MANUFACTURING
Tyre Makers Face Temporary Margin Squeeze As Raw Material Costs Rise
India’s tyre manufacturers are likely to see their operating margins moderate this fiscal as a sharp rise in raw material costs outpaces staggered price increases, according to Crisil Ratings. Operating margins for the industry stood at 14.2% last fiscal and are expected to decline by around 200-250 basis points this fiscal, as key input costs […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 25, 2026
MANUFACTURING
Cement Makers To Feel Heat Of West Asia Conflict Despite Demand Growth
Rising input costs triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict are expected to reduce the operating margins of Indian cement manufacturers by ₹50-75 per tonne this fiscal, even as steady domestic demand and healthy cash flows keep the sector’s credit profile stable, according to Crisil Ratings. A Crisil analysis of 18 cement companies, representing nearly […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 22, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
Happiest Minds PAT Jumps 80% In Q4, Revenue Rises 11% To ₹604 Cr
Happiest Minds Technologies, an AI first, customer-centric digital engineering company, has reported a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹61 crore for the fourth quarter of FY26, compared with ₹34 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, registering a growth of 80%. Revenue for the quarter stood at ₹604 crore against ₹545 crore a year ago, […]
CW Bureau
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May 29, 2026
