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FMCG demand unchanged in Q4, urban weakness persists, shows Nomura report

The report states that it expects FMCG sales growth of 5.2 per cent due to some price increases, and volume growth is expected to remain stable

Campa sees double-digit growth in UP, West Bengal soft drink market

Gains high single-digit market share in Delhi, Uttarakhand, Bihar and Assam

After Temasek, Haldiram's attracts two more investors IHC, Alpha Wave

Haldiram's to be IPO-bound in 18-24 months

Haldirams to sell 10% stake to Temasek in deal valuing firm at $10 bn

Haldirams is also in advanced-stage talks to sell another 5-6 per cent stake for around $500 million

Vadilal promoters sign memorandum of family pact, resolve disputes

This agreement is between the family members, and the company is not a party to the agreement

Reliance Consumer Products takes its confectionaries to African market

Campa and Independence brands cross the Rs 1,000 crore mark each

Beer consumption in Maharashtra on a slow recovery amid high taxation

The industry says that taxation on beer in the state has made it more expensive than other alcoholic beverages

Cold drinks to ACs: Early onset turns summer products into hot picks

This year, companies have strengthened their supply chains as well to meet soaring demand

FMCG sector can hope for revenue revival as urban demand returns: Crisil

The report says the FMCG sector should see revenue rebound by 100 to 200 basis points (bps) to 6-8 per cent in FY26 up from an expected 5-6 per cent in FY25 as volume rises 4-6 per cent

Britannia CEO Rajneet Singh Kohli resigns to pursue external opportunity

Kohli's last day at the company is March 14

FMCG distributors file petition with CCI against Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart

Quick commerce companies are indulging in practices of deep discounts and exclusive supply/distribution agreements, thereby engaging in unfair pricing and affecting the competition, the petition said

Kandhari Global is open to buying out more bottling plants from HCCB

The company is currently in the process of acquiring HCCB's plant in Northern Gujarat, (Sanand) which is reportedly being bought out for around Rs 2,000 crore

Adani Wilmar to buy GD Foods to expand its value-added products portfolio

The edible oil major also said the 'Tops' brand is among the top three players in the tomato ketchup and pickles category

High valuation amid mkt fall delays Haldiram deal; Blackstone exits race

Blackstone, an American private-equity firm, has backed off, citing a high valuation, according to bankers

Thums Up, Sprite likely to uncork Coca-Cola's $2 billion brand bottle

Coca-Cola's Thums Up was the first brand from the company's stable to become a billion-dollar brand in 2021, followed closely by Sprite in 2022. Maaza crossed the billion-dollar mark in 2024

Constant policy changes don't help make investment decisions: Bacardi MD

While tequila is a small category. Whiskey is still 70 per cent, but on a small base, tequila is growing the most rapidly

RCP opens bottling plant in Guwahati to boost beverage portfolio in NE

Reliance Consumer Products has developed the unit in collaboration with local partner Jericho

Reliance Consumer Products launches Campa in UAE to expand global reach

Campa Cola is being launched in the UAE with Agthia Group, a leading F&B company from the region

Jubilant likely to raise Rs 5,500 cr via bonds for Coke bottling biz deal

Banking sources said the group is exploring the prospect of issuing debentures

Titan net profit largely flat in Q3 FY25 due to cut in customs duty

Sequentially, its net profit rose by 48.7 per cent, while its revenue was up 22.1 per cent