Sharleen Dsouza

Freight costs, shipment delays weigh on consumer durable manufacturers

Prices could rise after Diwali as freight costs more than double and shipment delays stretch beyond 15 days, though manufacturers have enough stock for the festive season

NCLT clears Sesa Care-Dabur India merger, paving way for integration

The tribunal's approval clears a key step in the transaction announced in October 2024, with Dabur looking to expand Sesa Care using its distribution network

Not party to parent's talks with potential stake buyers: Whirlpool of India

Whirlpool of India said it is not privy to the terms, price or stage of talks as promoter Whirlpool Mauritius explores a share sale with multiple potential counterparties

Nykaa, L'Oreal join hands to invest in emerging Indian beauty brands

Nykaa and L'Oreal's venture capital fund BOLD will acquire minority stakes in high-growth Indian beauty and personal care brands while founders retain control

Trade bodies call for 'No UPI Day' on October 2 to protest MDR levy

Business associations plan a No UPI Day on October 2 to protest the 0.4 per cent merchant discount rate set to apply to UPI merchant payments above Rs 2,000 from October 15

Rado's India story clocks good times, country now No. 1 market globally

Adrian Bosshard talks about India's growing prominence for luxury watchmakers

GST 2.0 softens inflation blow as FMCG firms gear up for festive season

FMCG companies expect consumer sentiment to remain strong during the festive season, though uneven rainfall and inflation from West Asia tensions pose risks to demand.

GST 2.0 softens inflation blow as FMCG firms gear up for festive season

FMCG companies expect consumer sentiment to remain strong during the festive season, though uneven rainfall and inflation from West Asia tensions pose risks to demand.

One year of GST 2.0: Rate rejig softens inflation blow for FMCG companies

FMCG companies expect consumer sentiment to remain strong during the festive season, though uneven rainfall and inflation from West Asia tensions pose risks to demand.

Small retailers may pass on 0.4% UPI MDR, shift to bank transfers

Industry bodies say small retailers could seek to avoid the 0.4 per cent UPI MDR by shifting to bank transfers, splitting transactions or passing on the cost

FSSAI initiates legal action against three Nestle India food products

The regulator alleges prohibited promotional claims in two infant nutrition products and says a follow-up formula sample failed to meet the prescribed biotin requirement

Zee focuses on content, digital profitability, monetisation: Punit Goenka

Zee is strengthening its content strategy and monetisation while building new growth engines across micro dramas, kids' content and live entertainment, CEO Punit Goenka said

ZEE shareholders approve reappointment of five directors at annual meeting

Shareholders approved the reappointment of four independent directors and non-executive director Saurav Adhikari with the requisite majority at the company's AGM

ASCI unveils Vision 2032 roadmap to build trust in advertising ecosystem

ASCI plans three Centres of Excellence covering legal and policy issues, responsible AI innovation in advertising, and creator excellence and trust.

BSH Home Appliances sees India among its top five growth markets globally

BSH Home Appliances India targets rapid growth through wider distribution, new product categories and increased local manufacturing

The battle for shelf space: How reforms ramped up competition in FMCG

India's FMCG market evolves from global-brand dominance to fierce local, regional and digital competition

L Catterton to invest $30 mn in southern restaurant chain Nandhana Foods

The global consumer-focused fund will acquire a minority stake, supporting the restaurant group's expansion in South India, entry into other markets and stronger operations

Maharashtra FDA conducts 12,083 inspections, seizes food worth ₹67.2 cr

The regulator issued 5,269 improvement notices, suspended 603 licences and arrested 875 people during enforcement action conducted between June and August

Pocket Entertainment crosses $500 mn ARR as business grows 70%

Pocket Entertainment says AI-led growth across content creation, production and distribution has helped it cross $500 million in ARR, with a healthy bottom line

Global consumer companies see India as a long-term growth market

Executives at Coca-Cola, Mondelez, Unilever and Reckitt Benckiser see India offering strong growth on resilient demand, premiumisation and wider distribution