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Sharleen Dsouza

Sharleen Dsouza

Sharleen Dsouza

After cola play, Reliance Consumer takes trade margin fight to snacks

Reliance Consumer announced its entry into the fast-moving consumer market in 2022

After cola play, Reliance Consumer takes trade margin fight to snacks
Updated On : 03 Nov 2024 | 11:47 PM IST

AO Smith Corp completes acquisition of Pureit from Hindustan Unilever

Pureit complements our premium brands in the market, and their strength in e-commerce will allow us to expand our presence in that channel, said Kevin J Wheeler, AO Smith's chairman and CEO said

AO Smith Corp completes acquisition of Pureit from Hindustan Unilever
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 2:05 PM IST

Down to the wire: From mobiles to TVs, last-minute buys add spark to Diwali

Demand failed to pick up in the early part of the festival season because of widespread rain in several parts of the country besides the overall consumption slowdown

Down to the wire: From mobiles to TVs, last-minute buys add spark to Diwali
Updated On : 31 Oct 2024 | 12:25 AM IST

With crude palm oil rates on fire, consumer firms start raising prices

Crude palm oil, one of the main ingredients in the manufacture of some consumer goods, saw a price rise of 45.2 per cent in the last three months

With crude palm oil rates on fire, consumer firms start raising prices
Updated On : 27 Oct 2024 | 11:44 PM IST

Demand to take hit in Q3 due to rise in price of edible oils: Adani Wilmar

After announcing its July-Sept quarter results, Angshu Mallick, MD and CEO, and Shrikant Kanhere, CFO, spoke to Sharleen D'Souza in an exclusive interview

Demand to take hit in Q3 due to rise in price of edible oils: Adani Wilmar
Updated On : 24 Oct 2024 | 11:54 PM IST

Upgradation trend consistent even in rural: Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) said in its conference call with analysts that it is gaining market share in the last three months, according to Nielsen (NielsenIQ) numbers

Upgradation trend consistent even in rural: Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher
Updated On : 24 Oct 2024 | 11:18 PM IST

Hindustan Unilever Q2 results: Net profit down 2.4%, volume growth at 3%

Growth moderates in urban areas, rural India sees gradual pickup

Hindustan Unilever Q2 results: Net profit down 2.4%, volume growth at 3%
Updated On : 23 Oct 2024 | 11:47 PM IST

Hindustan Unilever to separate ice cream business following board decision

A new blend: Portfolio churn will help it strengthen core offerings in demand spaces

Hindustan Unilever to separate ice cream business following board decision
Updated On : 23 Oct 2024 | 11:38 PM IST

FMCG distributors write to CCI over unfair practices by quick commerce cos

The association has also sought to facilitate a dialogue among all stakeholders, including FMCG companies

FMCG distributors write to CCI over unfair practices by quick commerce cos
Updated On : 21 Oct 2024 | 12:28 AM IST

Tata Consumer Products Q2 results: Net profit rises 7.7% to Rs 364.4 crore

The India foods business revenue grew over 28 per cent (plus 9 per cent excluding Capital Foods), and its value-added salt portfolio grew by 26 per cent, with rock salt registering record volumes

Tata Consumer Products Q2 results: Net profit rises 7.7% to Rs 364.4 crore
Updated On : 18 Oct 2024 | 9:52 PM IST

Reliance Brands and Mothercare form new joint venture for South Asia

The JV will own Mothercare brand and all its IP assets for India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Bangladesh

Reliance Brands and Mothercare form new joint venture for South Asia
Updated On : 17 Oct 2024 | 9:49 PM IST

Consumer firms see demand uptick but await Diwali sales for full picture

In consumer durables, demand was somewhat affected by unseasonal rains during Dusshera, according to Nilesh Gupta, managing director of Vijay Sales

Consumer firms see demand uptick but await Diwali sales for full picture
Updated On : 16 Oct 2024 | 11:24 PM IST

Reliance Retail Q2FY25 results: Net profit rises 5% to Rs 2,935 crore

Revenue down due to weak performance in fashion and lifestyle business

Reliance Retail Q2FY25 results: Net profit rises 5% to Rs 2,935 crore
Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 12:04 AM IST

Can Reliance Retail double its turnover in 3-4 yrs, as Isha Ambani claims?

One of the drivers that automatically fuels growth is that India remains one of the fastest growing retail markets and is poised to become the third-largest by 2030

Can Reliance Retail double its turnover in 3-4 yrs, as Isha Ambani claims?
Updated On : 13 Oct 2024 | 9:24 PM IST

FMCG distributors red flag e-com, qcom firms' use of private vehicles

In August, AICPDF also wrote to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry regarding the rapid growth of the quick commerce industry, which it said is hurting the trade

FMCG distributors red flag e-com, qcom firms' use of private vehicles
Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 11:49 PM IST

After leading Trent, is Noel Tata poised to take the helm at Tata Group?

Noel entered the Tata Group in 1999, taking over the retail arm, Trent, and was later elevated to chairman in 2014

After leading Trent, is Noel Tata poised to take the helm at Tata Group?
Updated On : 10 Oct 2024 | 11:31 PM IST

20% of Indian families buy cheese once a year: Bel Group CEO Beliot

Varun Berry and Cecile Beliot discuss capturing a larger share of the cheese market in India

20% of Indian families buy cheese once a year: Bel Group CEO Beliot
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 10:28 PM IST

Maggi revival architect Narayanan to bow out after 26 yrs with Nestle group

Throughout his career with the Nestle group, Narayanan has held numerous international leadership roles, spanning markets - Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Egypt and more

Maggi revival architect Narayanan to bow out after 26 yrs with Nestle group
Updated On : 07 Oct 2024 | 11:49 PM IST

Amazon, Unilever veteran Manish Tiwary set to become Nestle India MD

Since 2013, Amazon has invested around $6.5 billion in the e-commerce business in India

Amazon, Unilever veteran Manish Tiwary set to become Nestle India MD
Updated On : 07 Oct 2024 | 11:44 PM IST

Hindustan Unilever faces tough challenge from small FMCG companies

Company has been losing out in the soap segment, say analysts

Hindustan Unilever faces tough challenge from small FMCG companies
Updated On : 30 Sep 2024 | 12:08 AM IST