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Reliance Consumer Products acquires majority stake in Naturedge Beverages

Its flagship offering, Shunya, is herb infused functional packaged beverage with zero-sugar and zero calories and has Indian herbs like ashwagandha, brahmi, khus, kokum and green tea

Air conditioner, TV makers upbeat about sales amid signs of GST cuts

Consumer durables firms expect GST cut on air conditioners and large TV panels from 28% to 18% to lower prices, spur festive demand and improve sales in a price-sensitive market

PM's I-Day speech: GST relief, job push may serve up growth for FMCG firms

FMCG companies expect a consumption boost as PM Modi announces job creation scheme and GST reforms, which are set to ease financial burdens and stimulate demand, particularly in urban markets

Retailers, online firms may score big over Independence Day weekend

Raksha Bandhan cheer rolls into the holiday break, with fashion and consumer durables eyeing a near double-digit sales lift

South India pulls clear in online FMCG adoption, says Nielsen report

Nielsen report states southern metros led with an 18.4% share

Rural demand continued to outpace urban in April-June period: NielsenIQ

India's FMCG market grew 13.9% in April-June, driven by rural demand, smaller packs, and e-commerce gains in metros, even as urban recovery narrowed the rural-urban gap

Jubilant Foodworks Q1 results: PAT rises to 64% on strong delivery growth

The company added that delivery channel revenue was up by 24.6 per cent and dine-in channel revenue rose 2.5 per cent, mainly driven by lunch-hour meals

Sabyasachi to offer 18-carat fine jewellery through Tata CLiQ Luxury

Asthana added that the tie-up will extend the Sabyasachi experience digitally to over 20,000 zip codes without compromising storytelling or service

FMCG firms kept Q1 ad spends tight, plan to ramp up in coming quarters

Dabur, Britannia, and Marico cut or rationalised ad spends in Q1 to protect margins but plan higher investments ahead to boost brands, sales, and market presence

Reliance Consumer Products takes Campa beverages to Sri Lanka market

RCPL partners with Ceylon Cold Stores to launch Campa beverages in Sri Lanka, expanding the heritage Indian brand's reach to more overseas markets

Complaint against qcom players: Distributors submit additional info to CCI

According to sources in the know, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), the regulatory watchdog, has asked quick-commerce players to submit answers to the allegations

US tariff hike halts Indian textile exports as major retailers pause orders

Retail giants like Walmart, Amazon, and H&M ask Indian suppliers to hold shipments as the US raises textile and apparel import duties to 50 per cent

India's retail sector among fastest growing consumer markets globally: RIL

Reliance says India's retail sector is poised for sustained growth, backed by tech, rural demand, and income gains, while citing challenges in rentals and manpower

Titan Q1 net profit rises 52.6% on strong jewellery, margin gains

Titan posts Rs 1,091 crore net profit in Q1FY26 as jewellery, watches and international units boost revenue and margins; CaratLane and Taneira record sharp growth

Jubilant FoodWorks to focus on Domino's, Popeyes expansion in India

Jubilant FoodWorks to expand Domino's and Popeyes in India, target 200 bps margin rise in three years, and cut delivery time from 30 to 20 minutes while growing store network

Trent Q1 profit up 9.5% to ₹430 cr, revenue rises 19% to ₹4,883 cr

Store footprint crosses 13 msf; Zudio, Westside scale up reach

Food companies saw margin squeeze in Q1, expect reprieve this quarter

Impact of raw material inflation lingers; margin recovery expected from Q2 onwards

HUL Q1 profit rises 5.6% to ₹2,756 cr, beats estimates on volume growth

HUL Q1 profit rises 5.6% to ₹2,756 cr, beats estimates on volume growth

Rohit Jawa calls Priya Nair 'perfect casting' as she takes charge at HUL

Unilever veteran bows out after 37 years; HUL gets its first woman CEO

HUL Q1 profit rises 5.6% to ₹2,756 cr, expects FMCG demand to be stable

FMCG major says investments in its brands helped clock sales growth of 5%