Muthoot Microfin reported a sharp Q3 turnaround, with net profit jumping over sixteenfold to Rs 62.4 crore as provisions and credit costs fell. Asset quality improved, margins inched up, while loan growth remained steady amid sector recovery in India markets.
Consumer goods company Marico is expanding its international presence. It has acquired a 75% stake in Vietnamese direct-to-consumer beauty firm Skinetiq. This move strengthens Marico's premium beauty portfolio and D2C strategy abroad. Vietnam is a key market for Marico due to its economic growth and evolving beauty sector. The company also recently acquired Indian plant-based protein brand Cosmix.
Robotic food delivery carts are now a familiar sight on the streets of Chicago. But not everyone has rolled out the welcome wagon for the army of AI-driven meals on wheels.
Indian stock markets climbed on Monday, mirroring a global market rebound. The Nifty and broader indices traded higher, showing improved global sentiment and steady domestic participation. Experts suggest buying on dips, with Nifty support seen at 25,700 and targets around 26,000 to 26,100. The market shows a positive bias, though short-term volatility is expected due to overbought conditions.
