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Strong volumes, higher prices: HUL walks a tightrope as West Asia conflict lifts costs

MUMBAI, April 30 -- Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) is raising prices by 2-5% to counter rising input costs linked to the West Asia cpnflict, setting up a near-term trade-off between volume growth and th... Read More


HUL Q4 Preview: Margins in focus amid rising raw material costs

Mumbai, April 29 -- Investors will be keenly watching how the US-Iran war-induced volatility in raw materials in March impacted Hindustan Unilever Ltd's (HUL) margins when the packaged consumer goods ... Read More


AWL Agri bets on foods turnaround to drive FY27 volume growth

MUMBAI, April 28 -- AWL Agri Business Ltd expects a recovery in volume growth in FY27, led by a turnaround in its foods segment, management said on Tuesday. "As far as volume growth is concerned, edi... Read More


Varun Beverages says six-month inventory to cushion cost spike

New Delhi, April 27 -- Varun Beverages Ltd, PepsiCo's largest franchise bottler, has built up to six months of raw material inventory, cushioning it against near-term disruptions as plastic and alumin... Read More


E-commerce is driving FMCG volume growth in India: NIQ

Mumbai, April 22 -- Both legacy companies and startups in India are leveraging online platforms to drive faster volume growth than traditional channels, according to a new report by global consumer in... Read More


Nestle India Q4: Volume boost drives best sales growth in a decade; profit jumps 26%

New Delhi, April 21 -- Nestle India said it recorded its strongest quarterly sales growth in almost a decade, aided by double-digit volume gains and broad-based demand across categories. The company's... Read More


Bajaj Consumer doubles down on growth brands with Rs.500 crore target

Mumbai, April 18 -- Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd is aiming to scale up its "growth portfolio" to Rs.500 crore over the next three years, even as input cost pressures rise. Underlining a sharper push beyon... Read More


FMCG firms set to post a steady Q4, but headwinds are building

Mumbai, April 17 -- India's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are set to report a largely steady March quarter, with demand holding up despite a complex operating environment. However, a vol... Read More


Mint Interview | Ignore the noise, focus on consumers, says Zydus Wellness CEO amidst stock rally

New Delhi, April 14 -- Shares of health and nutrition products maker Zydus Wellness have climbed more than 25% in the last one months even as the company's profits show the strain of new launches and ... Read More


Millennials, Gen Z: Your childhood icons are now selling biscuits and coffee.

Mumbai, April 11 -- From screens to merchandise, and now to your coffee and biscuits, global icons such as Harry Potter and Pikachu are entering India's grocery aisles via snacks, chocolates and cafe ... Read More