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Department of Consumer Affairs has prescribed standard pack sizes for edible oils under the Legal Metrology framework

Government mandates standard pack sizes for edible oils to improve price transparency and consumer awareness

The government has standardized edible oil pack sizes to improve price transparency, reduce consumer confusion, and create a more level…

June 6, 2026 20:00 IST

After a favorable start, the Indian FMCG sector caught the heat of the West Asia crisis

Dabur, Nestle, HUL, Godrej Consumer Q4 results: FMCG sector earnings, expectations and dividend dates

FMCG firms face Q4 margin pressure from rising crude-linked costs, but analysts remain bullish on Nestle, HUL, Dabur, and Godrej…

April 7, 2026 16:44 IST

Explore the entrepreneurial journey of Viraj Bahl, the founder of Veeba

The Big Idea: Taste, scale, repeat

From a failed restaurant to a national condiment brand, Veeba’s growth was built on control over quality and a bet…

Updated: April 8, 2026 15:33 IST

Marico expects to clock double-digit year-on-year growth in operating profit in the fourth quarter

Marico Q4 Update: 20% revenue jump projected despite Middle East headwinds

Marico expects double-digit profit growth in Q4 with strong revenue and margin gains, aided by easing copra prices and improving…

Updated: April 2, 2026 16:19 IST

India’s Consumer Courts in Crisis: Leadership Vacancies and 3-Year Delays Cripple Redressal System

Half of India’s state consumer commissions lack presidents, report finds

A new India Justice Report (IJR) reveals a “grim” reality for India’s consumer dispute redressal system, with over 50% of…

March 18, 2026 17:28 IST

HUL has announced a Rs 2,000 crore capital expenditure to expand manufacturing capacity

HUL announces Rs 2,000 crore capex to expand premium Beauty, Home Care manufacturing

Hindustan Unilever has unveiled a Rs 2,000 crore capex plan to expand manufacturing capacity in premium beauty, personal care and…

February 18, 2026 20:24 IST

FMCG and Cooling Giants Bet on Heatwave to Erase 2025’s "Washout" Blues

Consumer companies gear up for summer with caution

Beverage makers such as Dabur, Varun Beverages and Tata Consumer say they remain cautiously optimistic after last year’s weak beverage…

Updated: February 17, 2026 23:07 IST

“The Budget presents a timely opportunity to accelerate India’s progress toward ‘Viksit Bharat’ while reinforcing the domestic consumption cycle,” Gautam Singhania, chairman and managing director of Raymond Group, said

From gyms to gold loans: What consumers and companies want from Budget 2026

From fitness chains and footwear startups to jewellery houses, NBFCs, and dental-care providers, executives say the next phase of consumption-led…

January 26, 2026 16:51 IST

Godrej Consumer Q3 profit flat at Rs 497 crore as new labour code pushes up employee costs; declares interim dividend

Godrej Consumer Products reported flat profit of Rs 497 crore in Q3 FY26 as higher employee costs from the new…

January 23, 2026 16:37 IST

Middle-class households await Budget 2026 measures aimed at easing finances, including tax relief, GST cuts, affordable housing, and better healthcare access. (AI Image: Google Gemini)

Budget 2026 expectations: From tax cuts to cheaper healthcare, 5 things Indian consumers are hoping for

Ahead of Budget 2026, households expect measures to ease expenses and boost disposable income, including tax relief, GST rationalisation, food…

Updated: January 22, 2026 13:10 IST

India’s FMCG sector is expected to see a 5 per cent volume growth

FMCG demand rebounds after 18 months; 5% volume growth likely in coming months

India’s FMCG sector may see 5% volume growth in early 2026 as low inflation, rising GDP expectations and improving consumer…

January 6, 2026 16:58 IST

ITC share price, ITC cigarette business, ITC margins impact, cigarette price hike India

Cigarettes to get costlier? ITC plunges to 52-week low – Jefferies warns of 15% price hike

ITC share price today, January 01: ITC stock plunges as new cigarette excise duty spurs fears of a 15% price…

January 1, 2026 14:34 IST

Infographic showing Nuvama’s Q3 consumer sector outlook with Tata Consumer and Nestle as top volume gainers and Colgate as a laggard.

7 consumer stocks for Q3: Why Nuvama is betting on Tata Consumer while warning of a ‘Colgate Slump’

Discover top Q3 consumer stock picks like Tata Consumer and Nestle as Nuvama forecasts strong volume growth—explore investment opportunities now!

January 1, 2026 13:23 IST

Blogger’s Park: The new spiritual consumer

From consecrated idols and puja essentials to rudraksha, gemstones, and crystals, categories once dominated by neighbourhood stores and temple vendors…

Updated: December 10, 2025 08:11 IST

TenderCuts' Turnaround: How an "Offline-First" Strategy and Neighbourhood Stores Revived the Meat Delivery Startup

TenderCuts’ turnaround shows fresh meat delivery’s offline future

Chennai-based meat delivery company TenderCuts has completed a major turnaround after realizing that fresh meat is an “offline-first”, “touch-and-feel” category.

October 26, 2025 21:50 IST