FMCG Holds Ground In Q1, Focus Turns To Monsoon & Festivals
As double-digit Q1FY27 growth projections signal resilience, FMCG companies are now banking on the monsoon, festive demand and softer input costs to drive the next leg of growth.
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World Biryani Day: India’s Favourite Dish Means Business
- by Tarannum Manjul
- July 4, 2026
On World Biryani Day on July 5, restaurants, cloud kitchens and FMCG brands say India’s most-loved dish is no longer just a celebratory meal—it has become a year-round business engine, driving innovation, premiumisation and regional culinary revival Whether it is a Sunday family lunch, a late-night craving, an office celebration or a wedding feast, […]
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Marico Expects Strong Q1 As India Growth Touches Multi-quarter High
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 3, 2026
Parachute coconut oil delivered a strong performance, touching double-digit volume growth, its highest in several quarters
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Cold Chain, Not Demand, Is India’s Frozen Food Challenge
- by Priyanshu Priya
- July 3, 2026
Frozen food companies say demand is no longer the biggest hurdle as cold-chain infrastructure, distribution and consumer trust emerge as the industry’s next growth challenge
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ITC Enters Premium Cola Segment With B Natural Coconut Cola
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 2, 2026
ITC enters the premium cola segment with B Natural Coconut Cola, a sugar-free beverage, as it expands its drinks portfolio amid rising demand for healthier options.
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Supply6 Raises Rs 48 Cr Led By Unilever Ventures
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 1, 2026
Supply6 has raised Rs 48 crore in a funding round led by Unilever Ventures with participation from Zeropearl VC. The company will use the capital to expand products, distribution, clinical research and digital capabilities
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Nestle To Remove Artificial Colourings From Products By 2026-end: Report
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 1, 2026
The move comes as food companies are facing mounting pressure to offer healthier products
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Indian Consumers Exhibiting Dual-speed Behaviour: HUL Chairman
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- June 30, 2026
Non-executive chairman Nitin Paranjpe states that the growth of social commerce and D2C platforms have made distribution more open and interoperable
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Vadilal Moves Court Against ITC Over ‘Fantastik’ Trademark
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- June 30, 2026
Vadilal has filed a trademark suit against ITC in an Ahmedabad court, alleging that ITC’s ‘Fantastik’ brand infringes upon its long-standing ‘Funtastic’ trademark and seeking Rs 1 crore in damages
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Karnataka May Ban Pan Masala, Gutka Over Drug Concerns: Shivakumar
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- June 30, 2026
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warns of a possible statewide ban on pan masala and gutka if reports of intoxicating substances being mixed into the products are confirmed