Hindustan Unilever to take calibrated price hikes as commodity inflation stays high, says CEO Priya NairHindustan Unilever has raised prices by around 7.5% in response to rising input costs across its portfolio. Despite these increases, consum...
28 Oct, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
India jewellers hold off gold buying, betting prices will dropIndian jewellers are delaying gold purchases ahead of the festive season, betting that prices will fall further after dropping below $4,000...
28 Oct, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
Coca-Cola raises profit forecast as premium drinks, sodas hold strongCoca-Cola has lifted its annual profit forecast, driven by robust demand for a range of beverages, particularly zero-sugar options. The com...
27 Oct, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Tata Consumer spills the tea on its whole new growth recipeTata Consumer Products reported a better-than-expected second-quarter net profit of ₹469 crore, up from ₹404 crore a year earlier, driven b...
27 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Tata Consumer shares rally over 4% after Q2 results. Why brokerages remain bullish despite target price cutsTata Consumer Products reported 16% year-on-year profit growth in Q2FY27, while brokerages retained positive ratings but cut target prices ...
27 Oct, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Tata consumer Q2 net profit up despite higher costs, weak tea demandTata Consumer Products encountered unchanged tea volumes and decreasing revenue in the September quarter as weak demand and surging commodi...
27 Oct, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
Tata Consumer Q2 Results: Net profit rises 16% YoY to Rs 470 crore, revenue up 14%Tata Consumer Products reported a 16% year-on-year profit increase to Rs 470 crore in Q2 FY27, with revenue rising 14% to Rs 5,661 crore. S...
26 Oct, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Life beyond a metro: India's festive shoppers boost Myntra's orders by nearly 2X in key categoriesMyntra's Big Fashion Festival resulted in nearly double the order volumes compared to regular business days. New customer additions from no...
26 Oct, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
The war bump is a false victory for S&P 500 profitsThe commentary argues that strong S&P 500 earnings growth is narrowly concentrated in AI-linked companies and sectors benefiting from the I...
26 Oct, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
India’s consumption story holds appeal, but investors are spending lessIndia's consumer and retail sector saw a 58% decline in deal value during the September quarter. The first nine months of 2026 recorded 353...
26 Oct, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Global luxury goods industry set for recovery in 2027, US to remain bright spot: Goldman SachsThe global luxury goods industry is expected to witness a recovery after several years of sluggish sales performance, with revenues of majo...
25 Oct, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
L'Oreal bets on quick commerce, local products to accelerate India growthL'Oreal is seeing substantial growth in its Indian market, supported by enhanced team capabilities and localization strategies. The company...
25 Oct, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
JSW Steel Q2 Results: Net profit rockets 225% YoY to Rs 5,279 crore; revenue rises 21%JSW Steel Q2 Results: JSW Steel reported a 225% year-on-year jump in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 5,279 crore, while revenue rose 21% to Rs 54,...
23 Oct, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Smartphone shipments fall 20% YoY in Q3 as price hikes mute demandIn the third quarter of this year, India saw a staggering 20% drop in smartphone shipments, largely due to rising memory costs impacting ov...
23 Oct, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Put your smartphone in the spotlight at the ET Product of the Year Awards 2026The ET Product of the Year Awards 2026 celebrate India's top smartphone brands that skillfully convert features into commercial success. Ev...
21 Oct, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
FMCG firms grapple with input cost inflation in Q2, brace for margin pressure in H2FMCG companies are experiencing increased margin pressure as input costs continue to rise. Rising inflation is affecting profitability, for...
18 Oct, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
China's luxury demand recovery may remain elusive, forcing global brands to rethink growth: Bernstein reportA report by Bernstein indicates that the luxury goods industry faces challenges due to reduced Chinese consumer demand. Economic factors su...
17 Oct, 2026, 08.29 AM IST