ET Startup Awards 2026 | Comeback Kid: Mukund Jha returns stronger with AI betEmergent cofounder Mukund Jha has won the Comeback Kid award at the ET Startup Awards 2026, marking a return after the collapse of Dunzo. T...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff yet to reply to notice on advertisement: FDAThe Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has not received actor responses to a notice. This notice concerns an advertisement for Vimal ...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
India's D2C boom is entering a new phase: Less big-money chasing, more business buildingIndia's direct-to-consumer sector is maturing, with investors becoming more selective. Funding has shifted towards younger companies and ea...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Wipro Consumer Care enters pet food market with launch of SnugglesWipro Consumer Care and Lighting has launched its new pet food brand, Snuggles. This marks the company's significant entry into India's gro...
26 Aug, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Hey AI, what should I buy? India's shoppers have a new shopping buddyIndian shoppers increasingly use AI tools for product discovery and purchasing decisions. Many consumers are comfortable with AI-powered re...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
The business shift in India's ₹7 lakh crore market amid gold cost pressureIndian jewellery sales show resilience despite lower gold volumes. Consumers now buy lighter pieces and focus on value per gram. Organised ...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Honasa Consumer calls off Fluence Pharma acquisitionHonasa Consumer has called off its planned acquisition of a 58% stake in nutraceuticals brand Fluence Pharma due to unmet closing condition...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
TV remains FMCG’s reach engine, but digital mix lifts penetrationTelevision remains key for FMCG household reach, with digital adding limited incremental impact. Combining TV and digital advertising signi...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
Emami well-placed to tap rural recovery, premiumisation trends: Chairman S GoenkaEmami anticipates benefiting from rural demand recovery and urban premiumisation trends. Favorable monsoons and rising affordability are re...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Blinkit to freeze new product launches amid festive rushBlinkit’s decision to pause new products launched on its platform comes as quick commerce and ecommerce platforms prepare for the festive s...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Consumer giants' forex earnings shine despite gobal woesLeading Indian manufacturers significantly increased exports in the last fiscal year. These companies collectively achieved net foreign exc...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
P&G Hygiene expects challenges to persist in FY27, remains confident of growth strategyProcter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd remains confident of long-term growth. The company reported revenue of Rs 4,290 crore and prof...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum: Our complex consumers are clear on aspirations, conscious of value & uncompromising on quality, say panelistsThe eclectic set of panelists included IHCL MD and CEO Puneet Chhatwal, Mercedes-Benz India MD and CEO Santosh Iyer, Amul MD Jayen Mehta, a...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Be Clinical raises Rs 21 crore in seed round led by SauceThe investment was led by Sauce and included participation from V3 Ventures and angel investors. The capital will fuel product innovation a...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
How India’s consumers are reshaping the future of food and businessIndia is a fast-growing consumer market and a source of innovation. Its food processing sector connects farmers with consumers seeking qual...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.33 AM IST
Tamil Nadu steps up liquor quality checks across distilleries after Enrica controversyTamil Nadu has ordered strict quality testing across all state distilleries. This action follows public concern over a temporary ban and qu...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Wipro Consumer Care to acquire 60% stake in Dermatouch for Rs 387.5 croreWipro Consumer Care and Lighting will acquire a 60% stake in premium skincare brand Dermatouch at an enterprise value of ₹387.5 crore, mark...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.44 PM IST