Iran war unsettles India's packaged water makers as bottles, caps get priceyIndia's bottled water market faces rising costs. Disruptions from the Iran war are increasing prices for plastic bottles, caps, and packagi...
12 Mar, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
'Weighty' FMCG matters: Prices repacked, value unpacked; Daily goods makers repurpose pack sizes to pass GST cut benefitsPopular price points for daily essentials are set to return by mid-November. FMCG manufacturers can now increase pack weights instead of re...
22 Oct, 2025, 04.35 AM IST
FMCG companies fear West Asia unrest may drive up input pricesGeopolitical tensions in West Asia may increase crude oil prices. This could negatively impact demand for packaged foods, beverages, deterg...
17 Jun, 2025, 12.08 AM IST
Tatas' strategic shift: Focus on own mineral water brands after calling off Bisleri acquisition planThe company's portfolio of products includes tea, coffee, water, RTD beverages, salt, pulses, spices, ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat offeri...
23 Mar, 2023, 11.57 AM IST
From Bisleri to Bilseri: How water became an FMCG product in IndiaHow did water, which used to be associated with taps and hand pumps in urban India, and wells and rivers and ponds in rural areas, become a...
22 Mar, 2023, 04.16 PM IST
Advertisers gear up for a big splash to cash in on signs of demand pickupExecutives at Godrej Group, Coca-Cola, Dabur, Maruti, Bisleri, and Lotus Herbals said they plan to invest heavily on advertising and market...
14 Mar, 2023, 05.10 PM IST
Freighters seek rate hike, consumer companies fear impact on marginFuel prices have risen 21 times in 2021 and touched new highs this week, shooting past Rs 90 and Rs 85 per litre for petrol and diesel, res...
19 Feb, 2021, 08.56 AM IST
Packaged-water cos may urge Kerala govt to ease price capSome of the big names in the country's packaged drinking water industry are likely to approach the Kerala government to ease the recently p...
17 Feb, 2020, 07.54 AM IST
Good news! Your grocery expenses won't rise after GST rolloutMRP of most household and personal care products will stay unchanged for 6-8 weeks after GST rollout as companies gauge impact.
29 Jun, 2017, 12.46 PM IST
Why Mondelez is not worried about new competition in IndiaRivals Nestlé, Ferrero India and even Patanjali hit the market with new launches in the chocolates category dominated by Mondelez.
10 Apr, 2017, 01.32 PM IST
Coca-Cola may stop glass bottlesCoca-Cola may stop selling soft drinks in glass bottles as they have become more expensive to produce compared to plastic bottles and cumbe...
21 Apr, 2016, 10.54 AM IST
Coca-Cola India to revamp Kinley for more shareCoca-Cola India has kicked off a rebranding exercise for its bottled water brand Kinley that has seen the company changing its packaging an...
05 Nov, 2014, 01.12 PM IST
- Growing use of packaged mineral water set to boost sales in this segment this summer
"We see an annual growth of 25%, with a huge demand from metros, where drinking packaged mineral water has become a way of life," said Rame...
15 Apr, 2011, 07.05 AM IST
- Himalayan fight over brand
Mt Everest, Bisleri claim rights over name for packaged water.
25 Jun, 2008, 05.01 AM IST
- Wipro, Coke, Danone thirsting for Bisleri
Global and Indian giants such as France’s Danone, Coca-Cola and Wipro are in talks with Ramesh Chauhan to buy Bisleri.
26 Jul, 2007, 01.38 AM IST
- Tatas to scale Mount Everest
On Friday, Tata Tea, the world’s second biggest branded tea company, announced plans to acquire 45% stake in Mount Everest Mineral Water, w...
02 Jun, 2007, 01.52 AM IST
- Packaged water brands face an Waterloo
A shakeout in the packaged water sector is looming large, driven by poor business parameters.
12 Sep, 2006, 02.44 AM IST