In 1888, a doctor’s daughter tired of body odor turned cream into a personal fix, and deodorant became part of modern routineBack in 1888, a groundbreaking cream named Mum made waves in the world of personal care, tackling the age-old issue of body odor. This inno...
12 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
India grants retrospective custom duty relief on imports of select nuclear power generation equipmentIndia has granted retrospective customs duty relief on specified nuclear power generation equipment imported between April 1, 2019 and Janu...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.58 AM IST
US drug regulator issues import alert for drugs made at a Dabur India plantThe US Food and Drug Administration has placed Dabur India's factory on an import alert. This action follows an inspection that revealed si...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Customer service no longer a cost centre in AI era: HGS CEO Venkatesh KorlaArtificial intelligence is transforming the business process management sector. Companies are now prioritizing customer experience, moving ...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Consumer staples sector to face growth normalization in 2nd half of 2026, updates on pricing power and channel efficiency eyedConsumer staples growth momentum is likely to moderate in the second half of FY27 as GST-related benefits phase out and high base effects s...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Tata Consumer crosses Rs 20,000 crore revenue mark in FY26, net profit up 20%Tata Consumer Products achieved a significant milestone, crossing ₹20,000 crore in revenue for FY26. The company reported a 15% revenue inc...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Gen Z's love for cold coffee has brands chasing beverage boomIndia's younger consumers are embracing cold coffee as an everyday drink. Brands like Nestle, HUL, and Tata Starbucks are expanding their o...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
A new-age thirst for beverages is emerging as a key force in India's consumer goods marketBeverage industry in India: Indian companies are seeing strong growth in drinks like coffee, ready-to-drink options, and protein beverages....
09 Jun, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Indians are growing more pessimistic about the economy. RBI Survey shows whyUrban consumers grew more pessimistic about the economy, jobs, and spending in May, with the Current Situation Index falling for the third ...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
India Inc hikes prices, shrinks packs as Iran war squeezes marginsIndian businesses face mounting pressure from soaring oil, freight, and insurance costs. Companies are increasing prices and reducing produ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
India’s consumer demand remains resilient despite Iran war, inflation pressures; FMCG firms stay cautiously optimisticDespite geopolitical turmoil and inflation, domestic consumption of essentials and personal care products remains resilient. Company execut...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Consumer goods majors eye stronger sales as inflation pushes both volumes and pricesConsumer goods companies anticipate stronger sales growth. Inflation from the West Asia conflict is expected to boost both product volumes ...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Small packs make big gains as budgets shrink and costs riseWith inflation on the rise, Indian shoppers are favoring compact product packaging. This shift not only reflects changing consumer habits b...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
AI-generated product development: How a hair fall shampoo formula was created using Artificial IntelligenceA recent experiment involving an AI-generated shampoo formulation is offering insights into how artificial intelligence could reshape produ...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Unilever says it won't miss India's premium boom like it did in ChinaUnilever CEO Fernando Fernandez stated the company will not repeat past mistakes in China by being late to India's premium market. He empha...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
Consumer goods companies chart new manufacturing and sourcing course as West Asia crisis hits supply chainIndian consumer goods firms like Dabur, Britannia, Tata Consumer Products, and Emami are rerouting manufacturing and sourcing away from Wes...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Australia sues consumer goods giant 3M over 'forever chemicals'Australia is suing US company 3M for AU$2 billion. The lawsuit concerns contamination from firefighting foam containing 'forever chemicals'...
28 May, 2026, 09.03 AM IST