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FMCG company Dabur rural business continues to outpace urban in Q1

Harsh summers, cola price wars play spoilsport for juice segment

Turning the tables: How quick service restaurants are tackling slowdown

While high levels of food inflation continue to impact raw material prices, lingering effects of inflation are making consumers pull back on discretionary spends, lending to the sector's slowdown

Dabur Q1 result: Net profit rises 8% to Rs 500 cr, net sales at Rs 3,349 cr

'The country's demand environment remains challenging, marked by high food inflation and unemployment rate,' says the FMCG firm

Varun Beverages Q2 results: Net profit rises 26% to Rs 1,253 crore

The company, which follows the January-December financial year, had reported a net profit of Rs 994 crore in the year-ago period

Retail jewellery sector: Indriya entry adds lustre to formalisation

Aditya Birla joins the fray of an already booming jewellery retail market

After paints, Aditya Birla group forays into Rs 6.7 trn jewellery retail

Group aims for brand to be among top three national players in five years

Nestle net profit up 7% as key brands register double-digit growth

The company had reported a net profit of Rs 698.3 crore in the year-ago period

Parle, Britannia emerge India's top chosen FMCG brands, says Kantar

The five most chosen out-of-home beverage brands in India are Thums Up, Frooti, Amul, Maaza, and Bisleri

Rural volumes likely to overtake urban by FY25-end, says Kantar report

Kantar report says rural growth largely led by rise in population rather than consumption

Mars Wrigley aims 50% of premium chocolate gifting market in a decade

Mars Wrigley currently has a 3 per cent share of the Indian chocolate market. It sells brands like Snickers, Galaxy, Mars, Bounty, and Twix along with chewing gums like Boomer and Orbit

Budget 2024: FM Sitharaman continues with push for spiritual tourism

The government will also start a comprehensive development initiative for the city of Rajgir in Bihar, which holds immense religious significance for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains

Budget 2024: Consumer goods firms may see an upswing after year of lull

Announcements may put more money in hands of taxpayers boosting consumer demand

With double-digit volume growth in Q2, Coca-Cola bullish on India

The company's consolidated unit case volume grew 2 per cent

Hitting snooze button: Rest assured, sleep economy is taking off

From AI-enabled mattresses and pillow menus to sleep therapists, restful nights are big business

Tourism sector witnessed revival, foreign arrivals went up: Eco Survey

Public policy should pay particular attention to boosting the tourism sector, Survey notes

Patanjali Foods Q1 FY25 results: Net profit rises 200% to Rs 263 crore

The company had reported a net profit of Rs 87.8 crore in the year ago period

THE K-craze: FMCG companies to restaurants, all ride 'Hallyu Wave'

Companies expand offerings beyond noodles, trade witnessing a food twist

Budget 2024: Hospitality sector seeks infra status, single window clearance

Budget 2024: Industry leaders have urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to accord infrastructure status for hotels across all categories built at a project cost of Rs 10 crore and above

Swiggy, Zomato may hike platform fee further to Rs 10-15, say restaurants

Many restaurants ask for high commissions charged by food delivery platforms to be slashed

Budget 2024: FMCG sector seeks more spending in rural areas to push demand

Ahead of the Union Budget, the consumer sector is calling on the govt to enhance both rural and urban infra, create a more business-friendly environment, and prioritise measures to boost demand