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FMCG demand has improved across rural and urban markets: ITC CMD

The ITC chief attributed the recovery in FMCG demand to GST rationalisation, income tax relief and other government measures, while cautioning over West Asia and El Niño risks

ITC eyes ₹8 trillion FMCG market by 2035, bets on AI, premiumisation

ITC expects its FMCG market to expand to around Rs 8 lakh crore by 2035 as the conglomerate looks to strengthen its position through a combination of brand-building, digital commerce expansion, and strategic acquisitions, Chairman & Managing Director Sanjiv Puri said on Thursday. Addressing shareholders at the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM), Puri said the Indian FMCG market was "poised for significant expansion" as the consumer landscape evolves rapidly. "The rise of aspirational Bharat, premiumisation, Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers, expanding digital access and the growth of quick commerce are reshaping categories, channels and expectations," he said. To capitalise on these trends, ITC is leveraging an AI-led consumer insight ecosystem that enables micro-segmentation and supports the development of differentiated offerings tailored to evolving consumer needs, lifestyles and occasions, Puri said. He also underscored the growing role of online and omnichannel commerce in ...

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

Best of BS Opinion: Should 'risk capital' be taxed like labour is?

From risk capital taxation and Uttar Pradesh's caste churn to political defections and fractured consumer markets, today's BS Opinion page maps power, money and strategy

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

Dividend watch! ITC, Page Industries, 6 other stocks to remain in focus

Among the announced payouts, Page Industries has declared the highest interim dividend at ₹150 per share, with May 27, 2026 fixed as the record date

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

Stocks to watch today: ITC, Maruti Suzuki, Nykaa, LIC, LG Electronics

Stocks to Watch today, May 22, 2026: Nykaa, LIC, ITC, Honasa Consumer, and Maruti Suzuki are some of the key stocks to watch today

Dividend stocks: TCS, Bajaj Auto, ITC, LTM, 14 others go ex-date next week

Among the companies, Bajaj Auto has announced the highest final dividend of ₹150 per share, with May 29, 2026, fixed as the record date

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

ITC Q4 FY26 result: Profit rises 2% to ₹6,692 crore; revenue up 17%

The company, which makes Gold Flake cigarettes, reported profit rose 2 per cent to 66.92 billion rupees ($695.63 million) in the March quarte

Q4 results: ITC, Nykaa, LIC, MTNL, Aurobindo Pharma, and 181 more on May 21

Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Max Healthcare, Gail (India), Prestige Estates, Sun TV, Bikaji Foods International, Quick Heal and Icra are also to release their January-March earnings today

Nifty FMCG outshines Nifty50 in Apr; Nestle, Radico Khaitan among top picks

Thus far in the month of April, the FMCG index has surged 11.73 per cent, as against a 7.4 per cent gain in the benchmark index

Gas shortage: Why Nomura sees 'negligible impact' on HUL, ITC, Dabur?

Nomura's top picks include Britannia and Titan. It also prefers Marico, Tata Consumer, Godrej Consumer, Asian Paints and United Spirits

A fireside chat with Sanjiv Puri, Chairman & Managing Director, ITC Limited | BS Manthan

Being consumer-centric and continuously evolving with contemporary trends is paramount for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies

Investments in rural India aiding FMCG growth: ITC CMD Sanjiv Puri

ITC CMD Sanjiv Puri says government tax cuts and GST reductions are aiding consumption, as digitisation, rural demand and evolving GenZ and millennial preferences reshape FMCG growth

Being consumer-centric key for FMCG brands: ITC's Sanjiv Puri at BS Manthan

At Business Standard's Manthan summit, ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri said that consumer-centric growth, stronger R&D investment and deeper AI adoption are essentials for FMCG sector

ITC's cigarette price hikes may cushion volumes, but hurt margins: Nomura

In the case of ITC, Nomura noted that the company has started increasing prices for its premium brands, including Gold Flake and Classic, across most subsegments

ITC, Godfrey Phillips, VST Ind slip up to 6% in 2 days on new cigarette tax

In two sessions, ITC shares declined over 5 per cent, Godfrey Phillips over 6 per cent and VST Industries over 3 per cent

ITC to roll out freshness-led packaged foods via e-commerce platform

The FMCG major is piloting freshness-led packaged foods through its food-tech cloud kitchens, leveraging e-commerce platforms as it sharpens its premiumisation strategy