Consumer
Rehan Mansuri launches Micronex for local
An 18-year-old entrepreneur from Ahmedabad has launched Micronex, a startup to manufacture semiconductor lead frames in Sanand with an ₹80 crore
Consumer
Consumer on Till and Trolley: Singles Day, 11.11, Diwali, 6.6, Ramadan and Price sensitivity and downtrading.
Consumer
FSSAI Front-of-Pack Labelling Faces Supreme Court Test
The Supreme Court will hear the FSSAI's proposed front-of-pack labelling rules on September 28, as consumer demand for transparent, healthy snacks drives a
Consumer
SP Group seeks funds as Tata Sons IPO
The Shapoorji Pallonji Group is negotiating with lenders to raise an additional 3,500 crore rupees to meet a debt payment, as its ability to monetize its
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Circana Report Analyzes Shifting Retail Growth Rules
Circana's 2026 industry report states that evolving consumer priorities and complex channel mixes are creating a noisier environment, making strategic
Consumer
Commodity Inflation Erodes GST Rate Cut Gains for Retail
A year after GST rationalisation, rising commodity prices have eroded most consumer price benefits. While auto sales surged, FMCG and apparel sectors saw mixed results, with some prices now higher than post-GST levels.
Consumer
BBC Studios aims to avoid Star Wars
BBC Studios is carefully managing the global merchandising strategy for the hit children's show Bluey, seeking to avoid the brand dilution that affected
Consumer
Raymond's Singhania Bets on Apparel for Post-Demerger Growth
Raymond Lifestyle's executive chairman, Gautam Hari Singhania, identifies apparel as the company's primary growth driver following its demerger.
Consumer
Apple's $1,999 Foldable iPhone Launches to Analyst Doubts
Apple launched its premium iPhone Duo foldable phone, priced from $1,999, but analysts question its target audience and warn high costs may limit it to a
Consumer
ITC Aims to Double Aashirvaad Consumer Spends to ₹20,000
ITC expects consumer spending on its Aashirvaad food brand to double to ₹20,000 crore within five years. The company plans to achieve this by strengthening its core atta business and expanding into ready-to-cook foods, frozen snacks, and other adjacent categories.
Consumer
Consumer Startups Raise Over Rs 300 Crore in Weekly Funding
Indian consumer startups, including food delivery platform Swish and footwear brand Theater, secured over Rs 300 crore in funding this week for expansion
Consumer
Macy's Posts Fifth Straight Quarter of Comparable Sales
Macy's Inc. Reported a 2.7% rise in comparable sales for Q2 2026, marking five consecutive quarters of growth.
Consumer
Hong Kong FMCG brand builds 30,000-member
A Hong Kong bakery and confectionery manufacturer has built a direct consumer database of over 30,000 members in six months using a receipt-based loyalty
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Unilever CEO: India is blueprint for emerging markets growth
Unilever's global CEO says Hindustan Unilever's performance is a model for its emerging markets strategy, with India contributing 17% of group revenue.
Consumer
Lululemon's new CEO faces sales slump and brand challenges
Heidi O'Neill takes over as Lululemon CEO amid a sharp sales decline, with comparable sales down nine percent.
Consumer
Polycab Vows to Defend Market Share After Birla Enters Wires
Polycab India's CEO says the company will go 'all out' to retain its leading market share following the Aditya Birla Group's entry into the sector, which
Consumer
Paint makers forecast strong FY27 demand
Major paint manufacturers expect double-digit growth in FY27, driven by housing and infrastructure demand. They are implementing further price increases to counter rising input costs, while competition across all market segments remains intense.
Consumer
HUL targets 22-24% Ebitda margin, plans capex hike to 3%
Hindustan Unilever aims for medium-term Ebitda margins of 22-24% and will increase capital expenditure to 3% of turnover to pursue growth, CEO Priya Nair
Consumer
China's instant retail war reshapes online
China's delivery subsidy war has shifted consumer expectations, creating a massive instant retail market where goods from electronics to medicine arrive
Consumer
Hong Kong retail property deals collapse as banks curb
Two major retail property transactions in Hong Kong have failed or sold at deep discounts, highlighting a market struggling with weak consumer spending and
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Honasa Consumer Aims for Rs 5,550 Crore Revenue by FY31
Honasa Consumer Ltd, parent of Mamaearth, targets doubling its revenue to Rs 5,550 crore and achieving a 15% EBITDA margin by FY31.
Consumer
HUL targets growth with capex hike and brand
Hindustan Unilever plans to increase capital expenditure to 3% of turnover to fund brand investment and distribution.
Consumer
Amazon, Meesho Ramp Up Festive Season Hiring
Amazon and Meesho are creating hundreds of thousands of seasonal jobs in India to handle festive season demand.
Consumer
Godrej Consumer CEO Outlines Execution Overhaul
New Godrej Consumer Products CEO Aasif Malbari acknowledged weak core growth and profit pressure in his first investor call.
Consumer
Godrej Consumer CEO Aims for Double-Digit Expansion
New Godrej Consumer CEO Aasif Malbari outlines a plan to boost volume and profit, focusing on core brands and cutting inventory.
Consumer
SM Supermalls Sees Higher Sales, Record Occupancy
SM Supermalls posted an 8% revenue rise to $667 million and record 96% occupancy for the first half, citing resilient consumer demand and a shift towards value and experience.
Consumer
Shein's Flat IPO Debut Reflects Growth Concerns
Shein's Hong Kong IPO raised $1.7 billion but valued the fast-fashion giant at $26.5 billion, far below its 2022 peak.
Consumer
Reliance launches Bombay Creamery ice cream
Reliance Consumer Products enters India's ice cream market with its new Bombay Creamery brand, targeting a sector dominated by Amul and Kwality Wall's.
Consumer
Nestle sells VMS unit for $1 billion
Nestle will sell its vitamins, minerals and supplements business to private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners for $1 billion.
Consumer
Influencers launch VC-backed D2C brands
Social media influencers are starting consumer brands in areas like skincare and supplements, attracting major venture capital investment.