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FMCG companies move fast on volume growth while rural beats urban

FMCG companies are also looking at increasing advertising spends in order to grow their brands

GCPL takes Rs 2,389 cr one-time hit over Africa market strategy tweak

One-time costs related to loss on sale of subsidiaries, employee severance

Little room: Businesses struggle for expansion in Kolhapur and Sangli

Stifled growth: Businesses grapple with land shortage and soaring power tariffs

Plans afoot to organise Kolhapuri chappal trade but it's a slow start

Though the Kolhapuri chappal trade is robust, the industry remains largely unorganised and finds it challenging to meet demand

Titan Q4 results: Net profit falls short of estimates, rises 5.6%

The jewellery major's profit before interest, depreciation and tax grew 12.2 per cent to Rs 1350 crore in the quarter ended March

Q4 results: Airport dues drag down Adani Enterprises net profit 37.6%

Revenue up 0.8% at Rs 29,180 crore

In 3 years, we want to reach 1 million direct outlets: Adani Wilmar MD

After announcing its March-quarter results, Angshu Mallick, managing director and chief executive officer, and Shrikant Kanhere, chief financial officer, spoke in an exclusive interview

Not so sweet anymore: How India's relationship with sugar is turning sour

With rising incomes, education, and health awareness in India, especially in the big cities, droves of people are saying no to sugar

Consumer companies now shedding 'health' tag for powder food drinks

Hindustan Unilever (HUL), the highest market share holder in the nutrition category with Horlicks and Boost, has renamed its portfolio as Functional Nutrition Drinks

Unilever says Lifebuoy and Lux impacted by cost deflation in India

Unilever also flags pricing challenges in its fabric cleaning segment, fuelled by unforeseen cost declines in laundry powders

Tata Consumer to strengthen distribution in smaller towns for growth: CEO

"Over a period of time, volume has come back. It is broadly in the ballpark. From a volume perspective, Q4 was slightly tough," says D'Souza

FSSAI commissions nationwide quality check on MDH, Everest products

This move comes after Hong Kong and Singapore food departments recalled some variants of spice mixes from both companies

HUL Q4 result: Net profit slips 1.6% to Rs 2,558 cr, demand pickup expected

"We believe that the market is slowly returning to normal. If macros and monsoons do help the agri economy...then that will also add to the change," said Jawa

Supreme Court's whip in Patanjali case a wake-up call for the FMCG sector

Advertising professionals believe that the Supreme Court's action against Patanjali would serve as a deterrent for other brands

Tata Consumer Products Q4 results: Net profit declines 19.3% to Rs 217 cr

Company's revenue from operation rose 8.5% at Rs 3,927 cr during the quarter compared to a year-ago period

Indian Fashion retail: Booming at both ends, lagging in the middle

India's fashion retail sees polarized growth: High-end luxury and budget-friendly brands thrive as mid-range fashion struggles with stagnant sales and economic pressures

Reliance Retail Q4FY24 results: Net profit rises 11.7% to Rs 2,698 crore

Reliance Retail's annual net profit crosses Rs 10K cr; grocery clocks highest growth, followed by fashion and lifestyle

ABFRL board approves vertical demerger of Madura Fashion and Lifestyle biz

ABRFL to raise Rs 2,500 crore equity capital within 12 months of demerger

Health drink to food drink? Ecommerce sellers in a reorganising mode

Major players are working with sellers on their platforms to change the listing of products

Result preview: Weak demand may persist for apparel retailers in Q4

Jewellery firms may witness strong growth