From Lux to Kissan jam, Hindustan Unilever hikes prices by 3-13%

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) hiked prices across its portfolio of products by 3-13 per cent in multiple tranches in February, with the sharpest increase of 13 per cent seen in the 100 gm Lux soap pack,......

Competition may keep Colgate under pressure

Colgate-Palmolive India’s September quarter (Q2FY26) performance has reinforced concerns among brokerages about the company’s continued market challenges. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters......

GST rejig: Consumer stocks are top investment pick

The proposed reforms in goods and services tax (GST) announced by the government last week, coupled with the Eighth Pay Commission dole-out, is likely to push consumption-driven stocks — such as......

Consumer goods firms likely to see an upswing after year of lull

The Budget proposals are expected to boost the fortunes of consumer goods and fast-moving consumer goods companies, which have been struggling with poor consumer demand for more than a year.......