While both Dabur and HUL have been aggressive in the 'naturals' market with new launches across its portfolio, unchecked distribution expansion and inconsistent quality of products have also been at the heart of Patanjali's problems.
The issue of pollution caused due to the non-degradable material is keeping consumer goods majors - from ITC and Dabur to Nestl and PepsiCo - on their toes.
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A case was registered against Burman under the Income Tax Act for the offences relating to concealment of income and tax evasion.
Falling incomes and longer winter to translate into lower demand for at least some months.
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The court had earlier allowed Burman twice to go abroad, including a trip to London to attend his ailing brother there.
'It is a balanced and prudent Budget that sets the foundation for future growth in the economy.'
Although large companies like Nestle, Dabur or HUL have been impacted by this slowdown in demand, it was the small, local players that have been hit harder.
The biggest challenge is crude oil's sustained rally - it is nearing $80 a barrel - stoking inflationary pressures and consequent price hikes in the sector.
Most analysts as well as company executives say the rally in commodity prices is ill-timed coming just when firms were recovering from disruptions such as demonetisation & introduction of GST
Fast-moving consumer goods companies have begun assessing the impact of the rate structure declared on Thursday under the goods and services tax.
According to the IT department's complaint, Burman was holding foreign bank accounts but he had not disclosed about it in his income tax returns and there were undisclosed deposits in those two accounts.
His remark comes hours after the government disclosed before the Supreme Court eight more names, including that of Pradip Burman, one of Dabur India promoters, a bullion trader and a Goa miner against whom it has started prosecution for allegedly stashing black money in foreign banks.
As wholesalers largely failed to meet GST norms, companies were in a fix. According to industry veterans like Sunil Duggal, chief executive of Dabur, the hazard led many to look beyond third-party distribution and take the leap to cover unattended markets directly.
IT, pharma and FMCG stocks are the top performers in 2013.
The government on Monday disclosed before the Supreme Court eight more names including that of Pradip Burman, one of Dabur India promoters, a bullion trader and Goa miners against whom it has started prosecution for allegedly stashing blackmoney in foreign banks.
Ramdev's company remains a dominant player in the naturals space, but products of rivals are also gaining popularity.
'This solid verdict would further strengthen his resolve to drive forward the economic agenda to ensure that the fruits of the economic momentum continue to reach the poor, so visible during the last five years.'
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These consistent performers are expected to maintain momentum.
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Core sector companies have seen volumes drop to single digit in the first nine months of FY16.
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Home and kitchen appliances, electronic products, apparel and B-segment cars stand to gain.
Softening rural consumption and the likelihood of weak corporate earnings in the March quarter saw investors dump stocks.
FMCG stocks have underperformed the market, falling 2.2 per cent so far in 2014.
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FCMG companies which have plants i Npal may take a hit on revenues.
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Burman did not file the details of foreign account on the ground that he did not have its statements.
Growth in cities has lagged villages as consumers troubled by persistently high inflation have cut spending in the past two years.
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