FMCG companies face a challenging landscape as they contend with surging costs for essential raw materials like palm oil and sugar. The pressure on operating margins is significant and unlikely to alleviate soon. To maintain goodwill during the festive season, firms are absorbing some of these cost hikes rather than passing them on to consumers.

India’s crude import bill surges 46% in Sept as oil prices soar
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/indias-crude-import-bill-surges-46-in-sept-as-oil-prices-soar/articleshow/135031383.cms

US says Europe refused to join push for tariffs on India, China over Russian oil
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/us-says-europe-refused-to-join-push-for-tariffs-on-india-china-over-russian-oil/articleshow/135033241.cms

Scott Bessent has criticized European nations for refusing to impose tariffs on India and China, which purchase Russian oil. He highlighted that the US has approached its allies to coordinate actions against energy purchases from Russia. Bessent emphasized the need for the US to reassess its strategy regarding sanctions and tariffs, especially with respect to energy supplies.

Batteries to autos: Chinese imports remain in top gear
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/batteries-to-autos-chinese-imports-remain-in-top-gear/articleshow/135037421.cms

Bagchi to soon present HDFC Bank roadmap
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/bagchi-to-soon-present-hdfc-bank-roadmap/articleshow/135037461.cms

Stock market today: Sensex tumbles over 900 points, Nifty50 slips below 23,000 mark
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/sensex-stock-market-today-19-october-2026-live-updates-nse-bse-gift-nifty-50-top-gainers-losers-mcx-stocks-in-focus-market-news/liveblog/135038305.cms

Which are the top stocks to buy in the October 19, 2026 week? Check List
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/top-stock-recommendations-for-october-19-2026-week-radico-khaitan-bharti-airtel-stocks-to-buy-today/articleshow/135038215.cms

Stock market recommendations: Radico Khaitan, and Bharti Airtel - Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk has recommended these as the top stocks to buy for the week starting October 19, 2026.

Paid Rs 2.06 crore, got no flat; Bombay HC rejects builder’s delay argument, orders interest
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/homebuyers-paid-rs-2-06-crore-but-got-no-flat-builder-said-payments-meant-accepting-delay-bombay-hc-orders-interest-payout-from-2017-saying-rera-allows-for-unconditional-right-to-monthly-interest/articleshow/135038407.cms

Two homebuyers filed a case against the builder. The dispute concerned an apartment for which they had signed the sale agreement in 2014, with possession due by June 30, 2017. The flat's consideration was Rs 1.95 crore. By the time of the complaint, the buyers had paid Rs 2.06 crore, including the consideration paid to the promoter, stamp duty, registration charges and applicable taxes.

Sugar stocks tumble today: Bajaj Hindusthan, Renuka Sugars plunge up to 5%; here's why
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/sugar-stocks-tumble-today-bajaj-hindusthan-renuka-sugars-plunge-up-to-5-heres-why/articleshow/135039673.cms