Sustainable Product of the Year 2026: How the ET Product of the Year Awards Recognise Measurable Environmental ImpactSustainability has become a powerful part of the product story. But as environmental claims become increasingly common, the bigger question...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
From paneer to pizza, FSSAI puts India’s ₹200 lakh crore consumer boom to the test. Who pays?The FSSAI's escalated enforcement in consumer sectors in India has led to increased compliance costs for companies. Many brands are now ree...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Assessing products to counter side effects of GLP-1, says Bayer's TrianaBayer AG plans to expand its consumer health business in India significantly by 2030. The company aims to triple its revenue in the Indian ...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.33 AM IST
FMCG companies face a Q2 margin squeeze: Rising crude oil, palm oil and packaging costs threaten profits despite demand recoveryFMCG companies are likely to face operating margin pressure in the September quarter of FY27 due to rising crude-linked derivatives, palm o...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Qubo looks to on-device AI to widen smart home adoption in India: CEO Nikhil RajpalThe company claimed to have developed AI models that can identify people and detect potential threats on its smart cameras, some priced at ...
10 Oct, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
‘What ‘no palm oil’ labels tell consumers and what they don’tIndia cannot spend Rs 11,040 crore building a domestic oil palm economy while allowing brands to turn the same crop into a warning sign. Th...
10 Oct, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Lifestyle accessories brand DailyObjects raises Rs 332 crore funding at Rs 1,050 crore valuationThe funding round consists of primary and secondary capital. Early investor Roots Ventures partially exited in this round, realising an 18x...
08 Oct, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
Building the route to India: Russian oil and mineral water producers expand overseasEcooil and Akva-Kristall are strategically enhancing export ties with Indian buyers. Leveraging their strong infrastructure for production,...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
PepsiCo, Monster, Reliance Consumer Product win reprieve on 'energy drink' label ban in IndiaThe regulator in June ordered makers of high-caffeine beverages sold as "energy drinks" to stop using the description, rejecting the indust...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
ET Product of the Year 2026: Recognising products built in India, taking the country aheadIndia is rapidly transforming into a core center for product design, engineering, and manufacturing, influencing multiple industries. The E...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
In 2011, Jessica Alba co-founded The Honest Company around household and baby products; its 2021 market debut briefly valued it at nearly $2 billionJessica Alba co-founded The Honest Company after struggling to find safe household and baby products. The company grew rapidly, focusing on...
06 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Pulses prices surge: Will cheaper imports bring relief to consumers? Stakeholders dividedIndia currently imposes a 10% import duty on red lentils and chickpeas, while yellow peas attract a 30% duty.
06 Oct, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Consumer demand revives, but D-Mart shares plunge amid e-commerce fearsConsumer demand gained momentum for companies like Marico and Godrej Consumer Products in the second quarter. Retailers including D-Mart an...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari to perform Campa Cola factory's ‘bhumipujan’ on Oct 26Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to perform the bhumipujan for Campa Cola's factory in Haringhata on October 26. Additionally, he will inau...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Godrej Consumer expects high-teens revenue growth in Q2 despite inflationary pressuresGodrej Consumer Products Ltd anticipates strong consolidated revenue growth in the upcoming September quarter. This expected growth is driv...
05 Oct, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
‘Productivity growth in consumer services is powering India’s rise’Dani Rodrik highlights the relationship between ending poverty, boosting the global middle class, and addressing climate change. He emphasi...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Fireside invests in Soulfull founder Parameswaran's new venture Arovia ConsumerArovia is a holding company that will take a significant stake in select high-potential packaged food businesses and partner with their pro...
28 Sep, 2026, 08.16 PM IST