Regional FMCG firms see gains over larger peers for second quarter in a row

Regional and local fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands are gaining momentum at the cost of national brands for the second quarter in a row. Photograph: Niharika Kulkarni/Reuters Consumer......

Nirma's new clothes: The journey of detergent brand towards healthcare

How Hiren Patel, founder Karsanbhai’s son, is reinvigorating Nirma by administering a shot of pharma. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Nirma’s tryst with the pharmaceutical......

2 major factors that will weigh on demand and margins of FMCG

Irregular rainfall and a pick-up in commodity costs are expected to weigh on the demand and margins of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies. Photograph: Mansi Thapliya/Reuters Most......

Some active funds made hefty bets on Jio Financial amid ETF selling

At a time when exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were unloading Jio Financial Services from their portfolios, some active fund managers were placing large bets on the demerged financial services arm of......

PHOTOS: Chhetri's brace gives India winning start

IMAGE: India's players celebrate winning their match against Cambodia at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Wednesday. Photograph: Indian Football Team/Twitter Talismanic Sunil Chhetri was once......