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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.
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
First to report over Rs 50K cr half-year profit
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.
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.
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.
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
Asian Paints reported a 7.45 per cent rise in Q2FY27 net profit to ₹1,068 crore, supported by strong decorative paint sales, despite raw material inflation and supply constraints.
The FMCG major recorded its highest underlying sales growth in 14 quarters at 15 per cent, while net sales increased 14.5 per cent to ₹18,226 crore
Industry leaders say smaller NBFCs face limited funding access due to lower credit ratings, while larger lenders benefit from diversified funding sources and faster growth
Tata Consumer Products reported a 16 per cent rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to ₹469 crore, supported by strong India volumes, growth businesses and higher Tata Starbucks revenue
Italian fashion retailer OVS plans to have 11 stores in India by 2028 before accelerating expansion from 2029, focusing on metros and tier-one markets as it assesses demand.
FMCG stocking ahead of Diwali is uneven across regions, with inflation weighing on demand in the east and west while packaged-food sales rise in central and northern India
Colgate-Palmolive India's revenue rose 12.3 per cent to Rs 1,705.8 crore in Q2FY27, driven by double-digit domestic growth and strong performance in its premium toothpaste portfolio.
Sapphire Foods India's revenue rose 19.6 per cent to Rs 888 crore in Q2FY27, with KFC recording 14 per cent same-store sales growth and Pizza Hut India reporting 5 per cent growth
The streaming platform said India recorded its largest-ever quarter of paid net additions, supported by a strong content slate and its Flipkart loyalty bundle
Harish Bhat, who joined Trent's board in April 2014, has resigned effective October 17, citing growing professional and personal commitments in a letter to Chairman Noel Tata
Nestle India's revenue rose 20.3% to ₹6,788.3 crore in Q2FY27, driven by double-digit volume growth, while its shares fell 7.76% amid concerns over rising food inflation
Growing at over 50%, India overtakes Switzerland; brand plans more mono-brand boutiques in Tier-II cities
Alternative credit platform has deployed ₹1,600 crore so far in FY27 as IPO-linked funding demand rises
AICPDF and AIMRA have withdrawn from the October 2 protest after urging the government to defer the proposed UPI MDR and raise the threshold limit to ₹5 lakh