Why professional haircare is emerging as India’s next big beauty playThe landscape of India's salon industry is evolving dramatically, moving past conventional services. Consumers now crave bespoke hair and s...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
As China slows, global FMCG and consumer giants from L'Oreal to Nestle bet big on IndiaIndia is becoming a key growth focus for global consumer companies. Rising incomes and expanding retail offer major untapped market potenti...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
Non-grocery sections emerging as big business in quick commerce: Flipkart execQuick commerce platforms are expanding beyond groceries to include electronics and beauty products. Flipkart Minutes is focusing on non-gro...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Flipkart Minutes sees path to profitability, plans 100 new fulfilment centres every monthWith its sights set on aggressive growth, Flipkart Minutes is swiftly enhancing its operations and bolstering financial results. The initia...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
India is consumer giant Unilever's blueprint for emerging-market growth: CEOUnilever views India as its emerging market growth blueprint, anticipating significant expansion. The company is allocating substantial acq...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
Flipkart, Amazon look beyond ecommerce as user share slipsAmazon and Flipkart are expanding into quick commerce, microdramas, OTT videos and food delivery as they lose active users to 10-minute del...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
The big Gen Z market taking over how India spends, saves and strategisesIndia's youngest generation now leads consumption spending with unique preferences. Gen Z's influence is reshaping brand strategies and inv...
08 Sep, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Hindustan Unilever shares in focus as Capital Markets Day outlines growth levers; what are Goldman Sachs and Nomura saying?Hindustan Unilever’s Capital Markets Day outlined a strategy focused on consumption-led growth, premiumisation, market-making and new growt...
07 Sep, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Ecommerce festive sales set to rise almost 30%, quick commerce to gain share: AnalystsOnline festive shopping is expected to reach a new high this year, with ecommerce marketplaces and retailers seeing strong demand across ca...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India's festive season promises strong show as quick commerce reshapes online shopping battleIndia’s festive e-commerce season is expected to deliver healthy spending growth, with premium purchases coexisting with aggressive bargain...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Mamaearth parent Honasa Consumer targets Rs 5,500 cr revenue by FY31Honasa Consumer expects revenue to double to Rs 5,550 crore by FY31. The company also targets an Ebitda margin of 15 percent during the sam...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Which stocks should you buy ahead of the festive season? Here are Kotak Securities’ top 10 picksIndia’s festive season is expected to drive a strong consumption boost, with analysts identifying sectors and stocks that could benefit. Th...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
ET Product of the Year Awards 2026: Where consumer products meet real-world relevanceThe Economic Times Product of the Year Awards 2026 are evolving their focus from mere launch promises to tangible post-market success. This...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Quick commerce gains GMV, user share as ecommerce majors lose groundFlipkart and Amazon’s combined share of India’s ecommerce GMV has slipped from 73% in 2019 to 62% in 2025, with quick commerce apps emergin...
31 Aug, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
India’s beauty & personal care market is estimated to get a $42 billion glow-up by FY31India's beauty market is projected to nearly double to USD 42 billion by 2031. This expansion will make India the fourth-largest global bea...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Rakhi rush: Quick commerce sees surge in orders as gifting goes premiumQuick commerce platforms saw a sharp rise in Raksha Bandhan orders, driven by last-minute shopping and growing demand for premium gifts. Ra...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
ET Startup Awards 2026 | Woman Ahead: Palmonas, Progcap share crown for building across sectorsPalmonas cofounder Pallavi Mohadikar and Progcap cofounder Pallavi Shrivastava jointly won the Woman Ahead award at the ET Startup Awards 2...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST