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What’s in a word? For India's FMCG brands, it's increasingly everything

Indian regulators are intensifying scrutiny over misleading food product claims. Companies now face legal challenges for unsubstantiated marketing statements. New front-of-pack warning labels are proposed for unhealthy packaged foods. This regulatory push aims to provide consumers with clearer product information. Companies are consequently allocating more resources towards compliance and quality…

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Sensex trades flat, Nifty near 23,450 as oil prices top $100 a barrel. What’s ahead?

Thursday marked a mixed start for Indian benchmark indices in light of previous losses. The Sensex dipped, while the Nifty edged up slightly. The performance across broader markets reflected this divergence, with midcaps declining and smallcaps rising. Higher crude oil prices may challenge energy-sensitive sectors, while defensive sectors, particularly FMCG…

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Motilal Oswal AMC CEO Prateek Agrawal explains why he is avoiding large banks, IT and FMCG stocks

Motilal Oswal AMC is favouring high-growth themes including defence, renewables, hospitals, digital businesses and capital markets, while limiting exposure to large banks, IT, commodities, FMCG and traditional vehicles. Its concentrated, high-beta strategy targets sustained earnings growth and alpha.

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Stocks in news: Reliance Industries, Wipro, Tata Motors, among 9 stocks that will be in focus today

The BSE Sensex ended at 76,944.28, lower by 12.99 points or 0.02%, as gains in IT, FMCG and select heavyweights helped limit the fall.

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India Inc’s revenue growth to moderate to 13-15% in Q2 FY27; margins under pressure: ICRA

India Inc’s revenue growth is expected to moderate to 13-15% in Q2 FY27 from 21.3% in Q1, ICRA said. Higher input costs could squeeze margins, while domestic consumption supports growth and weak global demand pressures export-oriented sectors.

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3 Follow-Up Moves After a Job Interview in India That Signal Confident, Professional Intent

Send a specific thank-you email within 24 hoursThe generic "thank you for your time" email does nothing. Every candidate sends it. The one that gets read twice is the email that references something specific from the conversation, a challenge the interviewer mentioned, a project detail they seemed proud of, a…

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Inside FMCG's leadership shake-up: The boardroom churn behind HUL, GCPL, Britannia, Dabur, Colgate

Indian FMCG companies are experiencing significant leadership changes across major firms. Several top executives have transitioned, impacting company strategies and market positions. These changes occur during a period of uneven consumer demand and rising competition. Companies are adapting to evolving consumer preferences and increasing input costs. New leaders aim to…

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India Inc’s blockbuster Q1 earnings may not last as 3 key tailwinds fade in H2

India Inc's impressive earnings in the first quarter might not sustain their momentum into the latter half of the year. Diminishing effects from favorable base conditions and a slowdown in consumption stimulation are anticipated. Additionally, while a declining rupee and rising commodity costs have provided brief respite, analysts caution that…

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Patanjali Foods shares in focus after Q1 profit jumps 86% YoY, revenue rises to Rs 11,337 crore

Patanjali Foods reported a strong Q1FY27, with consolidated profit surging 86% YoY to Rs 335.7 crore and revenue rising 29% to Rs 11,337.5 crore. EBITDA jumped 69% to Rs 543.3 crore, while margins improved to 4.8%. The FMCG segment contributed 25.65% of revenue and 29.56% of EBITDA, excluding inter-segment revenue…

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Nifty at risk below 24,000; MCX, Havells among stocks to watch next week: Rupak De

Nifty faces a crucial 24,000 support level after weakening momentum, with a break potentially triggering short-term bearishness. Analyst Rupak De favours auto and PSU banks, while highlighting MCX, ELGI Equipments, Havells and Himadri Speciality Chemical as trading opportunities.

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FMCG’s FII nightmare! $5.2 billion selloff in 12 straight months. Are stocks set for a rebound?

Over the past year, foreign investors have unloaded $5.2 billion worth of FMCG stocks, largely due to the challenges stemming from inflated valuations and rising input costs. Companies are now transferring these increased costs to customers, resulting in weak volume growth and declining margins. For a recovery to take shape,…

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FMCG makers plan more price hikes as input costs stay elevated; demand holds strong

Leading FMCG firms are planning price increases and shrinkflation this quarter. Rising commodity costs and geopolitical issues are driving these necessary adjustments. Companies aim to protect profit margins while maintaining consumer demand and growth. Britannia and Dabur India are among those implementing these strategies. They remain optimistic about resilient consumption…

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Godrej Consumer shares slide 4% after Q1 margin falls amid commodity inflation; Rs 5/share dividend declared

Godrej Consumer Products shares fell 4.3% after the FMCG major reported its June quarter results. Consolidated net profit rose 12% year-on-year to Rs 505 crore, while revenue from operations increased 18% to Rs 4,225 crore. Despite healthy growth, the stock declined as investors reacted to the quarterly performance.

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Britannia shares rally 4% as Q1 profit rises 14% YoY. Should you buy, sell or hold?

Britannia Industries shares rose 4% after the FMCG major reported a more than 14% year-on-year increase in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 591 crore. Despite higher input costs due to geopolitical tensions, the company delivered healthy revenue growth and margin expansion, prompting Nuvama and Nomura to reiterate their 'Buy'…

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Dabur shares drop 3% after FSSAI bars FMCG major from selling products with '100%' guarantee claims

Dabur India shares fell nearly 3% after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) barred the FMCG company from selling certain food products carrying misleading "100%" claims. The regulator said labels such as "100% Natural" and "100% Pure" violate the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations,…

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ITC shares gain 3% after Q1 results. Here’s why Nomura upgraded the stock to Buy

ITC share Price: ITC shares rose 2% after the FMCG major reported June-quarter results, despite a 27% YoY decline in standalone net profit. Revenue grew 28%, while Nomura upgraded the stock to Buy, citing an attractive risk-reward profile and potential recovery in cigarette profitability. ITC also warned that imported inflation,…

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From L’Oreal to Unilever, global FMCG giants step up India investments to expand retail reach

Global consumer product makers reported strong demand and market share gains in India. Companies like Mondelez and L'Oreal see India as a key growth market. They are expanding distribution and focusing on digital channels for future growth. Unilever and Nestle also noted accelerated growth and plan further investments. Coca-Cola and…

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Q1 earnings this week: SBI, Trent, Nykaa among 573 companies set to announce June quarter results

This week, 573 companies will announce their June quarter results, featuring prominent firms. Bharti Airtel and Nykaa are among those reporting earnings on Tuesday. Trent and Hero MotoCorp will release their quarterly figures on Thursday. State Bank of India and Titan Company are scheduled for Friday announcements. The earnings cycle…

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F&O Talk: Nifty lacks direction on charts, says Sudeep Shah; outlines Bajaj Finance, Eternal strategy after Q1

Analyst Sudeep Shah, Vice President and Head of Technical & Derivatives Research at SBI Securities, interacted with ETMarkets regarding the outlook for the Nifty and bank, as well as an index strategy for the upcoming week

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ITC Q1 Preview: Will cigarette tax shock drag profit lower despite FMCG strength?

ITC is expected to report a weak Q1FY27 as the first full-quarter impact of the new cigarette tax regime weighs on volumes and profitability. While the FMCG business is likely to deliver healthy growth, brokerages expect pressure from cigarettes and the agri segment to drag overall revenue, EBITDA and profit.

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Dabur India shares fall 4% even as Q1 earnings meet estimates. What’s spooking investors?

Dabur India shares dropped over 4% on Thursday after reporting Q1 earnings. The company announced a 15% rise in net profit and 11% revenue growth. Brokerages noted steady performance, with home and personal care leading segment growth. Dabur expects double-digit revenue growth and improved margins for the fiscal year. Key…

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HUL shares rebound 2% after Q1 results. Here's what Morgan Stanley, Motilal Oswal and other brokerages are saying

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) shares rebounded 2.2% after brokerages retained bullish views despite the FMCG major reporting a 3% YoY decline in Q1 FY27 net profit that missed estimates. Revenue rose 10% to Rs 17,341 crore, driven by its strongest underlying sales growth in 13 quarters. The profit decline was due…

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Swiggy Instamart ropes in ex-Myntra boss Nandita Sinha as q-comm battle heats up

Myntra's former CEO Nandita Sinha will lead Swiggy's Instamart quick commerce business from August 3. She replaces Amitesh Kumar Jha, who resigned on July 28 for other opportunities. Sinha previously led fashion e-commerce platform Myntra since 2022. This leadership change occurs as the quick commerce sector faces intense competition. Rivals…

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HUL shares slide over 6% after weaker-than-expected Q1; PAT dips 3% to Rs 2,673 crore on one-time credit

Shares of Hindustan Unilever dipped more than six percent after first-quarter earnings reports revealed an unexpected dip in net profit by three percent due to earlier tax credits. Yet, revenue from operations climbed ten percent year-on-year, totaling seventeen thousand crore rupees. The company's Home Care and Beauty & Wellbeing divisions…

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Tata Consumer shares jump 3% after Q1 results. Here’s why Nomura, Motilal see strong upside potential

Tata Consumer Products shares rose 3% after the FMCG major reported a 27.8% YoY jump in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 427 crore, while revenue increased 11.9% to Rs 5,349 crore. Brokerages remain bullish, with Nomura reiterating a Buy rating and raising its target price to Rs 1,475, citing…

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