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Sharleen Dsouza

Sharleen Dsouza

Sharleen Dsouza

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.

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HUL Q4 profit rises 21.4% on divestment gains boost, volume increases 6%

Consumer goods giant says it is 'navigating headwinds' created by heightened geopolitical tensions

HUL Q4 profit rises 21.4% on divestment gains boost, volume increases 6%
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 12:00 AM IST

Reliance Retail Q4FY26 results: Net profit rises 1.6% to ₹3,574 crore

Reliance Consumer Products revenue up 2.2 times at ₹7,350 core in Q4

Reliance Retail Q4FY26 results: Net profit rises 1.6% to ₹3,574 crore
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 11:03 PM IST

Bikaji Foods International founder Shiv Ratan Agarwal passes away at 70

Shiv Ratan Agarwal, founder of Bikaji Foods, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of building one of India's leading ethnic snacks and FMCG brands

Bikaji Foods International founder Shiv Ratan Agarwal passes away at 70
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

We look to become ₹5 trillion mcap group by FY31: Pirojsha Godrej

Pirojsha Godrej outlines a scale-first strategy, focusing on core businesses, market cap growth, and resilience amid global headwinds and leadership transition

We look to become ₹5 trillion mcap group by FY31: Pirojsha Godrej
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 12:16 AM IST

SharkNinja enters India, eyes local production under Make in India

US-based appliance maker SharkNinja has entered India with select products and plans local manufacturing, aiming to tap growing demand across online and offline channels

SharkNinja enters India, eyes local production under Make in India
Updated On : 14 Apr 2026 | 3:55 PM IST

Nadir Godrej to retire in August; Pirojsha Godrej to succeed as chairman

Nadir Godrej will retire as chairman of Godrej Industries Group in August, with Pirojsha Godrej set to take over as chairperson amid broader leadership changes

Nadir Godrej to retire in August; Pirojsha Godrej to succeed as chairman
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 10:48 PM IST

Distributors' body writes to PM on Zepto's IPO, flags its impact on trade

AICPDF raises concerns over quick-commerce expansion, seeks review of Zepto IPO and safeguards for traditional FMCG distribution network

Distributors' body writes to PM on Zepto's IPO, flags its impact on trade
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

Early wedding buying picks up on gold dip: Titan Company's Arun Narayan

Titan sees early wedding buying amid softer gold prices, with half of customers opting for old jewellery exchange as demand remains resilient despite elevated rates

Early wedding buying picks up on gold dip: Titan Company's Arun Narayan
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

Amul turnover crosses ₹1 trillion mark on domestic, global growth

Growth driven by domestic expansion and global push as dairy major enters Europe and US markets while strengthening its cooperative model

Amul turnover crosses ₹1 trillion mark on domestic, global growth
Updated On : 05 Apr 2026 | 11:33 PM IST
Results preview: FMCG companies may see limited war impact in Q4FY26
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 10:43 PM IST

Jubilant FoodWorks not to renew Dunkin' rights, may exit in phases

Company to shut all Dunkin' stores in India by December 2026 after deciding not to renew development rights following a strategic review of operations

Jubilant FoodWorks not to renew Dunkin' rights, may exit in phases
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 8:09 PM IST

West Asia conflict: FMCG firms weigh price hikes as input costs rise

High crude prices eat into margins amid West Asia conflict

West Asia conflict: FMCG firms weigh price hikes as input costs rise
Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

India's digital media crossed ₹1 trillion in 2025: FICCI-EY report

Digital media emerges as the largest M&E segment, driven by strong ad growth, OTT expansion and rising regional content consumption

India's digital media crossed ₹1 trillion in 2025: FICCI-EY report
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 10:58 PM IST

Aditya Birla Group, Times, Blackstone consortium to buy RCB for ₹16,600 cr

Deal includes men's and women's teams as United Spirits exits franchise ownership amid strategic portfolio review of non-core businesses

Aditya Birla Group, Times, Blackstone consortium to buy RCB for ₹16,600 cr
Updated On : 24 Mar 2026 | 10:32 PM IST

Not in any discussions to divest foods portfolio: Hindustan Unilever

Unilever receives inbound offer for its food biz, in talks with McCormick & Co

Not in any discussions to divest foods portfolio: Hindustan Unilever
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:51 PM IST

L Catterton India's consumer focus fund to raise another $200 million

L Catterton's India consumer-focused fund has raised $200 million and aims for $400 million, with a $200 million greenshoe option to scale investments further

L Catterton India's consumer focus fund to raise another $200 million
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 11:14 PM IST

West Asia conflict scars begin to show on India Inc across sectors

With the war showing no signs of abating, the outlook for many sectors of India's industry is clouding over right now

West Asia conflict scars begin to show on India Inc across sectors
Updated On : 16 Mar 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

India is the second-largest market for Hettich: Chairman

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

India is the second-largest market for Hettich: Chairman
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

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

As gas supply worries grow, households push to buy induction cooktops
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 8:58 AM IST

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

Gas supply jitters begin rattling industry pockets across key sectors
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 12:19 AM IST