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Sharleen Dsouza

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.

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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Rural-urban demand growth gap narrowing, says Dabur India CEO Herjit Bhalla

Dabur India CEO Herjit Bhalla says the rural-urban growth gap has narrowed to 150 basis points, while the company focuses on premiumisation, cost savings and distribution expansion

Rural-urban demand growth gap narrowing, says Dabur India CEO Herjit Bhalla
Updated On : 09 Nov 2026 | 7:48 PM IST

Coca-Cola's largest India bottler cements its reign in South and West

The proposed IPO will be entirely an offer for sale by promoter Hindustan Coca-Cola Overseas Holdings, with no proceeds going to HCCH; the company reported ₹11,663 crore in FY26 revenue

Coca-Cola's largest India bottler cements its reign in South and West
Updated On : 08 Nov 2026 | 5:41 PM IST

Correction in gold prices boosts Dhanteras sales, footfalls for jewellers

Jewellers reported strong footfalls and sales on Dhanteras as gold prices eased from their highs, while wedding purchases, old-gold exchanges and lightweight jewellery boosted demand.

Correction in gold prices boosts Dhanteras sales, footfalls for jewellers
Updated On : 06 Nov 2026 | 11:40 PM IST

Britannia to closely watch Reliance Consumer's entry into biscuit market

Britannia Industries will monitor Reliance Consumer's expansion into biscuits as competition intensifies, while planning further price hikes amid inflation and rising ecommerce demand

Britannia to closely watch Reliance Consumer's entry into biscuit market
Updated On : 06 Nov 2026 | 11:40 PM IST

Marico to acquire 51% stake in Bonorizon Consumer Ventures for ₹35 crore

The FMCG major will acquire the stake through primary subscription and retain the right to purchase the remaining equity after three years, subject to certain conditions

Marico to acquire 51% stake in Bonorizon Consumer Ventures for ₹35 crore
Updated On : 06 Nov 2026 | 9:57 PM IST

Zee Entertainment board to meet on November 12, may consider share buyback

Zee Entertainment's board will meet on November 12 to consider a share buyback, interim dividend and other steps to bolster investor confidence following a decline in its share price

Zee Entertainment board to meet on November 12, may consider share buyback
Updated On : 06 Nov 2026 | 9:03 PM IST

Sebi warns Dabur India over delay in disclosing USFDA warning letter

The market regulator has cautioned Dabur India over delayed disclosure of a USFDA warning letter, saying repeated violations could attract enforcement action under Sebi rules.

Sebi warns Dabur India over delay in disclosing USFDA warning letter
Updated On : 06 Nov 2026 | 8:53 PM IST

Noel Tata to retire as vice chairman of Titan Company on November 12

Noel Tata will retire from Titan's board after more than 23 years, while the company's Q2FY27 net profit rose 113.7 per cent to ₹2,393 crore, aided by a one-time gain

Noel Tata to retire as vice chairman of Titan Company on November 12
Updated On : 05 Nov 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

LG Electronics India enters automotive solutions market; Q2 profit up 26%

Q2 net profit rises 25.7 per cent to ₹489 crore as revenue grows 19.5 per cent; company plans to manufacture automotive infotainment and telematics solutions at Sri City

LG Electronics India enters automotive solutions market; Q2 profit up 26%
Updated On : 05 Nov 2026 | 9:16 PM IST

Unilever to invest 35 mn euro in India R&D hubs, Bio-Futures partnership

The company will upgrade its Mumbai and Bengaluru research hubs and invest €5 million over five years in a Bio-Futures platform linking Unilever with India's bioscience ecosystem

Unilever to invest 35 mn euro in India R&D hubs, Bio-Futures partnership
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

HUL proposes raising annual pay cap for non-executive directors to ₹15 cr

Hindustan Unilever has proposed raising the annual remuneration ceiling for non-executive directors from ₹4 crore to ₹15 crore, or 1 per cent of net profit, whichever is lower

HUL proposes raising annual pay cap for non-executive directors to ₹15 cr
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 9:16 PM IST

Dabur elevates Herjit Bhalla to board as Mohit Malhotra steps down as CEO

Herjit Bhalla will join Dabur India's board as whole-time director from November 14, while Mohit Malhotra steps down as global CEO after more than three decades with the company

Dabur elevates Herjit Bhalla to board as Mohit Malhotra steps down as CEO
Updated On : 04 Nov 2026 | 8:16 PM IST

Will only pursue selective acquisitions, says Marico CEO Saugata Gupta

Saugata Gupta, the managing director and chief executive officer of Marico, talks about about the company's plans on acquisition

Will only pursue selective acquisitions, says Marico CEO Saugata Gupta
Updated On : 03 Nov 2026 | 11:08 PM IST

Marico's Q2 net profit rises 31% to ₹550 crore on strong volume growth

Marico's consolidated net profit rose 31 per cent to ₹550 crore in Q2FY27, while revenue increased 13 per cent to ₹3,897 crore, supported by strong margins and India volume growth

Marico's Q2 net profit rises 31% to ₹550 crore on strong volume growth
Updated On : 02 Nov 2026 | 9:37 PM IST

Reliance Retail Q2FY27 results: Net profit falls 24.3% to ₹2,611 crore

Reliance Consumer Products' gross revenue grew 1.6 times to Rs 8,266 crore in Q2FY27, while Reliance Retail's finance costs rose 53.9 per cent to Rs 905 crore during the quarter

Reliance Retail Q2FY27 results: Net profit falls 24.3% to ₹2,611 crore
Updated On : 31 Oct 2026 | 12:08 AM IST
Powered by fuel earnings, Reliance Industries tops Sep quarter estimates
Updated On : 30 Oct 2026 | 11:44 PM IST

Reliance Industries seeks voluntary strike-off of UK Hamleys subsidiary

UK authorities have issued a notice for the proposed dissolution of Hamleys (Franchising) Ltd, which recorded ₹56.08 crore in turnover in 2025 and had nil net worth at year-end.

Reliance Industries seeks voluntary strike-off of UK Hamleys subsidiary
Updated On : 30 Oct 2026 | 10:20 PM IST

Zee Ent's consolidated net profit down 37.5% in Q2 on lower margins

Zee Entertainment reported a 37.5 per cent fall in Q2FY27 net profit to ₹47.8 crore as margins narrowed, even as revenue rose 13 per cent on growth in its digital business.

Zee Ent's consolidated net profit down 37.5% in Q2 on lower margins
Updated On : 30 Oct 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

Noel Tata to retire as Trent chairman on Nov 11; Bahram Vakil to take over

Noel Tata will become chairman emeritus from November 12 after nearly three decades with Trent, while the retailer reports a 23.1 per cent rise in Q2FY27 net profit.

Noel Tata to retire as Trent chairman on Nov 11; Bahram Vakil to take over
Updated On : 29 Oct 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

Titan's ZOYA eyes ₹500 crore revenue in FY27, plans to open three stores

Titan's luxury jewellery brand ZOYA aims to grow revenue from ₹400 crore to ₹500 crore in FY27 and expand its store network from 14 to 17, backed by strong demand for luxury jewellery

Titan's ZOYA eyes ₹500 crore revenue in FY27, plans to open three stores
Updated On : 29 Oct 2026 | 9:41 PM IST