FMCG

A combined 26.5 million equity shares representing 2.43 per cent of total equity of Patanjali Foods changed hands on the NSE and BSE till 11:12 AM on Wednesday.

Leading FMCG makers have expressed optimism on consumption trends, growth prospects, and margin improvement for the current fiscal, even as they continue to monitor inflationary pressures and the potential impact of El Nino-induced weather volatility. Demand conditions remained resilient, supported by steady economic activity, while easing commodity prices are expected to recover margins progressively in the coming quarters, said fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies in their respective first-quarter business updates. Companies like Dabur India, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) and Marico have reported strong business momentum in the June quarter and are optimistic over consumption trends for the rest of FY27, despite inflationary pressures, commodity volatility and geopolitical uncertainties. Marico expects its consolidated revenue to grow in the early twenties, while GCPL expects to achieve high-teens growth. Similarly, Dabur also expects double-digit growth in consolidat

FMCG firms are set to post double-digit Q1 FY27 sales growth as heatwave-led demand boosts summer products, while volume growth remains steady

Firm remains focused on sustaining margin resilience

Marico expects revenue growth in the early twenties for Q1FY27, driven by strong domestic demand, Parachute Coconut Oil and international business

5 years ago, Aashirvaad &Surf Excel could run one national television commercial and win. Today, the Zepto shopper in Bengaluru and the kirana buyer in Gidderbaha, Punjab, live in different economies

The acquisition gives Meesho access to a platform serving over 4 million retailers and strengthens its presence in India's grocery and business-to-business commerce markets

Forget groupthink, grand marketing theories and macro numbers. This is the time to build strategies around consumers' own value logic

Worldpanel by Numerator said FMCG volume growth could approach 5 per cent in 2026 if crude prices stabilise and monsoon conditions remain supportive

Media buying agencies and the FMCG sector contribute around 30 per cent of the overall advertising industry

FMCG companies expect the new rural employment framework to stabilise rural incomes and support stronger consumption growth across daily-use categories

Rozana's private-label FMCG brand Samuh is scaling rapidly through low-cost sachets, contract manufacturing and a deep rural distribution network across 21,000 villages

Godrej Consumer reported a consolidated net profit of ₹451.77 crore, up 9.68 per cent from ₹411.90 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal

The consumer sector now faces a delicate balance between sustaining demand and protecting profitability, with inflation once again emerging as the key swing factor

Shiv Ratan Agarwal, founder of Bikaji Foods, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of building one of India's leading ethnic snacks and FMCG brands

In the joint venture (JV) called Indian Retail Alliance Private Ltd (IRAPL), Allana group will hold 51 per cent, while Captain Fresh will have around 49 per cent stake

AICPDF raises concerns over quick-commerce expansion, seeks review of Zepto IPO and safeguards for traditional FMCG distribution network

Impact to be seen in Q1FY27

Rising raw material costs, West Asia tensions squeeze consumer goods sales

FMCG contract manufacturer Hindustan Foods Ltd on Monday announced the acquisition of ayurvedic, herbal beauty care and cosmetic products facility of Ultra Beauty Care Pvt Ltd in Maharashtra for Rs 19.9 crore. The company has executed a Business Transfer Agreement (BTA) on March 23, 2026 with Ultra Beauty Care Pvt Ltd and its authorised representatives, for acquisition of the business undertaking at C-15, Five Star Industrial Area MIDC Shendra, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Hindustan Foods Ltd (HFL) said in a regulatory filing. The acquisition is in line with HFL's strategy to enter contract manufacturing and expansion of its business into a comprehensive range of ayurvedic, herbal beauty care and cosmetic products, it added. The company identified the facility as a suitable acquisition target because it is into contract manufacturing of a comprehensive range of ayurvedic, herbal beauty care and cosmetic products. On the value of acquisition, HFL said it will be acquired for a cash ...