Saturday, September 05
Apple’s expanding footprint among India’s Gen Z is reshaping the country’s premium smartphone market. Findings from the third edition of the ET Snpachat Gen Z Index shows that while Samsung remains the most preferred brand, Apple is gaining remarkable traction—especially among women, younger consumers, and users outside major metros.The report, powered by Kantar, positions Samsung as the continuing market leader in overall brand affinity, maintaining its widespread appeal across all Gen Z segments. However, Apple has narrowed the gap by connecting strongly with audiences traditionally considered price-conscious. Its growing resonance in smaller towns suggests that Gen Z in non-metros is no longer hesitant to invest in high-end devices.Also Read| Health, hustle and hashtags: What ke
Shares of Lupin Ltd., Shilpa Medicare Ltd., Natco Pharma Ltd. and Alkem Laboratories Ltd. fell up to 2.5% on Monday, November 24, after inspections at their manufacturing sites resulted in fresh regulatory observations.The shares of Natco Pharma tumbled 2.3% to their day’s low of Rs 844.25 on the BSE, while those of Shilpa Medicare slid 1.5% to Rs 345.40. Meanwhile, Lupin shares fell as much as 1.6% to a low of Rs 1,996.15 and the shares of Alkem Laboratories slipped 1% to Rs 5,639.50.LupinThe USFDA completed an inspection of Lupin’s Goa unit between November 10 and 21, issuing a Form 483 with seven observations. The company said it will submit its response within the prescribed timeline and remains committed to maintaining CGMP compliance across all facilities.Lupin’s stock has rise
The domestic auto sector may witness a demand cycle recovery over the next two to three years, supported by strong macroeconomic stimulus measures such as the upcoming Pay Commission salary revision, income-tax rate reduction, and interest rate cuts, highlighted a report by Incred Research.The report stated that after a sharp rally in the Nifty Auto Index, which rose 9 per cent following the GST rate cut in August-September 2025, the index has taken a breather and underperformed in recent months. However, analysts expect a positive turnaround ahead."We feel macroeconomic stimulus measures like income-tax rate reduction, interest rate cut, and Pay Commission salary revision will drive a two-to-three year demand cycle recovery and therefore we reiterate our Overweight rating for the sector,
