The most consistent wealth creators since 2008 are all consumer-facing companies, says Devangshu Datta.
The Rs 2,000-crore Patanjali, looking to grow its turnover two-and-a-half times in FY16.
Experts attribute this to new launches in anticipation of a demand revival after the 2014 general elections.
@015 may be a good year for FMCG firms.
Industry officials say the crunch has not only affected manufacturing of edibles but even of items like nozzle pumps and other goods used in packaging.
Delay in demand recovery and higher stock valuations mean low safety margin, say analysts.
Captains of the industry, including Adi Godrej and Anil Ambani, were among the early birds from India Inc to cast their votes in the financial capital.
This tiny community may have just about 70,000-odd people but they are possibly the sweetest, funniest, crankiest bunch you'd ever come across! (Psst. They celebrate their New Year today!)
Data from market research agency Nielsen shows that 152 new players entered the hygiene market in March as the lockdown was implemented to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease. The trend is expected to continue, the agency says, as hygiene and health emerge as key themes.
Investment push by the Modi govt and draw-down of UPA's welfare schemes to put pressure on demand.
An interview with Mathew Eipe, executive director & president (chemicals), Godrej.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
Although residential sales faced a major set back in Q2, they made a comeback with help of pent up demand.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
>Gadgets that make kitchen work easier and faster have gained momentum in the lockdown.
Fast cars, marathons, golfing and shooting - nothing stops these high-power tycoons from pursuing their passion.
The usually busy Greater Noida expressway is empty except small groups of commuters that gather at its sidelines, seeking lift from every passing vehicle.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday conferred the Padma awards on several eminent personalities including industrialist Adi Godrej, Olympic medal winners Yogeshwar Dutt and Vijay Kumar, actor Nana Patekar and designer Ritu Kumar.
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While Forbes magazine's India Rich List remains dominated by individual business leaders, those making the mark along with their family members are also quite a few and also include three in the top 10 -- Hinduja Brothers (6th place), Adi Godrej & family (8th position) and Sunil Mittal & family (10th).
Mahindra and SCM Real Estate, the investment arm of Standard Chartered, would together invest Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) in multiple projects and hold equal stakes in the JV to be called Watsonia Developers.
The added burden on manufacturers for recycling e-waste is expected to impact their margins, which may further lead them towards hiking prices of other items.
With states in north India imposing stricter measures to curb intra-state movement after April 20, makers of summer products such as air conditioners, refrigerators, colas, and ice creams are estimating a 25-60 per cent drop in yearly sales.
Some of these items of consumption include ultraviolet disinfectants and sanitising boxes, free-finger touch devices, do-it-yourself grooming kits, self-cleaning water bottles, smart tiffin boxes, hand-sanitizer wearables, antiviral fabrics, tiles, flooring and mattresses, and anti-fogging glasses.
Many chief executives said they were talking to people at the top level in their organisations to find how their companies can help the flood victims.
Top business leaders to raise issues on investment, trade and the rupee
But it may come with a downside risk of further rise in prices of several products.
Dell emerges the most attractive among technology players.
A large group of high-profile personalities from corporate India on Saturday left for Lahore on a chartered aircraft of the Indian Airlines to watch the third one-day international match between India and Pakistan on Sunday.
Amway surged by converting a multitude into sales agents.
Over two dozen companies have announced bonus issue so far in 2017
The fascinating story of Gopi Reddy who will give away his award money to two promising school students.
'We all wanted a strong Centre with a decisive mandate from the people, to allow them to take bold decisions.'
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
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