Sharleen Dsouza

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mittals, Poonawalla pad up for Rajasthan Royals with $1.65 billion deal

Take over 90% stake in IPL franchise from existing shareholder Manoj Badale

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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