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McDonald’s supersizes its north and east India bet to $80 million, even as rising costs squeeze profitMcDonald's India is increasing its investment to approximately $80 million for growth and digitisation over the next two years. Surge in co...
Varun Beverages Q3 net profit rises 13% YoY, but margins fallVarun Beverages recorded a substantial net profit increase of 13.5% for the quarter ending September 2026. Although there was strong revenu...
Global FMCG giants find an Indian answer to their Western slowdownGlobal consumer giants including PepsiCo, Nestle, Unilever, Pernod Ricard and Coca-Cola are increasingly looking to India for growth as dem...
HUL sales rise 15% to hit 14-quarter high, but inflation clouds demand outlookHindustan Unilever posted a turnover of ₹18,071 crore for the September quarter, highlighting a 15% rise. Even with a price increase of 7.5...
Brands need to shift to ‘Bharat-first’ strategy as digital usage growsTo effectively connect with rural customers, brands should embrace a 'Bharat-first' advertising philosophy. Digital channels are increasing...
Hindustan Unilever Limited backs FSSAI labelling norms for food products high in fat, salt and sugarHindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has expressed support for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) proposed food labelling r...
HUL Q2 Results: Net profit rises 4% YoY to Rs 2,790 crore; Rs 19/share dividend declaredHUL Q2 Results: Hindustan Unilever reported a 4% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 2,790 crore, while revenue grew 15% to Rs 18...
Hindustan Unilever looks to stronger FY27, but commodity inflation threatens to squeeze marginsHindustan Unilever expects commodity inflation to continue impacting margins in the near term. The company anticipates better growth in FY2...
HUL reports highest sales growth in 14 quarters as volumes pick upHindustan Unilever reported its highest underlying sales growth of 15% in 14 quarters during the September quarter. Sales in the home care ...
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...
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analystsAt this juncture, what companies say about their Q2 results, and their outlook for Q3 and Q4, matters a great deal – but only to a certain ...
Lahori Zeera maker to operate on an asset-light model, eyes next growth driverArchian Foods is transitioning to an asset-light business model to drive its future growth. The company plans to collaborate with co-bottli...
India's a call-out market, but there's room to grow: NestleNestle SA reports that 37% of urban households in India purchase Maggi noodles monthly. The instant noodles segment is outpacing overall fo...
India Inc eyes a festive boom, but the bottom line holds a twistFestive shopping is currently gaining momentum with significant sales in both online and offline markets. Companies are experiencing increa...
FMCG brands turn up the volume on ads as costs and scrutiny riseMultiple packaged goods companies are increasing their advertising expenditures to maintain consumer demand amid rising inflation. Nestle I...
Correcting rupee against fundamentals ultimately futile, says RBI's ex-guv SubbaraoD Subbarao advocates for allowing the rupee to find its level based on economic fundamentals. He criticizes costly short-term measures that...
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...
Nestlé India says rising inflation, particularly food inflation, is a realityNestlé India has reported a strong 20.5% increase in sales for the September quarter. Profit after tax rose significantly due to robust vol...
WPI inflation quickens to 11.39% in September from 9.9% in AugustWholesale prices in India rose significantly to 11.39% in September, driven by rising fuel and food costs. Retail inflation also increased ...
FMCG revenues to rise in Q2, but costs could dent marginsIndia's FMCG sector is poised for a substantial revenue boost in the upcoming September quarter, with growth projected in double digits. Th...