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Pests, poor sanitation: FSSAI notices to JW Marriott, Andaz, Juniper

The regulator flagged licensing and labelling lapses at JW Marriott and hygiene, pest-control and storage deficiencies at Andaz, operated by Juniper Hotels in Aerocity

India leading Nestle growth across emerging markets: CEO Philipp Navratil

Nestle CEO Philipp Navratil said India is the group's highest-performing market in H1 2026 and welcomed front-of-pack labelling, while signalling scope for more local manufacturing

Wipro Consumer Care enters India's premium pet food market with Snuggles

The company has launched dry dog food combining kibble with freeze-dried chicken chunks as packaged pet food penetration remains at just 7 per cent among pet parents in India

Varun Beverages board approves entry into alcoholic beverages segment

Appoints former Diageo executive Prathmesh Mishra as MD & CEO to lead KIVA Spirits and Company, its proposed wholly owned alcoholic beverages subsidiary

India still a bright spot in global order, says Kumar Mangalam Birla

ABFRL chairman says resilient consumption and supportive policies underpin growth, while India's apparel retail market could exceed ₹14 trillion by FY30

India's media, entertainment sector growing in high single digits: Goenka

ZEE is investing in new growth engines such as micro dramas, kids' content and live entertainment, while expanding its presence in sports and animation

Uniqlo India to focus expansion on six cities where it has a presence

The Japanese retailer, which currently operates 20 stores in India, remains bullish on the market and is continuously looking for opportunities to expand its footprint

Digital ads add limited incremental reach beyond TV for FMCG brands: Study

Digital-only exposure ranged from under 1 per cent to about 4 per cent of households, while combining television and digital lifted penetration for nearly 75 per cent of brands

FSSAI suspends Marche Retail licence, issues order against SDP Industries

Food regulator suspends Marche Retail's licence for 30 days over serious non-compliance and bars SDP Industries from selling ghee over adulteration concerns

LG Electronics sees India emerging as key manufacturing and export hub

LG Electronics India already exports Made-in-India products to over 50 countries and has invested Rs 5,000 crore in its Sri City factory, which will also serve as an export hub

Prabha Narasimhan moves to APac role; Manish Anandani to lead Colgate India

Manish Anandani will take over as managing director and chief executive officer of Colgate-Palmolive India from September 28

KKR signs definitive agreement to acquire minority stake in BookMyShow

KKR's investment will support BookMyShow's next phase of growth as the entertainment platform scales its live events business and deepens its offerings across India

Wipro Consumer Care to buy Dermatouch for enterprise value of ₹387.5 crore

To acquire the remaining 40% stake over the next three years

Philips India personal health hopes to cross ₹1K cr revenue in FY27

India is the fastest-growing country for Philips Personal Health worldwide, with the company growing twice as fast as the domestic market and gaining share across categories

PM Modi seeks global push to India's films, gaming, VFX and digital content

The Prime Minister said India should turn its creative industries, handicrafts, yoga and Ayurveda into global capabilities, with WAVES showcasing its soft power

I-Day sales rush: Retailers gear up for deal seekers to drive strong growth

Retailers expect strong footfalls and sales growth over the Independence Day weekend, backed by buoyant consumer sentiment, higher discounted inventory and offers

GCPL sharpens focus on core, execution as new management takes charge

Godrej Consumer Products shifts focus to core brands and sharper execution as new CEO Aasif Malbari takes charge after Sudhir Sitapati's exit

LG Electronics India Q1 FY27 results: Net profit rises 27.2% to ₹653 crore

LG Electronics India's Q1 profit rose 27% as premium demand lifted revenue and margins, with exports and new Sri City capacity supporting its growth strategy

Parle, Britannia India's most chosen FMCG brands: Brand Footprint

Parle Products retained the top in-home position for the 14th consecutive year, while Britannia led the out-of-home rankings, according to Brand Footprint India 2026

Parle, Britannia India's most chosen FMCG brands: Brand Footprint India '26

Parle Products retained its in-home leadership for the 14th consecutive year, while Britannia topped the out-of-home rankings, according to Brand Footprint India 2026