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<ul><li><keyword id="348228" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hawkins">Hawkins</keyword> shares surged 38% over the past year. </li><li>September, 2019 tax rate cuts cushioned Hawkins quarterly growth. </li><li>Hawkins revenue grew 10.6% in the past quarter.</li></ul>Unlike the most Indian companies that suffered the slowdown last year, Hawkins has been dishing out earnings which few companies could. It reported a fantastic quarter with as its net profits jumped by a massive 80.6%. The stock has been on an upswing and surged almost 38% in the last one year. 
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The cooker maker owes its success to new product launches and enhanced marketing - which showed a turnaround last year.. “With the company reporting moderate revenue growth in FY13-18, FY19 was a turnaround year for <keyword id="232117" type="DOMAIN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hawkins-Cookers">Hawkins Cookers</keyword>. The company reported one of its highest topline growth of 18% YoY to 652.8 crore in FY19,” said a brokerage report by <keyword id="5820614" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="ICICI-Direct-Research">ICICI Direct Research</keyword>. Perks of corporate tax cut The truth behind the surge in profits is not just good sales but government’s stimulus packages that reduced tax rates. The government cut corporate tax rates from 30% to 22% in September 2019. It turned out to be a game changer for Hawkins. What’s more, the company intends to pass on the tax benefits to shareholders in the form of higher dividend payouts. “The recent cut in corporate tax rate has been a big positive for Hawkins as it was hitherto a full tax paying company,” said the company in its latest quarterly financial report. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Financial Performance (year end March) </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">FY15 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">FY16 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">FY17 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">FY18 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">FY19 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Revenue (₹crore) </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹514 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹544 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹512 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹552 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹652 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Net Profit (₹crore) </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹32.1 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹40.3 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹47.4 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹48.7 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9960975000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹54.2 </td></tr></tbody></table> The brand being in business for the last 61 years is the most popular kitchenware brand in Indian households. It also sold over <a href="https://www.hawkinscookers.com/3.1.aboutthecompany.html">72 million</a> cookers worldwide. The legacy started by H.D. Vasudeva at the age of 54, in technical collaboration with L.G. Hawkins of England. Today, it has 800 full-time employees working at 5 different locations on various brands like Futura, Ventura and Hevibase. The head of Hawkins Cookers is non-executive chairman <keyword id="8737239" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="brahm-vasudeva">Brahm Vasudeva</keyword> who also holds a position at the board of The Indian Society of Advertisers. Vasudev’s net worth is valued at $93 million according to <a href="https://www.marketscreener.com/business-leaders/Brahm-Vasudeva-086XV8-E/biography/">Market screener</a>, and it might only increase if Hawkins shares continues its run at the exchanges.

Hawkins dishes out delicious earnings and dividends thanks to corporate tax cuts

Indian households can’t function without their <keyword id="579541" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="pressure-cookers">pressure cookers</keyword>! It might be an alien concept to other nationalities, but Indians know how important it is to have a good-quality pressure cooker in the kitchen. You don’t have to go looking anywhere else. Here’s a list of the best ones for you. <bulletContentEmbed name="B00OFLK9F6" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B00OFLK9F6_head"> <div type="image" title="Top Pick" msid="78777520" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B00OFLK9F6</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B00OFLK9F6_body"><bulletContentRow name="B00OFLK9F6_6810448741768979"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Hawkins Contura - Anodised Pressure Cooker</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Another brand that has constantly delivered premium quality kitchenware, Hawkins is a market favourite for obvious reasons. It has a solid aluminium base, a pressure-locked safety lid that will not open when there’s pressure inside, it heats fast and evenly, and, in turn, cooks faster. Also, the hard, anodised body is non-toxic and will not corrode for a long time.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B00OFLK9F6_9870621241396474"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Safety valve under handle, not meant for induction gas, comes with cookbook and service centre directory</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B07673LBLK" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B07673LBLK_head"> <div type="image" title="Editor&amp;#39;s Pick" msid="78777563" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B07673LBLK</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B07673LBLK_body"><bulletContentRow name="B07673LBLK_7674560943171451"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Butterfly - Pressure Cooker</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Consumers have been happy with the performance of this pressure cooker. The Butterfly stainless steel pressure cooker is high-quality and energy efficient. It’s a little heavier than other pressure cookers, but it heats fast and evenly thereby saving gas. There are no toxic chemicals in this pressure cooker.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B07673LBLK_5727112561589662"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Locks in easily, safe to use, and good design.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B0843YQY3J" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B0843YQY3J_head"> <div type="image" title="Popular Pick" msid="78777487" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B0843YQY3J</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B0843YQY3J_body"><bulletContentRow name="B0843YQY3J_4924989172994535"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Prestige - Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">When it comes to cookware and kitchen appliances, there are few names that have dominated the Indian market for years, Prestige being one of them. Kitchen lovers have sworn by this brand. It has an alpha base that is designed for uniform heating of the food, and a lid that will not allow anything to drip down. It has a sturdy handle clamped to the cooker and is compatible with induction stoves.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B0843YQY3J_1023984921843571"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Pressure indicator, safety plug and a controlled gasket-release system for further safety.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B00SX2YZNK" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B00SX2YZNK_head"><div type="image" title="Must Have" msid="81326622" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B00SX2YZNK</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B00SX2YZNK_body"><bulletContentRow name="B00SX2YZNK_9962171599088142"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Hawkins Classic Pressure Cooker, 1.5 Litre, Silver (CL15)</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">This pressure cooker from Hawkins is a great option for making quick meals. It is 1.5 litres in size and is made up of premium quality aluminium material. It is silver in colour, has a beautiful mirror polished exterior and matte finished interior &amp; base. An extremely classy addition to your kitchen, this product is not only great in quality but is also very durable.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B00SX2YZNK_9137530215464975"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Safe, sturdy and long lasting pressure cooker.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B00JFUBHDK" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B00JFUBHDK_head"><div type="image" title="Also Consider" msid="81326656" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B00JFUBHDK</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B00JFUBHDK_body"><bulletContentRow name="B00JFUBHDK_8896146008151564"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Miss Mary Pressure Cooker, 3 Litre, Silver (MM30)</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Miss Mary pressure cooker from Hawkins is a three litre pressure cooker. It serves around three to four people at once. The pressure cooker is made up of high quality aluminium material and has a leak proof design. Now you can cook hassle free and with optimum level of convenience. The product is highly durable and long lasting.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B00JFUBHDK_9350712479007663"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Safe, sturdy and easy to use pressure cooker.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed>

Enjoy your home cooked meals with these amazing pressure cookers

Pressure cookers are a universal part of a modern kitchen. The credit goes to the higher efficiency, energy saving and time saving features. Capacity of the cooker is determined by the amount of food to be cooked. Usually bigger households prefer cookers with higher capacities. But that does not mean you have to settle on a gigantic cooker. The newer, better, compact and elegant designs fit in just as perfectly as other items in your kitchen! Here’s a list of 3 litre cookers to consider when you’re just beginning or are ready to revamp your kitchen. <bulletContentEmbed name="B00SX03I80" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B00SX03I80_head"> <div type="image" title="Top Pick" msid="78783878" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B00SX03I80</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B00SX03I80_body"><bulletContentRow name="B00SX03I80_7777458785013222"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Hawkins Contura Hard Anodised Aluminium Pressure Cooker, 3 Litres, Black</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Hawkins Contura Hard Anodized Aluminium Pressure Cooker has a sleek design which enables you to stir food with ease and allows even distribution of heat. Over-all anodized body provides food safety as it does not react even with acidic foods. It has a safety lid made of stainless steel which imparts superior quality to this cooker. A long lasting gasket and an automated safety valve ensures utmost safety.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B00SX03I80_9738350988876184"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">It has jetliner door packing which does not allow the opening of the lid till pressure has fallen down to a safe level.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B00JFUBHDK" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B00JFUBHDK_head"><div type="image" title="Editor&amp;#39;s Pick" msid="81664436" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B00JFUBHDK</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B00JFUBHDK_body"><bulletContentRow name="B00JFUBHDK_6978199700249755"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Miss Mary Pressure Cooker, 3 Litre, Silver (MM30)</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">The Miss Mary pressure cooker from Hawkins is a three litre pressure cooker. It serves around three to four people at once. The pressure cooker is made up of high quality aluminium material and has a leak proof design. Now you can cook hassle free and with optimum level of convenience. The product is highly durable and long lasting.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B00JFUBHDK_4184886056145642"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Safe, sturdy and easy to use pressure cooker.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B0843YL5RH" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B0843YL5RH_head"> <div type="image" title="Popular Pick" msid="79543224" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B0843YL5RH</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B0843YL5RH_body"><bulletContentRow name="B0843YL5RH_0533736191337161"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Prestige Svachh Deluxe Alpha 3.0 Litre Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Blending contemporary styling with the beauty and dazzle of stainless steel, the Prestige deluxe alpha stainless steel pressure cooker is made up of high quality stainless steel. It adds to the aesthetics of your kitchen with loads of features that include euroclad base with Induction bottom for even distribution of heat, and the unique pressure indicator for extra safety.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B0843YL5RH_9762938185760436"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Safe &amp; durable pressure cooker.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B005MMTON0" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B005MMTON0_head"> <div type="image" title="Must Have" msid="78783913" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B005MMTON0</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B005MMTON0_body"><bulletContentRow name="B005MMTON0_7491682760130966"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Butterfly Curve Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker, 3 Litre</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Coming from a trusted brand, this one is a stainless steel cooker with aluminum base that provides features of fast and effective cooking. It has a distinctive shape that allows proper stirring and cooking of the food. It comes with a durable and long lasting gasket. It has a uni-directional handle opening for enhanced safety. It has an induction friendly base and is just as good for cooking on a gas stove.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B005MMTON0_4029777381314506"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">It has a stay cool handle that prevents burns and keeps the user safe.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B08CMXS6S6" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B08CMXS6S6_head"> <div type="image" title="Also Consider" msid="78783943" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B08CMXS6S6</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B08CMXS6S6_body"><bulletContentRow name="B08CMXS6S6_7329191356963999"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Borosil Pronto Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker, 3L</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Borosil Pronto Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker is a compact and uniquely designed cooker that maximizes the effectiveness and minimizes the time required to cook delicious food. Made of stainless steel, with a multi-layered base, this is a highly durable cooker which does not lose its efficacy even after prolonged use.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B08CMXS6S6_9579365142537498"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Its safety valve is in downward direction which doesn’t let steam come directly on your hands.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed>

Elegant 3 litre pressure cookers for your kitchen

Pressure cooker is an indispensable necessity of every household. It not only saves gas and time, but also ensures unadulterated cooking of your meals. A 2 litre pressure cooker is an ideal size for a small household. Safety is just as important a factor. It is crucial to have quality pressure cookers to avoid accidents, spillage and proper utility. Here are some safe, well designed, efficient cookers to go for. <bulletContentEmbed name="B01684OLBA" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B01684OLBA_head"> <div type="image" title="Popular" msid="78789051" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B01684OLBA</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B01684OLBA_body"><bulletContentRow name="B01684OLBA_9574309463650286"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Prestige Nakshatra Aluminium Pressure Cooker, 2 Litres, Red</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Made of metallic body which distributes heat throughout the space, this cooker is sure to get you uniformly cooked food. It has an induction base suitable for cooking on both induction, and gas stove. Its ergonomic shape makes it apt for cooking Indian cuisines. It is durable, safe and time saving.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B01684OLBA_6068891091159091"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">It has a specially designed handle for comfortable grip and handling.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B01N7E0V6I" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B01N7E0V6I_head"> <div type="image" title="Most Liked" msid="78789160" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B01N7E0V6I</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B01N7E0V6I_body"><bulletContentRow name="B01N7E0V6I_0933209229520616"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Bajaj PCX 32Majesty 2l Pressure Cooker Inner Lid</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Made of pure aluminum, this durable cooker is a must have for all the kitchens. It is most suitable for quick cooking as it dissipates the heat quickly and evenly ensuring fast cooking. With a durable gasket system, this cooker promises utmost safety and efficacy.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B01N7E0V6I_1540129748434163"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Best for cooking side dishes and Indian cuisines.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B00SX2YZMG" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B00SX2YZMG_head"> <div type="image" title="Trusted Choice" msid="78789189" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B00SX2YZMG</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B00SX2YZMG_body"><bulletContentRow name="B00SX2YZMG_3698335867189711"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Hawkins Classic Pressure Cooker</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Always running out of time when cooking? Made of pure aluminum, Hawkins Classic Pressure Cooker is perfect for quick cooking. It has a pressure regulating system which avoids frothing of liquid foods and contains all the ingredients without spoiling the nutrition content. A unique feature is its safety valve is located below the handle bar which forces the steam out in downward direction which enhances the safety. It comes with a long lasting gasket.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B00SX2YZMG_0532073930831622"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">It has a 'goof-proof' lid that ensures maximum safety.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed> <bulletContentEmbed name="B01M4OVEVB" columns="1"><bulletContentHeading name="B01M4OVEVB_head"> <div type="image" title="Smart Choice" msid="78789204" hostid="261"></div></columnHeadThumb>B01M4OVEVB</columnHeadTitle></columnHead></bulletContentHeading><bulleteContentBody name="B01M4OVEVB_body"><bulletContentRow name="B01M4OVEVB_0937923638650085"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1">Butterfly Aluminum Blue Line Pressure Cooker - 2 L , Silver</bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Constructed with pure stainless steel and with a base of aluminum, Butterfly Aluminum Blue Line Pressure Cooker is a perfect choice for fast and energy saving cooking. 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Best 2 litre pressure cookers

<ul><li><keyword id="1107" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sunil-kataria" source="Orion">Sunil Kataria</keyword>, Chief Executive Officer, India and SAARC, <keyword id="140888" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="godrej-consumer-products" source="Orion">Godrej Consumer Products</keyword> Limited has been re-elected as the Chairman of the <keyword id="32717" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="indian-society-of-advertisers" source="Orion">Indian Society of Advertisers</keyword>.</li><li>Sunil has led the Society over the past five years.</li><li>The <keyword id="222666" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="isa" source="Orion">ISA</keyword> played a significant role in formation of BARC and is closely partnering with it towards advertisers getting robust and credible data.</li></ul>The newly elected Executive Council of the Indian Society of Advertisers (ISA) has elected Sunil Kataria, Chief Executive Officer, India and SAARC, Godrej Consumer Products Limited as the Chairman of the ISA. Sunil has led the Society over the past five years to greater heights garnering support from the fellow Executive Council members, the ISA members and other industry bodies. On his election for the sixth consecutive term as the Chairman of the ISA, Sunil said, “In our journey towards creating greater value proposition for the ISA in the industry, the focus will be to make this unique body even stronger in the future to provide value added support to our members for the new normal and beyond. With the digital advertising having ascended as second only to TV and growing even further, our endeavour this year would be take forward our efforts in the area of digital measurement. The ISA’s plans to work with BARC to create a Multimedia Measurement are progressing in good shape. We heartily thank all fraternity organizations for their strong partnering and this will surely help us scale newer heights. I also acknowledge the continuing support by the ISA members in all our endeavours.” He further added, “In particular reference to the Covid-19 pandemic, I am glad to acknowledge the cooperation of all our members, industry associates, vendors and ISA Secretariat team in staying safe, getting vaccinated and adhering to directives by health authorities and governments”. ISA is the apex national body as a strong voice to advertisers over the last 69 years. Its cross-sector advertiser members contribute to more than half of the annual national non-governmental ad spends. ISA, which is a founder member of the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) and one of the founders of ASCI, continues to partner with other industry bodies that connect to the advertisers. The ISA played a significant role in formation of BARC and is closely partnering with it towards advertisers getting robust and credible data. Other members of the Executive Council are: Atul Agrawal, Senior Vice President – Corporate Brand and Marketing, Tata Services Limited Narendra Ambwani, Director, Agro Tech Foods Limited Tarun G. Arora, Chief Executive Officer &amp; Whole Time Director, Zydus Wellness Limited Subhadip Dutta Choudhury, Chief Executive Officer, Hawkins Cookers Limited Paulomi Dhawan, Independent Director, Whistling Woods International Neil George, Managing Director, Nivea India Pvt Limited Girish Kalyanaraman, Vice President, Brand Operations, Procter &amp; Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Limited Chandru Kalro, Managing Director, TTK Prestige Limited Devraj Lahiri, Chief Operating Officer - India Tobacco Division, ITC Limited Angshu Mallick, Managing Director &amp; CEO, Adani Wilmar Limited Bharat V. Patel, Independent Director, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited Anuj Poddar, Executive Director, Bajaj Electricals Limited Ramakrishnan Ramamurthi, Advisor J. K. Enterprises Ram Raghavan, Managing Director, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited <keyword id="2907402" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="gauravjeet-singh" source="Orion">Gauravjeet Singh</keyword>, General Manager – Media Services (South Asia) Media Dept, Hindustan Unilever Limited Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Director (Marketing &amp; Sales), Maruti Suzuki India Limited

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<ul><li>The ₹412 crore IPO of kitchen appliances manufacturer Stove Kraft is now open for public subscription. </li><li>The IPO will remain open for subscription until January 28. </li><li>The shares were commanding a premium of ₹80-90 in the grey market over the set price band of ₹384-385 per share.</li><li>“Company’s brand value, margins and return on capital are lower than its peers so it won’t get such a premium valuation like its peers,” Angel Broking said in its report. </li></ul>The ₹412 crore initial public offering of kitchen appliances manufacturer Stove Kraft is now open for public subscription. This would be the fourth company to launch an IPO this year and second stake sale by private equity firm Sequoia Capital, which recently pared stake in Indigo Paints. The public issue has received mixed reviews from the brokerages, but the grey market is ready to pay a hefty premium for its shares. The shares were commanding a premium of ₹80-90 in the grey market over the set price band of ₹384-385 per share. However, the grey market is not an official measure of the market premium. But it is a fair indicator of demand for the shares in the market. Streets View: <keyword id="10631795" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="stove-kraft-ipo">Stove Kraft IPO</keyword> <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Brokerage </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Recommendation </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Reliance Securities </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Neutral </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Angel Broking </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Neutral </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Axis Securities </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Not Rated </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">ICICI Securities </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.9907650000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Not Rated </td></tr></tbody></table> Expensive valuation, weak financials, high manufacturing efficiency and others that led to mix reaction from analysts Aggressively valued IPO According to Angel Broking, the company has priced its issue at 34.5 times the earnings per share in the last 12 months. The metric is called price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, which shows the price that the market is willing to pay for a stock based on its earnings. Higher the P/E, the more expensive the stock. Bigger peers like TTK Prestige and Hawkins Cookers, get a multiple of 61 times and 47.5 times respectively. While Stove Kraft seems cheaper, analysts aren’t very excited. “Company’s brand value, margins and return on capital are lower than its peers so it won’t get such a premium valuation like its peers,” the brokerage said. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="80442243" title="An American electric car maker explains why it took a different route than Elon Musk’s Tesla, Tata Motors or Mahindra" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> Weak financials According to Reliance Securities, the Stove Kraft financials have not been “encouraging” despite seeing a remarkable improvement in margins in the past fiscal year. Even Angel Broking said that the profit for the last financial year ending March 2020 was driven by cost-cutting, which is not “sustainable”. <div type="image" title="Stove Kraft" msid="80444510" hostid="261"></div> The company’s net profit stood at mere ₹3.2 crore in FY20, which improved to ₹28.8 crore in the first half of 2021. However, Reliance highlighted that the company’s net worth stands at negative ₹30 crore as of September 2020. Lags behind its peers The analyst reports highlighted that despite being into operation for more than two decades and setting up a strong distribution network, it has not delivered up to the mark results. The company's business performance is substantially dependent upon its Pigeon and Gilma brands', which have been around for over 15 years. But, according to ICICI Direct, the company’s inability to maintain and promote the brand portfolio can impact future revenue growth. <div type="image" title="Stove kraft market share" msid="80444519" hostid="261"></div> Positives for Stove Kraft's ₹412 crore IPO Diversified kitchen and home appliances portfolio Since its inception, Stove Kraft has grown from a single brand small LPG stove manufacturing company to become one of India's leading manufacturers of kitchen appliances. Along with Pigeon and Gilma, the company has a Licensing agreement to manufacture small domestic appliances under the brand 'Black and Decker'. Expanding business The company recently expanded its production capacity from 19.5 million units per annum to 38.4 million units per annum. The facilities are backwards integrated with the ability to in-house manufacture components required for its products, which reduces its dependence on third-party suppliers and OEMs for its components. The company has an integrated facility at Bengaluru comprising 12 manufacturing units to manufacture pressure cookers, non-stick cookware, hard-odized cookware, mixer grinders, and induction cooktops LPG stove, glass cooktops, IR thermometer and handy vegetable chopper. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/new-realme-stores-in-india-and-ceo-says-there-is-plan-for-new-devices/articleshow/80443801.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Realme plans to open 500 new stores in 2021⁠— the CEO reveals the company will go beyond smartphones in the 5G era</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/budget/news/indias-co-working-sector-wants-recognition-under-real-estate-tax-benefits-as-flexible-workspaces-aim-for-a-significant-revival-in-the-post-covid-era/articleshow/80431768.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">India’s co-working sector wants recognition under real estate, tax benefits as flexible workspaces aim for a significant revival in the post-COVID era</a>

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<ul><li>Global stock markets, including India, have witnessed a bout of volatility in the run-up to US elections. Most analysts believe that short-term volatility is likely to remain, irrespective of the verdict, but a Biden victory may be favourable for India in the long run.</li><li>Abhimanyu Sofat, head of research at IIFL Securities, believes that Trump’s victory will simply lead to the continuation of the current stalemate in global trade.</li><li>Biden’s win may play out well for the IT sector compared to Trump, analysts at Angel Broking believe. </li></ul>Stock markets around the globe saw the worst October this year, given the resurgence of COVID cases worldwide. But one other reason for the caution was the US Presidential elections. Indian stock-market index, Sensex, has shed over 222 points in the past one week, and if we eliminate today’s trading gains, the loss goes above 772 points in a week. The race to the White House is a keenly tracked global event. While it may be challenging to anticipate the outcome this time around, the impact on Indian markets is likely to be positive, according to UBS. They believe that if Biden comes to power by winning both houses of Congress, India will benefit from “potentially more favourable US trade policies.” Why is the US Presidential election important for India? Analysts believe that this time around, there is likely to be some delay around the verdict of US elections. Also, the possibility of it being contested in the Supreme Court will lead to volatility in the markets. “The US election is important for India not only economically but also strategically,” said Binod Modi, head of the strategy, Reliance Securities. Joseph Thomas, head of research at Emkay Wealth Management, said the markets in India might see heightened volatility in the run-up to the elections and immediately after that. “This volatility is the result of a perception that there could be drastic changes in the US policy depending upon who is going to win.” Jyoti Roy, equity strategist, Angel Broking, explained that a favourable outcome of the US elections results would result in a risk-on environment leading to strong foreign portfolio investment flows for India. Whereas, an adverse outcome of the US elections, on the other hand, will result in a global risk-off environment, which will lead to foreign institutional investors pulling out money from India and put pressure on the markets. How Biden’s victory may play out for India equities? The sectors which may continue to benefit as far as India is concerned is technology, pharma and healthcare, insurance and the consumer sector. According to Modi from Reliance Securities, no matter the outcome of US elections, the relations with India would continue to remain good given recent geopolitical developments. However, the democratic party’s win in the election can result in higher fiscal stimulus and favourable immigration policies, which bodes well for emerging market equities, including India. Angel Broking’s Roy also said Biden’s victory would also be extremely positive for the IT sector as the restrictions placed on H1B visas by the Trump administration are likely to be reversed. And, “In such a scenario, we would also recommend HCL Technologies and Persistent systems as our top picks from the IT space in case of a Joe Biden victory.” Whereas Amit Jain, Chief Strategist - Global Asset Class, Ashika Group, said “If Biden wins then you may see the World be back to Pre-Trump era, where you will see much better trade relations within the World Economies. This may benefit all the sectors, as we may see much better harmony and trade relationships within the world economies.” What if Trump wins? Abhimanyu Sofat, head of research at IIFL Securities, believes that Trump’s victory will simply lead to the continuation of the current stalemate in global trade. Hence, nothing major is expected pertaining to any specific sector. However, Angel Broking said, “Trump’s victory will be positive for cyclical sectors like Auto, Banking and small-ticket consumer durables.” In the Auto sector, they prefer two-wheeler stocks with Hero Motocorp and Endurance Technologies as their top picks. Cholamandalam Investments and IDFC First Bank are the top picks in the BFSI space, while Hawkins Cooker is the top pick consumer durable space, Roy added. 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<ul><li>Essential fuels like petrol and diesel are already too expensive.</li><li>The <keyword id="1881337" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="rise-in-food-prices">rise in food prices</keyword> is relatively low compared to last year but still rising fast.</li><li>From <keyword id="6357252" type="DOMAIN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hero-MotoCorp">Hero Motocorp</keyword> to <keyword id="6912" type="LOCATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="maruti">Maruti</keyword>, from Havells to Blue Star, from <keyword id="186975" type="DOMAIN" weightage="20" keywordseo="TTK-Prestige">TTK Prestige</keyword> to Finolex, companies are looking to hike prices to meet rising costs.</li><li>Meanwhile, falling savings and rising household debt, coupled with an uncertain future due to the second wave of COVID-19 infections, is likely to put severe pressure on people’s finances and their confidence.</li></ul>The year 2020 was bad but 2021 has hardly been a relief for Indian families. The second wave of COVID-19 cases has filled WhatsApp chats (and other social media) with fearful exchanges about the possibility of yet another lockdown. The possible dent in consumer confidence, which improved in January, may take a further knock from rising cost of everyday essentials. What makes this threat to people’s livelihood even worse are the rising prices of daily essentials and the depleted savings. To top up the miserable feeling, the salaried class in the private sector is going to see a fall in take home pay due to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/personal-finance/news/your-take-home-salaries-could-shrink-sharply-in-april-with-indias-new-definition-of-wages/articleshow/81631662.cms#:~:text=India's%20new%20labour%20codes%2C%20which,like%20gratuity%20and%20leave%20encashment.">the new definition of wages that kicks in</a> from April 1. Food and fuel are already taking a big chunk out of people’s earnings Essential fuels like petrol and diesel are already too expensive. At 8.76%, food inflation was already high in February 2020. So compared to that a 4.25% rise in food prices in February this year may seem slower but it is still significant. <div type="image" title="B3FC84F1-0AB9-4D7E-BB9E-EB94502CE6E9_edited" msid="81667538" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Attendant shows price of fuel at a petrol pump in Nagpur&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> While the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) expects prices to be stable hereon, any supply disruption due to measures taken to curb the spike in COVID-19 cases will only make it worse. Raw materials such as palm oil, copra and edible oils have risen sharply. Since price hikes have been quite limited over the past two years, Dabur has room to raise prices this year, the management told analysts recently. The company sells everyday items like toothpaste and fruit juices to branded honey and mosquito repellents. Soap makers have already hiked prices by 5–6%, and another round of a 3% hike is likely, an Edelweiss report dated March 19 said. Crude oil prices are up 26% compared to a year earlier, which makes nylon more expensive. That, in turn, will increase prices of cotton that is a competing commodity. Wholesale prices of cotton are already up 24% between October 2020 and February this year. And that could, eventually, reflect in the prices of textiles and apparels. Hooked to WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram or Youtube? Prepare to shell out more The glory days of India’s famous dirt-cheap mobile data plans are well behind us. The market is shrinking, effectively, into <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/how-the-latest-spectrum-auction-may-affect-your-mobile-phone-bills-and-quality-of-network-service/articleshow/81325496.cms">a duopoly between Airtel and Reliance Jio</a>. While Vodafone Idea is getting relegated to the margin, the Aditya Birla Group company may have to increase tariff to stay in the game, allowing Mukesh Ambani and Sunil Mittal to follow suit. So mobile bills are going to get more expensive. <div type="image" title="man on mobile phone_edited" msid="81667557" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The market is shrinking, effectively, into a duopoly between Airtel and Reliance Ji0, which could result in a hike in prices of data&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Cost of metals like steel, aluminium, palladium, platinum and rhodium are up 30% in the last six months, according to JM Financial. These are key inputs for automobiles and the rise in prices reflect in the cost of buying with a lag of a few months. No wonder, India’s largest motorbike maker Hero MotoCorp just announced <a href="https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachLive/b4e500a3-9a79-4dc6-b18d-ec23916af252.pdf">a hike of up to ₹2,500 per unit from April 1</a>. Other major players in the two-wheeler space like Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor have already hiked by 2-3% in the last few months, over and above a 20% rise in the last couple of years due to the shift to BS-VI models to reduce pollution. Those who planned to buy cars may have to shell out more too. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/maruti-suzuki-to-increase-price-of-cars-from-april-2021/articleshow/81632209.cms">Maruti Suzuki</a> and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/nissan-india-to-increase-prices-of-all-models-for-nissan-and-datsun-from-april-1/articleshow/81647750.cms">Nissan</a> have already announced that the rising price of raw materials will force these companies to raise prices in April. <div type="image" title="maruti_edited" msid="81667591" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Cars at a Maruti dealership in New Delhi&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> India’s <a href="https://m.economictimes.com/markets/stocks/news/ttk-prestige-raised-prices-by-4-5-price-so-far-will-take-more-hikes-during-the-week-t-jagannathan/videoshow/79795003.cms">largest consumer appliances maker, TTK Prestige</a>, known for its pressure cookers hiked prices, on average, by 9% across product categories including mixer grinders and gas stoves. The company’s smaller peer Butterfly Gandhimathi has hiked prices by 5% in December but, yet another one, Hawkins hasn’t followed suit yet. The price of copper is near an all-time high nearly twice of what it was five years ago. So, cable makers like Finolex Cables and Polycab have already passed the pressure on to their customers. KEI Industries, which makes cables, is revising prices every 15 days based on the prices of the key raw material copper, Edelweiss said. And, that means the cost of production is significantly higher for electrical appliance makers like Havells and V-Guard Industries. Especially in the case of V-Guard, which is popular for its inverters and voltage stabilisers, over 46% of the cost is copper, according to analysts at Edelweiss. Air cooler major Symphony raised prices in January, long before the summer sun started to sting. Why will air conditioners be left behind? Blue Star, which raised prices by 5-8% in January, will push prices further up by another 3-5% from April, <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/durables/blue-star-to-increase-prices-in-first-week-of-april-md/articleshow/81648037.cms">Managing Director B Thiagarajan told the Economic Times on March 23</a>. A lot of dream homes were stalled by the pandemic and the lockdown. While the construction of these homes has resumed in full gusto, the cement needed to build these is at least 7-8% on average in the last one year. Dealers told analysts at Emkay Global that companies like Ultratech, ACC and Ambuja Cement tried to increase prices again, by ₹10-20 a bag, but it has not been implemented yet. <div type="javascript" title="Custom" contenttype="Video"><cdata><![CDATA[]]></cdata></div> There is added pressure on families in terms of healthcare, either in terms of COVID-19 treatments or the cost of vaccination or both. Even for salaried employees in India, who form a small proportion of the total workforce, the <a href="https://www.businesstoday.in/sectors/jobs/india-inc-to-offer-77-average-salary-hike-in-2021-aon/story/432174.html#:~:text=Global%20professional%20services%20firm%20Aon's,6.1%20per%20cent%20in%202020.">average rise in remuneration is likely to be 7.7%</a>. But a big chunk of the rise may not land in their bank accounts ⁠— it will go into provident fund and gratuity contribution, instead⁠ — because the new labour codes would have kicked in from April 1. Of course, if the second wave triggers another economic crisis, many families may not even have the same amount of cushion from their past savings. In the last five years, the average annual household savings in India has grown 64%. However, in the same time, average household debt has increased 133%, according to the latest data from the RBI. None of this would be comforting for households staring at a limited income and an uncertain future. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/environment/news/inequality-is-only-increasing-in-india-the-resulting-lack-of-trust-may-make-climate-change-a-tougher-challenge-to-tackle/articleshow/81666431.cms">Inequality is only increasing in India — the resulting lack of trust may make climate change a tougher challenge to tackle</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/anupam-rasayan-ipo-lists-at-520-per-share-on-the-india-stock-exchange/articleshow/81663145.cms">Anupam Rasayan fails to dazzle on its stock market debut – shares down by nearly 8% soon after listing</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/elon-musk-announced-now-you-can-buy-tesla-cars-with-bitcoin/articleshow/81667459.cms">You can now buy a Tesla with Bitcoin, tweets Elon Musk</a>

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