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...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Rs 199 for a diet coke: How Q-commerce is capitalizing on India's canned drink deficitImported cans of Diet Coke, Coke Zero, 7 Up Zero Sugar and other soft drinks are being sold on quick commerce platforms at nearly five time...
28 May, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
17 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
88% ‘hard-to-recycle’ plastic: PolyCycl’s bet on turning waste into valueIndia's plastic waste problem is being tackled by PolyCycl's innovative chemical recycling. The technology transforms difficult-to-recycle ...
01 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Iran war could make petroleum products from clothes to crayons more costlyGlobal oil disruptions are making everyday items more expensive. From plush toys to bandages, the cost of materials derived from petroleum ...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Industry seeks duty relief on key chemicals amid supply disruptionsIndian industry bodies are urging the government to temporarily suspend anti-dumping duties on key chemical feedstocks. This move aims to e...
07 Apr, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
VCs smell a big opportunity as petcare expands beyond foodIndia's petcare market is booming, attracting investors. Nestle invested in Drools, making it a unicorn. Supertails and Heads Up For Tails ...
29 May, 2025, 07.31 AM IST
Beverage companies may take legal action against April 1 PET bottles mandateBeverage companies might seek legal options against a government order requiring 30% recycled PET bottles by April 1 due to lack of infrast...
05 Mar, 2025, 07.08 PM IST
'Pet parents, not owners': Indians make space for pet products in monthly expenditureMillennials and Gen Z are reshaping India's economy, driving e-commerce, cafe spaces, convenience services, and the expanding pet care indu...
21 May, 2024, 10.18 PM IST
French pet food maker Royal Canin opens new plant in Maharashtra with ₹100 crore investmentThe new packaging center, which is Royal Canin’s first facility in India, will have automatic packing machines and associated utilities ins...
24 Apr, 2024, 06.20 PM IST
Affinity Petcare to invest 20% revenues on marketingAffinity Petcare has entered the India market in partnership with pet foods and products maker Scientific Remedies. The company has first l...
24 Oct, 2023, 08.26 AM IST
Mars Inc to invest Rs 800 cr to expand its Telangana plantGlobal manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products Mars Inc has announced an investment of Rs 800 crore to commence ph...
25 Aug, 2023, 09.11 PM IST
Pet care industry grows after pandemic; attracts FMCG companiesLast week, Nestle India entered into the segment by acquiring the pet foods business from its fellow subsidiary Purina Petcare India for Rs...
31 Jul, 2022, 05.02 PM IST
Mars Petcare expects sales to jump 30% this year as lockdown pushes pet adoptionThere are around 2.5 crore pet dogs and 4.5 million pet cats in the country. Mars Petcare expects the pet food industry to grow over 20 tim...
13 Nov, 2020, 02.59 PM IST
It’s treat time for pet food companies as Indians indulge furry folksGrowth of packaged food for pets has been one of the strongest in recent years, even as people cut down on other categories.
23 Sep, 2019, 11.06 AM IST
Nestle SA forays into pet care market in IndiaThe company has launched Purina Supercoat range of dog food, which offers a wholesome combination of high quality natural ingredients.
30 Jan, 2018, 01.46 AM IST
Luxury pet products and services flourish in India amid slowing economyThe business of pet care, packaged food and grooming, is growing at a healthy clip at a time when most other industries are facing challeng...
20 Jul, 2012, 05.41 PM IST