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Hindustan Unilever to boost capital expenditure to 3% of turnover for growth
HUL said that it will enter spaces like male grooming, masstige skincare, fragrances, vitamins and minerals, healthy snacking and many more segments
2 min read03:18 PM ISTIPO-bound Parle Products appoints former PepsiCo executive George Kovoor as CEO
Kovoor spent over 30 years at PepsiCo across geographies, including China and the US, before serving as senior vice president and general manager of its India beverages business.
1 min read1 Sep 2026India must stiffen its packaging rules—but at what level of health risk are big loud warnings justified?
The country's lax labelling of packages has provoked calls for boldface health warnings. While the rules clearly need to be stiffer, they mustn’t squash the liberty of marketers either. Here’s how rule-makers could strike an optimal balance.
3 min read28 Aug 2026Wipro Consumer launches Snuggles, joining Reliance and Godrej in pet-food push
Positioned at a premium ₹530 per kg, Wipro Consumer is relying on imported ingredients and global manufacturing to launch Snuggles, undercutting top-tier brands while pricing above mass-market rivals.
4 min read26 Aug 2026Mint Explainer | Indian consumers are spending again. Can it last?
Rural demand, premium products and quick commerce drove Q1 growth, but higher input costs and food inflation could test consumer recovery
3 min read17 Aug 2026Sector cycles: Experts decode past trends — and share key lessons for investors to make smarter moves in 2026
Sector leadership keeps changing, but the next opportunity may not be where investors expect. A decade of market cycles offers clues on how sectors fall out of favour, recover and eventually regain investor attention, with valuation and fundamentals holding the key.
3 min read14 Aug 2026FMCG stock shows resilience against Dalal Street bears
The FMCG stock opened at ₹92.85 apiece today, as compared to previous close ₹91.38 on Wednesday.
1 min read13 Aug 2026FMCG firms breathe easier on demand, say recovery not K-shaped
The FMCG majors believe that a K-shaped economic recovery is unlikely, as their managements assert that carefully made price adjustments have helped sustain demand amid geopolitical tensions.
5 min read10 Aug 2026The CEO premium: FMCG's hunt for talent drives executive pay
Indian consumer goods firms reported high CEO remuneration and new appointments in FY26, as they sought experienced leaders to manage market challenges
7 min read7 Aug 2026Mint Explainer | Why food labelling is under the FSSAI scanner
Rising consumer demand for healthier foods, stricter enforcement and misleading claims are forcing companies to rethink packaging as the FSSAI steps up scrutiny.
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