Sweltering heat sets summer-goods sales on fire; consumer brands hitch qcomm ride to big businessIndia's scorching summer has fueled a surge in consumer goods sales, with quick-commerce platforms becoming the star performers. Ice creams...
02 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Cracks in cola kingdom: India's duopoly faces biggest test in decadesIndia's cola market is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond the traditional Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo rivalry. Reliance's Cam...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Finance Bill passed 'hurriedly' to give tax benefits to liquor cos: Kerala LoP VijayanLeader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan accused the UDF government of hastily passing the Finance Bill to benefit liquor companies through ta...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Coca-Cola eyes $1 billion IPO for Indian bottling unitCoca-Cola has invited investment banks to pitch for roles in the planned IPO of its Indian bottling arm, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, in ...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
ITC enters cola business to add more fizz to beverages portfolioIndia's carbonated soft drinks market is intensifying as ITC launches a premium sugar-free Coconut Cola, aiming to compete with global gian...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
CCI clears RCB's $1.78-billion buyout by Aditya Birla Group, ToI consortiumThe Competition Commission of India has greenlit a massive $1.78 billion deal, allowing a consortium led by Aditya Birla Group and The Time...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Ind-Ra downgrades Jana Capital, Jana Holdings NCDs to defaultIndia Ratings downgraded Jana Capital and Jana Holdings' NCDs to default after both entities extended debt repayments by six months due to ...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Two general insurance licences approved since 100% FDI move by govt: Irdai chairman Ajay SethIndia's insurance regulator has greenlit two proposals for 100% foreign ownership in general insurance firms, following the government's FD...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Institutional demand sparks surge in block deals as promoters book profitsPromoters and large shareholders are cashing in on a stock market rebound, offloading shares worth over ₹24,000 crore in May and June. This...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.36 AM IST
Speaker Radhakrishnan denies backing low-alcohol liquor policy during LDF regimeKerala Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan refuted claims of supporting low-alcohol liquor sales during his previous tenure. He st...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Cooling products see mixed demand in June qtr; AC sales slump, beverages, ice cream stay resilientSummer demand for products showed a mixed trend. While air-conditioner sales dipped due to unseasonal weather and rising prices, beverages,...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Silver Consumer Electricals concludes Rs 150 cr pre-IPO secondary share saleSilver Consumer Electricals, renowned for its pumps and motors, has successfully raised Rs 150 crore through a pre-IPO secondary share sale...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
Fidelity Investments buys 2 pc stake in Lodha Developers for Rs 1,864 croreFidelity Investments has strategically acquired a 2% stake in Lodha Developers, amounting to Rs 1,864 crore, through open market operations...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Waka Waka! Indian consumer giants seek to roar louder in AfricaIndian consumer firms are significantly boosting investments in Africa, shifting from market entry to large-scale operations. Driven by a y...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Honasa Consumer to buy 58% stake in Fluence Pharma at Rs 135-crore enterprise valueMamaearth's parent company, Honasa Consumer, is acquiring a majority stake in nutraceuticals brand Fluence Pharma for ₹135 crore. This stra...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
Promoter Twin Star sells Vedanta shares worth Rs 1,896 crore in block dealTwin Star Holdings, a promoter entity of Vedanta, sold 6.51 crore shares worth nearly Rs 1,896 crore through a block deal on Tuesday. The t...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
Japan's Asahi taps Varun Beverages to make India debut with 'CALPIS'Japan's Asahi Group is bringing its CALPIS brand to India through a partnership with Varun Beverages Limited. This marks Asahi's entry into...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST