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FMCG firms stall price hikes as lower oil prices support volume growth

Consumer goods companies are delaying planned price hikes as easing crude oil prices reduce input cost pressures, helping them protect volume growth amid a fragile demand recovery

ITC's FMCG business clocks consumer spend of over ₹37,000 cr in FY26

ITC's non-cigarette FMCG portfolio crossed Rs 37,000 crore in annual consumer spend in FY26, driven by strong brand growth, acquisitions and rising household reach

Jyothy Labs to expand Exo into broader franchise as Henkel exits portfolio

Home-grown FMCG firm Jyothy Labs, which is "cautiously optimistic" about growth in FY27, is expanding Exo into a broader dishwash franchise, as German consumer goods major Henkel AG & Co. KGaA exited its licensing arrangement for Pril and Fa brands in India. As part of the licence agreements, Jyothy Labs held the rights for manufacturing, distribution, marketing, and sale of products under the brands, Pril and Fa. Jyothy Labs will continue to focus on premiumisation, innovation, brand investments, and distribution expansion despite persistent inflationary pressures and geopolitical uncertainties, Chairperson and Managing Director M R Jyothy said in an address to shareholders in its latest annual report. Jyothy said Henkel has communicated its decision not to renew licence agreements related to the Pril and Fa brands beyond May 31, 2026. The company is building Exo into a broader dishwash franchise. "Exo has for many years been a trusted name in dishwash, with deep strength in the .

FMCG firms recalibrate approach as consumer market rewards speed over scale

5 years ago, Aashirvaad &Surf Excel could run one national television commercial and win. Today, the Zepto shopper in Bengaluru and the kirana buyer in Gidderbaha, Punjab, live in different economies

Flipkart Minutes reports fourfold jump in summer essentials demand

The quick-commerce platform saw strong growth in seasonal categories during March-May, driven by demand for personal-care products, beverages and mangoes

'Tests confirm product quality': Nestle rejects infestation claims in Maggi

FMCG major has rejected allegations circulating on social media regarding the alleged presence of infestation in Maggi noodles, asserting that laboratory tests on a batch and market samples confirmed that products met all quality and food safety standards. In a clarification submitted to stock exchanges, the company said it was made aware of the complaint through the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) following concerns raised by an unverified account on social media platform X. "We categorically reject allegations circulating on media basis an unverified account regarding the presence of infestation, allegedly on MAGGI noodles," said Nestle India in response to a query from the NSE and the BSE on a media report published on June 12. The company said it is "yet to receive" any sample from the complainant for assessment, and did not receive any response from them while the social media account remained unreachable. "As part of standard procedure, the reference samp

Meesho acquires Kirana Club in ₹202-crore deal to expand grocery presence

The acquisition gives Meesho access to a platform serving over 4 million retailers and strengthens its presence in India's grocery and business-to-business commerce markets

Nifty 50 share in India Inc's Q4FY26 earnings lowest in 21 quarters

Index companies adjusted net profit grew in low single digit for 8th consecutive quarter

ITC stock nears 52-week low; slips 8% in 1 month, down 21% thus far in 2026

While the taxation environment for the tobacco sector presents near-term challenges, ITC aims to maintain its market standing through an integrated seed-to-smoke value chain and premium offerings.

Grand marketing strategies must give way to Consumer India's 'value logic'

Forget groupthink, grand marketing theories and macro numbers. This is the time to build strategies around consumers' own value logic

Why global FMCG giants are shifting from selling to making in India

India's growing consumer market and improving manufacturing ecosystem are encouraging global FMCG firms to move beyond selling and start making locally

Concerns over cigarette biz may cap gains in ITC despite FMCG growth

Given the likelihood of continuing consumer shifts to smuggled brands, the earnings pressure in cigarettes may offset growth in FMCG and Paper

Colgate-Palmolive India Q4 profit flat amid GST-related charge impact

Colgate-Palmolive India reports largely flat Q4 net profit due to GST-related charges and restructuring costs, while revenue rises 9.1 per cent year-on-year

Emami Q4FY26 results: Net profit declines 11.72% to ₹143.17 crore

Homegrown FMCG firm Emami Ltd on Thursday reported an 11.72 per cent decline in consolidated profit after tax at Rs 143.17 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, impacted by unfavourable seasonal conditions affecting the summer portfolio, along with geopolitical disruptions in West Asia. The company had posted a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 162.17 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal, Emami Ltd said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated revenue from operations in the fourth quarter stood at Rs 925.1 crore as compared to Rs 963.05 crore in the year-ago period, it added. Total expenses in the quarter under review were at Rs 738.4 crore as against Rs 743.61 crore in the same period a year ago, the company said. International business declined by 5 per cent during the quarter, primarily on account of the West Asia conflict, which impacted shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, disrupted supply chains and increased freight costs, it ...

ITC Q4 results: Adjusted net profit rises 6.1% on cigarettes, FMCG growth

ITC reported a 6.1 per cent rise in adjusted net profit for Q4FY26, aided by strong growth in cigarettes, FMCG and paper businesses

PepsiCo India to invest ₹5,700 crore in expansion plans till 2030

PepsiCo India plans major investments in manufacturing and regional expansion as it sees strong growth potential in India's food and beverage market

FMCG sector expects consistency in rural consumption with VB-G RAM G Act

FMCG companies expect the new rural employment framework to stabilise rural incomes and support stronger consumption growth across daily-use categories

FMCG firms bracing for another round of price increases amid inflation

Daily essential products such as soaps, detergents, biscuits, packaged foods, and beverages are expected to get costlier as leading FMCG companies are preparing for calibrated price hikes on account of rising crude-linked inflation, higher packaging costs, and fuel expenses from geopolitical disruptions that are squeezing margins. The executives of FMCG makers, which have already gone for recent price hikes of around 3 to 5 per cent, in their latest earnings calls have indicated either ongoing price increases or readiness to raise prices further, citing inflationary pressure arising from volatile crude oil prices, higher logistics costs, currency depreciation and disruptions in global supply chains amid geopolitical tensions. This pressure is being felt across sectors, including food, personal care, beverages and household products, as FMCG companies are attempting to balance their margins and are resorting to either price hikes or shrinking pack sizes, retaining the popular smaller

Tata Consumer Q4 profit jumps 22% to ₹424 cr; FY26 revenue tops ₹20,000 cr

Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) on Friday reported a 21.6 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 424.02 crore in the March quarter of FY26, led by volume growth from domestic business. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 348.72 crore in the January-March quarter a year ago, the Tata group's FMCG arm said in a regulatory filing. Revenue from operations rose by 18 per cent to Rs 5,433.62 crore in the March quarter of FY26. It was at Rs 4,608.22 crore in the year-ago period. Total expenses of TCPL in the March quarter were at Rs 4,844.81 crore, up 15.9 per cent. Tata Consumer's total income, which includes other income, was at Rs 5,486.18 crore, up 17.6 per cent. In the reporting quarter, TCPL's overall branded business went up 14.9 per cent to Rs 4,746 crore. It was at Rs 4,130.4 crore in the corresponding quarter last fiscal. TCPL's branded businesses include tea, coffee, water and other various value-added businesses. Revenue from non-branded

Dabur Q4 profit up 15.75% to ₹362 cr; FY26 revenue rises 5% to ₹13,792 cr

Homegrown FMCG major Dabur India Ltd on Thursday reported a 15.75 per cent year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 362 crore in the March quarter of FY 2025-26, driven by a broad-based performance. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 312.73 crore in the January-March quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing. Its revenue from operations jumped 7.34 per cent to Rs 3,038.02 crore in Q4FY26, compared to Rs 2,830.14 crore in the corresponding quarter of the preceding fiscal. The company's total expenses stood at Rs 2,738.37 crore in the March quarter, up 7 per cent YoY. Dabur India's total income rose 8.13 per cent YoY to Rs 3,213.05 crore. Its standalone revenue from operations, which mainly consists of the domestic business, was also up 8.5 per cent to Rs 2,131.71 crore in the quarter under review. "India FMCG Business operating profit rose 12.5 per cent during the quarter, reflecting strong execution in the domestic FMCG business and healthy ...