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ASCI unveils Vision 2032 roadmap to build trust in advertising ecosystem

ASCI plans three Centres of Excellence covering legal and policy issues, responsible AI innovation in advertising, and creator excellence and trust.

BSH Home Appliances sees India among its top five growth markets globally

BSH Home Appliances India targets rapid growth through wider distribution, new product categories and increased local manufacturing

The battle for shelf space: How reforms ramped up competition in FMCG

India's FMCG market evolves from global-brand dominance to fierce local, regional and digital competition

L Catterton to invest $30 mn in southern restaurant chain Nandhana Foods

The global consumer-focused fund will acquire a minority stake, supporting the restaurant group's expansion in South India, entry into other markets and stronger operations

Maharashtra FDA conducts 12,083 inspections, seizes food worth ₹67.2 cr

The regulator issued 5,269 improvement notices, suspended 603 licences and arrested 875 people during enforcement action conducted between June and August

Pocket Entertainment crosses $500 mn ARR as business grows 70%

Pocket Entertainment says AI-led growth across content creation, production and distribution has helped it cross $500 million in ARR, with a healthy bottom line

Global consumer companies see India as a long-term growth market

Executives at Coca-Cola, Mondelez, Unilever and Reckitt Benckiser see India offering strong growth on resilient demand, premiumisation and wider distribution

Trai repeals regulations imposing 12-minute advertising cap on TV

Ad rates are unlikely to change as increased inventory becomes available; media buyers say the move will help prime-time advertisers and broadcasters during festive season

PepsiCo India opens fifth food plant in Assam with ₹778 crore investment

The 44.2-acre Nalbari facility will make Lay's and Uncle Chipps, support over 5,000 farmers and create around 700 direct and indirect employment opportunities

Ferrero Rocher eyes double-digit India growth, bets on premiumisation

Chocolate maker aims to outpace the domestic market this festive season, backed by premiumisation, wider retail distribution and demand across gifting occasions

PVR Inox finds no evidence of kickbacks in preliminary probe into claims

The cinema major said it engaged external third-party experts to conduct a preliminary assessment despite the anonymous allegations lacking specific and verifiable details

AB InBev India invests ₹200 crore in Neemrana brewery in Rajasthan

The Neemrana brewery commenced operations in July 2026 and will serve consumers across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and other key markets

Food business crackdown sets off alarm bells, but is it start of a new era?

FSSAI's sweeping crackdown on food companies signals a tougher regulatory era, putting safety, labelling and advertising practices under sharper scrutiny

Hindustan Unilever aims to chase premiumisation, enter new spaces

FMCG major targets volume-led profit growth and premiumisation, while stepping up investments in premium brands, quick commerce, specialised channels and AI capabilities

FSSAI initiates action against CG Foods over unsafe processing

Providing right information to consumers key to making informed food choices: FSSAI CEO

France's Carrefour returns to India, open to acquisitions for growth

As Carrefour plans to expand in India, Patrick Lasfargues, executive director - international partnership, Nilesh Ved, chairman of APPCORP Holding, owner of Apparel Grp. spoke on its India market plan

UBL targets mid-teens growth as premiumisation, beer reforms aid outlook

United Breweries sees significant headroom in India's underpenetrated beer market, with premiumisation, state-level reforms and productivity measures driving growth

VLCC raises ₹110 crore from BlackSoil Capital to support expansion

The Carlyle-backed beauty and wellness company will use the financing for new products, store network expansion and growth across services, personal care and international markets

Kiranas to quick commerce: How the landscape changed for retail trade

India's retail sector has evolved from neighbourhood kiranas to organised retail, ecommerce and quick commerce, driven by liberalisation, technology and changing consumer habits

From Tiago to Byju's: How Indian brands pitched Messi as their global face

Tata Motors, Byju's and KT Grooming tapped Lionel Messi's global appeal over the years; experts say retirement could now make him more accessible to Indian brands