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Patanjali Foods Q3FY24 results: Net profit declines 19.55% to Rs 216.54 cr

However, the company's net sales saw a rise of 0.2 per cent to Rs 7,910.70 crore from Rs 7,926.64 in the year-ago period

Q3 results: Decline in volume, revenue growth drags FMCG companies

Their combined net sales were up just 7.4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in Q3FY23, which was the lowest in nine quarters then

Interim Budget 2024-25: FMCG companies laud Centre's economic nudge

Expect employment opportunities to drive consumption

Not only rural, urban FMCG sales also slipped late last year: Bizom

The research agency said that urban growth was down 2.1 per cent in the quarter ended December compared to the same quarter last year, and the same was down 0.5 per cent in the previous month

FMCG companies likely to cash in on Korean noodles trend in India

According to the latest data shared by consumer intelligence firm NielsenIQ, the size of the Korean noodles market has surged from ₹2 crore in 2021 to over ₹65 crore in 2023

ITC Ltd director David Robert Simpson resigns, effective January 30

ITC Ltd on Tuesday said its Non-Executive Director David Robert Simpson has resigned due to personal reasons. His resignation will be effective from January 30, the Kolkata-headquartered company said in a regulatory filing. Simpson was on ITC board as a representative of Tobacco Manufacturers (India) Ltd, a subsidiary of British American Tobacco plc. "David Robert Simpson, Non-Executive Director, has tendered his resignation from the Board of Directors of the company with effect from 30th January, 2024, due to personal reasons," ITC said. He was appointed on ITC board as a Non-Executive Director with effect from January 27, 2017. As of September 2023, Tobacco Manufacturers (India) held 23.88 per cent stake in ITC.

Organic India, Ching's Secret to be acquired by Tata Consumer: Report

TCPL will acquire the controlling stake in Organic India at a valuation of Rs 1,800 crore. The valuation of Capital Foods is expected to be Rs 5,100 crore

Apis India to expand product portfolio, aims Rs 500 cr revenue in FY25

Homegrown FMCG firm Apis India plans to expand its product portfolio in the food segment and aims a topline of Rs 500 crore by the end of next fiscal, its Managing Director Amit Anand said on Tuesday. Besides, Apis India has plans to open a new plant to cater to the growing demand and is investing in branding and marketing to make its products more visible in the market. The listed company, which is present in the food segment with honey, dates, green tea and breakfast products, among others, is looking to expand its product portfolio and distribution footprints across the country. The Delhi-based company had reported a revenue of Rs 333.66 crore for the financial year that ended on March 31, 2023. The company gets nearly equal contributions from the B2B and B2C businesses. "There would be a substantial growth this year. We expect our B2C business and exports will grow. Besides, there is a unit in Dubai, UAE which is also rising very fast. We are looking to achieve Rs 500 crore by

Top FMCG makers expect low to mid-single-digit volume growth in Q3

Leading FMCG makers are expecting a low to mid-single-digit volume growth in the October-December quarter, with an improvement in consumer demand on a sequential basis. Consumer demand from the rural market is lagging, though the urban markets stayed steady in the third quarter as exhibited in the September quarter, said leading listed FMCG firms such as Dabur, Marico and Godrej Consumer Products in their quarterly updates. Companies are optimistic of a gradual uptick as early signs of revival in consumption are visible with improving trends in volumes. Besides, the makers also expect expansion in the gross margins on a year-on-year basis helped by moderating inflation as prices of key inputs such as copra and edible oil prices remained at lower levels and crude derivatives also exhibited some downward bias. This will help FMCG makers channelise more funds towards advertising and promotions. "A significant portion of gross margin expansion will be channelled into enhancing adverti

Godrej Consumer expects to deliver mid-single digit volume growth in Q3

FMCG major Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) on Friday said it is expecting to deliver a "mid-single digit volume growth" on a consolidated basis in the December quarter. In the domestic business, GCPL's organic business delivered steady underlying volume growth of mid-single digits and its inorganic business as Park Avenue and KamaSutra reported a double-digit volume growth. "Growth was broad-based across both home care and personal care. Park Avenue and KamaSutra brands continue to perform well and are on track to achieve full-year ambition," the Godrej Group FMCG arm said in a quarterly update on Friday. The company said its Indonesia business -- the second biggest market after India for GCPL -- continues to deliver "compelling performance" with close to double-digit volume growth and high-single-digit constant currency sales growth. "The GAUM (Godrej Africa, US, and Middle East) business had a flattish to mild decline in volume growth. This was driven by trade destocking in .

FMCG cos to witness low topline growth in Q3, volume growth to remain soft

Also, during the year, companies resorted to cutting prices of their products as commodity prices softened, thus also having restricted the growth in revenue in the quarter

Hershey Company appoints Luigi Mirri as general manager for India division

Global snacking firm Hershey Company on Tuesday said Luigi Mirri has been appointed as General Manager, India. Currently serving as the General Manager of APAC, Mirri will expand his responsibilities to include India, Hershey Company said in a statement. Mirri's appointment is from January 1,2024. "Both India and APAC play crucial roles in shaping our company's future. Our business in India, in particular, is growing, and is a strategically important market for the future. "Luigi's outstanding track record in steering growth for large enterprises, driving profitability, and turnarounds, will guide his leadership as we continue to tap our desired growth and unlock new potential," Rohit Grover, President (International) of The Hershey Company, said. Prior to joining The Hershey Company five years ago, Mirri was based in India with another confection company where he held key leadership positions and dedicated substantial time to business operations.

FMCG giants embrace real-time data exchange for quick commerce channels

FMCGs including Nestle, ITC, Parle Products, LT Foods, and Coca-Cola, are leveraging real-time data exchange and demand forecasting to prevent stock-outs on quick-commerce platforms

Tata Consumer Products in talks for acquisitions to expand globally: Report

CEO Sunil D'Souza hinted that the company would not acquire in the sector where there is already fragmentation like fizzy drinks and processed snacks

Nirma Ltd to raise upto Rs 3,500 cr for business growth, acquisition

The company has proposed to acquire Glenmark Life Sciences Ltd (GLSL) to diversify its business. The acquisition is likely to be funded largely through debt

Godrej Consumer starts price war in liquid detergents with new product

Godrej fab launched at Rs 99/ litre in South India

Half a century on, Emami group to identify new sectors for growth

In the last 50 years, it has traversed the journey from a start-up cosmetics company with four products to more than 500 across a Rs 30,000 crore group with diverse business interests

How Varun and Ghazal Alagh's Mamaearth became profitable D2C empire

Celebrating seven years of success, the company eyes future growth with a diversified portfolio and strong offline presence

HUL's growth checkout: Navigating the low-volume aisle in Q3 FY24

Facing a 7% dip against a soaring Sensex, FMCG major's stock outlook raises caution, with investors eyeing volume recovery, pricing manoeuvres, and margin dynamics for cues

Not Britannia or Adani Wilmar: Which is the largest FMCG company in India?

ITC is now the largest FMCG company in India as it recorded food sales of Rs 17,100 crore during the first nine months of 2023-24