ET Intelligence Group: The FMCG sector is expected to post a steady March-quarter performance, supported by stable rural demand, gradual urban recovery and volume growth even as pricing remains subdued in several segments. While steady raw material costs during most of the quarter are margin supportive, the recent rise in costs of crude-linked inputs such as packaging materials could weigh on margins. Companies with stronger execution, premium portfolios and better distribution reach are expected to outperform, while category-specific challenges and international headwinds may keep performance uneven across the pack. Hindustan Unilever is expected to report mid-single digit revenue growth led by 4-5% volume growth. Growth is expected to be broad-based, with beauty and wellbeing growing in double-digits, while home care, personal care and foods & beverages are likely to grow in mid-single digits. The demerger of low-margin ice cream business may support operating margin before depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda margin).

Indian equity benchmarks extended gains, with the Sensex closing 1.20 percent higher at 77,550.25, up 918.6 points. The Nifty rose 1.16 percent or 275.5 points to close at 24,050.6. MidCap and SmallCap indices outperformed with gains of 1.48 percent and 1.67 percent, respectively. Asian Paints, Eicher Motors, Bajaj Auto, and Shriram Finance were top performers. Nifty IT led sectoral gains.

… Paints Limited, under its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR ) initiative, in collaboration with Manav … rural farming communities under its CSR initiative. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above … VMPL. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the …

Rohtak (Haryana) [India], April 8: In a significant step toward improving irrigation facilities and supporting small and marginal farmers, Asian Paints Limited, under its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, in collaboration with Manav Vikas Sanstha (MVS India), has successfully completed a canal lining project in Rohtak district, Haryana.

Tata Capital to list on NSE and BSE today. The grey market premium suggests a lacklustre debut for India’s largest IPO

The analyst advised investors to wait for a bullish candlestick on the daily chart before entering the stock.

Textile stocks trade mixed as Trump tariffs kick in. Markets remain volatile ahead of options expiry.

The MSCI Smallcap Index will see 15 additions and 6 deletions, with Sona BLW and Thermax appearing in both lists.

The analyst pointed to strong technical signals and a potential rally toward ₹2,520 if momentum holds.