Specialist in Indian Banking and Economic Research

Hemindra Hazari

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for October 2016 was announced on the evening of December 9, 2016. As against the consensus expectation of 1% yoy growth, the IIP contracted by 1.9%. While the continuous collapse of capital goods production has been consistently highlighted by the analysts and media, the significance of the poor performance of the higher weightage consumer non-durable (staples) has been largely ignored. While capital goods tends to be glamourous as it is directly…

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for October 2016 was announced on the evening of December 9, 2016. As against the consensus expectation of 1% yoy growth, the IIP contracted by 1.9%. While the continuous collapse of capital goods production has been consistently highlighted by the analysts and media, the significance of the poor performance of the higher weightage consumer non-durable (staples) has been largely ignored. While capital goods tends to be glamourous as it is directly…

Making sense of the Global Market, Euromonitor International Ltd.

Yu Mitsuhashi

Making sense of the Global Market

Euromonitor International Ltd.

We are a global market research company focused on industries, countries, economies and consumers worldwide. Our cross-country comparable research helps your organisation identify opportunities and develop growth strategies in countries and regions across the globe. With offices around the world, 1,200 analysts in 100 countries and market research on every key trend and driver, we give you powerful access to the real story behind consumer change.

Change in Consumer Lifestyles in Asia Pacific Triggers Volume in Robotic Vacuum Cleaners (Part 1)Over 2016-2021, China is still expected to be a leading country in terms of absolute volume growth in robotic vacuum cleaners in Asia Pacific, with volume growth of 1.6 million units, followed by Japan and Thailand. In Asia Pacific, there are various reasons driving the growth in these countries apart from the universal preference for convenience among global consumers. The growing trend towards purchasing via internet retailing in China, the increased number of working women in Japan, in addition to the preference to stay in condominiums nearby transportation systems are triggering the growth of robotic vacuum cleaners in Asia Pacific.

Change in Consumer Lifestyles in Asia Pacific Triggers Volume in Robotic Vacuum Cleaners (Part 1)Over 2016-2021, China is still expected to be a leading country in terms of absolute volume growth in robotic vacuum cleaners in Asia Pacific, with volume growth of 1.6 million units, followed by Japan and Thailand. In Asia Pacific, there are various reasons driving the growth in these countries apart from the universal preference for convenience among global consumers. The growing trend towards purchasing via internet retailing in China, the increased number of working women in Japan, in addition to the preference to stay in condominiums nearby transportation systems are triggering the growth of robotic vacuum cleaners in Asia Pacific.

Change in Consumer Lifestyles in Asia Pacific Triggers Volume in Robotic Vacuum Cleaners (Part 1)

Asia Economist and CEO, Centennial Asia Advisors

Manu Bhaskaran

Asia Economist and CEO

Centennial Asia Advisors

At Centennial Asia Advisors, we tell it like it is. We have no vested interests, no need for a China wall, and no reason to skew our outlook any other way. With over 30 years experience covering Asia’s political economy, you can be sure our conclusions and analyses are based on the unadulterated facts. Through years of fine-tuning our research methodologies, we deliver a quality of macroeconomic analysis few other houses can match.

Centennial Asia Advisors is an independent research and advisory firm that works with governments, multilateral institutions, financial firms and leading MNCs.

Economic Policy and Strategic Advisors

Macroeconomics

On 8 November 2016, the Indian Government shocked the economy with a radical decision to withdraw INR500 and INR1000 notes from circulation and substitute the notes with new INR500 and INR2000 notes. The move has been applauded by international observers who have for years condemned India's blind eye towards its 'black economy'. However, in India, the demonetization exercise has gained little popularity as the logistical challenges in replacing the ineffectual cash is significantly disrupting…

On 8 November 2016, the Indian Government shocked the economy with a radical decision to withdraw INR500 and INR1000 notes from circulation and substitute the notes with new INR500 and INR2000 notes. The move has been applauded by international observers who have for years condemned India's blind eye towards its 'black economy'. However, in India, the demonetization exercise has gained little popularity as the logistical challenges in replacing the ineffectual cash is significantly disrupting…

Negative Impact of India's Demonetization Not to Be Underestimated

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income, Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

Asia’s leading multi-asset exchange

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Singapore Exchange is Asia’s leading and trusted market infrastructure, facilitating the exchange of capital and ideas to create value for people, businesses and economies. As a multi-asset exchange operating equity, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards, SGX is a vertically integrated business that provides listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services.

With about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore as well as established linkages across the region and in Europe, SGX is Asia’s most international and connected exchange. Offering a full suite of derivatives products across Asian equity indices, commodities and currencies, SGX is the world’s most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN.

As Asia’s pioneering central counterparty, SGX is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities, and was one of the first globally to adopt the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructure.

Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX has over 800 employees including offices in Beijing, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, New York, Mumbai, San Francisco, Shanghai and Tokyo.

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§  The Consumer Staples Sector is made up of businesses less sensitive to economic cycles. In comparison, the performance of businesses in the Consumer Discretionary Sector tend to be more impacted by these cycles.
 
§  Globally, the MSCI World Consumer Staples Index has generated a 2.7% dividend inclusive YTD return while regionally, the MSCI AC Asia Pacific Consumer Staples Index generated a 5.7% dividend inclusive YTD return. This compared to a 1.3% decline and 0.8% gain for the…
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§  The Consumer Staples Sector is made up of businesses less sensitive to economic cycles. In comparison, the performance of businesses in the Consumer Discretionary Sector tend to be more impacted by these cycles.
 
§  Globally, the MSCI World Consumer Staples Index has generated a 2.7% dividend inclusive YTD return while regionally, the MSCI AC Asia Pacific Consumer Staples Index generated a 5.7% dividend inclusive YTD return. This compared to a 1.3% decline and 0.8% gain for the…




Consumer Staples Offered Investor Returns Amid Lower Growth Outlooks

Co-founder & Managing Director, Marketnomix 

Rajan Govil

Co-founder & Managing Director

Marketnomix 

Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation came in at 6.1% y-o-y in July 2016 compared to a 5.8% y-o-y rise in June 2016– the highest rate since August 2014. Inflation continued to be driven mainly by a sharp rise in food prices, especially vegetables and pulses. Inflation has moved up since reaching a low of 4.9% y-o-y in March 2016 and has averaged 5.9% over the 3-month period ended July 2016.Meanwhile, at 6.1%, India’s CPI inflation lies beyond the RBI’s target band of 2-6%, this after two years of…

Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation came in at 6.1% y-o-y in July 2016 compared to a 5.8% y-o-y rise in June 2016– the highest rate since August 2014. Inflation continued to be driven mainly by a sharp rise in food prices, especially vegetables and pulses. Inflation has moved up since reaching a low of 4.9% y-o-y in March 2016 and has averaged 5.9% over the 3-month period ended July 2016.Meanwhile, at 6.1%, India’s CPI inflation lies beyond the RBI’s target band of 2-6%, this after two years of…

INDIA: Reserve Bank of India's Inflation Targeting Regime Fails to Curb Inflation

India

United Spirits Ltd. manufactures and distributes alcoholic beverages. The Company provides a variety of alcohols and spirits, including whiskey, brandy, and rum. United Spirits also manufactures indian-made foreign liquor brands. United Spirits serves customers worldwide.

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Bleak Future for Consumer Staples

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for October 2016 was announced on the evening of December 9, 2016. As against the consensus expectation of...

Hemindra Hazari

Change in Consumer Lifestyles in Asia Pacific Triggers Volume in Robotic Vacuum Cleaners (Part 1)

Change in Consumer Lifestyles in Asia Pacific Triggers Volume in Robotic Vacuum Cleaners (Part 1)Over 2016-2021, China is still expected to be a...

Euromonitor International Ltd.

Negative Impact of India's Demonetization Not to Be Underestimated

On 8 November 2016, the Indian Government shocked the economy with a radical decision to withdraw INR500 and INR1000 notes from circulation and...

Manu Bhaskaran

Consumer Staples Offered Investor Returns Amid Lower Growth Outlooks

§ The Consumer Staples Sector is made up of businesses less sensitive to economic cycles. In comparison, the performance of businesses...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

INDIA: Reserve Bank of India's Inflation Targeting Regime Fails to Curb Inflation

Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation came in at 6.1% y-o-y in July 2016 compared to a 5.8% y-o-y rise in June 2016– the highest rate since August...

Rajan Govil

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