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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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Artificial intelligence, geopolitics reshaping biz landscape: Chandra

Tata Consumer Products chairman N Chandrasekaran said businesses are focusing on resilience and productivity as global disruptions reshape markets and consumer behaviour

Artificial intelligence, geopolitics reshaping biz landscape: Chandra
Updated On : 10 Jun 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

Food inflation shaped everyday choices in FY26: Nestle India CMD Tiwary

Nestle India chairman and MD Manish Tiwary says urban demand remained resilient while rural recovery depended on monsoon outcomes, farm income and government support

Food inflation shaped everyday choices in FY26: Nestle India CMD Tiwary
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 10:10 PM IST

India's long-term growth remains intact despite near-term hurdles: HUL

HUL Chairman Nitin Paranjpe says strong domestic demand, structural reforms and digital transformation continue to underpin India's long-term growth prospects

India's long-term growth remains intact despite near-term hurdles: HUL
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

Heat wave drives over 30% growth in Mother Dairy's summer product sales

Sales of ice creams, buttermilk and curd rose more than 30 per cent this summer as consumers turned to cooling dairy products amid intense heat-wave conditions

Heat wave drives over 30% growth in Mother Dairy's summer product sales
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 8:14 PM IST

HUL inaugurates AI-powered fragrance hub to accelerate product innovation

The new Unilever Fragrance Hub in Mumbai combines consumer insights, science, and AI to accelerate fragrance innovation and strengthen India's role as a global R&D centre

HUL inaugurates AI-powered fragrance hub to accelerate product innovation
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 7:03 PM IST

Zee partners FIFA to broadcast 39 global football events in India till 2034

Zee Entertainment secures FIFA media rights in India until 2034, covering 39 global football events, including the FIFA World Cups and Women's World Cup

Zee partners FIFA to broadcast 39 global football events in India till 2034
Updated On : 01 Jun 2026 | 10:18 PM IST

FMCG companies push volume cart; price hikes to be limited amid challenges

Play the long game on pricing to protect consumption growth amid rising raw material and freight costs

FMCG companies push volume cart; price hikes to be limited amid challenges
Updated On : 01 Jun 2026 | 12:17 AM IST

Asian Paints Q4FY26 profit jumps 69.3% on strong demand, margin expansion

India's largest paint maker posted strong double-digit volume growth and margin expansion in Q4FY26, supported by decorative paints demand and industrial coatings growth

Asian Paints Q4FY26 profit jumps 69.3% on strong demand, margin expansion
Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 6:00 PM IST

Reliance Industries flags 'extreme volatility' risks from West Asia crisis

Near-term retail demand may stay sensitive to macro conditions

Reliance Industries flags 'extreme volatility' risks from West Asia crisis
Updated On : 28 May 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

RIL sees near-term demand to remain sensitive to macro conditions

Reliance Retail sees near-term demand pressures but remains bullish on organised retail growth, FMCG expansion and deeper rural penetration

RIL sees near-term demand to remain sensitive to macro conditions
Updated On : 28 May 2026 | 6:57 PM IST

FMCG sector likely to see 5% volume growth in 2026: Worldpanel by Numerator

Worldpanel by Numerator said FMCG volume growth could approach 5 per cent in 2026 if crude prices stabilise and monsoon conditions remain supportive

FMCG sector likely to see 5% volume growth in 2026: Worldpanel by Numerator
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 11:41 PM IST

West Asia war: Margin pressure moves ad budgets out of prime-time spotlight

Media buying agencies and the FMCG sector contribute around 30 per cent of the overall advertising industry

West Asia war: Margin pressure moves ad budgets out of prime-time spotlight
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 7:39 PM IST

PepsiCo India to invest ₹5,700 crore in expansion plans till 2030

PepsiCo India plans major investments in manufacturing and regional expansion as it sees strong growth potential in India's food and beverage market

PepsiCo India to invest ₹5,700 crore in expansion plans till 2030
Updated On : 19 May 2026 | 11:13 PM IST

TCPL sees strong runway for growth in India: Chairman N Chandrasekaran

He opened his letter stating, "We are operating in an era defined by profound structural shifts, heightened geopolitical sensitivity and rapid technological advancements"

TCPL sees strong runway for growth in India: Chairman N Chandrasekaran
Updated On : 18 May 2026 | 10:57 PM IST

India's direct selling industry crosses ₹23K crore in FY25, says IDSA

India's direct selling industry grew 4 per cent in FY25, driven by wellness products and rising participation of women entrepreneurs

India's direct selling industry crosses ₹23K crore in FY25, says IDSA
Updated On : 15 May 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

Gold loses its sheen on import duty hike, jewellery stores feel the pinch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to Indians to reduce their gold purchases for a year in a move to encourage foreign exchange savings amid the crisis in West Asia

Gold loses its sheen on import duty hike, jewellery stores feel the pinch
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 9:59 PM IST

Unlock value of existing gold through GMS, says Gem & Jewellery Council

Jewellery industry bodies and retailers back push to mobilise India's large stock of idle household gold through a strengthened Gold Monetisation Scheme

Unlock value of existing gold through GMS, says Gem & Jewellery Council
Updated On : 12 May 2026 | 10:14 PM IST

FMCG sector expects consistency in rural consumption with VB-G RAM G Act

FMCG companies expect the new rural employment framework to stabilise rural incomes and support stronger consumption growth across daily-use categories

FMCG sector expects consistency in rural consumption with VB-G RAM G Act
Updated On : 11 May 2026 | 8:59 PM IST

Carrier eyes $1 billion India revenue by decade-end: David L Gitlin

David L Gitlin, chairman and chief executive officer, Carrier Global, speaks about the company's plans to reach $1 billion in India revenue by the end of the decade

Carrier eyes $1 billion India revenue by decade-end: David L Gitlin
Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Strategy remains focused on volume-led penetration growth: Nestle India CMD

At this point, two channels are growing faster for us: quick commerce and rural, says Manish Tiwary

Strategy remains focused on volume-led penetration growth: Nestle India CMD
Updated On : 03 May 2026 | 11:34 PM IST