Sharleen Dsouza

India is the second-largest market for Hittech: Chairman Andreas Hettich

German furniture fittings major says India has overtaken China and the US to become its second-largest market as it expands manufacturing and targets double-digit growth

As gas supply worries grow, households push to buy induction cooktops

Retailers and e-commerce platforms report a surge in induction cooktop demand as households look for alternatives amid concerns over possible disruptions in PNG and LPG supply

Gas supply jitters begin rattling industry pockets across key sectors

LPG and natural gas shortages are beginning to disrupt parts of Indian industry, though most sectors say production remains largely stable for now

LPG, PNG supply crunch starts to squeeze output at packaged food units

Packaged food makers face production pressure as PNG and LPG supply disruptions linked to West Asia tensions force factories to cut gas usage, raising concerns over output and supplies

Reliance Retail acquires Pahadi Local to scale beauty and wellness brand

Reliance Retail has acquired beauty and wellness brand Pahadi Local, with the founding team continuing in key roles as the company expands the label across retail and digital platforms

FMCG companies likely to see slow but steady growth in 2026: Numerator

Numerator says categories that saw high growth are expected to normalise

FMCG firms focusing on driving volume growth in upcoming quarters

FMCG companies expect volume-driven growth in the coming quarters, backed by GST cuts and improving urban-rural demand, though selective price hikes may still be taken where needed

RCPL inks deal with TGI group to form JV to enter Nigerian market

In Nigeria, TGI brands include Big Bull Rice, Terra Seasoning Cubes, Golden Terra Soya Oil, Renew Starch and Supramult Multivitamins reach millions of consumers daily

Kwality Walls sees opportunity for double-digit growth after HUL demerger

The company holds the number two spot in the ice cream market in India behind Amul and holds a 10 per cent market share in the category

Hindustan Unilever fully buys Zywie Ventures, sells stake in Nutritionalab

USV acquires 79% in Nutritionalab for Rs 1,583 cr, including HUL's 19.8%

HUL Q3 net profit more than doubles to ₹6,607 crore on demerger gain

Underlying PAT grows 1 per cent to ₹2,562 crore; revenue up 5.6 per cent in Q3FY26; HUL to fully acquire OZiva for ₹824 crore, divest Wellbeing Nutrition stake

Dabur opens first South India manufacturing plant, to invest ₹400 crore

FMCG major begins work on its first South India manufacturing facility at Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu, with a ₹400 crore investment

LG Electronics India Q3 results: Net profit down 61.6% due to subdued sales

LG Electronics India posts 61.6% drop in Q3FY26 net profit as subdued demand, higher input costs and currency headwinds weigh on margins

India a hyper-growth market, says Carrier executive Michael Gierges

Carrier calls India a hyper-growth market, plans manufacturing expansion and aims to position the country as a regional export hub for HVAC solutions

India long-term contributor to Coca-Cola's growth: CEO James Quincey

Coca-Cola has told investors that India will continue to drive long-term volume growth, as it ramps up investments in digital platforms, AI-led tools and market expansion

Britannia Industries posts 16.9% rise in Q3 net profit on steady growth

Britannia Industries reported a 16.9% rise in consolidated net profit for Q3FY26, aided by strong momentum in biscuits and adjacent categories amid a stable commodity environment

Jubilant FoodWorks Q3 results: Net profit jumps 65.2% on strong growth

Jubilant FoodWorks posted a 65.2 per cent rise in consolidated net profit in Q3 FY26, aided by strong revenue growth, margin expansion and robust performance at Domino's and Popeyes

Marico to acquire 75% equity stake in Vietnamese DTC firm Skinetiq

The FMCG major will acquire a 75% stake in Vietnam-based Skinetiq in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 350 crore, strengthening its premium beauty and D2C play in the market

ACME Group forays into packaged foods with snacks under ACME Poshan

Launches snacks, protein bars and noodles under ACME Poshan

India emerges second-fastest-growing market for Bath & Body Works

Garrison also said that the India business has doubled every five years and, in the short term, the growth could be even faster