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Bigger, bolder labels: Companies look to put it back on FSSAI table

Industry executives say the transition to new nutritional labelling may have cost implications for companies as they usually have packaging stock for the next few months

Asset monetisation helped Reliance Industries create value: Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley said it has valued RIL's 66.43 per cent stake in digital investments at an implied EV/EBITDA multiple

Local beverages gain traction as consumer look to quench their thirst

Many regional brands were able to increase their penetration in existing markets and increase their market share

Titan launches first retail outlet for premium sunglasses in Bengaluru

The company estimates the Indian Premium Sunglasses market is Rs 800 crore with a projected CAGR of 10%

Retailers advance sales as customers stayed indoors in May to avoid heat

The mid-year end-of-season sales start typically mid-June and go on till the end of July. A few pieces go on heavy discounts towards the Independence Day weekend

Burger chains under pressure as local competition heats up: Liladher

This trend had earlier started in the pizza space as competition intensified there, and now the same is being witnessed in the burger space

India tech stack will help stimulate growth: HUL's Nitin Paranjpe

HUL executive chairman says FMCG continues to be strong in India

Bidders of Haldiram Snacks Foods seek clarity on ownership of the brand

Bankers said prospective bidders of the company do not want any confusion over the brand in future and have sought clarity over the usage of the brand

IAMAI, INS, ISA write to I&B ministry over self-declaration for ads

Seeks more time and request to postpone the implementation

Mondelez International teams up with Lotus to take bigger bite from India

Both companies said in a joint release that they will develop new chocolate products combining Biscoff taste and texture with Mondelez's Cadbury

Large food firms start biting back to win market share from smaller players

Small players typically enter the market when the commodity cycle enters into a downward territory and offer stiff competition to larger players with similar offerings at lower prices

Consumer mkt presents long-term structural opportunity: N Chandrasekaran

TCPL chairman says India continues to be a strong growth market

Digital platforms are now a crucial pillar for FMCG cos to advertise: Meta

Nielsen and Kantar report commissioned by Meta shows digital platforms' influence on FMCG companies' success

Ambient heat rises as cooling equipment becomes a necessity, warn experts

India has a star ratings and is a signatory to the Kigali Amendment. But the spike in use of cooling equipment will inevitably cause more warming

Selling like hot cakes: Online sales blaze as consumers click to stay cool

One of the main players in the quick commerce space- Swiggy Instamart, has witnessed a sharp rise in sales of juices, cold drinks, and ice creams

Copper rally hits scrap companies to electric gear manufacturers

Apart from hedging and price hikes, companies have also had to resort to stocking up on inventory

Toys to YouTube channel: Japan's Hello Kitty is coming to India

Stores, cafes and restaurants on cat-themed cartoon character merchandise planned later in the country

Prices of consumer durables may go up; container prices up 4-fold in a mth

However, Super Plastronics, a Kodak brand licensee, plans to hike prices in the range of 3-5 per cent in June and another 3-5 per cent in July on its televisions

Reliance Retail's JioMart to deliver groceries in 30 mins from next month

May expand half hour delivery to electronics and fashion categories

Reliance Consumer Products to focus on beverages, Independence brand

Biscuits to be the next focus for the company