Oct 23 Reuters Indian twowheeler maker TVS Motor Company reported a lowerthanexpected quarterly profit on Wednesday hurt by higher costs, even as demand was stable. 39;Jupiter39; scooter maker39;s profit rose 23.5 to 6.63 billion rupees 78.86 million in the quarter ended Sept. 30, which missed analysts39; estimate of 6.97 billion rupees, per data compiled by LSEG. […]

Oct 23 Reuters Hindustan Unilever, the Indian unit of UK39;s Unilever, reported a smallerthanexpected quarterly profit on Wednesday as the consumer goods maker incurred higher expenses amid a slowdown in urban markets. The Dove soapmaker reported a near4 fall in profit to 26.12 billion rupees 310.8 million for the second quarter ended Sept. 30, missing […]

Oct 23 Reuters Swiss chemicals firm Ems Chemie said on Wednesday its ninemonth sales fell due to weak demand in its main markets Europe and China, and a strong Swiss franc, which appreciated as a safe haven currency. The company maintained its fullyear guidance although it expects the weak market environment to persist in the fourth […]

Oct 23 Reuters French industrial gases supplier Air Liquide reported thirdquarter revenue in line with market expectations and confirmed its fullyear targets on Wednesday, benefiting from growth in its healthcare division, the Americas and Asia. Air Liquide reaffirmed its expectations of a further increase in its operating margin and a recurring net profit growth at constant […]

LONDON, Oct 23 Reuters Reckitt Benckiser CEO Kris Licht said on Wednesday the consumer goods company39;s business in China was thriving, with doubledigit sales growth there year on year, even as its rivals struggle as the world39;s No. 2 economy falters. China39;s economy grew at the slowest pace since early 2023 in the third quarter, and though consumption […]