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buying
Business Indian Benchmark Indices Post Modest Weekly Gains on Strong Buying Despite Global Headwinds
Indian benchmark equity indices registered modest weekly gains, with the Sensex rising 0.75% and the Nifty 50 gaining over half a percent, supported by strong buying following better-than-expected earnings from heavyweight companies. Broader market indices underperformed, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 declining. The Indian rupee depreciated 96 paise against the US dollar during the week.
Trade Inflation Fuels Unconventional Consumer Behaviour in India with Stockpiling and Premium Home Spending
The article by Harish Bhat in The Hindu BusinessLine outlines seven counter-intuitive consumer responses to inflation in India, including accelerated stockpiling of essentials, a shift to larger packs, increased spending on premium home groceries, and a preference for domestic products. These trends have direct implications for import demand, packaging, and supply chain strategies.