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China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three yearsChina's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail s...
India introduces PPI for goods and services, begins shift from WPIIndia has launched Producer Price Index data for goods and services. This move aims to provide a clearer picture of price changes from a pr...
Gourmet retail startup Foodstories raises Rs 50 crore led by Nikhil KamathGourmet retail startup Foodstories has secured Rs 50 crore in a funding round led by Zerodha cofounder Nikhil Kamath. The company, founded ...
Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...
El Nino sets in, clouds kharif outlookEl Nino conditions have set in and may strengthen during the southwest monsoon, raising concerns for India's largest sowing window. The neu...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...