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Big FMCG brands overcome challenges, close gap with smaller players

Trend reverses as national firms tide over supply-chain issues, distribution challenges and retailer woes

Consumer goods sales taper off after June rebound, e-commerce bucks trend

Second-half recovery restrained; e-commerce bucks trend, says Nielsen

IBM's AI push helps consumer goods firms go digital, tide over Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has spurred consumer goods firms to work with Big Blue to drive their digital transformation efforts, write Peerzada Abrar and Sai Ishwar

Consumer behaviour changing, essentials overtaking luxury items: Nestle

Like others, Nestle has also witnessed a rise in its in-home indulgence' segment of products and introduced new products under MAGGI- Cooking Made Simple' service

FMCG shows highest discrepancy in background check during Apr-Jun: Report

The FMCG sector has witnessed the highest discrepancies in information provided by job aspirants during background checks in the April-June quarter, according to a report.

Explained: How brands are reaching out to shoppers in times of Covid-19

Go the extra mile by making calls, setting up mini stores; trend is here to stay, say experts

Small firms losing market to big FMCG brands as buyers go for trusted names

Normalcy in operations, push into rural areas aid growth

Nestle India slips 3% post June quarter nos; here's what brokerages say

The company reported an 11.14 per cent increase in net profit at Rs 486.60 crore for the quarter ended June 2020, helped by an increase in sales.

High wastage keeps food companies from ploughing export benefits

The second of a 5-part series looks at the challenges in food export business

Hit by Covid-19, ITC's profit before tax dips 34% to Rs 3,435 crore

Revenues from operations fell 17.21 per cent to Rs 10,478.46 crore. Profit after tax was down by 25.5 per cent to Rs 2,562.73 crore

ITC Q1 preview: FMCG segment to cushion overall nos; PAT may dip 30% YoY

Impact of the lockdown of manufacturing facilities, cigarette inventory levels, guidance on price and volume, and alternate distribution channels are among the key monitorables

From Lifebuoy to Horlicks, HUL's star brands boost sales growth in Q1

Thanks to in-home consumption and a focus on hygiene and health, HUL said these brands contributed significantly to growth within its essentials portfolio, which constitutes 80% of its business

As Covid-19 reaches hinterland, is India's rural growth story getting over?

A recent report by Credit Suisse cautions that the spread of Covid-19 infections to Tier-III and -IV cities could stall the growth momentum

Khaitans likely to join hands with Burmans to run Eveready Industries

Promoters hope to ring-fence long-term interests of the firm via this partnership

HUL temporarily closes Haridwar plant after employees contract Covid-19

The company did not disclose the exact number of employees but reports say 33 workers have been tested positive

Television, digital ads grow at 40% and 60% of pre-Covid levels: Experts

Media industry experts and agency heads point to a revival in TV and digital advertising in June, as big spenders such as FMCG, automobiles, and e-commerce get operations back to pre-Covid-19 levels

FMCG: After decade-low volume show in Q4, June qtr to see further pain

Q4 was weaker than demonetisation and GST times; Q1 could witness even more pain

FMCG: After decade-low volume performance in Q4, worst yet to come

Q4 was weaker than demonetisation and GST periods, and June quarter is expected to see further pain despite hopes from better rural demand

We're optimistic despite volatile biz climate, consumer sentiment: Marico

The distribution network also improved progressively during the quarter with the government gradually easing the movement of food and grocery items of daily use, the company said

Covid-19 crisis: HUL hints at margin pressures, higher operating costs

"Distribution costs have significantly increased and there will be short-term pressure on margins," Sanjiv Mehta, chairman and managing director said.