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Consumer has become an omni-channel shopper: GCPL India's Sunil Kataria

Sunil Kataria, CEO (India & SAARC) of GCPL, explains the challenges arising out of the second wave, in an interview to Viveat Susan Pinto

We will continue to actively look for acquisitions: ITC CMD Sanjiv Puri

In a Q&A, he says that with vaccination picking up pace, consumers will gain confidence and the economy will recover progressively

Consumer discretionary index hits all-time high; analysts see more upside

The recent optimism at the bourses stems from the hope that consumers will resort to 'revenge buying' once the lockdown condition is lifted following the second wave of Covid infections receding

IPV leads early-stage investment in FMCG distribution platform Dropshop

The startup is a full-stack platform for FMCG companies to digitise their last-mile distribution such as sales, logistics and credit to retailers.

Investors shun top FMCG stocks amid market rally; Tata Consumer outlier

M-cap of top 10 firms has risen 12% in 1 year, against 42% rally in Nifty50

FMCGs turn to online distribution as Covid forces kiranas to down shutters

Online as a percentage of sales for FMCG companies has touched 8-9 per cent for some firms versus 5-6 per cent a few months ago.

Emami's net profit jumps over three-fold to Rs 87.73 cr in March quarter

FMCG firm Emami Ltd on Tuesday reported over three-fold jump in its consolidated net profit to Rs 87.73 crore for the quarter ended March 31.

FMCG industry record 9.4% growth in January-March quarter: Nielsen

Indian FMCG industry has recorded a 9.4 per cent growth in the January-March quarter of 2021, helped by a consumption-led growth and value growth by increased prices of products

Godrej Consumer Products' consolidated net profit up 59% in March quarter

FMCG major Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) on Tuesday reported a 59.13 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 365.84 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2021.

Dabur's consolidated net profit rises 34% to Rs 377 crore in March quarter

Homegrown FMCG major Dabur India Ltd on Friday reported an increase of 33.98 per cent in consolidated net profit at Rs 377.29 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2021

FIIs turn sellers after 6 months but bet big on these 2 sectors in April

The two sectors which continue to see highest net inflow consecutively for the two months are - FMCG and Realty, a report by Edelweiss Securities said

2021 will be a better year for us than 2020: HUL CMD Sanjiv Mehta

In an interview with Viveat Susan Pinto, Mehta speaks on the shape of things to come for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market and his firm

Amid Covid-19 second wave, headwinds visible for India's FMCG sector

Second wave and weak sentiment are likely to impact consumption

Marico net profit up 14% in Jan quarter; revenue up 34% on low base

The company's domestic consumer business contributes nearly 77 per cent to overall top line

Amid coronavirus crisis FMCG companies forced to shed slow-moving products

A NielsenIQ study showed that of the 1,059 brands launched monthly in India, only 10 per cent witnessed sufficient visibility and distribution

Turn Covid-19 crisis into an opportunity, says HUL CMD Sanjiv Mehta

Humanise leadership, people need care not battle cry: HUL's Sanjiv Mehta

Bottom-of-the-pyramid once again in focus

The coronavirus pandemic-led economic shock just shrunk the lucrative middle class market by 32 million people, according to a recent report by the Pew Research Centre based on the World Bank data

FMCG major RB rebrands itself as Reckitt while retaining company's heritage

British FMCG major RB Plc on Tuesday said it has rebranded itself as Reckitt while retaining "company's heritage". The new brand identity and iconography is more recognisable and is designed to tell the story of the organisation's purpose and its transformation, the company said in a statement, which owns popular brands like Dettol soap and Lizol disinfectant. Commenting on the development, RB SVP Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Miguel Veiga-Pestana said: "The name reflects the existing widespread usage of Reckitt and is clearer, simpler and more memorable while retaining positive associations with the company's heritage." The implementation of the new brand will be delivered over a three-year timeline, using the natural replacement cycles of the business to manage an impactful transition in a cost-effective way, it added. RB VP Internal Communications and Corporate Brand Jo Osborn said: "From Dettol to Lysol, Nurofen to Durex and Finish to Vanish, we sell more than 20 million .

FMCG prices jump as companies fight to contain commodity inflation

Companies are also looking for change in product mix and cost saving measures

From instant noodles to honey, Marico develops an appetite for foods

The launch of instant noodles, honey and plant proteins is part of a larger strategy to cash in on consumer demand for packaged products