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Normal monsoon to drive Dabur India's growth, says CEO Mohit Malhotra

Company to undertake price increases as consumers come back into consumption fold

FMCG sector grows 4% in value, 3.8% by volume in April-June: Report

Industry growth steady and reflects resilience and adaptability, says consumer research firm NielsenIQ

From Dabur to Britannia, FMCG firms begin to see volumes growth revival

Companies expect the trend of rural outpacing urban to continue

Harsh summer, cola price war play spoilsport for Dabur's juice portfolio

According to market research firm Kantar, bottled soft drinks breached an annual penetration of 50% in the year ending March 2024

Colgate Palmolive India Q1FY25 results: Net profit up 33% at Rs 364 cr

FMCG major Colgate-Palmolive India on Monday reported 33 per cent rise in net profit at Rs 363.98 crore for the first quarter ended June 2024, helped by a demand pickup and good performance of products. The oral hygiene product maker had posted a net profit of Rs 273.68 crore in April-June FY24, according to a regulatory filing from Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd (CPIL). Sales were up 13 per cent to Rs 1,485.76 crore during the quarter under review as against Rs 1,314.73 crore in the corresponding period a year ago. "The quarter witnessed continued demand pickup in rural markets outpacing growth in urban markets for the second quarter in a row. Led by this and good all-round performance of toothpaste, toothbrush and personal care, domestic revenues grew by 12.8 per cent year-on-year for the quarter,"said CPIL in its earning statement. Total expenses in June quarter was up 8.46 per cent to Rs 1,030.86 crore. Total income, which includes other income also, was at Rs 1,520.11 crore, up

Adani Wilmar posts Rs 313 cr profit in June quarter on higher income

Edible oil major Adani Wilmar on Monday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 313.20 crore for the first quarter of this fiscal on higher income. The company had posted a net loss of Rs 78.92 crore in the year-ago period. The total income rose to Rs 14,229.87 crore during the April-June period this fiscal from Rs 12,994.18 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year, according to a regulatory filing. Adani Wilmar, a joint venture between Adani Group and Singapore's Wilmar, is into edible oil, food & FMCG and industry essentials businesses. The company sells most of its products under the 'Fortune' brand.

Rural volumes likely to overtake urban by FY25-end, says Kantar report

Kantar report says rural growth largely led by rise in population rather than consumption

Budget 2024: Consumer goods firms may see an upswing after year of lull

Announcements may put more money in hands of taxpayers boosting consumer demand

Pune-based ElasticRun eyes operational profitability by end of October

The business-to-business ecommerce player has, for instance, focused on working with regional brands as they give better margins and also allow them to partner with these brands in marketing

Nuvama says 'Buy' Emami stock for 20% upside; eyes strong growth in FY25

Analysts reckon Emami shall deliver a strong FY25, with near double-digit top-line growth and margin expansion

FMCG major Dabur India to kickstart fourth phase of added sugar reduction

Company to expand rural footprint, premium portfolio to drive growth in FY25

Results preview: FMCG firms likely to hitch a ride on rural uptick in Q1

Volume growth expected to witness a sequential recovery

Adani Wilmar's shares rise on steady volume, exports growth in Q1 estimates

In Q1FY25, Adani Wilmar recorded a volume growth of 13 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), led by market-specific strategies in each category, and aimed at gaining market share

Earnings upgrade, valuation uptick for consumer companies' stocks

Increasing trends of premiumisation and volume growth may also expand operating margins by 50-75 basis points, despite higher marketing expenses and competition

Heatwave grip on May consumption, base-year effect cool GST growth

Analysts suggest that while this does not signify a slowdown, it indicates a moderation in consumption, likely influenced by severe heatwave conditions prevailing in the country during May

All permanent workers of Britannia's Kolkata unit take voluntary retirement

FMCG major Britannia Industries Ltd said all permanent workers at its Taratala factory in Kolkata have accepted the voluntary retirement scheme (VRS). Despite this significant workforce change, a company official claimed that there would be no material impact on the business operations of Britannia Industries. However, according to senior CITU leader Gautam Ray, production has been stopped at the plant. "There has been no production at the Taratala plant for over 20 days. All 122 permanent employees have accepted VRS, and negotiations are ongoing for 250 contractual workers," said senior CITU leader Gautam Ray. Britannia did not respond to PTI's queries on stopping the production. The Taratala plant, one of Britannia's oldest biscuit manufacturing units, has been operational for over seven decades. According to sources, the Britannia management offered Rs 13 lakh to employees with up to 5 years and 11 months of remaining job tenure, Rs 18.5 lakh for employees with 6 to 10 years o

Over 50% households buying bottled soft drinks: Kantar FMCG report

The average Indian household's consumption of bottled soft drinks has increased in the last two years, breaching annual penetration of 50 per cent in FY24, a report said. According to the latest Kantar FMCG pulse report, this trend is expected to rise further with intensifying summer. It said the average household has expanded its consumption of bottled soft drinks by 250 ml in the last two years. Moreover, fabric softeners, still considered to be a premium laundry item, have now reached one in every four households in the country, the report said. Besides, washing liquids, another premium laundry product introduced by leading FMCG majors, breached the 100,000-tonne mark in FY24. All these trends are "record breakers", the report noted. The bottled soft drink category had a "massive 41 per cent household growth in MAT (moving annual total) March 2023" and continued to add more households and expanded 19 per cent in MAT March 2024. "With the intensifying summer, the category is li

FMCG companies increase prices to maintain margins due to high input costs

Fast-moving consumer goods companies have increased prices by 2% to 9% on soaps and body washes, 8% to 11% on hair oils, and 3% to 17% on select food items

Nestle, VBL, Godrej Cons: Nuvama picks these FMCG stocks on robust outlook

The rural markets have outpaced urban demand, registering a 7.6 per cent increase compared to a 5.7 percent rise in urban areas, in the March quarter of FY24

Marico rallies 20% in one month; check key factors behind the sharp up move

With improved macroeconomic indicators, enhanced government spending, a favorable monsoon forecast and moderate retail inflation, the upcoming year holds promise for a gradual uptick in consumption.