Sharleen Dsouza

Sharleen Dsouza

Sharleen D'Souza has been covering the consumer segment for almost a decade. At Business Standard, she works on consumer trends and FMCG corporates. Off the clock, she's an OTT addict, avid reader, and finds peace in yoga and meditation.

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LG Electronics India Q3 results: Net profit down 61.6% due to subdued sales

LG Electronics India posts 61.6% drop in Q3FY26 net profit as subdued demand, higher input costs and currency headwinds weigh on margins

Updated On: 11 Feb 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

India a hyper-growth market, says Carrier executive Michael Gierges

Carrier calls India a hyper-growth market, plans manufacturing expansion and aims to position the country as a regional export hub for HVAC solutions

Updated On: 11 Feb 2026 | 9:14 PM IST

India long-term contributor to Coca-Cola's growth: CEO James Quincey

Coca-Cola has told investors that India will continue to drive long-term volume growth, as it ramps up investments in digital platforms, AI-led tools and market expansion

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

Britannia Industries posts 16.9% rise in Q3 net profit on steady growth

Britannia Industries reported a 16.9% rise in consolidated net profit for Q3FY26, aided by strong momentum in biscuits and adjacent categories amid a stable commodity environment

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 9:11 PM IST

Jubilant FoodWorks Q3 results: Net profit jumps 65.2% on strong growth

Jubilant FoodWorks posted a 65.2 per cent rise in consolidated net profit in Q3 FY26, aided by strong revenue growth, margin expansion and robust performance at Domino's and Popeyes

Updated On: 10 Feb 2026 | 6:21 PM IST

Marico to acquire 75% equity stake in Vietnamese DTC firm Skinetiq

The FMCG major will acquire a 75% stake in Vietnam-based Skinetiq in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 350 crore, strengthening its premium beauty and D2C play in the market

Updated On: 09 Feb 2026 | 10:30 PM IST

ACME Group forays into packaged foods with snacks under ACME Poshan

Launches snacks, protein bars and noodles under ACME Poshan

Updated On: 08 Feb 2026 | 8:18 PM IST

India emerges second-fastest-growing market for Bath & Body Works

Garrison also said that the India business has doubled every five years and, in the short term, the growth could be even faster

Updated On: 06 Feb 2026 | 10:40 PM IST

Titan's jewellery business picks up amid fall in gold prices: CEO

CEO said buying for investment had peaked in the past one year

Updated On: 06 Feb 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

PVR INOX net profit rises 1.6-fold, Ajay Bijli says momentum is back

PVR INOX's Q3 profit jumped 1.6-fold on merger synergies and cost control, with strong film releases bringing audiences back to cinemas

Updated On: 05 Feb 2026 | 9:58 PM IST

Trent Q3FY26 results: Net profit rises 3.1% on steady fashion growth

Fashion and lifestyle retailer Trent reported modest profit growth in the December quarter, even as revenues rose nearly 15 per cent and operating margins improved

Updated On: 04 Feb 2026 | 8:40 PM IST

Marico signs deal to buy majority stake in Cosmix Wellness for ₹225.67 cr

Marico has signed definitive agreements to acquire a majority stake in digital-first wellness brand Cosmix Wellness, valuing the company at ₹375 crore and strengthening its health portfolio

Updated On: 04 Feb 2026 | 7:11 PM IST

Consumption story of staples is making a comeback: AWL Agri executives

AWL Agri targets 7-8% edible oil volume growth, banks on capacity expansion and a demand recovery led by rural markets and staples consumption

Updated On: 03 Feb 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

'India one of the fastest-growing large markets for Omnicom in the world'

Post its IPG acquisition, Omnicom is reshaping its India operations, betting on scale, talent continuity and AI as one of its fastest-growing global markets

Updated On: 31 Jan 2026 | 11:55 AM IST

Economic Survey says India's semiconductor, electronics push augurs well

These initiatives, the survey said, position India among a relatively small group of middle-income, industrialising economies that are steadily moving towards sophisticated production structures

Updated On: 30 Jan 2026 | 12:35 AM IST

Volume growth improving with most firms' sequential improvement: Marico CEO

Marico sees stable consumption, margin recovery and strong foods growth, with CEO Saugata Gupta bullish on premiumisation and the 4700 BC acquisition

Updated On: 28 Jan 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

India-EU FTA: India's gems & jewellery sector on par with China, Thailand

India-EU FTA brings zero-duty access for gems and jewellery, putting Indian exporters on par with China and Thailand and opening Europe's vast market

Updated On: 28 Jan 2026 | 12:11 AM IST

India-EU free trade agreement to improve access to premium alcobev brands

While detailed provisions of the agreement are awaited, the initially released agreement indicates that import tariffs will be reduced to 75% from current 150% across all EU spirits, wines categories

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

Asian Paints Q3FY26 results: Net profit declines 4.6% to ₹1,059 crore

India's largest paint maker reported net sales of Rs 8,867.0 crore, up 3.7 per cent from the previous year

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 9:35 PM IST

Marico to buy majority stake in popcorn brand 4700BC from PVR Inox

All-cash deal to be worth ₹226.8 crore

Updated On: 26 Jan 2026 | 10:25 PM IST