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Certain FMCG sectors may face tampering of growth: Deloitte report

Certain sectors including beauty products, personal care, consumer electronics and consumer durables may face a tempering of growth, according to a report from consulting firm Deloitte. The decline is on account of the high volume of purchases post-pandemic that have created a high base for FY25, according to Deloitte's Future of Retail report. The report also highlighted a significant shift in consumer spending patterns with a rise in value-seeking buyers, which is evident across consumer businesses. While the consumer may increase their spending on leisure activities, suggesting a good performance for the aviation and hotel industries in FY202425, it added. Yet the growth in premium products has outpaced entry-level products in several sectors, including electronics and personal care. Companies will benefit from understanding the preferences of their customers for premium products and using them to drive growth, it said. Based on the survey, the report said a large section of ..

India's FMCG sector to have sustained growth rate of 7-9% in 2024: Report

The FMCG sector is expected to have a sustained growth rate of 7-9 per cent in 2024, supported by government initiatives to stimulate consumption and create job opportunities, a report said. The FMCG sector's resilience and adaptability, coupled with robust government support and digital transformation initiatives, position it favourably to navigate through uncertainties and emerge stronger. "Looking ahead, the FMCG sector in India is poised for sustained growth, with forecasts indicating a 7 to 9 per cent expansion in 2024," a report from ICICI Lombard General Insurance said. However, the sector faces challenges such as "inflationary pressures, subdued consumer confidence, and prevailing unemployment rates". Now, the FMCG industry has a "burgeoning economic footprint", which exceeds Rs 9.1 lakh crore and has a "pivotal role" in driving India's economic growth and employment generation, it added. Moreover, the online sales channel for FMCG is also increasing and has been valued at

BSE FMCG index surges 5%, hits record high; Emami, HUL, Dabur jump over 7%

Analysts expect some populist measures to address rural stress and lift sentiments at the margin, given the nature of the Lok Sabha polls verdict.

FMCG shares gain in weak market; Dabur, Colgate, Marico, HUL surge up to 5%

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

Bikaji Foods rallies 9%, nears record high on heavy volumes

Bikaji Foods rallied 9% to Rs 592.95 on the BSE in Friday's intra-day, trading close to its record high level of Rs 604.95 touched on January 30, 2024.

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.

From Goldman Sachs to CLSA, brokerages upbeat on this stock; details here

At 9:17 AM, ITC shares were trading nearly 0.50 per cent lower at Rs 439.45 per share. In comparison, S&P BSE Sensex was down 0.14 per cent at 75,309.65 levels

Stock trading guide for today: How to approach pharma, FMCG counters?

Technical indicators such as the RSI, MACD, and Stochastic are showing signs of potential correction and underperformance for the Nifty Pharma index

Nestle India shareholders vote against hiking royalty payment to parent

In its report dated May 3, Institutional Investor Advisory Services advised shareholders to vote against the resolution to hike royalty payment to its parent

FMCG firms expect volume-led growth in FY25 with improvement in revenue

Leading FMCG makers expect a volume-led growth in FY25, with a revival in consumption supported by a lower inflationary environment, projections of a normal monsoon and good rabi crop. Companies such as Britannia, Marico, Dabur, GCPL and HUL in their latest March quarter earnings also expect a revenue growth in the new financial year as the deflationary cycle is over. The companies were forced to slash prices as prices of major commodities had fallen, which had in turn impacted their topline and value growth in the last two quarters of FY24. Besides, they expect a gradual uptick from the rural market, which contributes over one-third FMCG sales in the country. For Dabur a volume growth will be the way forward in this fiscal, said its CEO Mohit Malhotra in an investor call. He remains optimistic of the gradual uptick in consumption trends in FY25 and expects a mid-to-high single digit volume growth considering a normal monsoon, improving macroeconomic indicators, government spendi

From HUL to Britannia, FMCG companies continue to lag India Inc peers

A reversal in the fortunes of FMCG companies is, however, yet to reflect in their financial performance

Breakout stocks: Dabur, ITC top FMCG picks; can gain up to 13%, charts show

Technical outlook on FMCG stocks: Dabur and ITC look stronger on charts compared to its peers HUL, Marico and Godrej Consumer Products.

Unilever says Lifebuoy and Lux impacted by cost deflation in India

The global consumer major also saw negative price impacts on its fabric cleaning business

Reliance Retail Q4FY24 results: Net profit rises 11.7% to Rs 2,698 crore

Reliance Retail's annual net profit crosses Rs 10K cr; grocery clocks highest growth, followed by fashion and lifestyle

Skymet's prediction of good monsoon lifts FMCG sector's hope for FY25

The sector is already witnessing an uptick in rural demand, which lagged through most of last year as rainfall impacts affected rural demand

Dabur India hits 52-week low in firm market on sluggish demand in Q4

In past three days, Dabur has 5.5 per cent after the company said its consolidated revenue in Q4 is expected to register mid-single digit growth.

Gopal Snacks makes disappointing debut; lists 13% below its issue price

Post listing, the stock hit a high of Rs 378 and a low of Rs 342 in early deals on the BSE.

Nirma's open offer to buy more stake in Glenmark Life to start on Feb 15

Nirma Ltd will kick off a Rs 1,343.05-crore open offer next week to acquire an additional 17.33 per cent stake from public shareholders of Glenmark Life Sciences Ltd, according to a regulatory filing. The development follows Nirma's deal to acquire 75 per cent stake in Glenmark Life Sciences for Rs 5,651.5 crore agreed in September last year. The open offer is being made to the public shareholders to acquire up to 2.13 crore equity shares representing 17.33 per cent of the voting share capital at an offer price of Rs 631.20 per share aggregating to a total consideration of up to Rs 1,343.05 crore, said the letter of offer by Nirma shared on BSE by Glenmark Life Sciences. The offer shares include the entire public shareholding in the target company (over 2.1 crore shares) and 2.63 lakh vested ESOPs, it added. The opening date (commencement of the tendering period) for the open offer has been fixed on February 15, 2024 and will close on February 29, 2024, as per the letter of offer,

Emami Q3 results: Net profit rises 8.9% to Rs 258.41 cr, revenue up 1.38%

Emami said the third quarter witnessed subdued demand trends, particularly in rural markets

Elections, infrastructure push to boost consumption: Nestle India CMD

Narayan said consumer market sees polarities of booming premiumisation and tepid demand for mainstream products