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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.
Garrison also said that the India business has doubled every five years and, in the short term, the growth could be even faster
CEO said buying for investment had peaked in the past one year
PVR INOX's Q3 profit jumped 1.6-fold on merger synergies and cost control, with strong film releases bringing audiences back to cinemas
Fashion and lifestyle retailer Trent reported modest profit growth in the December quarter, even as revenues rose nearly 15 per cent and operating margins improved
Marico has signed definitive agreements to acquire a majority stake in digital-first wellness brand Cosmix Wellness, valuing the company at ₹375 crore and strengthening its health portfolio
AWL Agri targets 7-8% edible oil volume growth, banks on capacity expansion and a demand recovery led by rural markets and staples consumption
Post its IPG acquisition, Omnicom is reshaping its India operations, betting on scale, talent continuity and AI as one of its fastest-growing global markets
These initiatives, the survey said, position India among a relatively small group of middle-income, industrialising economies that are steadily moving towards sophisticated production structures
Marico sees stable consumption, margin recovery and strong foods growth, with CEO Saugata Gupta bullish on premiumisation and the 4700 BC acquisition
India-EU FTA brings zero-duty access for gems and jewellery, putting Indian exporters on par with China and Thailand and opening Europe's vast market
While detailed provisions of the agreement are awaited, the initially released agreement indicates that import tariffs will be reduced to 75% from current 150% across all EU spirits, wines categories
India's largest paint maker reported net sales of Rs 8,867.0 crore, up 3.7 per cent from the previous year
All-cash deal to be worth ₹226.8 crore
Retailers expect a weekend rush as Republic Day sales offer discounts up to 50%, with the long weekend helping clear winter stock and make way for new collections
Adar Poonawalla confirms he will submit a strong and competitive bid for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, following USL's strategic review of the IPL team
Zee Entertainment's Q3FY26 net profit fell 5.1% to ₹155 crore despite 15% revenue growth, as weak FMCG ad spending weighed on margins
General Atlantic has agreed to acquire a minority stake in Balaji Wafers, backing the homegrown snack maker's next phase of innovation and expansion across India
QSR Asia exits Restaurant Brands Asia, selling 11.26% stake to Inspira Global; Rs 1,960 crore infusion planned via equity and warrants
Reliance Consumer Products Ltd said four of its brands have crossed the ₹1,000 crore mark, with gross revenue touching ₹15,000 crore year-to-date in FY26, aided by strong festive-quarter performance
Revenue from operations stood at Rs 86,951 crore, up 9.2%