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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Small retailers may pass on 0.4% UPI MDR, shift to bank transfers

Industry bodies say small retailers could seek to avoid the 0.4 per cent UPI MDR by shifting to bank transfers, splitting transactions or passing on the cost

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 10:19 PM IST

FSSAI initiates legal action against three Nestle India food products

The regulator alleges prohibited promotional claims in two infant nutrition products and says a follow-up formula sample failed to meet the prescribed biotin requirement

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 4:37 PM IST

Zee focuses on content, digital profitability, monetisation: Punit Goenka

Zee is strengthening its content strategy and monetisation while building new growth engines across micro dramas, kids' content and live entertainment, CEO Punit Goenka said

Updated On: 18 Sep 2026 | 12:21 AM IST

ZEE shareholders approve reappointment of five directors at annual meeting

Shareholders approved the reappointment of four independent directors and non-executive director Saurav Adhikari with the requisite majority at the company's AGM

Updated On: 17 Sep 2026 | 9:37 PM IST

ASCI unveils Vision 2032 roadmap to build trust in advertising ecosystem

ASCI plans three Centres of Excellence covering legal and policy issues, responsible AI innovation in advertising, and creator excellence and trust.

Updated On: 17 Sep 2026 | 6:22 PM IST

BSH Home Appliances sees India among its top five growth markets globally

BSH Home Appliances India targets rapid growth through wider distribution, new product categories and increased local manufacturing

Updated On: 17 Sep 2026 | 12:10 AM IST

The battle for shelf space: How reforms ramped up competition in FMCG

India's FMCG market evolves from global-brand dominance to fierce local, regional and digital competition

Updated On: 16 Sep 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

L Catterton to invest $30 mn in southern restaurant chain Nandhana Foods

The global consumer-focused fund will acquire a minority stake, supporting the restaurant group's expansion in South India, entry into other markets and stronger operations

Updated On: 16 Sep 2026 | 9:24 PM IST

Maharashtra FDA conducts 12,083 inspections, seizes food worth ₹67.2 cr

The regulator issued 5,269 improvement notices, suspended 603 licences and arrested 875 people during enforcement action conducted between June and August

Updated On: 11 Sep 2026 | 6:17 PM IST

Pocket Entertainment crosses $500 mn ARR as business grows 70%

Pocket Entertainment says AI-led growth across content creation, production and distribution has helped it cross $500 million in ARR, with a healthy bottom line

Updated On: 10 Sep 2026 | 11:54 PM IST

Global consumer companies see India as a long-term growth market

Executives at Coca-Cola, Mondelez, Unilever and Reckitt Benckiser see India offering strong growth on resilient demand, premiumisation and wider distribution

Updated On: 10 Sep 2026 | 10:46 PM IST

Trai repeals regulations imposing 12-minute advertising cap on TV

Ad rates are unlikely to change as increased inventory becomes available; media buyers say the move will help prime-time advertisers and broadcasters during festive season

Updated On: 10 Sep 2026 | 9:28 PM IST

PepsiCo India opens fifth food plant in Assam with ₹778 crore investment

The 44.2-acre Nalbari facility will make Lay's and Uncle Chipps, support over 5,000 farmers and create around 700 direct and indirect employment opportunities

Updated On: 10 Sep 2026 | 6:02 PM IST

Ferrero Rocher eyes double-digit India growth, bets on premiumisation

Chocolate maker aims to outpace the domestic market this festive season, backed by premiumisation, wider retail distribution and demand across gifting occasions

Updated On: 08 Sep 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

PVR Inox finds no evidence of kickbacks in preliminary probe into claims

The cinema major said it engaged external third-party experts to conduct a preliminary assessment despite the anonymous allegations lacking specific and verifiable details

Updated On: 07 Sep 2026 | 8:44 PM IST

AB InBev India invests ₹200 crore in Neemrana brewery in Rajasthan

The Neemrana brewery commenced operations in July 2026 and will serve consumers across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and other key markets

Updated On: 07 Sep 2026 | 8:12 PM IST

Food business crackdown sets off alarm bells, but is it start of a new era?

FSSAI's sweeping crackdown on food companies signals a tougher regulatory era, putting safety, labelling and advertising practices under sharper scrutiny

Updated On: 06 Sep 2026 | 10:47 PM IST

Hindustan Unilever aims to chase premiumisation, enter new spaces

FMCG major targets volume-led profit growth and premiumisation, while stepping up investments in premium brands, quick commerce, specialised channels and AI capabilities

Updated On: 05 Sep 2026 | 12:26 AM IST

FSSAI initiates action against CG Foods over unsafe processing

Providing right information to consumers key to making informed food choices: FSSAI CEO

Updated On: 03 Sep 2026 | 10:52 PM IST

France's Carrefour returns to India, open to acquisitions for growth

As Carrefour plans to expand in India, Patrick Lasfargues, executive director - international partnership, Nilesh Ved, chairman of APPCORP Holding, owner of Apparel Grp. spoke on its India market plan

Updated On: 03 Sep 2026 | 10:51 PM IST