Company aims to reach 120,000 villages in three years, says FMCG market to double with in the decade
Move is expected to result in passive inflows of $89 million (Rs 650 cr) in Tata Consumer. Gail could see outflows of $57 million (Rs 410 cr)
The rate rejig, analysts say, will alter the tax burden on companies, which they expect to get passed on to the consumers
Full-year organic sales, which strip out currency swings, acquisitions and divestitures, grew 3.6% in 2020, ahead of Nestle's own guidance for "around 3%" and peer Unilever's 1.9% underlying sales
While valuations are rich, analysts have trimmed earnings estimates by 2-4% for CY20-CY23
In the intra-day session, the Sensex and the Nifty indices touched a low of 51,586 and 15,171, respectively.
Brokerage HDFC Securities in a results update said moderation in in-home consumption categories will impact key brands but revival in OOH will support growth
L&T Finance said it has closed its rights issue and raised over Rs 2,998 crore
While its domestic business, which makes up over 90% of its topline, grew 10.1%, exports declined 7.7% during the quarter
The firm was helped by strong domestic sales growth that was broad-based and largely driven by volume and mix; declares final dividend of Rs 65 per share
The Maggi noodles maker is expected to post double-digit revenue growth in its profit after tax (PAT) for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2020
The stock of Nestle India has witnessed a gradual correction and has consolidated near the 200-DMA level of 16,950, maintaining a decent support.
BSE FMCG index has gained just 2.4% since the Union Budget, compared to the 11.4% rally in the benchmark during the period
Focus on innovation, market share and product premiumisation seen boosting growth
Generated bids worth over Rs 40,000 cr. Previously, only three tiny issues have garnered more than 200x subscription
The success of Burger King at the bourses has off-late reinforced belief in the sector, especially quick service restaurants (QSRs), provided the stocks are attractively valued
Globally, firm aims to become net zero by 2050 via reduced use of water at farms, sustainable packaging and use of green energy at all its 800 plants and warehouses
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The country's largest food company, Nestle India, is planning to avail the Union government's production-linked incentive scheme to boost exports.
Currently, about 5 per cent of Nestle India's sales comes from exports to its affiliate companies in regions where demand from the diaspora is high