From soaps to biscuits, your grocery bill may be headed higher againDabur India anticipates price hikes in Q1 FY27 due to persistent inflationary pressures, particularly in packaging materials, driven by Mid...
08 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Beyond Parachute: Marico swaps coconut oil comfort for a premium growth playbookMarico is strategically moving towards premium and digital brands. The company targets double-digit revenue growth, aiming to surpass ₹15,0...
05 May, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
The 9 pm rule inside India’s predictable summer shopping patternIndia's summer consumption reveals a nationwide pattern: ice cream orders consistently peak at 9 PM, with demand doubling between 6 PM and ...
29 Apr, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Dabur expects consolidated revenues to grow in mid-single digits in Q1 FY26Dabur anticipates mid-single digit revenue growth for the March quarter of FY26. This growth will be driven by a recovery in India's domest...
03 Apr, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
Olive oil or coconut oil? The everyday kitchen choice that can quietly shape your heart, weight and long-term healthThe long-standing olive oil versus coconut oil debate now centres on health rather than taste. While both offer similar calories, olive oil...
18 Dec, 2025, 03.39 PM IST
Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi drive coconut prices to new highsAcross South India, coconut prices have surged from Rs 15-25 to Rs 80-100 due to pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, climate change ...
06 Sep, 2025, 01.00 PM IST
Coconuts get pricier as poor weather drives global shortageThis shortage impacts consumers and businesses, particularly in Asia, where coconut is a staple ingredient. Alternatives are being suggeste...
26 Apr, 2025, 10.23 AM IST
Centre says wholesale edible oil prices showing declining trendAccording to Consumer Affairs Ministry, the wholesale price of palm oil fell 2.50 per cent to Rs 12,349 per tonne as on September 14 from R...
17 Sep, 2021, 04.58 PM IST
Sweet spot: Bengaluru is switching to 'clean' sugars in cocktails, food and dessertsValue-added sugar segment makes a 60% contribution to the overall sugar sales.
17 Sep, 2018, 11.37 AM IST
Bengalureans are choosing coconut-based products as a substitute for dairy ingredientsThe backyard fruit has begun to occupy the shelves of new-age kitchens, restaurants and stores in fancy avatars.
05 Jun, 2017, 01.36 PM IST
Coconut oil prices fall 40%; drop severe in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and KeralaDespite a shortfall in production, the prices of coconut oil have fallen by 40 per cent compared to the level a year ago
21 Jul, 2015, 11.45 AM IST
Coconut oil loses sheen as consumers go for light hair oilIf you were part of a generation that touted regular coconut oil champis as the secret to healthy hair, here’s something mothers won’t beli...
15 Feb, 2014, 06.53 AM IST
Consumers have to shell out more for branded coconut oil this festive seasonBranded coconut oil may not come cheap as suppliers have started to increase prices following a scarcity of coconuts in Kerala and TN.
09 Oct, 2013, 04.57 AM IST
- Seen great volume growth across different segments: Chaitanya Deshpande, Marico
"In India, the FMCG business has grown by about 23%, international business has grown by 17% and Kaya has turned in a growth of about 29%,"...
03 Aug, 2012, 05.02 PM IST
- Coconut oil prices at a high on copra rally
With no let-up in coconut oil prices, branded coconut oil makers are desperately trying to hold on to their consumers.
17 Jan, 2011, 12.30 AM IST
- Rising coconut oil cheers farmers, worries traders
Spiralling coconut oil price is spreading cheer among coconut farmers, while the traders are a worried lot as there is no sign of a let-up ...
04 Jul, 2008, 02.03 AM IST
- Planters of nut looking for alternative ways
It’s a wonder nut all right. You put it in your hair, drink its water, grate and squeeze it for milk and use it as fibre. Experts feel you ...
11 Apr, 2008, 02.30 AM IST