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FMCG companies face a Q2 margin squeeze: Rising crude oil, palm oil and packaging costs threaten profits despite demand recoveryFMCG companies are likely to face operating margin pressure in the September quarter of FY27 due to rising crude-linked derivatives, palm o...
‘What ‘no palm oil’ labels tell consumers and what they don’tIndia cannot spend Rs 11,040 crore building a domestic oil palm economy while allowing brands to turn the same crop into a warning sign. Th...
Food industry warns of supply shock over Super El NinoIndia's food industry is alerting to a potential supply shock projected for the year 2027. Experts indicate that a Super El Nino may disrup...
PepsiCo, Monster, Reliance Consumer Product win reprieve on 'energy drink' label ban in IndiaThe regulator in June ordered makers of high-caffeine beverages sold as "energy drinks" to stop using the description, rejecting the indust...
Consumer demand revives, but D-Mart shares plunge amid e-commerce fearsConsumer demand gained momentum for companies like Marico and Godrej Consumer Products in the second quarter. Retailers including D-Mart an...
Godrej Consumer expects high-teens revenue growth in Q2 despite inflationary pressuresGodrej Consumer Products Ltd anticipates strong consolidated revenue growth in the upcoming September quarter. This expected growth is driv...
Industry body urges cooking oil firms to pass on import duty cut to consumers as festive season nearsIndian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association calls on companies to reduce retail prices following recent government duty cuts. The duty redu...
The biggest jump in global crop prices since 2022 threatens to boost inflationGlobal agricultural prices have jumped notably due to growing tensions in the Black Sea affecting supply routes, coupled with adverse weath...
India steps up palm oil buying as tax cut spurs restockingIndia is increasing its palm oil imports after reducing import duties, prompting refiners to restock. More than 200,000 tons of crude palm ...
Pulses import duties may ease over poor rainsAt present, imports of chana attract a 10% duty, while yellow peas are subject to a 30% duty. Tur and urad imports are allowed duty-free un...
India's sunflower oil imports seen up 30% on duty cut, industry official saysIndia’s sunflower oil imports are expected to jump 30% to 3.5 million tonnes in 2026-27 after the government cut the basic import duty on c...
Rs 4 lakh crore loss! Why India's storied consumer stocks are languishing near the bottom in 2026In India, major consumer stocks have suffered a staggering drop, with market values plummeting by nearly Rs 4 lakh crore. Even with an upti...
RBI bulletin: India's financial, external sectors continue to draw strength from resilient domestic economyIndia's economy is showing resilience despite global uncertainties and high geopolitical tensions affecting financial markets, RBI's bullet...
Food Ministry asks edible oil firms to pass on full benefit of import duty cutsThe Food Ministry has requested edible oil companies to reduce distributor prices following recent import duty reductions. This directive a...
Retail prices of cooking oils may fall after duty cut: Industry body IVPACooking oil prices could ease after the government cut import duties on crude and refined sunflower, soybean and palm oils, industry body I...
Govt cuts edible oil duty to ease pricesThe government has cut customs duty on various edible oils, which includes crude and refined oils. These changes aim to reduce import costs...
India soyoil imports to rise to record high on price competitivenessIndia's soyoil imports are projected to reach a record high in the upcoming marketing year. Higher soyoil purchases will offset declining s...