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Orders restricted to a fraction amid lockdown, no magic moment: Nykaa CEO

CEO Falguni Nayar says in an interview to Viveat Susan Pinto that consumers continue to focus on essentials

Covid-19 lockdown effect: Every second Indian now on internet in cities

The data released by Nielsen and the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) shows that internet usage has grown sharply in cities over the last one month, touching 54 per cent

Lockdown 3.0: Rural India may drive demand recovery amid Covid-19 crisis

Top executives at auto, tractor and consumer packaged goods firms are optimistic. They are betting on the reverse migration of labourers boosting consumption and prediction of a favourable monsoon.

Beauty takes back seat as essential items become priority amid lockdown

Beauty products segment witnesses 0.8% decline in March, says Nielsen

Covid-19 impact: HUL Q4 volumes decline 7%, more than in demonetisation

The Street had factored in a drop of 2-4 per cent in Q4 volume growth on account of the Covid-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdown but 7% decline was a surprise for many.

Hit by Covid-19, India's FMCG market to see slowest growth in 4 years

Nielsen estimates 5-6% full-year growth, down from 9-10 %

Covid-19 lockdown: Mondelez, other FMCG giants indicate dent in business

In an investor call, Dirk Van de Put, Mondelez's global chairman and CEO said the firm went "absolutely blank" in the first phase of the lockdown, which began on March 25

Farm-to-fork fails to take off as dependence on mandis continues

Despite government effort, food companies, retailers continue to depend mainly on mandis for procurement

Firms gear up for change in consumer behaviour in post-Covid world

It's for this new consumer that companies are adapting their products and services

Trai seeks BARC board overhaul; major implications for TV industry on anvil

BARC measures television viewership in India. Set up in 2015, members include advertisers, agencies, and broadcasters.

PepsiCo India's third food manufacturing plant gets nod to re-start work

Capacity utilisation at the two units is not more than 25%, but will increase as more people make their way back to work, according to industry sources

Lockdown 2.0: Malls, eateries press reset button amidst Covid crisis

Single shifts, contactless shopping on cards

PM's complete silence on economic package worrying: Marico's Harsh Mariwala

In an interview with Viveat Susan Pinto, Harsh Mariwala, chairman, Marico, expresses his fears, saying the road ahead for industry will not be easy

Covid-19 forces retailers to reassess volume-driven business strategy

Crowd management policy critical; associations turn to government

Zee stock plunges 13% over Rs 522 cr investment in tech subsidiary

The stock ended the day at Rs 137 on the BSE, down 8.57 per cent. But investors remained nervous about the fund infusion despite the company management saying it would boost its digital business

Covid-19: Kirana stores would see a resurgence, says Godrej Consumer CEO

We are trying to be as agile as possible and are adapting to the evolving situation, says Vivek Gambhir

Lockdown evokes mixed response from consumers, shows Nielsen survey

The ongoing lockdown has left 34% unhappy, while 41% are not at peace at all

Soap vs handwash: In time of crisis, firms set aside age-old differences

Dettol and Lifebuoy promote hand washing with soap, setting aside their differences over hand hygiene standards

Consumer companies assess impact of nationwide lockdown on businesses

Makers of hygiene and essential items may not feel the pinch but discretionary categories have a long road to recovery

Mall owners, retailers fail to agree over contentious issues amid lockdown

Developers, such as DLF and Phoenix Mills, say the force majeure clause, which retailers have indicated they would apply, in case there was a complete breakdown in talks