The fourth-largest sector of the Indian economy is fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). India is probably going to be the fifth-largest FMCG market by 2025. From US$ 110 billion in 2020, the FMCG market in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.9 per cent to US$ 220 billion by 2025.  

At the time of market closing on Thursday, the headline equity indices, i.e. Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading flat amidst volatility in the global markets.   

Analysts and investors are placing their bets on India's speciality chemical industry, which is anticipated to profit from the current international circumstances greatly. The market for speciality chemicals is migrating to India as a result of the Russia-Ukraine crisis and its effects while Indian businesses are well-positioned to benefit from this development. An added advantage is the decline in the rupee.  

The shares of these companies have outperformed the markets by more than 100 per cent in this year alone. 

The shares of Polycab India surged to 4.76 per cent on BSE after the company announced its quarterly results for Q1FY23. Polycab India is a top gainer of BSE Capital Goods index today. 

At 11.30 am on Tuesday, the headline equity indices, i.e. Sensex and Nifty 50 are seen extending gains from the last trading session.  

The US markets seem to recover past week's losses post a dismal inflation data report as the stock futures are gaining in the pre-market session.  

Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s largest jewellery companies, has today announced plans to increase the brand’s retail footprint in India by another 8%, before Diwali this year. This new lineup is planned in the non-South markets. The company will focus on scaling up operations within micro-markets of Tier-1 cities like Delhi and Mumbai, while aggressively expanding its presence in Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets.

At 10.30 am on Thursday, the benchmark indices, i.e. Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading marginally higher as amicable commentary by US Fed Chairman Jerome Powell boosted sentiments. Reliance Industries, banks, and IT stocks led the rally. Sensex was at 54,465.28 level, up by 186.88 points or 0.36 per cent higher while Nifty was at 15,729.70 level, up by 37.55 points or 0.24 per cent. 

On Monday, domestic benchmark indices opened on a flat note. After nine straight sessions of trading higher, Asian stocks also opened lower on Monday as investors kept an eye on developments in Ukraine. Rising cases in China is making the world cautious, leading to a decline in crude prices. The dollar also rose on the back of geopolitical worries