FMCGs

Colgate-Palmolive India reports largely flat Q4 net profit due to GST-related charges and restructuring costs, while revenue rises 9.1 per cent year-on-year

Homegrown FMCG firm Emami Ltd on Thursday reported an 11.72 per cent decline in consolidated profit after tax at Rs 143.17 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, impacted by unfavourable seasonal conditions affecting the summer portfolio, along with geopolitical disruptions in West Asia. The company had posted a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 162.17 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal, Emami Ltd said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated revenue from operations in the fourth quarter stood at Rs 925.1 crore as compared to Rs 963.05 crore in the year-ago period, it added. Total expenses in the quarter under review were at Rs 738.4 crore as against Rs 743.61 crore in the same period a year ago, the company said. International business declined by 5 per cent during the quarter, primarily on account of the West Asia conflict, which impacted shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, disrupted supply chains and increased freight costs, it ...

ITC reported a 6.1 per cent rise in adjusted net profit for Q4FY26, aided by strong growth in cigarettes, FMCG and paper businesses

PepsiCo India plans major investments in manufacturing and regional expansion as it sees strong growth potential in India's food and beverage market

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

Daily essential products such as soaps, detergents, biscuits, packaged foods, and beverages are expected to get costlier as leading FMCG companies are preparing for calibrated price hikes on account of rising crude-linked inflation, higher packaging costs, and fuel expenses from geopolitical disruptions that are squeezing margins. The executives of FMCG makers, which have already gone for recent price hikes of around 3 to 5 per cent, in their latest earnings calls have indicated either ongoing price increases or readiness to raise prices further, citing inflationary pressure arising from volatile crude oil prices, higher logistics costs, currency depreciation and disruptions in global supply chains amid geopolitical tensions. This pressure is being felt across sectors, including food, personal care, beverages and household products, as FMCG companies are attempting to balance their margins and are resorting to either price hikes or shrinking pack sizes, retaining the popular smaller

Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) on Friday reported a 21.6 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 424.02 crore in the March quarter of FY26, led by volume growth from domestic business. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 348.72 crore in the January-March quarter a year ago, the Tata group's FMCG arm said in a regulatory filing. Revenue from operations rose by 18 per cent to Rs 5,433.62 crore in the March quarter of FY26. It was at Rs 4,608.22 crore in the year-ago period. Total expenses of TCPL in the March quarter were at Rs 4,844.81 crore, up 15.9 per cent. Tata Consumer's total income, which includes other income, was at Rs 5,486.18 crore, up 17.6 per cent. In the reporting quarter, TCPL's overall branded business went up 14.9 per cent to Rs 4,746 crore. It was at Rs 4,130.4 crore in the corresponding quarter last fiscal. TCPL's branded businesses include tea, coffee, water and other various value-added businesses. Revenue from non-branded

Homegrown FMCG major Dabur India Ltd on Thursday reported a 15.75 per cent year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 362 crore in the March quarter of FY 2025-26, driven by a broad-based performance. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 312.73 crore in the January-March quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing. Its revenue from operations jumped 7.34 per cent to Rs 3,038.02 crore in Q4FY26, compared to Rs 2,830.14 crore in the corresponding quarter of the preceding fiscal. The company's total expenses stood at Rs 2,738.37 crore in the March quarter, up 7 per cent YoY. Dabur India's total income rose 8.13 per cent YoY to Rs 3,213.05 crore. Its standalone revenue from operations, which mainly consists of the domestic business, was also up 8.5 per cent to Rs 2,131.71 crore in the quarter under review. "India FMCG Business operating profit rose 12.5 per cent during the quarter, reflecting strong execution in the domestic FMCG business and healthy ...

Emami will acquire a majority stake in IncNut Digital, owner of Vedix and SkinKraft, to strengthen its presence in the fast-growing beauty and personal care segment

Africa push, category expansion and pricing support drive estimate upgrades

India Inc heads into the Q4 FY26 earnings season navigating a complex mix of geopolitical tensions, uneven demand trends, and cost pressures.

Reliance Consumer Products revenue up 2.2 times at ₹7,350 core in Q4

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

Dabur India has appointed Herjit S Bhalla as CEO for its India business, with the former Hershey executive set to report to Global CEO Mohit Malhotra

Pirojsha Godrej outlines a scale-first strategy, focusing on core businesses, market cap growth, and resilience amid global headwinds and leadership transition

FMCG major reports robust fourth-quarter performance driven by strong volume growth, higher advertising spends, and broad-based gains across product categories

FMCG stocks lag market recovery as valuations hit six-year lows amid weak demand, rising competition and shifting investor focus to high-growth sectors

Weak monsoon fears, West Asia turmoil, and rising costs cloud outlook

Growth driven by domestic expansion and global push as dairy major enters Europe and US markets while strengthening its cooperative model

Leading FMCG makers reported resilient growth amid a stable demand environment in the March quarter of FY26, posting a healthy revenue expansion, even though geopolitical tensions in the Middle East markets remained a concern. The makers, such as Marico, Dabur and AWL Agri Business (formerly Adani Wilmar), have reported growth in both volumes and value, driven by pricing actions, category momentum and resilient domestic consumption, and growth from international markets except the conflict area. Makers expect margins to improve as inflation eases; however, they remain cautiously optimistic about the coming quarters. They expect the trend of domestic demand recovery to continue, aided by stable macroeconomic conditions and improving consumption trends. Homegrown FMCG major Marico, in its quarterly update, said its consolidated revenue grew in the "low twenties" year-on-year during the quarter, aided by pricing interventions, strong performance in hair oils, and robust traction in its