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...
HUL cuts permanent employee count by 8.6% in FY26Hindustan Unilever has reduced its workforce in fiscal year 2026. The company saw a decline in both permanent employees and workers. This m...
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...
Unilever opens AI-powered fragrance R&D centre at IIT Bombay under €100 million planUnilever is launching a new fragrance research center at IIT Bombay. This is part of a major global investment using artificial intelligenc...
Emami's desi portfolio puts up a fight as summer sales melt amid West Asia tensionsEmami's Q4FY26 results showed resilience in its core domestic business, which grew 11% excluding the summer portfolio. However, unfavorable...
From milk to ACs, everyday essentials getting costlier as war fuels inflationIndian households face rising costs for daily essentials. Fuel and commodity price hikes are pushing up prices for milk, packaged foods, an...
FMCG companies bracing for another round of price increases amid inflationDaily-use products such as soaps, detergents, biscuits, packaged foods and beverages are likely to become costlier as FMCG companies prepar...
From soaps to biscuits, your grocery bill may be headed higher againDabur India anticipates price hikes in Q1 FY27 due to persistent inflationary pressures, particularly in packaging materials, driven by Mid...
West Asia Conflict: Supply chain woes hit smaller brands harder amid inflationAmid ongoing supply chain challenges and the burden of rising operational costs, smaller consumer goods players are feeling the squeeze. Th...
Rising costs may hit smaller local Cos, says Unilever CEO Fernando FernandezUnilever has said that supply chain disruptions and rising crude-linked input costs could pressure smaller local competitors in India, pote...
KSDL clocks Rs 507 crore profit in FY26, revenue up at Rs 2,016 croreKarnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited reported strong growth with ₹507 crore profit and ₹2016 crore revenue, driven by expansion, product ...
How to Prep Your Grill for Barbecue Season Before Old Grease Ruins FlavorAs summer approaches, experts urge grill owners to clean their barbecues. A deep clean prevents grease buildup, ensuring better food taste ...
From Hormuz to headquarters: Iran war ripples through corporate balance sheets, blurs forecastsBusinesses face rising costs and supply chain disruptions due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Companies report higher transport and raw ...
Global Inc speaks out: Iran war hurt biz already bruised by tariffs, high costsInvestors and economists are watching to see whether companies can absorb the shock, or if prolonged uncertainty over energy, transport and...
Why Your Kitchen Sponge Might Be Making Everything Smell WorseYour kitchen sponge, a cleaning essential, harbors billions of bacteria. Research reveals these porous tools become microbial hotspots, bre...
Coming soon: Price hike round 3 in four months for durablesConsumers face another price hike on electronics like ACs, TVs, and smartphones by end April. This marks the third increase in four months....
Medimix soap maker Cholayil plans to raise Rs 450 crore, dilute holdingThe Pradeep Cholayil-led company, which has a presence mainly in the North Indian markets, is likely to dilute an about 20-25% stake in its...