Lotus Herbals buys out cosmetics company SoulTreeThis is the first acquisition for Lotus Herbals, which makes a range of skin-care, sun protection and make-up products.
31 Aug, 2020, 06.30 PM IST
JHS may take P&G to court for ending contract for producing Tide detergentP&G for its part says that it does not intend to renew the contract that expires next month on account of the financial instability roiling...
24 May, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- Procter & Gamble registers record loss of Rs 371 crore in FY12 on Rupee fall
The Indian unit of the world's largest consumer goods company Procter & Gamble posted record loss before tax of Rs 371.17 crore in the last...
02 Nov, 2012, 06.00 AM IST
- Johnson & Johnson targets buys in OTC segment; to focus more on feminine hygiene & skin-care products
J&J India will reduce its dependence on its near-generic Johnson's baby care range of products that makes up for half its revenues.
23 Mar, 2012, 05.35 AM IST
One-upmanship costs Tide, Pantene and Olay skincare maker P&G dear, posts biggest ever lossP&G Home Products recorded 333.5 cr losses after spending more than one-third of revenues on marketing and advertising.
29 Dec, 2011, 01.45 PM IST
- Emami, Gillette, Hindustan Unilever, P&G gain as urban men turn beauty conscious
With urban men turning more beauty conscious than women, male skincare market is growing at a faster pace than that of women.
08 Jul, 2011, 09.17 AM IST
- P&G's royalty rise in India irks investors
A sustained rise in royalty payments by the listed Indian subsidiary of Procter & Gamble to its Cincinnati-based parent has drawn flak from...
22 Jun, 2011, 02.24 AM IST
- Men use anti-ageing products marketed for women
Men in Delhi, Mumbai & Bangalore are using anti-ageing products marketed for women.
09 Aug, 2010, 03.37 AM IST
'We'll stick to mass, premium image'Nivea India's marketing director, Soma Ghosh, spoke to ET about the challenges and way forward.
09 Aug, 2010, 03.07 AM IST
- FMCG cos go slow on launches despite growth
New product launches in personal care market dropped to 360 in 2008 as compared to an all-time high of 483 in 2007.
01 Jan, 2009, 03.23 AM IST
- Skin care majors in fair war
As the country’s obsession with fair skin continues, skin lightening products have emerged as a key driver for the personal care category.
19 Sep, 2008, 12.26 AM IST
- FMCG cos set sights on aspirational products
Though none of these companies can afford to ignore the mass segment, the focus on high-margin products has never been as significant as it...
17 May, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- P&G forays into Indian skin care market
Proctor and Gamble announces its foray into the Rs 2,100-crore skincare market in India with the launch of a range of products including an...
04 Aug, 2007, 05.47 PM IST
- Industry must show import gains on rising Re
The income tax department has asked its field formations to figure out if the favourable impact of rupee appreciation was being reflected i...
03 Aug, 2007, 01.58 AM IST
- Dabur to launch new brands in skin, home care segments
Stepping up its game against multinationals like L'Oreal and Schwarzkopf, homegrown FMCG major Dabur is bringing in two new skincare brands...
29 Jul, 2007, 10.15 AM IST
- Dabur to tap premium skin care market
With its acquisitions plans for South East Asian personal care company Unza Holdings not materialising, the Rs 2,234-crore.
28 Jul, 2007, 03.23 AM IST