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Titan shares in focus on Q1 business update; consumer business grows 41% YoY
Titan Company reported a 41% year-on-year rise in consumer businesses for the June quarter, driven by robust jewellery demand, retail expansion and strong international growth. The Tata Group firm added 77 stores during the quarter, while its jewellery, watches, eyecare and emerging businesses all posted healthy growth.
Colgate-Palmolive India bets on rural expansion, science-led innovation to drive growth towards 2030
Colgate-Palmolive India is prioritizing rural market expansion, innovation, and digital transformation to boost growth. The company aims to reach more rural households and introduce science-backed products in urban areas. With a focus on data analytics and AI, Colgate-Palmolive is enhancing its value chain and strengthening its presence across all retail channels. Despite facing challenges, the company anticipates continued momentum driven by an improving demand environment and strong execution.
Godrej Consumer expects high-teens Q1 revenue growth on strong volumes; margins seen lower
Godrej Consumer Products projects a high-teens revenue growth for Q1 FY27, supported by robust volume increases across all categories.
Nestle Vows To Eliminate Artificial Colour Usage From All Products By 2026-End
It takes Nestle's efforts outside of the US, where it has previously removed artificial colouring from its product line.
Nestle to cut artificial colourings from all products by end-2026
Nestle is set to eliminate all artificial food colorings globally by the end of 2026, a significant move by the major food producer. This initiative, driven by consumer demand for healthier options and scrutiny of ingredients, extends beyond their existing efforts in the United States. The company invested heavily in research and development to find natural alternatives, aiming for simpler recipes that resonate with consumers.
Missed the FII U-turn? 6 stocks turned multibagger after foreign investors corrected their mistake
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) reversed their selling trend in six select Indian stocks, turning them into multibaggers. Bajaj Consumer Care led the pack with a 265% surge after FIIs significantly increased their stake. Other beneficiaries include Acutaas Chemicals, SML Mahindra, Dee Development Engineers, United Foodbrands, and RateGain Travel Technologies, all witnessing substantial gains following FII re-entry. This shift highlights smart money's strategic course correction.
India needs to diversify its sources of energy needs, says NITI vice-chairman
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri highlighted that the West Asia conflict, though a temporary supply chain issue, underscores India's need to diversify energy sources. He expressed optimism about an upcoming India-US trade agreement and advocated for including pharmaceutical products in future FTAs. Lahiri likened the crisis to a manageable 'influenza,' emphasizing the lesson of not concentrating all import and export dependencies.
CCPA fines Storia Foods, English Oven Rs 1 lakh each for misleading '100%' claims on food labels
Two prominent food companies, Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities, have been fined Rs 1 lakh each by the Central Consumer Protection Authority. The penalty stems from misleading '100%' claims on their product packaging, falsely representing product composition. Both firms are now mandated to immediately remove these deceptive claims from all platforms, including websites and digital media, following action under consumer protection laws.
DOMS Industries shares fall 5% on block deal news; should you buy on dips?
On the technical front, the stock has been under pressure after touching an all-time high of ₹3,115 in December 2024, entering a corrective phase thereafter
Honasa Consumer jumps 6% to hit 52-week high; is it still worth buying?
Honasa Consumer has shown a strong recovery after testing its all-time low near ₹200 in February 2025, with the stock nearly doubling from those levels
INR appreciates under Rs 95 per dollar after RBI announces measures to support foreign capital inflows and strengthen forex liquidity
The Indian rupee appreciated 81 paise to close at 94.93 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday after the Reserve Bank announced measures to support foreign capital inflows and strengthen forex liquidity. The announcements in the RBI policy boosted investor sentiments after the apex bank asserted that the country's forex reserves provide a sufficient buffer against external shocks. The Reserve Bank on Friday expectedly kept interest rates unchanged for the second time in a row as it weighed the impact of rising energy prices and supply disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis. The RBI kept its repo rate Steady at 5.25% amid uncertainty owing to US-Iran War. However, it expanded the Fully Accessible Route, or FAR, to include all new 15-year, 30-year and 40-year government security issuances. Due to this, the foreign investors will get wider access to longer-tenor Indian government bonds. This also opens up more room to invest in Indias bond market. The central bank has also ...
All Kwality Wall's items to be milk-based next year, says CEO Peter ter Kulve
Magnum Ice Cream is transforming its Kwality Wall's business in India. The company is moving from vegetable fat frozen desserts to dairy ice cream. This shift aims to meet Indian consumer demand for better quality and nutritious milk-based products. Magnum is also investing in factories, cold chain infrastructure, and adjusting prices.