Quick commerce leverages cart clout to draw higher margins from companiesQuick commerce platforms are increasing demands for higher margins and marketing funds. Consumer goods companies face rising costs for bett...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Food giants focus on the fine print to serve you rightIndian consumers are increasingly looking beyond prices and focusing on product labels, ingredients and nutrition details while making food...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
As food inflation bites, Nestle turns to smaller cities to drive growthNestle India is strategically focusing on tier-2 and tier-3 markets for growth, anticipating rising consumption in these areas. Despite fac...
04 Jul, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Food inflation shaped household choices; long-term growth potential intact: Nestle chairmanNestle India's Chairman highlighted how food inflation reshaped consumer choices, impacting pack sizes and purchase habits in FY26. Despite...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Broadcasters in a fix as weekly rating suspension disrupts Rs 40,000 crore ad marketIndia's ₹40,000 crore TV advertising market faces disruption as weekly ratings are suspended. Advertisers must now rely on historical data,...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Cracks in cola kingdom: India's duopoly faces biggest test in decadesIndia's cola market is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond the traditional Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo rivalry. Reliance's Cam...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Brands flock to India’s England tour as marquee bilateral cricket holds ad appealCricket's enduring appeal is driving significant advertiser interest for India's tour of England, despite a generally cautious market. Broa...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: The next retail breakthrough may already be in your pocketET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 spotlights the products quietly reshaping retail. From improving product discovery and customer e...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Will Zee Entertainment’s FIFA World Cup deal turn the needle for its 3.3 crore shareholders?Zee Entertainment Enterprises pulled off a surprise win by securing India's broadcast and digital rights for multiple FIFA events through 2...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Meesho to buy Kirana Club for Rs 202 crore, eyes deeper retail playEcommerce giant Meesho is set to acquire Kirana Club for Rs 202 crore in a cash deal, aiming to bolster its reach within India's vast kiran...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
FIFA World Cup marketing spends in India may halve as brands stay awayThe FIFA World Cup has begun in India with minimal marketing buzz. Brands are hesitant due to poor match timings and late broadcast deals. ...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
AI, quick commerce are reshaping how India spends on advertising: WPP Media's Prasanth KumarIndia's advertising market will grow in 2026. Marketers face unprecedented volatility, juggling many challenges. Despite global tensions an...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Markets poised for a positive run if geopolitical risks ease: Ambareesh BaligaMarket veteran Ambareesh Baliga sees Indian equities well-positioned if geopolitical tensions ease and macro conditions remain supportive. ...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Patanjali Foods Q4 Results: Profit jumps 46% to Rs 524 crore despite margin pressurePatanjali Foods reported a strong rise in quarterly and annual earnings, driven by robust growth in its edible oils and FMCG businesses. Wh...
31 May, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
India’s TV industry faces deeper pressure as viewers, advertisers move onlineIndia's television industry is facing significant challenges. Advertising demand is slowing, and fewer people are subscribing to pay-TV. Vi...
25 May, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
FMCG sector to log 8-10% growth despite margin pressure: CrisilIndia's FMCG sector anticipates 8-10% revenue growth this fiscal. Price hikes will drive this expansion. However, volume growth is set to s...
21 May, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Emami's desi portfolio puts up a fight as summer sales melt amid West Asia tensionsEmami's Q4FY26 results showed resilience in its core domestic business, which grew 11% excluding the summer portfolio. However, unfavorable...
21 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST