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HUL launches iSight to track demand trends, competition on real-time basis

Hindustan Unilever introduces iSight app exclusively in India, enabling employees to share real-time feedback on products, market trends and competitors to strengthen brand strategies

'Business as usual': Indian firms brush off Türkiye tensions

None of the Indian firms - including Jubilant FoodWorks, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Dabur India - responded to emailed requests for comment

We were firing on all cylinders in FY25: Mother Dairy MD Manish Bandlish

We have three different businesses, dairy, edible oils and fruits and vegetables, all three businesses did well last year, says Manish Bandlish

Reliance Consumer develops a sweet tooth chasing bittersweet growth

Though present in biscuits and namkeens, its immediate priority is grabbing a share of the Indian consumer's pocket change - via candies, chocolates, and toffees

Indian consumer rapidly evolving due to aspirations, tech: HUL chief

'New dynamics a significant opportunity' for FMCG sector, says Nitin Paranjpe

Competition helps us stay in top form: Coca-Cola COO & EVP Henrique Braun

India is Coca-Cola's fifth-largest market by volume, with resilient demand, quick commerce expansion and digitisation helping drive growth, says Henrique Braun

India continues to see resilient demand: Coca-Cola COO Henrique Braun

India is Coca-Cola's fifth-largest market by volume, with resilient demand, quick commerce expansion and digitisation helping drive growth, says Henrique Braun

PepsiCo India logs ₹1,172 cr PBT for CY 2024, revenues at ₹8,877 cr

Company says it faced 'challenging external environment' as urban consumption slowed down and there were inflationary pressures

India a bright spot for growth amid global volatility: N Chandrasekaran

Tata Consumer Products chairman highlights India's stable macro outlook, structural reforms, and emerging trends like GenAI and quick commerce in FY25 report

India may become biggest natural diamond market: De Beers Group CEO

What we see at the moment is that as Indian consumers become more independent, have more freedom, they're choosing to buy diamond jewellery as symbol of that independence and symbol of their success

Rasna acquires Jumpin brand to enter India's RTD beverage segment

Jumpin was acquired from Hershey's India but its original owner was the Godrej group. According to a source, the brand was acquired for a little lower than ₹350 crore

Bangladesh import curbs won't hurt Indian textile majors, say experts

Experts say India's ban on land-route textile imports from Bangladesh will likely boost domestic sourcing, with minimal disruption to large retail companies

Perfetti Van Melle India aims for ₹4,000 crore revenue in FY26

After closing FY25 at Rs 3,500 crore, the confectionery maker expects FY26 to be stronger, driven by improved demand, distribution depth and product mix shifts

Qcom fuelling snacking in India, says Mondelez executive Nitin Saini

The audience that is there on quick commerce is more disposed to experiment because they have more disposable incomes, said Nitin Saini

Britannia sees steady demand recovery, expects revenue and volume growth

Another set of price hikes in first 2 months of Q1

FMCG firms ensure uninterrupted supply, tweak shifts near border areas

FMCG companies adjust factory schedules, push higher stocks and extend credit to distributors in conflict-affected states while ensuring staff safety and compliance

Indo-Pak tensions: Cinemas, malls bear the brunt of conflict during weekend

Footfalls at malls in shopping centres and malls in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan are also impacted

Rural demand for FMCG grows at a slower pace in March quarter: NielsenIQ

Demand for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in rural India stood at 8.4 per cent in the March quarter, compared to 9.2 per cent in October-December of 2024

Asian Paints Q4 net profit drops 45% on muted demand and weak margins

The industrial business registered a 1.5 per cent value decline, impacted by macroeconomic challenges in Africa

Titan Q4 net profit up 13% to Rs 871 crore on strong jewellery sales

Titan's Q4 net profit rose 13 per cent YoY to Rs 871 crore on 19.4 per cent revenue growth driven by strong performance in the jewellery and watches segments