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
Customers will feast as Zepto to pour fuel into quick commerce fireZepto’s proposed Rs 9,500 cr ($1 billion) IPO could significantly intensify competition in India’s already crowded quick commerce market. T...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
EV, FinTech jobs set to deliver biggest raisesIndian employees can anticipate salary increments of 8.6% to 10.2% in FY2026-27, with EV infrastructure, fintech, and healthcare sectors le...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.24 PM 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
Nestle India pays Rs 1,024.5 crore licence fee to Swiss parent entity in FY26Nestle India's royalty payments to its Swiss parent surged by 13.91% to Rs 1,024.5 crore in FY26. Despite this increase, shareholders previ...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
Make in India efforts showing results as import dependence falls in key sectors despite global shocks: Bank of BarodaIndia's manufacturing sector is becoming more self-reliant. Import dependence is falling in electricals, chemicals, and capital goods. This...
06 Jun, 2026, 04.43 PM 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
Those willing to look beyond the fog of war: 5 large-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 28%The news mix could not be more confusing. On the one hand, the US House voted to halt Trump’s Iran war, and Israel and Lebanon again agreed...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM 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
HUL employees on permanent roll down 10.7% to 5,898 in FY26Hindustan Unilever Limited's permanent employee count will decrease by 10.7 percent to 5,898 by March 2026. The company is investing signif...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.21 PM 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
AI talent demand offset flat white-collar hiring in MayIndia's job market showed stability in May. Insurance sector hiring grew significantly. Demand for AI talent remained strong, especially fo...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
For a match made in retail heaven, friction on earth can be realQuick commerce is transforming Indian retail. Platforms like Blinkit and Zepto now drive a significant portion of online sales for major FM...
30 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Beyond fast-moving CGs for quick-comThe quick commerce sector for consumer goods in India is on an impressive growth trajectory, but it grapples with daunting challenges. Comp...
29 May, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
Reliance Retail's luxury arm surges 45% in FY26, losses halveReliance Retail's premium segment experienced a strong sales recovery and narrowed losses in fiscal year 2026. The acquired Metro Cash & Ca...
29 May, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Byju gets jail term; SC backs 28% gaming GSTLegal troubles compounded for Byju Raveendran as a Singapore court sentenced him to six months in jail. This and more in today’s ETtech Top...
27 May, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Quick commerce becomes FMCG's biggest online sales channel in IndiaLatest data from companies including ITC Ltd, AWL Agri Business, Tata Consumer Products and Parle Products showed quick commerce accounted ...
27 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST