FMCG News
Online-first gourmet food startups seek offline expansions to drive discovery
With India’s gourmet food market enjoying growing demand, brands are working towards creating differentiation and finding the optimal price point to drive repeat purchases.
5 min read14 Mar 2025Reliance Consumer biz to see national rollout
The company will also roll out more products over the next 12-18 months.
3 min read13 Mar 2025SLMG to invest $1 billion in Coca-Cola Expansion
SLMG Beverages Pvt. Ltd plans to invest up to $1 billion by 2030 to expand production in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The Ladhani family also aims to invest ₹4,000 crore in hotel development, with a goal to double its beverage business by the decade’s end.
3 min read12 Mar 2025Salman Khan joins this small-cap FMCG company as brand ambassador, sends stock 8% higher despite weak market trend
GRM Overseas shares rose over 8% on March 10 after the company announced Bollywood star Salman Khan as the Brand Ambassador for its 10X Classic Chakki Fresh Atta campaign. The stock rallied despite weak market sentiments.
1 min read10 Mar 2025FMCG stocks stage a comeback as market sentiment shifts. Is the recovery here to stay?
FMCG stocks gained momentum last week, snapping a four-week losing streak, with the Nifty FMCG index rising 2.37%. However, the index remains down 22% from its September peak, reflecting ongoing challenges in urban consumer demand and rising input costs amid a sluggish economy.
3 min read10 Mar 2025Can Adani Wilmar’s FMCG bet deliver long-term gains?
Adani Wilmar has acquired G.D. Foods, the maker of Tops sauces and pickles, hoping it will accelerate its FMCG push. However, the challenge lies in scaling the jam-and-sauce brand beyond its stronghold and translating those margins into sustained profitability.
3 min read7 Mar 2025Coca-Cola bottler Kandhari Global plans global growth and IPO—pending its partner’s approval
On Wednesday, Kandhari Global, one of Coca-Cola India’s biggest bottlers, announced its largest acquisition to date: a new plant from Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd in Sanand, Gujarat.
3 min read5 Mar 2025Relief for overtaxed beverages would spell economic gains for India
Beverages in India bear an excessive tax burden in global comparison. Easing it would push informal players back, boost the business prospects of legitimate beverage companies and also work in favour of consumers.
4 min read3 Mar 2025India is becoming a complex battleground: Marico CEO on rising FMCG competition
India’s FMCG market is facing intensifying competition as direct-to-consumer brands and regional players reclaim market share. Marico CEO Saugata Gupta discusses how rising inflation, shifting consumption patterns, and evolving retail dynamics are reshaping the FMCG landscape.
3 min read25 Feb 2025L’Oréal, Colgate eye opportunity as preference for premium products rises in India
Consumer goods companies like L’Oreal and Colgate-Palmolive see premiumization in India as a growth opportunity. However, the market remains value-driven, with many consumers opting for lower-priced products.
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The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared