In Q2, Avenue Supermarts or D-Mart reported Ebitda figures that fell below both our and consensus estimates, primarily due to lower gross margins and increased staff costs. The general merchandise and apparel mix remained subdued, which contributed to the downward pressure on gross margins. There are concerns about whether this mix deterioration is a cyclical issue or a more structural problem,…
Read moreThe rupee depreciated 9 paise to close at an all-time low of 83.33 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, tracking a strong greenback against major rivals overseas and unabated foreign capital outflows.
Besides, a negative trend in domestic equities and elevated crude oil prices amid geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiments, according to …
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