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Colgate, Pidilite, Britannia among Nuvama's top consumer bets; here's why

According to Nielsen, the consumer sector grew 4% Y-o-Y in Q1FY25, down from 6.6% in Q4FY24. Pricing saw a marginal increase of approximately 0.2 per cent, while volumes rose 3.8% Y-o-Y.

FMCG players expect volume trends to sustain as demand rises in rural mkts

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies expect to sustain volume growth in the coming quarters, buoyed by recovery of demand in rural markets and good monsoon, despite concerns over growing food inflation. FMCG majors, including HUL, ITC, Dabur, Britannia, Nestle and Emami, in their June quarter earnings have reported 'green shoots' from the rural markets and strong growth from e-commerce channels, particularly from quick-commerce platforms. The industry had around 6.6 per cent volume growth in the April-June period of this fiscal. However, companies are worried about elevated food inflation as coffee and cocoa prices have gone up unprecedently. Amid expectations of an increase in cereals and grains prices, some of the players have even indicated price hikes. Dabur CEO Mohit Malhotra said, "Going forward, the volume will increase on the back of rural inching up for us. So I expect the subsequent quarters to be better than our existing quarters, but definitely not worse." He ...

Mamaearth parent net profit rises 62.7% to Rs 40.2 crore in Q1 FY25

In Q1 FY25, Honasa registered product business growth of 20.3 per cent, with underlying volume growth (UVG) of 25.2 per cent

Britannia Industries is gearing up for regional challenge: Varun Berry

The company has increased its rural distribution and now has up to 30,000 rural distributors

HUL sees profit booking after Q1FY25 results beat estimates; down 3%

Analysts said HUL is already at a 52-week high and has seen a sharp up move in the past two months. Thus, they believe that some profit booking in the near term is possible.

Viksit Bharat Budget 2024: ITC jumps 5% as govt keeps sin tax unchanged

The stock price of cigarettes-to-hotels conglomerate was trading at its highest level since July 2023 and was 2 per cent shy from its record high level of Rs 499.60 touched on July 24, 2023.

Zydus Wellness stock jumps 5%; hits 2-year high on hopes of demand recovery

The management sees encouraging signs of industry recovery, with inflation stabilising and margins poised for improvement.

HUL Q1 preview: FMCG major may see volume-led growth in June quarter

Earlier this week, Hindustan Unilever approved the sale of its water purification business to AO Smith India for an Enterprise Value (EV) of Rs 601 crore or $72 million.

Budget 2024: FMCG sector seeks more spending in rural areas to push demand

Ahead of the Union Budget, the consumer sector is calling on the govt to enhance both rural and urban infra, create a more business-friendly environment, and prioritise measures to boost demand

Dabur India gains 4% in subdued market post June quarter business update

Recovery in rural markets should support Dabur's portfolio, as it is heavily skewed toward rural areas, said brokerages.

Patanjali Foods to buy Patanjali Ayurved's non-food biz for Rs 1,100 cr

Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved has decided to sell its home and personal care business to listed group firm Patanjali Foods Ltd for Rs 1,100 crore. The acquisition will help edible oil firm Patanjali Foods to become an FMCG company. In a regulator filing, Patanjali Foods informed that the board has approved the "acquisition of the entire non-food business undertaking i.e. hair care, skin care, dental care and home care carried out by Patanjali Ayurved, including but not limited to all movable assets, immovable properties, contracts, licenses, books and records, employees and certain assumed liabilities of PAL through a slump sale arrangement on a going concern basis". This is subject to the approval of shareholders, lenders and other necessary approvals. The deal will accelerate the company's transition into a leading FMCG company, Patanjali Foods said. The home and personal care business of Patanjali Ayurved currently has strong brand equity in India's FMCG space and enjoys a

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