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Sharleen D'Souza has been covering the consumer segment for almost a decade. At Business Standard, she works on consumer trends and FMCG corporates. Off the clock, she's an OTT addict, avid reader, and finds peace in yoga and meditation.
Sharleen D'Souza has been covering the consumer segment for almost a decade. At Business Standard, she works on consumer trends and FMCG corporates. Off the clock, she's an OTT addict, avid reader, and finds peace in yoga and meditation.
West Bengal is home to 43,000 Durga Pujas, and the business around it is a major economic driver
In its stock exchange filing, the company said that the board also accorded its approval to explore potential structures and alternatives for the same
This rising sporting interest is translating into business interest as well. For instance, the pickleball championship was sponsored by Vedanta Foundation
Although this segment currently makes up just one per cent of the overall market, it is growing faster than other categories
Firm's grocery business is one of the fastest-growing, says Isha Ambani
Singhania says he has laid the groundwork for a promising future
This has also caused India to replace China as the second-largest market in the world for natural diamond jewellery
FMCG association writes to govt seeking redressal
Both companies' new businesses have emphasis on segments within the consumer space, with Aditya Birla Group recently announcing its entry into the jewellery retail space
Experts say Mars stands to gain with Kellogg's rural reach and also have a larger portfolio to offer in modern trade, e-commerce
Fresh merchandise flew off shelves for retailers during the long weekend
In the April-June quarter, Blue Star's revenue from electro-mechanical projects, commercial air conditioning systems, services and international business grew by 9.5 per cent
Apparel and lifestyle retailers' sales have been under pressure since the festive season last year
Rural continues to outpace urban in volumes growth
Industry growth steady and reflects resilience and adaptability, says consumer research firm NielsenIQ
The maker of Good Knight said it will invest Rs 500 crore in its pet care business over a period of five years
The oil-to-telecom conglomerate also added that its retail arm remains steadfast in innovating across formats and products to improve customer experience and serve evolving consumer needs
The company has increased its rural distribution and now has up to 30,000 rural distributors
Companies expect the trend of rural outpacing urban to continue
The jewellery major's profit before interest, depreciation and tax grew 10.3 per cent to Rs 1,367 crore in the quarter ended June