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Tata Consumer Products is expected to report a double-digit growth in its topline for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 led by strong domestic business, as per three top brokerages. The revenue from operations in the reporting quarter is seen to grow by 15-17% according to estimates by three brokerages. Meanwhile, the company's profitability is expected to take a hit on the back of a sharp spike in tea prices.

Exide Industries rose more than 5% to Rs 361.3 in Wednesday's trade on the BSE, despite a 22% decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 158 crore for Q3 FY25, compared to Rs 203 crore in the same period last year. Revenue from operations rose to Rs 4,017 crore in the third quarter, up from Rs 3,980 crore in the year-ago period.

Indian market is likely to trade higher on Wednesday, tracking positive global cues. The Nifty futures closed positively with gains of 0.63%, reaching 22,990 levels on Tuesday. India VIX closed at 18.20 in the previous trading session.

Stocks that were in focus include names like Bajaj Auto, which rose 0.3% and Tata Motors, which gained 3% and Maruti, whose shares increased 0.9% on Tuesday.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. On 28 January, the market opened with a gap-up, with bulls dominating the session throughout the day. The Nifty closed up by 128 points at 22,957 (+0.56%), while the Bank Nifty closed 802 points higher at 48,855 (+1.67%).

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Nifty50, India's benchmark index, snapped its two-day losing streak and closed 128 points higher at 22,957.25 on Tuesday. The index started the session with a gap-up opening at 22,960.45 and continued to gain intraday, taking cues from the RBI’s action to inject liquidity into the banking system.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. After two consecutive days in the red, Sensex and Nifty rebounded, with Nifty Bank surging nearly 2%. The optimism was driven by the Reserve Bank of India's liquidity-boosting measures, which kindled hopes of a potential rate cut in February.

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FII sell-offs and expectations of earnings downgrades across companies. As the industry looks for certain reliefs in the February 1, 2025, Union Budget to rekindle demand, D-Street will closely monitor how many of these requests are addressed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Exide Industries and Tata Motors have witnessed the steepest decline in the 18-stock BSE Auto index, followed by Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, Samvardhana Motherson International, Bharat Forge, Tube Investments of India, and Sundram Fasteners, each falling by over 30% from their peaks. Meanwhile, Apollo Tyres, UNO Minda, MRF, TVS Motor Company, Ashok Leyland, Bosch, and Balkrishna Industries have fallen between 28% and 21%.

₹2041.9 crore, up 2.8% YoY and 4.7% QoQ, according to Elara's estimates. Revenue could grow 6.9% YoY but decline 1.3% QoQ to ₹12113.5 crore, as per the brokerage.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Nifty 50, India's benchmark index, extended its losing streak for a second consecutive session on Monday, 27 January, closing below 22,829.15. The index opened the day with a gap-down at 22,940 and remained range-bound between 22,786 and 23,007.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. On 27 January, despite domestic institutional investors (DIIs) buying equities worth ₹67,000 crore during the month, the market remained under pressure. The global market reacted to US President Donald Trump's directives.

In an exclusive ETMarkets Livestream interview, Subho Moulik, Founder & CEO, Appreciate — a leading expert in global market investments, shares valuable insights into why Indian investors are increasingly turning to the US markets. With a focus on diversification, high-return potential, and exposure to cutting-edge sectors like AI, biotech, and semiconductors, Moulik outlines the growing appeal of the US as a key investment destination. He also discusses the impact of political shifts, currency fluctuations, and emerging trends, offering a comprehensive view of how Indian investors can benefit from diversifying their portfolios internationally. Edited Excerpts – What factors are driving the trend of Indian investors increasingly looking to invest overseas, particularly in markets like the US? Subho Moulik: Let’s start with the fundamentals as to why the US is attractive and increasingly appealing to Indian investors.

The Nifty future closed negative with losses of 0.64% at 23114 levels on Friday. India VIX closed 0.3% higher at 16.74 in the previous trading session.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Nifty 50, India's benchmark index, had another muted start on Friday, trading with a negative bias throughout the session. It opened at 23,183.90, fluctuated within a narrow range of 23,347.30–23,050, and eventually closed at 23,092.20, down 113 points (-0.49%).