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From Godrej to Tata, India Inc begins breaking the diversity mould

According to Godrej, it communicates LGBT+ inclusive policies and practices through LinkedIn posts and ensures that job descriptions are crafted accordingly

Annapurna Swadisht gears up for 50% CAGR over next 4-5 years to Rs 1,000 cr

Annapurna Swadisht Ltd on Sunday said it aims to double revenue in 2023-24 to over Rs 300 crore and maintain a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of at least 50 per cent over the next 4-5 years. This ambitious growth for the food-focused FMCG company of East and Northeast India will be driven by increased market penetration and expansion into two major categories: biscuits and noodles, a senior company official said. To achieve this, the company has roped in GP Sah, the global CEO of the Nepal-based FMCG company that owns Wai Wai branded noodles, to steer the company into its next phase of growth. Annapurna's managing director, Shreeram Bagla, infused fresh talent into the company with the goal of reaching a topline of Rs 1,000 crore within 3-4 years from Rs 160 crore in FY'23. "A revival in rural demand, driven by greater distribution strategies and the addition of new categories like biscuits and noodles, will help Annapurna achieve robust growth in the coming years. "In FY'24 .

Dabur plans to open mfg unit in South India; portfolio expansion in offing

Leading FMCG and ayurvedic products maker Dabur is planning to set up a new factory in South India in less than a year's time, as its business scales in the region, according to company's CEO Mohit Malhotra. Dabur, which now gets 20 per cent of its domestic sales from South India with its business there doubling in the last 5-6 years, is identifying gaps and usages to launch products customised to the markets, he told PTI in an interview. The company, having 13 manufacturing units across the country, is augmenting its capacity further to meet the demand and is diversifying its manufacturing activities by adding new lines, he added. Dabur India, which has an annual capex of around Rs 350-450 crore, also plans to expand its manufacturing activities in the international markets catering to regions such as the Middle East and Europe. Besides, the company is consolidating its manufacturing operations and has shut down some units where tax sunsets are coming in, and opening new units whe

2 Dabur firms get relief in lawsuits in US, 3rd entity to face charges

In a relief to FMCG major Dabur, two of its foreign subsidiaries, Dabur International and Dermoviva Skin Essentials, have been removed as a defendant in multiple lawsuits filed in a US court over allegations that their hair-relaxer products caused ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and other related health issues. However, lawsuits filed against its third international subsidiary Namaste Laboratories LLC, would continue before the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, according to a statement from Dabur on Wednesday. Dabur International and Dermoviva were removed and got relief in the multiple suits due to lack of jurisdiction as they have not either manufactured, marketed, distributed or sold hair relaxer products in the US, it added. Three foreign subsidiaries of Dabur India -- Namaste Laboratories LLC, Dermoviva Skin Essentials Inc and Dabur International Ltd -- were facing approximately 5,400 cases in the federal and state courts in the US, which was later ...

FMCG supply chain gridlock: Demand declines and inventory adds up

The situation remains the same even in central India as inventory days have gone up to 20 days which was lower earlier

Good recovery in rural mkts, hopeful to grow at par with urban: Dabur CEO

Home-grown FMCG major Dabur India is seeing "very good recovery" in rural markets and expects growth from these markets to come at par with the urban market in the next 3-4 quarters, CEO Mohit Malhotra said. As inflation is coming down with the cooling of commodity prices, a "slow volume recovery" is happening in those markets, which is narrowing the difference between the growth rate between rural and urban, he said. The recovery from the rural market is likely to continue despite a disruption in rain in some parts of the country, led by factors such as hike in MSP, good sowing of winter crops, and election season. Besides, India's unemployment rate has decreased in the rural areas and the consumer confidence index is also at an all-time high, almost reaching the pre-COVID level, he added. "There are definite very good recovery signs, which actually I am seeing. The festive season which is coming in, should augur very well for us going forward in the future. So I am very hopeful,"

Open to acquisitions in health, personal care categories: Dabur Chairman

Dabur India is the maker of Hajmola and Fem beauty bleach

Financial stocks account for 50% of FPI selloff in second half of October

The selling pressure was less intense in the broader markets

FMCG industry logs 8.6% volume growth in Q2 on rural revival: NIQ

Hindustan Unilever and ITC both pointed out after announcing their September quarter results that regional brands have gained momentum

FMCG industry logs 8.6% volume growth in Q2 on easing inflation: NielsenIQ

The FMCG industry in India had an overall 8.6 per cent volume growth in September quarter, helped by higher consumption as the inflationary pressure eased, according to a report by data analytics firm NielsenIQ. With correction in prices, the FMCG industry logged 9 per cent growth in value terms in July-September(Q3), reducing from the preceding quarters, it added. When inflation was at a record high, the FMCG industry had a high price-led growth in the last 5-6 quarters, though the volume was under stress. However, the trend has started reversing with the cooling of commodity prices. Besides, the rural market, which has been facing a consumption slowdown for the last several quarters, is showing signs of recovery, while the urban market is maintaining a "stable rate of growth", said the latest NielsenIQ's FMCG Quarterly snapshot. Smaller-sized packs are having higher offtake in the rural market, while in urban markets average pack sizes turn positive, though there is a continued .

Marico expects revenue growth to come back in H2, says MD & CEO Gupta

Home-grown FMCG major Marico expects revenue growth to come back in the second half of the fiscal and sluggish rural demand to gradually improve, said its Managing Director and CEO Saugata Gupta. It has taken price corrections after softening of inflation in the domestic market in the last two quarters, which has some effects on its revenue growth. However, it has helped it either gain or sustain market share and also increase penetration in some of its portfolio, he added. In the next two quarters, revenue growth of the company would be in line with volume growth, Gupta told PTI. "Revenue growth is expected to move into the positive territory in H2 as pricing deflation in the domestic business steadily tapers off. The company has taken price drops in its core brands as Saffola and Parachute," Gupta added. Last week, Marico, which owns popular brands like Saffola, Parachute, and Livon, reported 17.2 per cent increase in consolidated net profit for September quarter. However, its ..

Pizza Hut India operator 'cautious' on expansion after 20% sales slump

Shares of Sapphire slid as much as 8.8% post-results

Marico Q2 results: Net profit rises 17.3% to Rs 353 cr, misses estimates

Marico's net profit rose 17.3% to Rs 353 crore in the July-September quarter, but missed analysts' average estimate of Rs 357 crore, according to LSEG data

HUL to cut prices of soaps, detergents to keep local competition in check

Large FMCG companies have seen their sales cut by homegrown brands in India. This is especially true for soaps, detergents, hair oil, tea, and biscuits

22% kirana owners extremely optimistic about business this festive season

The survey, conducted among 5,000 kirana owners across the country, showed that 22 per cent of kirana owners in India are feeling "extremely optimistic" about business prospects this festive season

Rural recovery for FMCG cos takes a pause amid food inflation, uneven rains

The FMCG industry has witnessed a challenging September quarter amid subdued consumer demand and a decline in rural consumption due to persistent food inflation and uneven rains in some regions. The operating environment remained tough for the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) industry as rural demand continues to be sluggish, and some green shoots, which were visible in the preceding June quarter, seem to have paused following adverse conditions. Leading FMCG makers like HUL, ITC and Nestle have expressed concerns over uneven rains, the impact of crop output and rising prices of some commodities -- such as wheat, maida, sugar, potato, coffee, etc -- in their September quarter earnings. "Consumption demand has been relatively subdued, especially in the value segment and rural markets on the back of sub-par monsoons and persistent Food inflation, which saw a sharp spike during the quarter," ITC said in an earning statement. Persistent inflation has impacted rural demand, which ...

FMCG firms see subdued growth in Q2; rising food prices hamper rural demand

The FMCG industry expects a subdued low to mid-single-digit volume growth in the July-September quarter as weak macroeconomic conditions amid rising food prices and below-normal rainfall in some regions are impeding the recovery in rural demand. Companies such as Marico, Dabur and Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) in their quarterly updates said that though there was an improvement in consumption in the second quarter, the recovery has been gradual. Moreover, the festive season this year has entirely shifted to the third quarter, due to which offtake related to festivals is delayed and will carry forward to the next quarter, the companies said. Over their gross margins, the companies said they expect it to be better sequentially, helped by moderating inflation and easing price growths. This also helped them to go for higher A&P (Advertisements and Promotions) spending. Updating its business performance for the September quarter, GCPL said: "In India, we witnessed weak macros and

Govt forms National Turmeric Board, aims to boost sector's global dominance

India holds the title for being the world's largest producer, consumer, and exporter of turmeric

Emami enters into definitive agreement to acquire 26% of Axiom Ayurveda

Axiom has its own manufacturing facility in Ambala, Haryana and is setting up a fully automated new facility in Jammu (Kathua) at a cost of Rs 160 crore

Dabur scaling up Hajmola and Odomos to include them on its power brand list

Home-grown FMCG major Dabur is scaling up its digestive brand Hajmola and mosquito repellent brand Odomos, amplifying their reach to include them on the list of its power brands, CEO Mohit Malhotra said. Dabur's fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) portfolio currently includes nine distinct power brands -- eight in India and one in the overseas markets, which together account for 70 per cent of its total sales. Currently, Dabur's 75 per cent revenue comes from the domestic business. Its domestic business is concentrated in eight power brands -- Dabur Chyawanprash, Dabur Honey, Dabur Honitus, Dabur PudinHara, Dabur Lal Tail, Dabur Amla, Dabur Red Paste, Real. Vatika is Dabur's international power brand offering a range of personal care products for the global audience. Currently, Dabur has 17 brands that are above Rs 100 crore but lesser than Rs 500 crore in size, said Malhotra while addressing the investor meet last week. "We have 17 brands, which are in the range of Rs 100-500 crore