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Dabur sees early demand revival after GST-cut disruption
Indian consumer goods maker Dabur said on Monday it has seen signs of demand recovery in the third quarter, after consumers had deferred purchases ahead of the government's tax cuts that took effect in September.
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Trent Q3 update: Standalone revenue rises 17% YoY to Rs 5,220 crore; store expansion steady
Trent reported 17% revenue growth in Q3 despite slower expansion. Zudio remains the key growth driver, while a sharp stock correction and improving store economics prompted HDFC Securities to upgrade the stock outlook.
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SAIL sales grow 37 pc in Dec to over 2 MT
SAIL reported record December 2025 sales of 2.1 million tonnes, up 37 percent year-on-year, driven by strong customer deliveries and inventory reduction, sustaining growth in FY26.
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'Too cheap to ignore': Jefferies initiates coverage on Emmvee Photovoltaic, sees 70% upside
Jefferies initiates Buy on Emmvee Photovoltaic, citing India’s rapid solar scale-up, strong policy support and cost advantages. It expects installations to grow 24% CAGR, lifting domestic manufacturers’ profitability and positioning Emmvee for high-teen returns despite medium-term margin pressures.
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ONGC, Japan's Mitsui to set up 50:50 JVs in Gift City for ethane transport
ONGC has partnered with Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) to form two 50:50 joint ventures in Gift City, Gandhinagar. Each entity will operate a very large ethane carrier under the Indian flag to transport ethane from the US for ONGC Petro Additions Ltd. Shares of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd ended at ₹238.05, down by ₹3.41, or 1.41%, on the BSE today, January 5.
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Indian IT Expected to Deliver Subdued Growth in Q3 as Furloughs Bite
Analysts flag steady demand, muted discretionary spending and margin support, with growth recovery pushed to FY27. The post Indian IT Expected to Deliver Subdued Growth in Q3 as Furloughs Bite appeared first on Analytics India Magazine .
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Utkarsh SFB Q3 Update: Gross loans down 4% to ₹18,306 crore; deposits up 5%
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank reported its business update for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, with a gross loan portfolio of ₹18,306 crore, deposits of ₹21,087 crore, a CASA ratio of 21.9%, and a liquidity coverage ratio of 200%. Shares of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Ltd ended at ₹15.11, down by ₹0.22, or 1.44%, on the BSE today, January 5.
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Dabur sees demand recovery in Q3, double-digit growth in home & personal care
Dabur India Ltd saw early demand recovery in Q3 FY26, led by home and personal care growth, strong rural demand, and gains in Dabur Amla, Dabur Red Toothpaste, and Real Activ juices. Shares of Dabur India Ltd ended lower on Monday, January 5, by 0.34% at ₹520.80 on the NSE.
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Arunachal GST collection rises 36% in first 9 months of FY26
The collection exceeded the national growth average of 6.8 per cent, reflecting strong economic activity and improved tax compliance in the state, they said.
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Retailers urges consumption-led growth, tax relief and National Retail Policy in Budget 2026–27
Retailers Association of India urges Union Budget 2026–27 to boost consumption, ease credit, simplify GST, support digital payments and enact National Retail Policy to drive growth and employment.
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Mint Explainer | Can gig workers form traditional trade unions?
While India has many groups representing workers of food delivery, quick commerce, and app-based taxi aggregators, they are not registered trade unions. However, coming changes in Indian labour laws lend similar legitimacy to these rules.