up 0.94%), Britannia Industries Ltd.(up 0.79%), Nestle India Ltd.(up 0.77%), Colgate-Palmolive(India)Ltd.(up 0.52%), Hindustan Unilever Ltd.(up 0.50%) and Procter & Gamble Hygiene & Healthcare Ltd.(up 0.26%) were among the top gainers.

Simbhaoli Sugars Ltd.(up 2.11%), Ponni Sugars(Erode)Ltd.(up 0.88%), Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd.(up 0.31%) and Bannari Amman Sugars Ltd.(up 0.11%) were among the top gainers.

Magadh Sugar & Energy Ltd.(up 3.94%), Rana Sugars Ltd.(up 3.68%), Mawana Sugars Ltd.(up 3.18%), Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals Ltd.(up 2.85%), Avadh Sugar & Energy Ltd.(up 2.75%), Vishwaraj Sugar Industries Ltd.(up 2.24%), Sakthi Sugars Ltd.(up 2.20%), Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd.(up 2.19%), Kothari Sugars & Chemicals Ltd.(up 2.00%) and Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries Ltd.(up 1.75%) stood among the top gainers.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Nestlé, the world's largest coffee company, has launched a Nespresso boutique in Delhi's Nexus CityWalk mall, targeting India's affluent consumers. The boutique offers Nespresso coffee machines, priced from ₹16,500, and coffee pods.

Leo, nestled in Bogota's upscale Chapinero district in the Colombian capital, takes diners on a culinary expedition through the country's diverse biomes. Helmed by chef Leonor Espinosa — voted World's Best Female Chef 2022 by 'The World's 50 Best Restaurants' jury — this acclaimed restaurant spotlights rare local ingredients like copoazu (cacao relative), arrechon (aphrodisiac drink) and bijao (banana-like plant). Espinosa, an economist and artist by training, weaves anthropology and contemporary art into her dishes and the restaurant's sleek, modern setting. The tasting menus — 8 or 13 courses — are a masterclass in creative gastronomy. Delicate starters include mussels with coconut and Galerazamba salt, dried shrimp with snails and ants, the latter lending a nutty crunch. Standout mains feature duck jelly with coquindo oil, sourced from the Amazon, and salt from the Manaure Salt Flats. Leo's menu, 'ciclo-bioma', charts Colombia's ecosystems, highlighting unique species and their culinary potential. A map illustrates Espinosa's sourcing journey, underscoring her commitment to indigenous ingredients.