The preference for hard luggage is gaining momentum among consumers because of better looks and durability. They are also getting lighter in weight, which is a key consideration in travel. Organised luggage makers have been proactively turning their revenue mix towards hard luggage both in retail and online platforms.

Dalal Street expects Pidilite Industries to report a 8 to 10 percent growth in domestic consumer volumes. Focus will also be on management commentary on demand and expected growth in new categories as the management had earlier stated that entry in the decorative paints industry will be slow, measured and limited.

Abhay Singhal, one of the Co-founders of InMobi, holds the perspective that India is making a significant shift from being a follower of trends to becoming a leader in the realms of consumer technology and advertising technology. Delving into the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Singhal highlighted that InMobi's overarching goal is to enhance the aesthetic quality of advertising, a feat that is unattainable without placing AI at the core of their efforts.

The combined weight of Axis Bank, Axis Securities, and Axis Capital has already provided them with a significant 12.02 percent stake in Max Life. With the acquisition of the additional 7 percent stake, the collective holdings of Axis Entities will surge to a slightly over 19.02 percent stake in Max Life.