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FMCG firms breathe easier on demand, say recovery not K-shaped

Mumbai, Aug. 10 -- After a lukewarm June quarter, India's large consumer goods firms are betting on a broader demand revival, dismissing fears of a return to the 'K-shaped' consumption growth that was... Read More


The CEO premium: FMCG's hunt for talent drives executive pay

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- India's largest consumer goods companies opened their wallets for top executives in FY26 with higher pay packages and new appointments, even as subdued demand and weak volume grow... Read More


Milky Mist's paneer heft to help it take on cooperative giants

Mumbai, Aug. 6 -- After global dairy majors found it tough to crack India's cooperative-led dairy market, the Tamil Nadu-based Milky Mist is betting on a different strategy. It is headed to the stock ... Read More


Mint Explainer | Why food labelling is under the FSSAI scanner

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- On 3 August, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) barred Dabur India from selling products carrying misleading "100%" claims. Dabur's shares fell 4% the next d... Read More


Restaurants, food brands grapple with tougher enforcement as regulators step up scrutiny

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- A few days before India's apex food safety regulator issued a prohibition order against Dabur India Ltd late Monday, Diageo-owned United Spirits Ltd moved court against an earlier... Read More


Marico eyes strong FY27 volume growth after best Q1 in five years

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Marico Ltd expects strong volume-led growth to continue through the rest of FY27, as improving monsoon conditions, easing input costs and a broader product portfolio reinforce man... Read More


Marico delivers bumper Q1, confident of navigating macro headwinds

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Marico Ltd delivered one of its strongest quarters in years as easing raw material costs lifted margins and enabled the maker of Parachute coconut oil to hold prices after earlier... Read More


Nestle India says long-term growth intact despite demand concerns

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Nestle India sought to calm investor concerns after warning that consumption could soften in the coming months, saying near-term inflationary and macroeconomic pressures would not... Read More


How Indian businesses are looking to profit from a circular economy

MUMBAI, Aug. 4 -- The circular economy was a buzzword and a checkbox for most corporations for the longest time. With the volatile macroeconomic environment, this attitude has changed. Rising raw mate... Read More


FSSAI issues prohibition order against Dabur over '100%' claims

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a prohibition order against Dabur India over "100%" claims, showed the regulator's social-media posts on Monday... Read More