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Bata India appoints Sanjay Rao as MD & CEO
Bata India has announced Sanjay Rao will take over as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer effective on August 24, 2026. He replaces Gunjan Shah. Rao brings over two decades of retail and consumer leadership experience from international markets. Bata Group sees India as a key growth market. Rao's appointment aims to drive consumer relevance and product strength for Bata India.
L'Oréal To Acquire Majority Stake In India's Digital-First Personal Care Brand Innovist
Innovist brands will be part of L'Oreal's Consumer Products Division portfolio.
Apple to raise prices due to memory chip shortage, CEO Tim Cook says: Report
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced plans to increase product prices due to soaring memory and storage chip costs, driven by AI demand. He stated price hikes are unavoidable as the company struggles to absorb escalating component expenses. Cook emphasized the need for memory pricing and supply to stabilize for consumer products.
China stocks mixed as weak consumer and property data offset industrial strength
Investor sentiment was weighed down by signs of uneven economic recovery. China's new home prices fell for a 35th straight month, remaining at their sharpest pace of decline since May 2025. Fixed-asset investment growth for JanuaryMay also missed expectations, while retail sales unexpectedly contracted in May, marking their first annual decline since December 2022.
NSE launches 11 new sectoral indices; Nifty Power, Retail, Hospitals among additions - Mint
NSE launches 11 new sectoral indices; Nifty Power, Retail, Hospitals among additionsMint
Cipla appoints health chief Shivam Puri to lead One India business
Cipla has appointed Shivam Puri as the new Chief Executive Officer for its One India Business. This significant leadership change will take effect from July 1. Puri currently heads Cipla Health, a role he has held since 2019. His extensive experience in consumer goods and healthcare will now steer Cipla's domestic operations.
NSE Indices launches 11 new sectoral indices, taking total count to 34
The newly launched indices are Nifty Power, Nifty Capital Goods, Nifty Telecommunications, Nifty Construction, Nifty Consumer Services, Nifty Commercial & Transport Services, Nifty Retail, Nifty Hospitals, Nifty NBFC, Nifty Housing Finance and Nifty Insurance.
FSSAI notices to 8 companies over misleading names, claims
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to eight food companies, including Emami Healthy & Tasty, for potentially misleading product names and claims. Companies like Plan B are under scrutiny for "plant-based vegan" marketing without prior approval. FSSAI aims to prevent consumer deception regarding food products.
India restricts sale of high speed diesel and motor spirit from retail outlets
India has placed restrictions on institutional and commercial buyers of fuel. These customers must now source motor spirit and high-speed diesel from their own consumer pumps. The measure is in effect for an initial period of up to 90 days. Retail outlets are also limited to selling a maximum of 200 litres of high-speed diesel per customer or vehicle daily.
Dollar index renews momentum; US PPI data awaited
The dollar index is edging closer to 100 on Thursday, lingering near its highest levels in two months amid fresh US attacks over Iran and as US consumer inflation accelerated in May to its fastest pace in more than three years due to soaring energy costs. May US inflation accelerated at its fastest pace in over three years due to surging energy costs, though the data matched expectations. Market focus now turns to the upcoming release of May's Producer Price Index (PPI) and Initial Jobless Claims. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note steadied around 4.55% on Thursday awaiting fresh US economic data for further clues on the Federal Reserves policy outlook.
Why India is the centerpiece of LG's billion-dollar bet on the Global South
LG India growth strategy and consumer electronics market expansion: LG Electronics is targeting a significant revenue increase in India, Saudi Arabia, and Brazil by 2030. India is a crucial market, offering opportunities for both new buyers and upgrades. The company is adapting its products and manufacturing to meet local needs. This strategy aims for profitable and sophisticated growth in emerging economies.
INR extends downside as dollar firms and oil renews surge
The Indian rupee slipped back against the dollar in opening trades on Thursday as dollar index renewed gains and crude oil prices took flight. The dollar index traded around 100 on Thursday, lingering near its highest levels in two months amid fresh US attacks over Iran and as US consumer inflation accelerated in May to its fastest pace in more than three years due to soaring energy costs. INR opened at Rs 95.55 per dollar and slipped further to a low of 95.64 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee was largely flat and settled almost unchanged at Rs 95.25 per dollar. Rupee pared its initial losses as crude oil prices and the US dollar index retreated from their elevated levels. Local equities are likely to open on a cautious note on Thursday as concerns mounted about a re-escalation of the Middle East conflict and a stronger U.S. inflation print reinforced expectations that borrowing costs would remain higher for longer. On Wednesday, Indian shares gave up early gains to end little .