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TVs to cost 10% more as open cells get costlier; laptops, phones may follow

Smartphone costs could go up, as open cells constitute 18-30% of the total cost

Consumer durables companies' Q4 performance dampened by unseasonal rain

Industrial demand buoyant during Jan-March period

HUL well placed to partner India growth story, says Chairman Nitin Paranjpe

Paranjpe said that HUL is well-placed to partner the India growth story and is committed to playing its role in creating a sustainable and equitable future

Varun Beverages briefly becomes 4th largest FMCG by market capitalisation

Overtakes Britannia in m-cap during intraday trade

Reliance Consumer Products adds crunch to snacks market with Alan's Bugles

The Indian snacks market is expected to reach $23.69 billion in 2028, expanding at a CAGR of 12 per cent from 2023 to 2028

Micky Jagtiani, founder of retail giant Landmark Group, passes away at 70

Jagtiani was originally from India and started the business in 1973 with one store in Bahrain

Pinwheel Samosa in Mumbai, Makhni Pasta in Delhi: Tim Hortons goes desi

Tim Hortons' cheapest food item in India is Timbits, or 'donut holes' priced at Rs 39

Retailers see strong top-line growth on low base in January-March quarter

ABFRL also saw a 26 per cent rise in net sales at Rs 2,880 crore in the January-March quarter as it focused on expanding its network of stores

Reliance Retail begins layoff as JioMart B2B consolidation starts

Following the METRO buy, it shuts a few warehouses as part of the integration exercise

Hindustan Unilever, Genpact launch Be.Seen to help minority-owned units

FMCG giant may absorb these businesses into its own supply chain

Corporate giants foray into paints biz to cash in on growing demand

According to Indian Paints Association, the paints and coating sector in the country is expected to touch Rs one trillion in next five years, from Rs 62,000 cr currently

Shein is ready to make its second entry into India with Reliance Retail

The Chinese e-commerce company had first entered the Indian market in 2017

Space Mantra, five other firms lead race to acquire Future Retail

The CoC had provided two options in the EoI and the last date for submission was April 7

FMCG companies chase volume growth, slice prices, bump up grammage

For the past two years, these companies were forced to increase prices and cut grammage as raw material costs rose significantly

Many states reduce excise duty on mild beer, make retailing easier

Beer to be allowed in certain offices in Haryana, other states allow its sale in stores and malls

Asian Paints Q4 net surges 45% to Rs 1,234 cr on improvement in margins

During the year, the paints major crossed Rs 34,000 crore in revenue at a consolidated level

Department store chain Lifestyle plans to open 50 stores in next 3-4 years

Lifestyle International includes four brands -Lifestyle, Home Centre, Easy Buy and Max

FMCG volume growth returns in January-March quarter, shows NIQ data

In its forecast, NIQQ said that despite global uncertainties, India's FMCG market forecasted growth is at 7%-9% for full year 2023

Pidilite Industries eyes better margins from Q1FY24 amid revival in demand

Pidilite's volume growth stood at 7 per cent during the quarter

FMCG sales slow on lower stocking; home care only category to report growth

Home care was the only category that saw growth, 11.2 per cent, on a year-on year basis in April. However, it was down sequentially by 20.9 per cent