States must leverage trade pacts to attract investment: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged regional leaders to enhance trade collaborations and simplify business operations, stressing the ne...
US drug regulator issues import alert for drugs made at a Dabur India plantThe US Food and Drug Administration has placed Dabur India's factory on an import alert. This action follows an inspection that revealed si...
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....
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...
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 ...
Small packs make big gains as budgets shrink and costs riseWith inflation on the rise, Indian shoppers are favoring compact product packaging. This shift not only reflects changing consumer habits b...
Consumer goods companies chart new manufacturing and sourcing course as West Asia crisis hits supply chainIndian consumer goods firms like Dabur, Britannia, Tata Consumer Products, and Emami are rerouting manufacturing and sourcing away from Wes...
For a match made in retail heaven, friction on earth can be realQuick commerce is transforming Indian retail. Platforms like Blinkit and Zepto now drive a significant portion of online sales for major FM...
U.S. drug regulator flags data integrity, maintenance lapses at Dabur India plantThe U.S. FDA has identified significant data integrity and manufacturing lapses at a Dabur India plant following a January inspection. Find...
Byju gets jail term; SC backs 28% gaming GSTLegal troubles compounded for Byju Raveendran as a Singapore court sentenced him to six months in jail. This and more in today’s ETtech Top...
Quick commerce becomes FMCG's biggest online sales channel in IndiaLatest data from companies including ITC Ltd, AWL Agri Business, Tata Consumer Products and Parle Products showed quick commerce accounted ...
Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 7.5 per litre since Iran war: Here’s how it will impact your daily lifeFuel prices are rising again, making travel and goods more expensive. This impacts transporters, supply chains, and household budgets. Oil ...
GST gains eroded by Gulf war: Dabur CEO Mohit MalhotraDabur's CEO Mohit Malhotra says the West Asia war has impacted the gains from GST measures. The company is raising prices and acquiring dig...
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...
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...
Crude-linked energy crisis, softer monsoon may slow FMCG growth in 2026: ReportIndian FMCG volume growth is expected to slow down this year. Geopolitical tensions and a potential below-normal monsoon are key concerns. ...
India's monthly household basket may feel the heat of rising fuel costsConsumer goods prices may rise soon. Higher fuel costs from the West Asia conflict will increase shipping and production expenses. Companie...