Sharleen Dsouza

Hindustan Unilever aims to chase premiumisation, enter new spaces

FMCG major targets volume-led profit growth and premiumisation, while stepping up investments in premium brands, quick commerce, specialised channels and AI capabilities

FSSAI initiates action against CG Foods over unsafe processing

Providing right information to consumers key to making informed food choices: FSSAI CEO

France's Carrefour returns to India, open to acquisitions for growth

As Carrefour plans to expand in India, Patrick Lasfargues, executive director - international partnership, Nilesh Ved, chairman of APPCORP Holding, owner of Apparel Grp. spoke on its India market plan

UBL targets mid-teens growth as premiumisation, beer reforms aid outlook

United Breweries sees significant headroom in India's underpenetrated beer market, with premiumisation, state-level reforms and productivity measures driving growth

VLCC raises ₹110 crore from BlackSoil Capital to support expansion

The Carlyle-backed beauty and wellness company will use the financing for new products, store network expansion and growth across services, personal care and international markets

Kiranas to quick commerce: How the landscape changed for retail trade

India's retail sector has evolved from neighbourhood kiranas to organised retail, ecommerce and quick commerce, driven by liberalisation, technology and changing consumer habits

From Tiago to Byju's: How Indian brands pitched Messi as their global face

Tata Motors, Byju's and KT Grooming tapped Lionel Messi's global appeal over the years; experts say retirement could now make him more accessible to Indian brands

JioHotstar enters UK, Canada and Singapore as it expands global footprint

Streaming platform offers over 160,000 hours of content in more than 12 languages as it targets the South Asian diaspora and broader audiences in three markets

FMCG distributors demand stricter storage norms for qcom dark stores

AICPDF seeks mandatory norms linking SKU capacity with storage space, along with standards for ventilation, sanitation, temperature control and food segregation

Tata Consumer Products acquires additional 5% stake in Capital Foods

Tata Consumer Products acquires additional stake from Wildflower Private Trust, taking its holding in the Ching's Secret and Smith & Jones maker to 80 per cent

United Breweries to commission Maharashtra canning line for ₹110 crore

New canning line at Ellora Brewery will have a capacity of 40,000 cans per hour and is expected to become operational in September, subject to statutory approvals

Reliance Consumer Products enters ice-cream market with Bombay Creamery

Bombay Creamery will initially launch in western India before a nationwide rollout, offering cones, cups, tubs, bars and sticks at prices starting from Rs 10

PepsiCo veteran George Kovoor named chief executive of Parle Biscuits

Kovoor joins the Parle-G maker after spending three decades at PepsiCo across consumer businesses and markets

PVR Inox board approves ₹300 crore share buyback at ₹1,450 per share

The cinema chain will buy back up to 20,68,965 fully paid-up equity shares through the tender offer route, with 4 September fixed as the record date

Lenders take aim at 61.78% vote linked to Subhash Chandra's family

Dissenting lenders allege five entities linked to Subhash Chandra's family helped push through a repayment plan proposing Rs 6.5 crore against admitted claims

HDFC Bank may appeal to NCLAT against Chandra's 'personal guarantor' payout

Lender weighs appeal after NCLT approves ₹6.25 crore repayment against admitted claims of ₹22,000.57 crore; several major creditors had opposed the plan

Essel Group's Subhash Chandra seeks independent audit to examine his debt

Chandra addressed what he described as allegations and speculation surrounding him, his family, and the group's financial position

Entertainment, media market to reach $36.7 bn by 2030: PwC India report

Internet advertising revenue is projected to nearly double from $7.5 billion in 2025 to $14.3 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 13.9 per cent

Subhash Chandra says NCLT insolvency claim is ₹3,992 cr, not ₹22,000 cr

Essel Group founder says lenders objecting to his repayment plan filed claims worth ₹3,992 crore, while the ₹22,006 crore figure represents total claims filed

Pests, poor sanitation: FSSAI notices to JW Marriott, Andaz, Juniper

The regulator flagged licensing and labelling lapses at JW Marriott and hygiene, pest-control and storage deficiencies at Andaz, operated by Juniper Hotels in Aerocity