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MIB forms high-level Study Group to boost Indian film industry and cinemas

The Prasoon Joshi-led panel will recommend measures to strengthen film production, distribution, financing and technology, while supporting the expansion of cinema infrastructure

FMCG firms stall price hikes as lower oil prices support volume growth

Consumer goods companies are delaying planned price hikes as easing crude oil prices reduce input cost pressures, helping them protect volume growth amid a fragile demand recovery

Indriya-Aditya Birla Jewellery's golden run to top 3 begins with 81 stores

Aditya Birla Group's jewellery brand plans to expand its retail footprint to 200-250 stores while focusing on customer experience, assortment and brand building

Zee Entertainment's board to meet on July 1 to consider mode of fund raise

Zee Entertainment's board will meet on July 1 to finalise the structure of its proposed ₹2,300-crore fund raise, including equity and convertible securities options

From Westside to Zudio: Noel Tata's remarkable 27-year journey at Trent

Noel Tata to step down as Trent chairman in November after decades of leadership that shaped Westside and expanded the Tata retail business

Interio by Godrej's revenue grew 12% to ₹4,000 crore in FY26

Furniture brand plans to grow revenue by 25 per cent in FY27 through retail expansion, deeper market penetration, online sales growth and new product categories

Scorching heat fans double-digit sales of ACs and fridges in India

Air-conditioner and refrigerator makers reported strong volume and value growth as prolonged heat and delayed monsoon boosted demand despite multiple price hikes

A difficult year: El Niño concerns trigger earnings risk for India Inc

India's southwest monsoon from June 1 to June 23 has been almost 43% below normal, among its worst performances in the last several years

Zee partners with Bradford License India to expand its entertainment IPs

The partnership aims to extend Zee's content properties into consumer products, retail activations, licensing programmes and experiential offerings across categories

Voltas crosses 1 million AC sales mark in record time during FY27

Voltas said robust consumer demand, an expanded distribution network and marketing initiatives helped it cross the 1 million air-conditioner sales mark in record time during FY27

Online beauty marketplaces push for growth with their in-house brands

Beauty marketplaces Nykaa and Tira are accelerating investments in private labels and acquired brands, aiming to boost profitability, plug market gaps and drive long-term growth

RCPL aims to become one of India's largest FMCG companies: Isha Ambani

The company also plans to invest Rs 30,000 crore in AI-driven integrated food parks as it scales manufacturing, distribution and consumer brands across India

FSSAI issues notices to 14 firms for 'misleading' claims, branding

The food regulator has issued notices to more than a dozen companies over alleged misleading claims, branding and labelling violations, and hygiene-related complaints

L'Oreal signs agreement to acquire majority stake in D2C firm Innovist

Innovist founding team will remain in place as minority shareholders and will continue to operate and scale the business in collaboration with L'Oreal India

Pizza Hut's India partners go back to basics on products and pricing

As Yum Brands agrees to sell Pizza Hut globally, its Indian franchise partners Devyani International and Sapphire Foods are grappling with weak demand and negative same-store sales growth

Warner Music India announces strategic partnership with SVF Entertainment

Partnership strengthens Warner Music India's regional music strategy and aims to take Bengali artists, soundtracks and original music to wider global audiences

P&G India sees rural consumption growth soften amid inflation pressures

The FMCG major said rural demand continues to outpace urban consumption, but inflation, delayed monsoon and global uncertainties are beginning to weigh on growth

Nestle, KFC, Flipkart get FSSAI notice over allegations of 'hygiene lapses'

The food regulator has sought responses from the companies after taking cognisance of social media complaints alleging contamination and hygiene lapses

Artificial intelligence, geopolitics reshaping biz landscape: Chandra

Tata Consumer Products chairman N Chandrasekaran said businesses are focusing on resilience and productivity as global disruptions reshape markets and consumer behaviour

Food inflation shaped everyday choices in FY26: Nestle India CMD Tiwary

Nestle India chairman and MD Manish Tiwary says urban demand remained resilient while rural recovery depended on monsoon outcomes, farm income and government support