Sharleen Dsouza

Rasna acquires Jumpin brand to enter India's RTD beverage segment

Jumpin was acquired from Hershey's India but its original owner was the Godrej group. According to a source, the brand was acquired for a little lower than ₹350 crore

Bangladesh import curbs won't hurt Indian textile majors, say experts

Experts say India's ban on land-route textile imports from Bangladesh will likely boost domestic sourcing, with minimal disruption to large retail companies

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

Qcom fuelling snacking in India, says Mondelez executive Nitin Saini

The audience that is there on quick commerce is more disposed to experiment because they have more disposable incomes, said Nitin Saini

Britannia sees steady demand recovery, expects revenue and volume growth

Another set of price hikes in first 2 months of Q1

FMCG firms ensure uninterrupted supply, tweak shifts near border areas

FMCG companies adjust factory schedules, push higher stocks and extend credit to distributors in conflict-affected states while ensuring staff safety and compliance

Indo-Pak tensions: Cinemas, malls bear the brunt of conflict during weekend

Footfalls at malls in shopping centres and malls in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan are also impacted

Rural demand for FMCG grows at a slower pace in March quarter: NielsenIQ

Demand for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in rural India stood at 8.4 per cent in the March quarter, compared to 9.2 per cent in October-December of 2024

Asian Paints Q4 net profit drops 45% on muted demand and weak margins

The industrial business registered a 1.5 per cent value decline, impacted by macroeconomic challenges in Africa

Titan Q4 net profit up 13% to Rs 871 crore on strong jewellery sales

Titan's Q4 net profit rose 13 per cent YoY to Rs 871 crore on 19.4 per cent revenue growth driven by strong performance in the jewellery and watches segments

Britannia Q4 results: Net profit rises 4% to Rs 560 crore, revenue up 9%

Britannia Industries reported a 4 per cent rise in Q4FY25 net profit to Rs 560 crore, with 8.9 per cent revenue growth amid tight consumption and rising input costs

I am a little more bullish this year than last year: Sudhir Sitapati

Volume recovery will happen quite soon, but the volume growth in this category will be range bound to 2-3 per cent, says Sitapati

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

Avenue Supermarts net profit down 2.2% in Q4 due to lower operating margins

The company recorded a 16.8 per cent increase in its total revenue to Rs 14,872 crore

New kid on the brand wagon: IPL sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi in spotlight

Blazing 11 sixes and seven boundaries, Suryavanshi now holds the record for the second-fastest century in IPL

Time to take the bet into near future; play the long game: HUL's Rohit Jawa

Innovation is the lifeblood of our consumer goods business and that's how we will be able to achieve superiority, says Rohit Jawa

Akshaya Tritiya: Mumbai witness gold rush as Delhi markets go quiet

The price of 24-carat gold in Mumbai stood at Rs 97,600 per 10 grams and 22-carat gold stood at Rs 92,000 per 10 grams

India can be in top 5 mkts for Costa Coffee in 5 yrs: Philippe Schaillee

The Indian consumer is starting to shift from tea to coffee and then increasingly moving to premium coffee, he added

Ikea launches its first 'Plan & Order Point' service in India

This service will be available at its experience centre in East Bengaluru and spans 740 sq metres

Trent Q4FY25 results: Net profit falls 54.8%, revenue rises 27.9%

Its revenue from operations rose 27.9 per cent to ₹4,216.9 crore in Q4 compared to the same period last year and its like-for-like growth was in mid-single digit in the quarter on a standalone basis