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FMCG products set to cost more if global pressures persist, hurting consumption
Experts said Indian FMCG products may become costlier due to reduced raw material stocks and rising inflation linked to the Iran-US conflict. Significant price hikes in dairy and staples reflect broader inflationary pressures, while household consumption growth may slow amid economic uncertainty.
Britannia shares fall 5% despite decent Q4 show. Do Morgan Stanley, Nomura see any upside?
Britannia Industries shares dropped significantly even as the company reported a profit increase. The FMCG major's fourth-quarter earnings missed analyst expectations for revenue and volume growth. Supply disruptions in international business due to the West Asia conflict impacted March sales. Despite this, the company sees traction in e-commerce and premium products. Analysts maintain mixed views on the stock's future performance.
Nearly 35% of urban consumers in India admitted to having bought fake products in the last year: Report
A recent report reveals a significant rise in fake products across India, with nearly 35% of consumers encountering them last year. Apparel, FMCG, and automotive sectors are heavily impacted. While price is a factor, consumers are increasingly willing to pay more for genuine goods and demand greater awareness campaigns to combat this growing challenge.
Mint Explainer: Why Reliance is betting on legacy regional brands to build its FMCG empire
Reliance Consumer Products is expanding by acquiring regional legacy brands rather than digital-first startups. The strategy taps loyal local customer bases and plugs them into Reliance’s vast retail network to scale nationally.