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FMCG industry sees 6.5% growth; rural demand surpasses urban: NielsenIQ

The Indian FMCG industry experienced a 6.5 per cent growth in volume terms at a national level in the January-March period of 2024, with rural consumption surpassing urban for the first time in five quarters, according to consumer intelligence firm NielsenIQ. Both food and non-food sectors contributed to the growth in consumption in the first quarter of 2024, but non-food saw almost double the growth as compared to food, NielsenIQ (NIQ) said in its quarterly snapshot for Q1 2024. The FMCG industry has experienced a 6.6 per cent growth in value, attributed to a 6.5 per cent increase in volume at an all-India level. The volume growth for this quarter was higher than Q1 2023, which stood at 3.1 per cent, it added. NIQ Head of Customer Success India, Roosevelt Dsouza said, "The FMCG industry's growth continues to be driven by consumption trends in Q12024 with rural areas surpassing urban growth for the first time in five quarters." Notably, Dsouza said home and personal care (HPC) ...

FMCG shares in demand; Marico, Godrej, Dabur, HUL rally up to 10%

The rural demand has seen gradual improvement and management of the companies expects visibility on green shoots on the back of better monsoons and higher infra spend by the Government of India.

Q4 impact: Britannia stock up 10%, logs sharpest intraday gain in 18 months

Britannia stock update: Upbeat outlook, healthy dividend triggers sharp rally in Britannia stock. Here's what bokerages say post Britannia's Q4 results.

HUL Q4 results preview: Here's what brokerage expect from the FMCG giant

According to analysts, the company's revenue and profit for the quarter under review may remain little changed as demand trends remain muted

Country's consumer firms gear up to capitalise on a sizzling summer

Cooling systems providers are one of the main beneficiaries of summer, with the season contributing up to 60% of their annual revenue

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.

J&J can contest evidence linking its talc to ovarian cancer, says US judge

Shipp took over the case in February 2023, after the retirement of former Chief District Judge Freda Wolfson, who had overseen the litigation since 2016

Growing interest: FMCG, telcos on foreign portfolio investors hot list

Analysts said large part of the flows into the FMCG sector were due to the block deal in ITC, where the British American Tobacco (BAT) sold a 3.5 per cent stake for around Rs 17,000 crore

Further correction could make the FMCG sector valuations attractive

FMCG growth is tied to semi-urban and rural demand. Metro and large city demand is almost saturated. Growth comes from smaller places

Nifty FMCG declines 2%, HUL hits 52-week low: What's behind the selling?

The Nifty FMCG index declined 1.7 per cent to 52,940 level in the intraday trade, dragged by Nestle India (down 3.3 per cent), Colgate Palmolive (3.25 per cent), Godrej Consumer Products (3 per cent)

P&G India appoints Kumar Venkatasubramanian as CEO effective May 1

Current CEO LV Vaidyanathan resigns after 28 years at P&G

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.

Brokerages see up to 25% upside for ITC post BAT stake sale

With today's sharp rally, technically ITC is seen trading close to its long-term moving average on the daily charts.

Hindustan Unilever hits fresh 52-week low; brokerages share mixed outlook

Analysts at Emkay Global Financial Services believe demand slowdown, competitive pressure, distribution stress, and rising royalty rates are likely to have an overhang on HUL's valuations.

BAT stake sale, tax overhang: 4 reasons why Jefferies has downgraded ITC

Jefferies downgraded the stock to 'hold' from 'buy' earlier with a target price of Rs 430, down a huge 17.3 per cent from its earlier price target of Rs 520.

Will ITC break Rs 400-mark as BAT mulls stake sale? Here's what chart say

Technically, the stock seems placed unfavourably on multiple parameters. However, a pullback cannot be ruled out, as it trades in oversold zone too.

Hindustan Unilever slips 3%; hits 2-month low post December quarter results

The company said weak rural consumer sentiment and delayed winter were behind its underwhelming performance.

Indian markets slip 1% amid global jitters, FMCG index declines 1.5%

Weakness in finance stocks, nervousness ahead of Q3 results, valuation concerns weigh on sentiment

Marico, Godrej Consumer slip up to 6% post December quarter biz update

Godrej Consumer Products slipped 6 per cent to Rs 1,149 as the company expects mid-single digit volume growth on a consolidated basis in Q3.

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