Sharleen Dsouza

Nestle India's 48% profit jump in Q1 reflects robust consumption

All four product groups posted strong double-digit growth as rural demand, quick commerce and cost savings supported Nestle India's revenue and margin expansion in Q1 FY27

United Spirits Q1 net profit rises 11% on premium portfolio growth

The liquor maker reported higher quarterly sales, supported by double-digit growth in its prestige and above portfolio despite the impact of Maharashtra's policy changes

GCPL invests ₹200 crore in subsidiary Godrej Pet Care via rights issue

The FMCG company said the capital infusion will support its wholly owned subsidiary's business operations, growth plans and capital requirements

IKEA India to open second Delhi city store at DLF Avenue, Saket on July 30

The Swedish furniture retailer will open its second city store in Delhi at DLF Avenue, Saket, to serve customers across South and Central Delhi and neighbouring areas

Wipro Consumer Care to acquire Philippine personal care firm S Brands

The acquisition, Wipro Consumer Care's 16th globally and second in the Philippines, will add brands including KERATINplus, AlcoPlus, DeoPlus, Empress and Fiona Cologne

Consumer sector saw 97 deals in April-June, volumes declined sequentially

India's consumer sector recorded 97 deals worth $981 million in the April-June quarter as deal volumes and values moderated sequentially amid a more selective investment environment

RIL Q1 results: Revenue jumps 27% to breach ₹3 trillion for the first time

Reliance Industries beats expectations in an all-round Q1 show

Reliance Retail Q1FY27 results: Net profit falls 14.1% to ₹2,805 crore

Reliance Retail's profit declined in the first quarter despite higher revenue, while Reliance Consumer Products more than doubled revenue, driven by strong demand for FMCG brands

Spain vs Argentina: Business cup to brim on World Cup final night

Spain-Argentina match promises windfall for eateries, pubs, delivery platforms

End-of-season sales shed discount-first playbook amid strong demand

Fresh merchandise drives demand as retailers pare markdowns and shorten sale periods

Breweries Association urges Bihar to lift alcohol ban in a phased manner

The Brewers' body has urged the Bihar government to begin easing prohibition with low-alcohol beverages, adopt alcohol-content-based taxation and earmark cess collections for welfare

Retailers likely to report robust Q1 on positive demand sentiment

Brokerage reports state that mass categories performed well during the quarter and the sector was aided by store expansion

Avenue Supermarts Q1FY27 results: Net profit rises 11.3%, revenue up 14.8%

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) in the first quarter of FY27 stood at ₹1,499 crore, compared with ₹1,299 crore in corresponding quarter of the previous year

Marico to keep focus on strengthening growth engines in FY27: Chairman

Marico will focus on strategy, which will aim at category leadership, premiumisation, market expansion, digital enablement, and continue to guide its priorities & investments, supported by execution

India drives PepsiCo's foods, beverages growth; savoury snacks share rises

The company said India was among its key growth markets, with strong performance in convenient foods and beverages supporting international organic revenue growth

HT Media board to meet on July 11 to consider fund-raising options

HT Media's board will meet on July 11 to consider raising funds through equity shares, convertible securities, bonds, debentures or other approved routes

Look into Amazon, Flipkart qcom ops, distributors urge commerce ministry

AICPDF has urged the Centre to examine whether Amazon and Flipkart's quick commerce models comply with FDI rules and their impact on India's retail ecosystem

Look into Amazon, Flipkart qcom ops, distributors urge commerce ministry

The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation has sought a review of whether Amazon and Flipkart can legally operate inventory-led quick commerce models under the existing FDI policy

India on Seiko's watch, to be among top 3 markets by end of 2026

Japanese watchmaker Seiko expects India to become its third-largest market by the end of 2026, driven by robust demand and rapid growth in the country's premium watch segment

Inspira Global completes acquisition of Burger King India operator RBA

Acquisition follows completion of the open offer and regulatory approvals; Inspira Global acquires 41.78 per cent stake, with shareholding set to rise to 48.04 per cent