Taste The Truth – Bite by Bite
Campa Cola Price Strategy Reliance’s Campa Cola, priced at ₹10 for a 200ml bottle and ₹20 for 500ml, has captured a 10% market share in India’s cola market. This aggressive pricing, half that of Coca-Cola and PepsiCo’s ₹20 for 250ml, mirrors Reliance’s Jio strategy. Higher retailer margins of 6–8% versus competitors’ 3.5–5% secured shelf space…
LIC Investment Portfolio Expansion Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) bolstered its investment portfolio with net purchases of over ₹47,000 crore in Q4 2025, supporting markets amid foreign investor sell-offs. Spanning 351 stocks valued at ₹15.18 lakh crore, LIC added 13 new stocks, including IRFC (₹1,815 crore), and increased stakes in 105 firms like Hero…
FII Pro Data Insights Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) purchased $4.8 billion in Indian equities over 12 sessions, the longest buying streak in two years. This FII pro data reflects global investors viewing India as a safe haven amid India-Pakistan border tensions. Low oil prices, falling post-OPEC+ supply hikes, bolster India’s economic stability, reducing inflation and…
Ather Energy Shares Debut Ather Energy shares listed on May 6, 2025, at ₹328 on NSE (2.18% premium) and ₹326.05 on BSE (1.57% premium) over the ₹321 issue price. The ₹2,980.7-crore IPO, closed April 30, was subscribed 1.43 times, led by employee demand. It included ₹2,626 crore in fresh shares and a ₹354.8-crore offer for…
Electricity Production Declines Electricity production in India fell 1.95% in April 2025, a rare sequential decline of 1.9% from March, the first since COVID years. A high base from April 2024’s 10% rise partly explains the drop. Excess pre-monsoon rains in Central and South India, per IMD, cooled temperatures, curbing seasonal demand. Adani Power cited…
Is Gold a Safe Haven for Investors? Gold’s allure as a safe haven grows amid global uncertainty. It preserves value during market turmoil, like the 2008 GFC and 2020 pandemic, and hedges against rupee depreciation. However, it’s not productive, offering no cash flows. With prices hitting ₹1 lakh per 10 grams, investors chase hype but…
OPEC+ Oil Production Increase OPEC+ agreed to boost oil production by 411,000 barrels per day in June 2025, following a similar increase in May, totaling over 800,000 bpd. Saudi Arabia led the decision to discipline overproducers like Iraq and Kazakhstan. Amid Trump’s tariffs and recession fears, the move aims to stabilize markets but risks further…
Berkshire Hathaway New CEO: Greg Abel Takes Helm Greg Abel will succeed Warren Buffett as Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO on January 1, 2026, with Buffett remaining chairman. Abel, long groomed for the role, faces challenges maintaining the conglomerate’s $1 trillion valuation amid economic uncertainties. His focus on energy and insurance sectors, alongside a robust Q1 2025,…
Union Bank of India Vacancy Details Union Bank of India announced 500 Specialist Officer vacancies, including Assistant Manager roles, with applications open until May 20, 2025. The recruitment targets dynamic professionals, offering opportunities in various managerial positions. Candidates with B.Tech, MBA, or MCA qualifications are encouraged to apply. This follows earlier 2024 hiring drives for…
US Ukraine Minerals Deal Impact The US-Ukraine minerals deal, signed April 30, 2025, creates a Reconstruction Investment Fund, giving the US access to Ukraine’s minerals, oil, and gas. Ukraine contributes 50% of new project revenues, while future US military aid offsets investments. The deal sidelines the EU and limits Russia’s role, but ambiguities over Russian-held…