Chips or chocolates, India's brands want you to pay more for a fitter youFrom millet chips and protein-rich chocolates to science-backed skincare, FMCG companies are increasingly premiumising everyday products to...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
L’Oréal-Innovist deal: early investors cash in big, founders pocket Rs 800-900 croreL'Oréal announced on Thursday that it would acquire a majority stake in Innovist. While the companies did not disclose financial details, p...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
L’Oréal buys control of Innovist as India beauty battle intensifiesL'Oréal SA is acquiring a majority stake in Indian beauty startup Innovist. This move strengthens L'Oréal's position in India's rapidly exp...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Buy, Sell or Hold: Goldman Sachs remains neutral on Tata Motors; Nuvama maintains buy on HULBrokerages show selective optimism amidst market jitters. Goldman Sachs backs Shyam Metalics & Energy with a 10% upside target, anticipatin...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Nifty’s hidden discount sale: 54% of top Indian stocks are cheaper now than in 2023. Is it time to buy?Over half of India's top Nifty50 stocks are now trading at lower forward P/E multiples than in 2023, indicating a significant valuation cor...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Ambani-backed robot startup seeks $100 million to lead in IndiaReliance-backed robotics startup Addverb Technologies is looking to raise over $100 million to fund expansion into humanoid robots, AI and ...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
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...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
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
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...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.39 AM 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
Why Amazon has struggled to crack IndiaAmazon's India strategy is changing: under new leadership, the company is focusing on profitability over rapid growth. This shift comes as ...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
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...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM 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
Hindustan Unilever launches fragrance R&D centre under €100 million investment programmeHindustan Unilever Limited has opened a new Unilever Fragrance Hub in Mumbai. This facility will use science and AI to create new fragrance...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
India's consumption story changes track as OTT, travel and premium phones outpace staples: ReportThe report titled "The Great Consumption Shift" said, "Indian wallet has moved from cereal to data to OTT to mobiles," highlighting how Ind...
24 May, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
As competition hots up, consumer brands step up Q-Comm spends for better screen presenceConsumer brands are significantly increasing spending on quick commerce platforms for premium listings and enhanced SEO to combat rising co...
22 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Q-comm sales for FMCG giants double this yearQuick commerce now represents 6% of FMCG sales, doubling from FY25, with Dabur and Britannia leading at 9% of total sales. This channel dri...
21 May, 2026, 12.15 AM IST