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An analysis of jute companies rated by CRISIL Ratings, accounting for 30% of the sector’s revenue, indicates as much.Exports, which form a third of the sector’s revenue of Rs 12,000 crore, are seen 15% lower this fiscal, after falling 8% last fiscal as overseas channel partners continue to destock amid slowdown worries in the US and Europe (key markets accounting for over 60% of the total exports from India).

Consumer Goods: CEOs from leading FMCG companies told TOI they expect the emergence of nuclear families to boost demand for products and also push sales of premium categories like liquid detergents.

Aspartame Carcinogen: Reports say the World Health Organization is set to classify aspartame as a possible carcinogen. India's FSSAI, which initially banned a natural alternative sugar, stevia in 2011, reversed the order later and gave it its nod. It now says that India may not necessarily follow the West's path on aspartame, as India is currently in a 'powerful' situation.

India Manufacturing PMI: New orders and output rose sharply despite the sub-indexes easing moderately from May, driven by both domestic and international demand. The S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 57.8 in June from May's 58.7. That marked two years of the index being above the 50-mark separating expansion from contraction.

Nykaa: India is experiencing a surge in global beauty brands targeting the country, thanks to its growing population of young people with increasing disposable income. As China's biggest beauty market is affected by economic headwinds, companies are beginning to turn their focus to India, which is projected to reach $17.4 bn in the beauty industry by 2025. Brands are embarking on a retail expansion push, and global funds are seeking opportunities to invest in beauty start-ups.