Dhanteras gold, silver sales may rise 10% despite buyers opting for lighter jewellery: AIJGFSales of gold and silver jewellery for Dhanteras are expected to rise approximately 10% this year. The All India Jewellers and Goldsmith Fe...
05 Nov, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Britannia looks beyond biscuits, turns to regional tastes and festive campaigns to drive FMCG growthBritannia Industries is focusing on localised marketing to resonate with diverse Indian consumer preferences. The company has launched fest...
05 Nov, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Big FMCG companies outgrow market as smaller rivals get squeezed by costs and slowing rural demandIndia's fast-moving consumer goods sector has experienced a slowdown in volume growth amid rising costs. Rural demand has weakened, impacti...
05 Nov, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Digital brands, premium FMCG to drive ITC's growth ambitionsAmid challenges in its cigarettes business, ITC is focusing on expanding its non-cigarette offerings. The FMCG segment has shown significan...
05 Nov, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
India's palm oil imports hit 14-month high, soyoil purchases set recordIn October, India experienced a surge in palm oil imports to 866,000 metric tons. Soyoil imports reached a record high of 653,000 tons, ref...
04 Nov, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Drought threatens India's 20% ethanol blending target as food takes priorityIndia faces a significant challenge in its ethanol production due to the lowest monsoon rainfall experienced in over a decade. This situati...
04 Nov, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
Marico sees sustained growth momentum, raises FY27 margin outlookMarico experienced significant revenue and profit growth in the September quarter due to robust demand. The company's foods and premium per...
04 Nov, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
India may reimpose broken rice export restrictions as prices cross $360 per tonne: IREFIndia may reimpose restrictions on exports of 100% broken rice as international prices cross $360 per tonne and domestic demand from ethano...
03 Nov, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
No water to sow, no respite at the grocery store: India's prolonged food inflation worryIndian farmers face challenges in sowing winter crops amid dwindling water supplies from a weak monsoon. Amarsingh Gushinge's village exper...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Matcha moment: A Japanese tea brews up a $96 million flavour in IndiaMatcha tea market India: The country's matcha market is set to expand, with projected revenue growth from $45.7 million in 2025 to $96.4 mi...
03 Nov, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
From bikes to billions: Rapido’s gross order value quadruples in two years to $4 billionThe Bengaluru-based company is averaging around 8.3 million orders a day across its services, making it one of India’s largest consumer int...
03 Nov, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
Marico profit jumps 31%, flags rising input costs amid West Asia woesMarico has reported a 13% increase in consolidated revenue, driven by strong volume growth in India and international markets. The company ...
03 Nov, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
ITC Q2 net profit falls 20% as high taxes keep margins in checkITC reported a 20% decline in standalone net profit for the September quarter despite a 45% increase in revenue. The rise in cigarette taxa...
03 Nov, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
Marico Q2 Results: Net profit jumps 31% YoY to Rs 550 crore, revenue rises 12%Marico reported a 31% YoY rise in Q2FY27 net profit to Rs 550 crore, while revenue grew 12% to Rs 3,897 crore. EBITDA increased 27%, margin...
02 Nov, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
India’s consumers are back, its stocks aren’t: Srinivasan SivabalanAmid the vibrant festive season in India, consumer demand is soaring, prompting businesses to boost sales and raise prices accordingly. How...
02 Nov, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
Finmin pegs Q2 expansion at 7.35%,flags capital pressure over US yieldIndia’s economy is estimated to have grown 7.35% in the September quarter, supported by strong industrial output, GST collections, energy u...
30 Oct, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
World Bank sounds alarm on food crisis as energy shock and El Nino push commodity prices up 23%Global commodity prices are projected to rise significantly in 2026, driven by conflict in the Middle East and supply disruptions. Energy p...
28 Oct, 2026, 07.58 PM IST