Sharleen Dsouza

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

Trai repeals regulations imposing 12-minute advertising cap on TV

Ad rates are unlikely to change as increased inventory becomes available; media buyers say the move will help prime-time advertisers and broadcasters during festive season

PepsiCo India opens fifth food plant in Assam with ₹778 crore investment

The 44.2-acre Nalbari facility will make Lay's and Uncle Chipps, support over 5,000 farmers and create around 700 direct and indirect employment opportunities

Ferrero Rocher eyes double-digit India growth, bets on premiumisation

Chocolate maker aims to outpace the domestic market this festive season, backed by premiumisation, wider retail distribution and demand across gifting occasions

PVR Inox finds no evidence of kickbacks in preliminary probe into claims

The cinema major said it engaged external third-party experts to conduct a preliminary assessment despite the anonymous allegations lacking specific and verifiable details

AB InBev India invests ₹200 crore in Neemrana brewery in Rajasthan

The Neemrana brewery commenced operations in July 2026 and will serve consumers across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and other key markets

Food business crackdown sets off alarm bells, but is it start of a new era?

FSSAI's sweeping crackdown on food companies signals a tougher regulatory era, putting safety, labelling and advertising practices under sharper scrutiny