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SECTOR | 21 Jun 2026, 07:50PM

India's premium RTD story is no longer a metro phenomenon

Business Line

India's premium ready-to-drink market is expanding into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, driven by rising incomes and changing consumer preferences, reshaping the FMCG landscape

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Consumer Durables on 08 Jun, 2026.

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 21 Jun 2026, 04:00PM

Tata Motors secures orders for over 3,400 electric commercial vehicles

Business Standard

Commercial vehicle major Tata Motors on Sunday said it has secured orders for over 3,400 electric commercial vehicles (eCV) across freight, logistics and passenger mobility segments. The orders comprising around 2,000 small commercial vehicles and pick-ups, 900 trucks, and 500 buses, cut across a diverse range of applications from e-commerce, logistics, FMCG and FMCD distribution, and intra-city mobility to demanding sectors like cement, steel, mining, and tarmac operations, alongside inter- and intra-city passenger transport. This wide-ranging deployment reflects growing customer confidence in electric mobility solutions in real-world conditions and signals a decisive shift from pilot programmes to scaled, operational integration of EVs across use cases, Tata Motors said. The company said over the past 12 months, it has significantly strengthened its electric commercial vehicle portfolio, introducing a new generation of eCVs tailored to varied duty cycles and operating conditions.

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Consumer Durables on 08 Jun, 2026.

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 21 Jun 2026, 03:50PM

Companies hopeful of easing in packaging-related inflationary pressures amidst peace talks

Business Line

Packaging companies are hopeful as US-Iran peace talks may ease inflation, potentially stabilising oil prices and benefiting sectors like FMCG and beverages

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Consumer Durables on 08 Jun, 2026.

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 19 Jun 2026

FMCG firms recalibrate approach as consumer market rewards speed over scale

Business Standard

5 years ago, Aashirvaad &Surf Excel could run one national television commercial and win. Today, the Zepto shopper in Bengaluru and the kirana buyer in Gidderbaha, Punjab, live in different economies

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Consumer Durables on 08 Jun, 2026.

Beauty becomes the crown jewel of D2C deals as FMCG giants chase premium growth

Business Line | 19 Jun 2026

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 18 Jun 2026

Beauty becomes the crown jewel of D2C deals as FMCG giants chase premium growth

Business Line

Nearly 60 per cent of FMCG companies' D2C acquisitions over the past five years have been in the personal care segment, says Crisil Ratings

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Consumer Durables on 08 Jun, 2026.

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 16 Jun 2026

P&G Hygiene and Health Care says operating environment remains volatile, some near-term challenges to continue

Business Line

The FMCG major is doubling down on targeted investments, consumer-centric innovations as well as productivity improvement

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Consumer Durables on 08 Jun, 2026.

P&G India sees rural consumption growth soften amid inflation pressures

Business Standard | 16 Jun 2026

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 13 Jun 2026

'Tests confirm product quality': Nestle rejects infestation claims in Maggi

Business Standard

FMCG major has rejected allegations circulating on social media regarding the alleged presence of infestation in Maggi noodles, asserting that laboratory tests on a batch and market samples confirmed that products met all quality and food safety standards. In a clarification submitted to stock exchanges, the company said it was made aware of the complaint through the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) following concerns raised by an unverified account on social media platform X. "We categorically reject allegations circulating on media basis an unverified account regarding the presence of infestation, allegedly on MAGGI noodles," said Nestle India in response to a query from the NSE and the BSE on a media report published on June 12. The company said it is "yet to receive" any sample from the complainant for assessment, and did not receive any response from them while the social media account remained unreachable. "As part of standard procedure, the reference samp

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Consumer Durables on 08 Jun, 2026.

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 10 Jun 2026

India 'bright spot' in global economy despite uncertainties: Chandrasekaran

Business Standard

India continues to be a "bright spot" in the global economy despite geopolitical uncertainties, and offers "strong growth" as well as a very large market, even as consumer preferences and spending patterns are undergoing constant change, Tata Consumer Products Chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Wednesday. Addressing shareholders of the Tata Group's FMCG arm Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) at its 63rd Annual General Meeting, Chandrasekaran said the world today is being reshaped by geopolitical shifts, supply chain disruptions and realignments, energy transition and rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence. This year started on an optimistic note with key developments such as the landmark trade agreement with the European Union and finalisation of the framework for an interim bilateral trade pact between India and the United States. However, concerns over economic slowdown, weakening output and inflationary pressures resurfaced after the outbreak of the West Asia conflict late .

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Consumer Durables on 08 Jun, 2026.

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 10 Jun 2026

FMCG shares in focus; HUL, Dabur, Nestle, Marico gain up to 3%; here's why

Business Standard

Despite global uncertainties, subpar monsoon outlook and volatile commodity prices, FMCG firms have given resilient outlook for FY27 with H2FY27 expected to be better versus H1FY27, say analysts.

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Consumer Durables on 08 Jun, 2026.

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 09 Jun 2026

India's D2C startups attract $757 million as wellness and beauty brands scale

Business Line

Investors have poured nearly $757 million into India's leading direct-to-consumer brands over the last 18 months including The Whole Truth, Kapiva, SNITCH, Purple Style Labs, Foxtale and RENE Cosmetics, with wellness, beauty and fashion startups emerging as the biggest funding magnets as venture capital firms increasingly prioritising repeat purchases, omnichannel scale and profitability over rapid customer acquisition and vanity growth metrics

Prabhudas Lilladhar released a Sector Update report for Consumer Durables on 08 Jun, 2026.