The Economic Times

Indian companies build inventories amid rising commodity prices, supply chain risks: Report

Indian companies are accelerating inventory build-up to meet strong domestic demand. This strategy also prepares them for potential commodity price increases and supply chain disruptions. Resilient consumer demand has been evident in company earnings reports for the April-June quarter. Banking, capital goods, and select IT firms showed better-than-expected quarterly performance. India's economy continues to demonstrate resilience despite global uncertainties and rising costs.