ETMarkets Management Talk | Crompton 2.0: How premiumisation, innovation and smart products could reshape growth: Kaleeswaran ArunachalamOver the last decade, Crompton has expanded beyond its core categories through sustained investments in technology and product innovation.
21 Aug, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
Widening waistline: India's big, fat obesity hotspots may not be just the biggest cities anymoreIndia sees a significant rise in overweight and obese populations recently. Rural areas show a particularly sharp increase in these health ...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
FMCG, auto and consumer companies step up festive marketing spends by up to 20%Indian consumer companies are increasing festive marketing budgets by up to 20% as demand shows signs of strengthening and dealers build in...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
When the right audience is listening, partnerships become a strategic advantageFor brands targeting business decision-makers, visibility alone is not enough. Bosch’s partnership with ET demonstrates how credible platfo...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Festive demand set to lift FMCG growth, but margins face pressureConsumer demand in India is expected to strengthen during the upcoming festive season. Companies face rising input costs and intense compet...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Relief for Dabur as Delhi HC stays FSSAI order banning product sale over ‘100%’ claimsThe Delhi High Court has halted an FSSAI order that banned Dabur India's product sales. This order targeted claims like '100% Pure' and '10...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Marico to prioritise margins over volumes in certain segmentsMarico is now prioritizing profitability over volume and rapid expansion. The company is focusing on premiumization and higher-margin busin...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Dabur issues first statement after FSSAI tells company to halt sale of items with misleading '100%' claimsDabur said it has begun changing product labels after the FSSAI ordered it to stop selling food products carrying allegedly misleading “100...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Dabur shares drop 3% after FSSAI bars FMCG major from selling products with '100%' guarantee claimsDabur India shares fell nearly 3% after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) barred the FMCG company from selling certa...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Sponsorships account for 80% of Kaun Banega Crorepati ad sales as TV buying shiftsBrand sponsorships now drive eighty percent of Kaun Banega Crorepati advertising sales. Advertisers seek customized integrations on popular...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Nestle India extends rally on stellar June quarter, higher costs may limit upsideNestle India shares reached a record high after a strong June quarter performance. Revenue growth accelerated significantly year-on-year, r...
23 Jul, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
Ratings blackout may cast a shadow over brands' TV ad spendsA prolonged suspension of BARC television ratings could disrupt festive-season advertising, with marketers warning that reality shows such ...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Quick commerce leverages cart clout to draw higher margins from companiesQuick commerce platforms are increasing demands for higher margins and marketing funds. Consumer goods companies face rising costs for bett...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Food giants focus on the fine print to serve you rightIndian consumers are increasingly looking beyond prices and focusing on product labels, ingredients and nutrition details while making food...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
As food inflation bites, Nestle turns to smaller cities to drive growthNestle India is strategically focusing on tier-2 and tier-3 markets for growth, anticipating rising consumption in these areas. Despite fac...
04 Jul, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Food inflation shaped household choices; long-term growth potential intact: Nestle chairmanNestle India's Chairman highlighted how food inflation reshaped consumer choices, impacting pack sizes and purchase habits in FY26. Despite...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Broadcasters in a fix as weekly rating suspension disrupts Rs 40,000 crore ad marketIndia's ₹40,000 crore TV advertising market faces disruption as weekly ratings are suspended. Advertisers must now rely on historical data,...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.38 AM IST