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SECTOR | 05 Feb 2026

Emami to re-deploy resources to boost growth, eyes strong summer sales

Business Standard

FMCG major Emami Ltd said it is re-deploying resources to drive growth in rural markets through small sachets and value packs, shifting focus back to its traditional stronghold after a period of concentrated efforts on modern trade and e-commerce. The company, known for brands like BoroPlus and Navratna, indicated that while digital channels have seen rapid expansion, the rural segment remains a critical priority for volume growth, the company said. "While our recent focus was on modern trade and e-commerce, we are now re-deploying resources to drive growth in rural markets," the management said during an analyst concall, adding that the strategy involves leveraging small SKUs (stock-keeping units) to improve penetration. "The next growth driver should come from rural areas, and our focus would be increasingly going into rural markets," the company said. A central pillar of the company's rural strategy is a renewed focus on small stock-keeping units (SKUs) to ensure affordability a

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 04 Feb 2026

Emami Q3FY26 results: Net profit rises 14.5% on volume, margin growth

Business Standard

FMCG firm reports strong volume-led growth and margin expansion in December quarter, declares second interim dividend

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 02 Feb 2026

FMCG index hits 52-week low; Patanjali, Godrej Cons, HUL, ITC down up to 3%

Business Standard

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, the BSE FMCG index has underperformed the market by falling 7 per cent, as against 4.8 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

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Business Line | 01 Feb 2026

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 30 Jan 2026

Nestle India logs strongest volume growth in 5 years, net rises 45%

Business Standard

FMCG major reports 45.1% year-on-year jump in Q3 FY26 net profit, driven by volume-led sales growth, with confectionery and beverages leading performance

ITC to roll out freshness-led packaged foods via food-tech platform

Business Standard | 30 Jan 2026

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 29 Jan 2026

LT Foods reports 24% revenue growth in nine months despite tariff pressures

Business Line

For the third quarter alone, the New Delhi-based FMCG company posted revenue of 2,812 crore, up 23 per cent year-on-year

Results preview: ITC likely to report high single digit revenue growth for Q3

Business Line | 28 Jan 2026 1 more

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 27 Jan 2026

Tata Consumer Q3 net up 38% on strong volume growth

Business Line

The FMCG major reported a consolidated net profit of 384.6 crore on revenue of 5112 crore, that was higher by 15% on year

Brokerages stay positive on Godrej Consumer Products post Q3; here's why

Business Standard | 27 Jan 2026

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 26 Jan 2026

PVR Inox sells premium snack brand 4700BC to Marico for 226.8 crore

Business Standard

Leading multiplex operator PVR INOX on Monday said it has sold its premium snacking business operating under the 4700BC brand to home-grown FMCG major Marico in an all-cash deal, having a total consideration of Rs 226.8 crore. The board of PVR INOX, in a meeting on Monday, approved divesting its 93.27 per cent stake in Zea Maize Pvt Ltd (ZMPL), which owns the brand 4700BC, according to a regulatory update from the Bijli family-promoted entity. 4700BC is one of India's leading premium gourmet snacking brands, renowned for its popcorn and range of innovative snack offerings such as popped chips, makhana, crunchy corn, and nachos. "PVR INOX has monetised its entire investment in its subsidiary ZMPL to Marico Ltd in an all-cash transaction for a total consideration of Rs 226.8 crore," said a joint statement from PVR INOX and Marico. PVR INOX has entered into definitive agreements for the transfer of the said equity shares to Marico Ltd, it said. "We wish to inform you that a duly...

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 25 Jan 2026

FMCG, financials, IT saw most FPI selling pressure in first half of Jan

Business Standard

FPIs extend equity selloff in early 2026, dumping FMCG, financials and IT stocks, while rotating into metals and cyclical sectors amid earnings and trade worries

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 22 Jan 2026

Zee Entertainment's Q3 FY26 results: Net profit drops 5% to 155.3 cr

Business Standard

Zee Entertainment's Q3FY26 net profit fell 5.1% to 155 crore despite 15% revenue growth, as weak FMCG ad spending weighed on margins

Cupid invests 332 crore in Baazar Style Retail

Business Line | 22 Jan 2026 1 more

Consumer Durables

SECTOR | 22 Jan 2026

Orient Electric Q3FY26 results: Net profit declines 4.4% to 26 crore

Business Standard

Orient Electric Ltd on Thursday reported a decline of 4.37 per cent at Rs 25.98 crore for the December quarter of FY26. It had posted a net profit of Rs 27.17 crore in the October-December quarter of the previous year, according to a regulatory filing from the CKA Birla group firm Orient Electric Ltd (OEL). However, its revenue from operations rose 11 per cent to Rs 906.45 crore in the December quarter of FY26 from Rs 816.82 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal. Its revenue from Electrical Consumer Durables increased 12.6 per cent to Rs 646.72 crore in Q3 FY26 as against Rs 574.33 crore a year ago. OEL's revenue from Lighting & Switchgear stood at Rs 259.73 crore, up 7.1 per cent. Total expenses of OEL were at Rs 864.42 crore, up 10.55 per cent in the December quarter. OCL's total income, which includes other income, was at Rs 908 crore, up 11 per cent. Meanwhile, in a separate filing, OEL informed its board in a meeting held on Thursday also approved an Interim Dividen