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Good monsoon, better macros to drive growth in near term: HUL's Paranjpe

HUL Chairman Nitin Paranjpe says easing inflation, tax relief and monsoon hopes will boost the economy; highlights AI, ONDC, and digital commerce at AGM

FMCG majors reconnect with kiranas as quick-commerce squeeze deepens

ITC, Nestle, Tata, Dabur and Parle roll out new trade incentives to mend kirana ties and regain market share lost to fast-growing quick-commerce platforms

Our model is built on recruiting consumers into our products: Krishnakumar

We have been trying out all the categories that are possible in consumer business, be it food, beverages, impulse foods and home and personal care, said T Krishnakumar, director at RCPL

Reliance to invest up to ₹8,000 crore to expand beverage business

Reliance Consumer Products will use the funding to add 10 to 12 new manufacturing facilities across India

Tata Consumer products keeps its 'antennae up' for strategic buys

At the company's AGM, P B Balaji said Tata Consumer is transforming into a future-ready FMCG powerhouse, led by AI adoption, health-conscious offerings and innovation

Embedding AI into ops will lead next phase of value creation: TCPL

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming almost every function in the FMCG sector and investments in digital ecosystem will help Tata Consumer Products operate with greater precision and speed, a senior company official said on Wednesday. Stressing the importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI), TCPL CFO P B Balaji while chairing the company's AGM, said the companies that embed AI deeply into operations will lead the next phase of value creation. Artificial Intelligence is also rapidly transforming every function, right from demand forecast to inventory optimisation and pricing resilience to pricing intelligence, Balaji said, adding that digital first marketing and hyper-personalisation are rewriting the brand playbook in the FMCG sector. TCPL, the Tata group FMCG arm, is "leveraging these trends with a bold strategy, disciplined execution and ambition to build a future-ready FMCG powerhouse." "Our investments in AI, talent, and the digital ecosystem will help us operate wit

FMCG companies in wait-and-watch mode as global crude oil prices climb

While packaging and freight costs may rise, FMCG companies are holding off on price increases, citing hedging cover and watching for sustained crude price trends

P&G Hygiene sees urban stress persisting and rural demand rebound

P&G Hygiene and Health Care highlights healthy rural recovery and strong economic indicators but remains cautious due to weak urban demand and global uncertainties

We were firing on all cylinders in FY25: Mother Dairy MD Manish Bandlish

We have three different businesses, dairy, edible oils and fruits and vegetables, all three businesses did well last year, says Manish Bandlish

Reliance Consumer develops a sweet tooth chasing bittersweet growth

Though present in biscuits and namkeens, its immediate priority is grabbing a share of the Indian consumer's pocket change - via candies, chocolates, and toffees

Nestle SA makes first India funding, buys stake in pet food brand

The global FMCG giant has acquired a minority stake in pet food brand Drools, which recently achieved unicorn status and will remain operationally independent

Reliance targets 600 million Indian shoppers with kirana-led FMCG plan

Reliance Consumer targets India's 600 million value-focused buyers with affordable products and deeper ties with kirana stores, aiming national scale by 2027

Perfetti Van Melle India aims for ₹4,000 crore revenue in FY26

After closing FY25 at Rs 3,500 crore, the confectionery maker expects FY26 to be stronger, driven by improved demand, distribution depth and product mix shifts

LT Foods stock jumps 5% on healthy Q4 performance; check key numbers here

LT Foods stock was quoting at ₹370.75, up 2.06 per cent from previous session's close of ₹363.25 on the NSE

QSRs eye a bigger bite of FMCG pie, firms speed up expansion plans

Packaged foods become QSRs' new flavour; retail shelves and exports open up

Britannia sees steady demand recovery, expects revenue and volume growth

Varun Berry says gradual demand recovery will continue; company plans limited price hikes and expects quick commerce sales to double in three years

Colgate in a spot as distributors set to halt product buys in Maharashtra

Co in a bind over issuing credit notes without GST and offering deep discounts to quick commerce platforms, as distributors threaten a nationwide suspension

Amul hikes price of fresh pouch milk by ₹2 per litre from Thursday

This is a 3-4 per cent increase in MRP, which the co-operative said is much lower than the average food inflation

Growing pie: Ecommerce share on the fast track for FMCG companies

FMCG companies are reflecting the online growth in the way they are doing business

AWL Agri Business Q4FY25 results: Net profit rises 21.4% to ₹190.3 crore

The edible oil major's profit before income, depreciation and tax (PBIDT) was up 10.6 per cent at ₹510.3 crore