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Pantomath's Bharat Value Fund invests Rs 235 crore in Haldiram Bhujiawala

Haldiram Bhujiawala, which retails its products under the brand 'Prabhuji,' has been a prominent player in the snacks and savoury industry for six decades

Rural demand lifts FMCG sector to 5.7% growth in July-Sept: NielsenIQ

Rural volume growth 'surpasses' urban markets for the third straight quarter, according to consumer intelligence firm

Trent Q2FY25 results: PAT rises 44.3% to Rs 338.75 cr despite headwinds

Revenue from operations rose 39.4 per cent to Rs 4,156.67 crore in Q2 compared to the same period last year

Titan Q2FY25 results: Net profit down 23% due to cut in customs duty

Its revenue from operations grew 25.8 per cent at Rs 13,473 crore in the quarter over last year while its net profit stood at Rs 704 crore

Tea prices climb as weather impacts bulk costs; further hikes expected

The heavy cropping months for tea are June to September. However, the industry has not been able to offset initial losses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 to separate ice cream business following board decision

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

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

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

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

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

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

Revenue down due to weak performance in fashion and lifestyle business

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

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