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FMCG stocks stage a comeback as market sentiment shifts. Is the recovery here to stay?
4 days, 12 hours ago

FMCG stocks stage a comeback as market sentiment shifts. Is the recovery here to stay?

Live Mint  

Indian FMCG stocks: After prolonged selloff on Dalal Street, FMCG stocks saw a brief breather last week as investors returned with a vengeance to the Indian markets after remaining on the sidelines for months. FMCG stocks need to sustain last week's momentum going forward to stage a meaningful recovery, as the index remains down by 22% from its September peak …

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Why India’s FMCG giants are teaming up with upstarts looking to disrupt them—and why it makes sense
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Why India’s FMCG giants are teaming up with upstarts looking to disrupt them—and why it makes sense

Live Mint  

Some of India’s most prominent packaged consumer goods companies that spent decades finetuning their distribution and supply chain models are embracing the new bunch of upstarts looking to disrupt their operations. “Compared to last year, Godrej Consumer Products has seen a 2 times increase in quick commerce,” said Krishna Khatwani, head of sales, Godrej Consumer Products. “Quick commerce obviously is …

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Good Budget or not, prepare to pay more for daily-use items from cooking oil to soap
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Good Budget or not, prepare to pay more for daily-use items from cooking oil to soap

India Today  

Prices of daily essentials like soaps, toothpaste, cooking oil, tea, coffee and fruit juices are likely to go up soon as FMCG companies in India plan a fresh round of price rises due to macroeconomic factors that are beyond the government's control. Experts India Today Digital spoke to pointed to an array of factors like rising costs of raw materials, …

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Nifty IT vs Nifty FMCG: Which index to pick in 2025?
2 months, 1 week ago

Nifty IT vs Nifty FMCG: Which index to pick in 2025?

Live Mint  

When it comes to long-term investments, selecting the right sector is crucial for ensuring both returns and portfolio stability. The debate between the Nifty IT and the Nifty FMCG indices has garnered considerable attention among industry experts, each offering distinct perspectives on which index presents a superior long-term investment opportunity. Apurva Sheth, Head of Market Perspectives & Research at SAMCO …

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FMCG Companies Prepared for Price Hikes
4 months, 1 week ago

FMCG Companies Prepared for Price Hikes

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: With prices of several commodities remaining firm, FMCG companies intend to increase prices of products in the current quarter. FMCG companies had passed part of the higher input costs to the consumer in the previous quarter and they are prepared for further hikes if prices remain firm. “Crude palm oil and tea experienced inflation of 10 per cent and …

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Fast Moving Consumer Goods: Time for a strategic pivot
7 months, 1 week ago

Fast Moving Consumer Goods: Time for a strategic pivot

Live Mint  

The strategic measures initiated by the government to boost agricultural incomes coupled with forecasts of a normal monsoon offer potential for a rural growth revival and turnaround in India’s fast-moving consumer goods sector. This is explained by inflation since 2012, which has eroded consumer affordability, curtailed consumption and driven consumers towards more economical options like low-unit packs, thereby intensifying the …

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Patanjali Ad Row | Government should act on FMCG firms using ‘misleading’ ads: Supreme Court
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Patanjali Ad Row | Government should act on FMCG firms using ‘misleading’ ads: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on April 23 said the Centre should “activate itself” against Fast Moving Consumer Goods companies if they employ “misleading “The misleading Centre should “activate itself” against FMCG companies: Supreme Court The court voiced its concern amid recent reports alleging higher sugar content in Nestle’s baby food products sold in India as well as in African and Latin …

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Rural demand slows down for FMCG
1 year, 4 months ago

Rural demand slows down for FMCG

Live Mint  

Consumer goods companies pointed to sluggish recovery in rural demand in the September quarter and said demand will improve “gradually” even as urban markets charged ahead helping companies lift quarterly volumes. While urban sentiment improved sequentially, instances of higher food inflation and uneven rainfall distribution led to a slower-than-expected pace of recovery in rural demand, the company said. In an …

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FMCG companies eye improved margins as raw material costs ease
1 year, 8 months ago

FMCG companies eye improved margins as raw material costs ease

Live Mint  

Amid concerns about the potential impact of an El Niño event, which threatens to delay the recovery in rural demand, one factor seems to be working in favour of fast-moving consumer goods companies—easing raw material costs. “Our internal consumer staples raw material inflation index, which tracks movement of key commodity prices at a basket level, has now actually entered negative …

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2023 brings hope for FMCG companies
2 years, 2 months ago

2023 brings hope for FMCG companies

Live Mint  

Fast-moving consumer goods companies faced two main challenges in CY2022. In 2022, as raw material costs spiked in the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war, FMCG companies were pushed to take price hikes to cope with the situation. 'Bid to sully India’s tag as pharmacy of the world' 'EVs won’t need sops once market share surges' View Full Image On the …

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FMCG firms shield margins in times of high inflation
2 years, 6 months ago

FMCG firms shield margins in times of high inflation

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Inflation seldom bites into the profit margins of fast moving consumer goods companies as they have the leverage to raise product prices to protect themselves from rising raw material prices. Cosmetics, toiletries, soaps and detergents companies recorded their best operating profit margin at 21.7 per cent in 2020-21 even as sales grew by 13.3 per cent. Around 15 of …

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FMCG cos look to hike prices to offset inflationary pressure on raw material
4 years, 2 months ago

FMCG cos look to hike prices to offset inflationary pressure on raw material

Hindustan Times  

Consumers may have to shell out more money for their daily use products as FMCG firms, which are facing inflationary pressure on their key raw material inputs, are considering marginal hike on their products price to offset it. Dabur India CFO Lalit Malik said the recent months have seen inflation inching up for some key raw materials like amla and …

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FMCG Companies Look to Hike Prices to Offset Inflationary Pressure on Raw Material Inputs
4 years, 2 months ago

FMCG Companies Look to Hike Prices to Offset Inflationary Pressure on Raw Material Inputs

News 18  

Consumers may have to shell out more money for their daily use products as FMCG firms, which are facing inflationary pressure on their key raw material inputs, are considering marginal hike on their products price to offset it. "The quarter was also characterised by inflationary pressure in key raw materials necessitating cutting back on some promotions and taking effective price …

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Middle and Rural India Driving 'Strategic Priorities' of FMCG Companies: Report
4 years, 5 months ago

Middle and Rural India Driving 'Strategic Priorities' of FMCG Companies: Report

News 18  

New Delhi: The middle and rural India, which quickly recovered and bounced back to pre-COVID-19 level, is driving the "strategic priorities" of the FMCG companies, according to market research firm Nielsen. "This increased focus on Middle India and Rural was also reiterated as the majority of CXOs claim that they are increasing focus on Middle India and Rural markets over …

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In-home consumption surges as people binge on biscuits, salty snacks, instant noodles amid lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

In-home consumption surges as people binge on biscuits, salty snacks, instant noodles amid lockdown

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Food categories like biscuits, salty snacks, instant noodles, beverages, edible oils are seeing an increase in demand as in home consumption increases while out of home consumption of FMCG products is expected to take a back seat as the lockdown keeps more people at home. According to a research by UK broking house, Investec Securities, in the near …

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India’s rural consumption surges in boost for FMCG firms
6 years, 9 months ago

India’s rural consumption surges in boost for FMCG firms

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Consumption growth in rural India has outpaced urban spending by the widest margin in five years, encouraged by relatively good rainfall last year and an increase in government spending on infrastructure. Rural consumption rose by 9.7% in the year ended 31 March, faster than the 8.6% growth in urban spending, according to market researcher Nielsen. Things have improved in …

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Infosys launches platform for retail industry
11 years, 3 months ago

Infosys launches platform for retail industry

The Hindu  

Infosys, on Monday, announced the launch of its new retail trade platform, TradeEdge. The platform, developed in association with FMCG major Proctor & Gamble, is targeted at the emerging markets including India, said N. R. Narayana Murthy, Executive Chairman, Infosys. The platform would enable FMCG companies have ‘greater visibility’ of their sales flowing through their distribution and retail channels, Mr. …

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Indian FMCG companies look for growth in GEMS
13 years, 1 month ago

Indian FMCG companies look for growth in GEMS

Firstpost  

GEMS aka Global Emerging Markets is the latest buzz word going around in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods Space. Mumbai : GEMS, aka Global Emerging Markets, is the latest buzzword doing the rounds in the fast moving consumer goods space. According to a report published by consulting firm PWC, GEMS, which includes countries like India, China, Indonesia and North African …

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