FMCG sector

When mkt crashes, defensives like HUL, Nestle, Hero stand tall

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When mkt crashes, defensives like HUL, Nestle, Hero stand tall

On a day when several stocks hit the lower circuit triggering a trading halt, there were some fast-moving consumer goods and auto names that stood tall. This hints at investors fleeing to defensive bets in a highly volatile market. On Tuesday, India VIX jumped 28%. Shares of Hindustan Unilever Ltd, Nestle India Ltd, Britannia Industries … Read more

How large-cap stocks can offer a buffer against heightened volatility?

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How large-cap stocks can offer a buffer against heightened volatility?

Over the past month, the Indian market has been dilly-dallying around the ground of the all-time range. Nifty50 is trading within a broad range of 1000 points, between 21,800 to 22,800. Although the market lacks a clear direction, it shows a positive trend as there has been no loss in investor value. The country’s total … Read more