When a change in buyer behaviour halted 'downtrading' in Indian FMCGIt may be mentioned here that downtrading happens when consumers shift from larger packs to smaller packs. This trend was noticed in severa...
24 Nov, 2023, 01.49 PM IST
Dry August pinches consumers’ pockets, smaller packs pip larger packs’ growthThe downtrading phenomenon, where consumers switch to purchasing smaller product sizes due to financial difficulties or rising prices, has ...
27 Sep, 2023, 05.03 PM IST
FMCG sales rise as shops stock up ahead of festivalsRural market volume, which had been in double-digit decline, turned positive in the June quarter compared with a contraction in the year ea...
03 Aug, 2023, 12.48 AM IST
Consumers prefer mid-sized packs instead of value packs this quarterIndian consumers are opting for mid-sized and multi-use product packaging, rather than being focused on low-price products, according to Bi...
24 Jul, 2023, 01.28 PM IST
‘My mental health was not good’: Remo D’Souza opens up about his films’ failureOn India’s Best Dancer 3, Remo D’Souza recalled his battle with mental health and stress when his films didn’t work.
27 Apr, 2023, 06.08 PM IST
We are seeing double-digit growth in both urban & rural consumption: Akshay D'SouzaOne of the things that we have been seeing right through the last quarter that went by is that rural consumption was struggling compared to...
15 Feb, 2023, 11.41 AM IST
Prior stocking dents FMCG offtake in NovemberIndia's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market fell 15% by value in November compared to October as kirana stores, which stocked up in he...
02 Dec, 2022, 08.49 AM IST
FMCG, electronic goods see lower sales in June vs MayThe June quarter, however, saw growth of 14% due to a low base last year, stemming from the Covid second wave-led demand impact. Over the p...
04 Jul, 2022, 01.54 PM IST
Consumer inflation: Those using larger packs hit harderThe inflation would have pinched you harder in the last three months if the majority of your household's consumer goods demand is supplied ...
20 Jun, 2022, 03.33 PM IST
FMCG sales up nearly 40% in June as states unlock“Since April, there has been a gradual sales increase every month and June saw robust demand and recovery,” said Krishnarao Buddha, senior ...
05 Jul, 2021, 07.43 AM IST
FMCG sales see second consecutive drop in May. In April, sales had shrunk 16%. About a fourth of all kirana outlets were shut during the month while month-on-month orders dropped 8%.
10 Jun, 2021, 08.22 AM IST
Alarmed by rising COVID-19 cases during productions, film industry ups safety measuresAs year 2021 appears to be a repeat of 2020, industry insiders say they are amping up safety measures, including regular RTPCR tests, to co...
06 Apr, 2021, 12.54 PM IST
India's ready-to-cook food sales rise since the onset of pandemicAbout half a dozen packaged food companies such as Tata Consumer Products, ITC Ltd, iD Fresh and Gits Food Products are now planning a reco...
13 Jan, 2021, 08.10 PM IST
Movie Review: BossThey say 'the boss is always right'. So when almost everything about the film is wrong, you are still not supposed to question anything.
16 Oct, 2013, 12.33 PM IST
- Movie Review: Blue
Blue is the perfect example of a good 100 crores going down the drain. Sure, the film promises some brilliant visuals and underwater images...
16 Oct, 2009, 07.31 AM IST
- Bollywood pins hope on biggies in '09
Buoyed by the success of 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' and 'Ghajini' at the fag end of 2008, Bollywood is entering the new year on a optimistic not...
01 Jan, 2009, 05.59 PM IST
- Movie Review: Mere Baap Pehle Aap
This one ends up being the baap of boredom.
13 Jun, 2008, 03.26 PM IST