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2 min read1 Jul 2025Nestlé India sees ‘stabilization’ in packaged goods market after soft demand
High food inflation has negatively impacted volumes for FMCG manufacturers, says Suresh Narayanan, Nestlé India's outgoing CMD, at the company's 66th AGM
3 min read26 Jun 2025Colgate-Palmolive eyes H2 rebound amid urban stress, rural growth
Colgate-Palmolive (India) CEO Prabha Narasimhan anticipates a rebound in consumer sentiment later this year, driven by government interventions and good monsoon forecasts.
3 min read23 Jun 2025Nestle SA picks up minority stake in Indian pet food company Drools
This marks the global FMCG major's first investment in India. Financial details were not disclosed, but Drools will remain operationally independent.
3 min read26 May 2025Diageo India expects price drop for some spirits after free trade pact with UK
Earlier this month, India and the UK finalized the FTA, agreeing to reduce the 150% import duty on scotch whisky and gin to 75% initially, with a further decrease to 40% over the subsequent decade.
3 min read23 May 2025Britannia may name new CEO in 3-4 months, MD Varun Berry gets additional charge
Britannia Industries plans to appoint a new CEO following Rajneet Kohli's departure. Varun Berry has been designated as interim CEO effective 8 May
3 min read12 May 2025Company Outsider: Glaring contrast between the actions of Tata Sons and Kohl Corp over governance lapses
Kohl Corp recently fired its CEO, Ashley Buchanan, just four months into his job, for a breach of its code of ethics. However, Tata Sons, the holding company of India’s most respected conglomerate, has taken a somewhat different view on a similar issue of corporate behaviour by a senior executive.
4 min read7 May 2025Q4 earnings watch: Companies shrug off headwinds to pocket more profit per rupee
In the fifth part of our series on Q4FY25 earnings, we examine the gradual improvement in profit margins across India Inc., with disparities in recovery patterns between different sectors and companies.
2 min read2 May 2025Britannia, Tata Consumer to HUL: 14 Nifty FMCG stocks rally up to 30% from March lows. What's behind the surge?
FMCG stocks have rallied in April, driven by positive investor sentiment and government measures boosting consumption. Analysts anticipate a strong recovery in earnings growth in FY26, with valuations now reasonable after previous selling pressure in the sector.
3 min read28 Apr 2025Hindustan Unilever: Profit margin takes a back seat to growth
The FMCG giant plans to step up investments in advertising & promotion, trade channel spends and brand development across segments. As such, it expects Ebitda margin to be in the range of 22-23%, which is 100 basis points lower than its earlier guidance.
3 min read25 Apr 2025