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Marico Q1 profit rises 25% on strong volume growth, higher revenue

The FMCG maker reported double-digit volume growth in its India business and expects to cross ₹15,000 crore in revenue while delivering high-teen Ebitda growth in FY27.

Marico Q1 profit rises 25% on strong volume growth, higher revenue
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 10:05 PM IST

Consumption slows, medium- to long-term growth story intact: Nestle India

Company cites food inflation and geopolitical disruptions as near-term headwinds but says rural reach, premiumisation and e-commerce will continue to support long-term growth.

Consumption slows, medium- to long-term growth story intact: Nestle India
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 9:26 PM IST

FMCG demand has improved across rural and urban markets: ITC CMD

The ITC chief attributed the recovery in FMCG demand to GST rationalisation, income tax relief and other government measures, while cautioning over West Asia and El Niño risks

FMCG demand has improved across rural and urban markets: ITC CMD
Updated On : 23 Jul 2026 | 10:57 PM IST

Patanjali Foods tanks 15% on huge volumes; stock hits 6-year low

A combined 26.5 million equity shares representing 2.43 per cent of total equity of Patanjali Foods changed hands on the NSE and BSE till 11:12 AM on Wednesday.

Patanjali Foods tanks 15% on huge volumes; stock hits 6-year low
Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 12:11 PM IST

FMCG firms optimistic on demand, expect easing input costs to aid margins

Leading FMCG makers have expressed optimism on consumption trends, growth prospects, and margin improvement for the current fiscal, even as they continue to monitor inflationary pressures and the potential impact of El Nino-induced weather volatility. Demand conditions remained resilient, supported by steady economic activity, while easing commodity prices are expected to recover margins progressively in the coming quarters, said fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies in their respective first-quarter business updates. Companies like Dabur India, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) and Marico have reported strong business momentum in the June quarter and are optimistic over consumption trends for the rest of FY27, despite inflationary pressures, commodity volatility and geopolitical uncertainties. Marico expects its consolidated revenue to grow in the early twenties, while GCPL expects to achieve high-teens growth. Similarly, Dabur also expects double-digit growth in consolidat

FMCG firms optimistic on demand, expect easing input costs to aid margins
Updated On : 05 Jul 2026 | 12:45 PM IST

Q1 results preview: FMCG companies may witness double-digit sales

FMCG firms are set to post double-digit Q1 FY27 sales growth as heatwave-led demand boosts summer products, while volume growth remains steady

Q1 results preview: FMCG companies may witness double-digit sales
Updated On : 03 Jul 2026 | 11:26 PM IST

Nestle India raising tech investment to bolster operations: Manish Tiwary

Firm remains focused on sustaining margin resilience

Nestle India raising tech investment to bolster operations: Manish Tiwary
Updated On : 03 Jul 2026 | 11:13 PM IST

Marico expects to post double-digit consolidated revenue growth in Q1

Marico expects revenue growth in the early twenties for Q1FY27, driven by strong domestic demand, Parachute Coconut Oil and international business

Marico expects to post double-digit consolidated revenue growth in Q1
Updated On : 02 Jul 2026 | 7:31 PM IST

FMCG firms recalibrate approach as consumer market rewards speed over scale

5 years ago, Aashirvaad &Surf Excel could run one national television commercial and win. Today, the Zepto shopper in Bengaluru and the kirana buyer in Gidderbaha, Punjab, live in different economies

FMCG firms recalibrate approach as consumer market rewards speed over scale
Updated On : 19 Jun 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Meesho acquires Kirana Club in ₹202-crore deal to expand grocery presence

The acquisition gives Meesho access to a platform serving over 4 million retailers and strengthens its presence in India's grocery and business-to-business commerce markets

Meesho acquires Kirana Club in ₹202-crore deal to expand grocery presence
Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 6:40 PM IST

Grand marketing strategies must give way to Consumer India's 'value logic'

Forget groupthink, grand marketing theories and macro numbers. This is the time to build strategies around consumers' own value logic

Grand marketing strategies must give way to Consumer India's 'value logic'
Updated On : 27 May 2026 | 10:04 PM IST

FMCG sector likely to see 5% volume growth in 2026: Worldpanel by Numerator

Worldpanel by Numerator said FMCG volume growth could approach 5 per cent in 2026 if crude prices stabilise and monsoon conditions remain supportive

FMCG sector likely to see 5% volume growth in 2026: Worldpanel by Numerator
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 11:41 PM IST

West Asia war: Margin pressure moves ad budgets out of prime-time spotlight

Media buying agencies and the FMCG sector contribute around 30 per cent of the overall advertising industry

West Asia war: Margin pressure moves ad budgets out of prime-time spotlight
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 7:39 PM IST

FMCG sector expects consistency in rural consumption with VB-G RAM G Act

FMCG companies expect the new rural employment framework to stabilise rural incomes and support stronger consumption growth across daily-use categories

FMCG sector expects consistency in rural consumption with VB-G RAM G Act
Updated On : 11 May 2026 | 8:59 PM IST

Rozana's rural FMCG brand Samuh hits ₹100 crore run rate in 3 months

Rozana's private-label FMCG brand Samuh is scaling rapidly through low-cost sachets, contract manufacturing and a deep rural distribution network across 21,000 villages

Rozana's rural FMCG brand Samuh hits ₹100 crore run rate in 3 months
Updated On : 11 May 2026 | 8:05 PM IST

Godrej Consumer slips 5% on Q4; analysts stay bullish, see up to 18% upside

Godrej Consumer reported a consolidated net profit of ₹451.77 crore, up 9.68 per cent from ₹411.90 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal

Godrej Consumer slips 5% on Q4; analysts stay bullish, see up to 18% upside
Updated On : 07 May 2026 | 10:14 AM IST

Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Consumer; Marico, Radico Khaitan top bets

The consumer sector now faces a delicate balance between sustaining demand and protecting profitability, with inflation once again emerging as the key swing factor

Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Consumer; Marico, Radico Khaitan top bets
Updated On : 06 May 2026 | 6:47 AM IST

Bikaji Foods International founder Shiv Ratan Agarwal passes away at 70

Shiv Ratan Agarwal, founder of Bikaji Foods, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of building one of India's leading ethnic snacks and FMCG brands

Bikaji Foods International founder Shiv Ratan Agarwal passes away at 70
Updated On : 23 Apr 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

Allana group, Captain Fresh join hands to open 4K retail stores in India

In the joint venture (JV) called Indian Retail Alliance Private Ltd (IRAPL), Allana group will hold 51 per cent, while Captain Fresh will have around 49 per cent stake

Allana group, Captain Fresh join hands to open 4K retail stores in India
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 11:20 PM IST

Distributors' body writes to PM on Zepto's IPO, flags its impact on trade

AICPDF raises concerns over quick-commerce expansion, seeks review of Zepto IPO and safeguards for traditional FMCG distribution network

Distributors' body writes to PM on Zepto's IPO, flags its impact on trade
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 10:32 PM IST