Reckitt Benckiser

British FMCG major Reckitt's India business reported a "double-digit growth" in the first quarter of 2026, led by a strong growth of its key brands, such as Dettol, Durex and expansion in the coverage area. In India, two of Reckitt's brands, Dettol in the Germ Protection segment and Durex in Intimate Wellness, reported double-digit growth in the quarter. While at the group level, the net revenue of Reckitt, which owns power brands such as Dettol, Lysol, Mucinex, Finish, and Durex, was at 3.24 billion pounds, with a LFL growth of 0.6 per cent in Q1 of 2026. Its volume growth was 2 per cent. The quarter has been impacted by low seasonal incidence, weak categories in Europe and geopolitical disruption, according to an earnings statement from the company. However, its 'Core Reckitt', which houses its 11 "Powerbrands", reported a net revenue growth of 1.3 per cent in the first quarter, helped by emerging markets. This growth in Core Reckitt was "led by Emerging Markets, with double-dig

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The company said it was on track to meet full-year revenue and profit targets, led by mid single-digit growth across its health and hygiene businesses

Shares of Reckitt, which owns brands such as Lysol, Dettol and Strepsils, that day suffered their steepest one-day drop since 1999, making it the top loser on London's blue-chip FTSE 100

Some investors criticised the company's "vague" outlook for this year, as Reckitt shares slumped to their lowest point since March 2020, early in the COVID-19 pandemic

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Licht, who has served as president of Reckitt's health business and as chief customer officer since July 2020, will be appointed to the board as an executive director from June 1

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The departure is a blow to the consumer-goods company and its shares fell as much as 6% in early trading

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"The chairman and the nomination committee have begun the process to identify the best long-term candidate to take Reckitt on the next phase of its growth and transformation journey," the company said

Reckitt Benckiser said its Chief Executive Officer Laxman Narasimhan will step down at the end of September after three years in the role.

India is among the top three markets for Reckitt, earlier known as Reckitt Benckiser, and owns popular household brands such as Dettol, Lysol, Harpic, Durex, Veet and Strepsils

Deal will be funded through internal accruals, is the biggest by Emami after 'Kesh King' hair and scalp products (2015), and Zandu Pharma (2008)

FMCG major Emami on Friday said it has acquired the 'Dermicool' brand from Reckitt for a total consideration of Rs 432 crore. The acquisition is funded through internal accruals and is subject to the customary closing conditions, the company said in a statement. The Dermicool brand is popular for providing respite from the prickly heat caused during summers. "We are very happy to announce the acquisition of Dermicool brand, which offers great synergy with our existing businesses and is a perfect strategic fit. It will strengthen our presence to make us #1 in the prickly heat powder & cool talc category," Emami Ltd Director Harsha V Agarwal noted. Emami, as one of its core business strategies, has always been open to growth through inorganic route. The company considers acquisitions that not only add value and have synergy with the current line of businesses, but also offer opportunities for the organisation to be present in categories that have high growth potential, it ...

The company has benefitted during the pandemic from people buying more cleaning products, besides cold and flu remedies like Lemsip and Strepsils

The sale marks the end of Reckitt's venture into the baby-formula business started just four years ago

Sales of key health and hygiene products skyrocketed during the January-March quarter

The British fast moving consumer goods giant today reported 11.8 percent topline growth for the year