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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.
Tata Consumer Products chairman N Chandrasekaran said businesses are focusing on resilience and productivity as global disruptions reshape markets and consumer behaviour
Nestle India chairman and MD Manish Tiwary says urban demand remained resilient while rural recovery depended on monsoon outcomes, farm income and government support
HUL Chairman Nitin Paranjpe says strong domestic demand, structural reforms and digital transformation continue to underpin India's long-term growth prospects
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
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
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
Play the long game on pricing to protect consumption growth amid rising raw material and freight costs
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
Near-term retail demand may stay sensitive to macro conditions
Reliance Retail sees near-term demand pressures but remains bullish on organised retail growth, FMCG expansion and deeper rural penetration
Worldpanel by Numerator said FMCG volume growth could approach 5 per cent in 2026 if crude prices stabilise and monsoon conditions remain supportive
Media buying agencies and the FMCG sector contribute around 30 per cent of the overall advertising industry
PepsiCo India plans major investments in manufacturing and regional expansion as it sees strong growth potential in India's food and beverage market
He opened his letter stating, "We are operating in an era defined by profound structural shifts, heightened geopolitical sensitivity and rapid technological advancements"
India's direct selling industry grew 4 per cent in FY25, driven by wellness products and rising participation of women entrepreneurs
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
Jewellery industry bodies and retailers back push to mobilise India's large stock of idle household gold through a strengthened Gold Monetisation Scheme
FMCG companies expect the new rural employment framework to stabilise rural incomes and support stronger consumption growth across daily-use categories
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
At this point, two channels are growing faster for us: quick commerce and rural, says Manish Tiwary