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Reckitt Q3 India revenue hit by GST changes despite Dettol and Durex growth

British FMCG major Reckitt on Wednesday said implementation of new GST slabs in India impacted its net revenue growth in the September quarter. However, the company reported volume-led growth in its germ protection brand Dettol in markets, including India, which helped it grow by double digits in the quarter. Besides, in the Intimate Wellness category, its brand Durex continued to gain market share in India, Reckitt said in its earnings statement. "We continued to drive encouraging sell-out performance in India, whilst LFL net revenue growth (low single digit) was impacted by the GST regime change in September. This resulted in a shift of trade orders to Q4," said Reckitt. However, this short-term disruption, Reckitt said, its "like-for-like (LFL) net revenue growth in India remains high single digit through 2025 YTD. Reckitt operates in the Indian market with power brands, which include Lysol, Vanish, Strepsils, Veet, Dettol, Harpic, and Durex. Leading FMCG makers in India repor

Reckitt beats like-for-like sales estimates, driven by Dettol, Lysol

The company said it was on track to meet full-year revenue and profit targets, led by mid single-digit growth across its health and hygiene businesses

Dettol enters a new category with Dettol multi-use antiseptic cream

With the launch of this antiseptic cream, the company aims to create a niche for itself in the cuts and wounds segment, as it looks to on building on its existing antiseptic liquid

India at 75: Chelpark and 14 other brands that will take you back in time

Some taglines have made us laugh. Some jingles have made us sing along. Some mascots have endeared themselves to us for a lifetime. Let's look at 15 such brands

Advertising volumes grow 10% in 2020, Dettol steals show: BARC data

Growth in ad volumes for 2020 was up 10 per cent from a year ago, with the recovery being sharp in the second half of the year when the Unlock phase began

Top headlines: RIL's PBT dips 40%, battle to save jobs at Air India & more

From Reliance Industries reporting dip in profit-before tax, Tony Fernandes cutting AirAsia exit price to $50 mn to Air India pitching leave-without-pay scheme, here are the top news on Friday morning

Dettol rides hygiene wave to expand business amid Covid-19 pandemic

The recent declaration from RB suggests Dettol now holds some 14% of the local soap market

Lizol, Dettol, Lifebuoy add gloss and sparkle with celebs, TikTok stars

Celebrity couples to TikTok stars, disinfectants and cleaning agents are turning every famous face on the block to add gloss and sparkle to their brands

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

Govt monitoring prices of soaps, floor cleaners, thermal scanners: Paswan

Paswan said the government will bring these three products under the Essential Commodities Act if their prices shoot up from the level which prevailed in the last six months

Dettol, Savlon bottle safety, battle perceptions in new campaigns

Dettol is looking to protect the positioning of trust and safety for not just its antiseptic liquids but also for the range of extensions under the label

Agent of change

Dettol's new TV commercial hopes to appropriate a category benefit by trying to change our attitude to cleanliness