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Business Pricing, Not Volume, Drives India Inc in Q1; Crisil Sees 11-11.5% Revenue Growth Despite Supply Disruptions
India Inc's Q1 FY27 corporate revenue is estimated to grow 11-11.5% according to Crisil, driven by pricing rather than volume, a reversal from the past two years. Resilient domestic demand allowed companies to pass on higher input costs, while supply disruptions from the West Asia conflict impacted exporters and construction. Operating profit margins are expected to contract 75-100 bps.
India Inc Stockpiles Essential Parts and Raw Materials Ahead of Festive Season Amid West Asia Crisis
Facing renewed West Asia tensions and shipping disruptions, Indian companies are stockpiling essential parts and raw materials by up to 20% ahead of the festive season. Parle Products, Zydus Wellness, and Super Plastronics are among those building buffers to prevent stock-outs and production delays.
Business Kotak Urges India Inc to Boost Investments Amid AI Lag
Uday Kotak has urged Indian companies to ramp up investments, particularly in AI, to avoid falling behind global competitors. He highlighted Google's $80 billion investment in AI as a benchmark.
Business India Inc's She-Suite Executives Join Million-Dollar Club
India Inc is witnessing a rise in women executives entering the million-dollar compensation league, driven by a focus on diversity and professional talent. Domestic companies, especially in pharmaceuticals and consumer sectors, are leading this trend.