Page 4 - Consumer Goods

Marico net profit up 14% in Jan quarter; revenue up 34% on low base

The company's domestic consumer business contributes nearly 77 per cent to overall top line

HUL beats estimates on revenue, profit growth in January-March quarter

Reports a 41 per cent year-on-year jump in net profit to Rs 2,143 crore

Maharashtra curbs: FMCGs chalk out production, distribution plans

Focus on fewer brands, smaller packs; inventory to be moved closer to target markets

Consumer goods major Marico bets on double-digit volume growth in Q4

Marico expects low double-digit bottom line growth in Q4.

Nielsen predicts strong comeback for Rs 4.3-trillion FMCG industry in 2021

The state of Maharashtra, Mumbai in particular, is seeing a surge in infections as normalcy returns.

Covid-19 impact: Online sales bring cheer to FMCG majors' top line

Contribution to total sales stands at 8-9% for consumer goods behemoths

Consumer giant Unilever sets long-term targets as China, India rebound

Unilever sets long-term targets as China, India rebound

FMCG major Dabur's third quarter profit up 24 pc at Rs 494 crore

The firm was helped by the expansion of the distribution network and consumer centric innovations

Consumer goods companies feel margin squeeze on raw material cost

After the initial spurt in demand after lockdown, manufacturers were hoping for a smooth run in the next few quarters

Budget 2021: Consumer durables makers seek respite from inflation, taxes

Retailers Association of India (RAI) has demanded certain measures that it believes will help improve the overall consumer goods industry.

Global consumption will remain depressed in first half of year: Unilever

The company would grow ahead of the broader market and he does not expect any hits to margins over the near term.

Economic recovery fizzling out? Core sector output shrinks 2.6% in November

Impact on IIP likely even as some economists believe consumer goods might tone it down to some extent. Core sector accounts for 40.27% of IIP

IIP grows 3.6% in Oct, touches 8-month high on consumer goods, electricity

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 3.6 per cent in October on a year-on-year (YoY) basis compared to a 0.4 per cent expansion in the previous month

IIP grows 0.2% in Sept, enters positive territory after 6-month contraction

The index of industrial production (IIP) grew by 0.2 per cent in September on a year on year basis compared to a 7.36 per cent contraction posted in August

Marico raises focus on digital brands, eyes more acquisitions after Beardo

Firm has seen share of its e-commerce sales within domestic FMCG business rise to 8% from 5% in one year, thanks to the restricted lifestyle of people

Higher prices of essential consumer goods dampen festive spirits in Bengal

An increase in prices of essential commodities continues to pinch consumers, which dampens the festive spirits in West Bengal.

Protesting farmers in Punjab allow only goods trains to ply till Nov 5

However, their sit-in protests against BJP leaders, corporate houses and toll plazas would continue

On path to recovery: FMCG sector upbeat on Q2 results amid demand revival

Industry says consumers adjusting to new normal a major factor

Big FMCG brands overcome challenges, close gap with smaller players

Trend reverses as national firms tide over supply-chain issues, distribution challenges and retailer woes

Consumer goods sales taper off after June rebound, e-commerce bucks trend

Second-half recovery restrained; e-commerce bucks trend, says Nielsen