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14.11.2024 | HDFC Bank to monetise real estate assets inherited in merger
Centre suggests states to list power firms
Metro on backburner as Tricity set to get new e-buses circuit
Rajasthan government plans to deve... | ECONOMY & POLICY HDFC Bank to monetise real estate assets inherited in merger
14 Nov 2024 1 Min Read CW Team
In a strategic shift, HDFC Bank plans to sell off several high-value properties acquired during its 2023 merger with its former... |
13.11.2024 | Fireside Ventures Names Former Flipkart Exec As Operating Partner | SUMMARY
Early-stage VC firm Fireside Ventures has appointed former Flipkart SVP Adarsh Menon as operating partner to provide strategic guidance to portfolio companies
Menon brings over two decades of experience from leadership roles at Flip... |
13.11.2024 | Analysis:India's middle class tightens its belt, squeezed by food inflation | CHENNAI/NEW DELHI - India's city dwellers are cutting spending on everything from cookies to fast food as persistently high inflation squeezes middle class budgets, threatening the country's brisk economic growth.
Slowing urban spending ove... |
13.11.2024 | Fireside Ventures appoints former Flipkart exec as operating partner | Adarsh Menon, operating partner, Fireside Ventures
Early-stage venture capital firm Fireside Ventures has roped in a former Flipkart executive as an operating partner to lead strategic initiatives.
The consumer brands focused VC firm, which... |
11.11.2024 | A guide to understanding NIFTY indices in India | Share
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When it comes to investing in the Indian securities market, most retail and institutional investors look closely at the performance of the Nifty indices. The Nifty indices have become synonymous with the overal... |
05.11.2024 | FMCG Companies Hint At Price Hike The rising prices of commodity inputs such as Palm oil, Coffee and Cocoa, have pushed FMCG firms to pass increased costs to consumers | As food inflation remains a pressing challenge, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies resort to price hikes to pass on commodity prices to consumers. These rising prices not only strain budgets, but impacts discretionary spending of m... |
01.11.2024 | A.O. Smith seals Pureit deal with HUL; first-year earnings to remain unaffected | A. O. Smith Corporation, a water technology company, announced the completion of its acquisition of Pureit, an Indian water purification solutions brand formerly owned by Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL).
The acquisition of the water purifi... |
29.10.2024 | A New Era for Airtel: Shashwat Sharma Steps Up as CEO | Change is in the air at Bharti Airtel. As the sun sets on Gopal Vittal's 12-year tenure as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, a new dawn rises with Shashwat Sharma at the helm. Starting January 1, 2026, Sharma will steer the tel... |
28.10.2024 | Airtel’s new MD & CEO has spearheaded multiple innovations | After having Gopal Vittal manage the telecom giant for 12 long years, Bharti Airtel (Airtel) has announced a successor to him. Shashwat Sharma will take charge as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) from Jan... |
27.10.2024 | FMCG player volume impacted by downtrading and local players | Fast-moving consumer Goods (FMCG) companies’ volumes were impacted by downgradation, down trading and competition fromunbranded players across product categories during Q2.
Also read: FMCG ad volumes dip on TV, rise on digital medium
While ... |
24.10.2024 | Aster DM Healthcare posts 16% y-o-y revenue growth at ₹1,086 crore in Q2 FY25 | Aster DM Healthcare reported a 16 percent year-on-year (y-o-y) revenue increase for Q2 FY25, reaching ₹1,086 crore, up from ₹934 crore in the same period last year. The performance was attributed to steady growth across its core business se... |
23.10.2024 | HUL, Tata Consumer to increase Tea prices | Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) makers will be implementing a price hike for their Tea products due to inflationary pressures.
“Inflation in tea prices continues and is up to 25 per cent. We will be taking calibrated price increases in Te... |
23.10.2024 | Hindustan Unilever Q2 profit falls 2.3% | FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd posted a 2.3 per cent decrease in consolidated net profit at ₹2,595 crore for the quarter ended in September against .₹2,657 crore reported in the same quarter last year.
HUL saw a dip in volume during the ... |
11.10.2024 | Ratan Tata: How enterprise can be a force for good in society | Ratan Tata's virtues far outweighed his faults; so, even his toughest critic would encounter the dominant view that Ratan Tata’s life and career was a huge force for good—both for enterprise, public governance, and for society
R Gopalakrish... |
10.10.2024 | Reliance Consumer Products targets ₹10,000 Crore revenue in two years | Reliance Consumer Products, the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) arm of Reliance Industries, is aiming to achieve a revenue target of ₹9,000 to 10,000 crore within the next two years, according to sources familiar with the company’s strate... |
09.10.2024 | Reliance Retail Enters Quick Commerce Market, Set to Challenge Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket In an effort to disrupt the rapid commerce industry, Reliance has already started testing pilot ... | Reliance Retail is making a strategic move into India's fast-growing quick commerce market, setting the stage for intensified competition with established players like Zomato-owned Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket.
The retail brand ... |
04.10.2024 | JioCinema ropes in YouTube’s Ishan Chatterjee as CBO | JioCinema has roped in YouTube senior executive Ishan Chatterjee as Chief Business Officer and will be taking chare of overall monetisation. The streaming major said that this appointment reflects JioCinema’s “commitment to accelerate its t... |
27.09.2024 | Road safety: PWD engineers get training on blackspot treatment
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Metro extension work between Badi Chaupar and Transport Nagar halted | ROADS & HIGHWAYS Road safety: PWD engineers get training on blackspot treatment
27 Sep 2024 2 Min Read CW Team
India’s road safety data shows it is grappling with one of the highest road crash deaths in the world – with close to 1,70,00... |
15.09.2024 | Apple’s iPhone 16: A Strategic Shift in the Tech Landscape | Apple's latest unveiling, the iPhone 16, marks a pivotal moment in the tech giant's journey. The September event showcased not just a new phone, but a recalibration of Apple's vision. With a nod to nostalgia and a leap into the future, the ... |
13.09.2024 | Ritviz Brings His Beats to Your Kitchen with Vim's Latest Campaign, Makes Dishwashing Fun with 'Nazaare' | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Say goodbye to chore-time blues as Ritviz’s infectious beats bring fun and dance to dishwashing in the latest video highlighting everyday scenarios
Vim collaborates with 200+ influencers, celebrities like Nidhhi A... |
12.09.2024 | Become an International Runway & Backstage Beauty Artist | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
The runway and backstage beauty industry is constantly growing at an exponential rate, offering unparalleled opportunities for beauty professionals. The possibilities for a thriving career are endless, from backst... |
08.09.2024 | Global FMCG makers sharpen strategies to tap into India growth story | Global FMCG companies are sharpening their India strategies with an eye to expand their businesses and widening their reach in one of their key emerging markets.
At the recently held Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference, while Mondel... |
06.09.2024 | HUL constitutes committee to evaluate ice cream business | Fast-moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) giant Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has constituted a committee, comprising its independent directors, to evaluate its ice cream business. The committee will evaluate the prospects of HUL’s ice cream busines... |
28.08.2024 | Water Conservation: A Drop in the Bucket or a Wave of Change? | Water is life. Yet, in the United States, it flows through our fingers like sand. The Finish Water Challenge, launched by Finish® in partnership with Flume, aims to change that narrative. This initiative is not just a campaign; it’s a call ... |
25.08.2024 | General entertainment channels’ ad volume dip 6% in H1: TAM Media report | Hindi channels topped the charts in the overall general entertainment channels (GEC) genre with a share of 24 per cent in terms of ad share followed by Tamil GEC channels with 15 per cent in the January-June period of this year. However, ov... |
21.08.2024 | Water purifying brand Livpure raises $28 mn in fresh capital | Rakesh Kaul, managing director, Livpure
Water purifying brand Livpure Wednesday said it has raised Rs 233 crore ($27.7 million) in fresh funding from London-based investment firm M&G Investments and its parent SAR Group’s investment arm... |
12.08.2024 | Beauty Meets Science: POND'S SKIN INSTITUTE Launches New Era in Skincare | In the bustling heart of Mumbai, POND'S SKIN INSTITUTE (PSI) has set the stage for a revolution in skincare. This iconic brand, with a legacy of over 175 years, is not just resting on its laurels. It’s evolving, adapting, and responding to ... |
09.08.2024 | POND'S SKIN INSTITUTE Ushers in a New Era Where Beauty Meets Science | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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POND’S is continuously evolving and keeping pace with the changing beauty landscape; actively addressing customers' skincare needs.
This innovative and scientific approach has enabled development ... |
06.08.2024 | JHS Svendgaard's Greenfield Vision Secures Funding To Aid Strategic Expansion JHS Svendgaard Laboratories Limited, the oral-care products manufacturer has secured INR 30 Crore (USD 3.66 million) in fu... | JHS Svendgaard Laboratories Limited, the oral-care products manufacturer has secured INR 30 Crore (USD 3.66 million) in funding to support its expansion initiatives.
The funding round was led by the promoters of Dabur Group; Nikhil Nanda, M... |
05.08.2024 | ShareChat Raises USD 16 Mn Debt Funding from EDBI for Growth and Innovation and Reduces Workforce by 5% The recently obtained capital will be deployed to improve the company's advertising technology s... | Social media platform ShareChat has secured USD 16 million in its latest debt round, led by Singapore-based EDBI.
The recently obtained capital will be deployed to improve the company's advertising technology stack and grow its customer tra... |
04.08.2024 | The Shifting Sands of FMCG: E-commerce and Beverage Sales in Flux | The landscape of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) is shifting. Recent reports reveal a troubling trend: beverage sales are dipping. Consumers are gravitating towards carbonated drinks, especially during the sweltering summer months. This c... |
04.08.2024 | FMCG players see dip in beverage sales in Q1 | Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) players witnessed a decline in sales of beverages in Q1 owing to consumers preferring carbonated drinks during the harsh summers.
“The ready-to-drink business was impacted by intense summer and our ready-to... |
04.08.2024 | E-commerce led by quick-commerce emerging as ‘high growth channel’ for FMCG companies | FMCG players are witnessing strong growth in the overall e-commerce segment, led by quick-commerce platforms. Companies such as Dabur India, Nestle India, Hindustan Unilever and Tata Consumer have reported high double-digit growth on e-comm... |
03.08.2024 | ShareChat bags $16M from EDBI, lays off 5% of workforce
Recommended Stories For You | Social media company ShareChat has raised $16 million in its latest debt round from Singapore-based EDBI.
The newly acquired funds will be utilised to enhance the company's advertising tech stack and to expand its consumer transactions bu... |
29.07.2024 | Waste Not, Want Not: India’s Plastic Recycling Revolution | India is drowning in waste. With over 62 million tons generated annually, the country faces a plastic crisis. Yet, amid the chaos, a wave of innovation is rising. Startups are transforming trash into treasure, breathing new life into discar... |
26.07.2024 | Parle Wins the Race for India's Top FMCG Brand Making it 12 in a Row Parle secures 7,980 million CRP, making it India's top FMCG player over Britannia | India's love affair with snacking continues as Parle secures the top spot as India's most wanted FMCG player with 7,980 million consumer reach points (CRP). As per Kantar Worldpanel's annual Brand Footprint rankings in India, the brands tha... |
25.07.2024 | The Intersection of Employment History and Financial Opportunities**
** | ** In the world of finance, your employment history is more than just a line on your resume. It’s a key that unlocks doors to credit cards, loans, and financial stability. Think of it as a bridge connecting your past work experience to your... |
25.07.2024 | Market Pulse: A Cautious Dance on Dalal Street Amid Earnings and Economic Signals**
** | ** The Indian stock market is a living organism, pulsating with energy and uncertainty. As we approach a critical juncture—the Union Budget 2024—investors are treading carefully. The recent sell-off has left the benchmark indices gasping fo... |
25.07.2024 | From Waste to Wonder: These Startups are Giving Plastic a Second Chance at Life A TERI study showed that India annually alone produced over 62 million tons (MT) of waste. The average total Plastic was... | From a very tender age, we are taught about the 3Rs- Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse. But how often do we actually take the initiative towards following the practice? The three are the foundation for our sustainable future. With increasing tempe... |
25.07.2024 | Large cap funds: A suitable investment option in a growing India | Pune, Maharashtra, India
Equity investments offer significant growth potential in the long-term, but the associated risks can make investors apprehensive. Large cap mutual funds present a unique opportunity to investors to access the wealth... |
21.07.2024 | Dalal Street Week Ahead: Union Budget, Q1 Earnings, US GDP among 10 key factors to watch | Dalal Street Week Ahead
Market participants remain cautious ahead of the key event, the Union Budget 2024, scheduled for next week. The benchmark indices lost about a percent due to Friday's sell-off, ending the week flat with a positive bi... |
16.07.2024 | Hindustan Unilever Sells Pureit Business to AO Smith for INR 601 Cr Pureit provides a range of water purification solutions across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Mexico, among others. | In a significant move, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) announced the sale of its water purification business under the Pureit brand to AO Smith India Water Products for INR 601 crore (approximately USD 72 million).
"The board of directors, at... |
20.06.2024 | FMCG companies get busy with new launches targeted towards urban customers | The slowdown in consumption has not stopped fast-moving consumer goods companies from launching new products and the last few months have been particularly busy in this respect with market leaders also foraying into new categories.
A signif... |
07.06.2024 | India's Path to Net Zero: Technology Will Build Balance Between Growth and Sustainability Sustainability should not be seen as a trade-off with growth but rather as a multifaceted goal that can drive ... | - |
06.06.2024 | Arun Neelakantan appointed Executive Director of customer development at HUL | Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) major Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), announced the appointment of Arun Neelakantan, as the Executive Director of Customer Development at the company. He is presently the chief digital officer. He will ta... |
06.06.2024 | Indian shares seen opening slightly higher as Modi set for third term | - |
06.06.2024 | Hellmann's and SOCIAL Launch Limited-edition 'Mood Burgers' Menu to Fuel Cricket Fans' Match-viewing Experience During the Cricket Season | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
With cricket fever gripping the nation, Hellmann’s in collaboration with SOCIAL and BOSS Burger announces the first-of-its-kind 'Mood Burgers’ limited-edition menu. The menu has been created especially for the cri... |
05.06.2024 | BSE FMCG index surges 5%, hits record high; Emami, HUL, Dabur jump over 7% | - |
05.06.2024 | Foreign outflows from markets hit record after weaker Modi mandate | - |
04.06.2024 | Lok Sabha election results: Trends send options market in a tizzy | - |
04.06.2024 | FMCG shares gain in weak market; Dabur, Colgate, Marico, HUL surge up to 5% | - |
04.06.2024 | New election mantra for markets: Buy on exit polls, sell on results | - |
04.06.2024 | Do technical charts predict more downside for the Nifty? Key levels here | - |
04.06.2024 | Reforms, PLI: CEOs expect new govt to maintain policy continuity | - |
04.06.2024 | Sensex plunges over 5,000 points intraday; check factors behind the fall | - |
04.06.2024 | What should investors do as India's market see worst fall since March 2020? | - |
03.06.2024 | Decoded: Analysts explain where to invest as exit polls predict Modi win | - |
02.06.2024 | FPIs take out over Rs 25,586 cr from equities in May on poll jitters | - |
01.06.2024 | India's GDP exceeds estimates, grows at 8.2% in FY24 and 7.8% in Q4 | - |
31.05.2024 | Personal care products firm Emami stock spurts on growth expectations | - |
31.05.2024 | Economic strength or extreme euphoria: What's driving Indian stock markets? | - |
31.05.2024 | Manipur: Over 188K affected by floods, more than 24,000 houses damaged | - |
31.05.2024 | India's GDP growth rate jumps to 7.8% in Q4; FY24 growth at 8.2% | - |
31.05.2024 | India's FY24 fiscal deficit lower than full-year target, shows govt data | - |
31.05.2024 | Optimism and despair visible in the last phase of West Bengal polls | - |
31.05.2024 | India Q4 GDP numbers today: Will the actual data match the predictions? | - |
30.05.2024 | India's $100-billion mcap club grows to eight with three new entries | - |
29.05.2024 | Unlocking India's decadal growth | - |
28.05.2024 | Ideas of India | - |
28.05.2024 | Lok Sabha 2024 poll outcome: Retail investors' boldest bet in 10 years | - |
27.05.2024 | Voting advisory firms divided over FMCG major ITC hotel demerger move | - |
27.05.2024 | NSE lowers tick size to 1 paisa: Over 1,300 stocks to be impacted | - |
26.05.2024 | Cyclone Remal: Over 100,000 shifted from Bengal coast to secure shelters | - |
24.05.2024 | Another milestone: Nifty 50 crosses 23,000-mark for the first time | - |
23.05.2024 | War minus shooting: Role of India in contemporary international trade | - |
23.05.2024 | 4 reasons why Sensex surged almost 1,200 points, Nifty tested 23K on May 23 | - |
23.05.2024 | India needs mandate for clear, continuous leadership: Ex-diplomat Shringla | - |
23.05.2024 | Indian stocks to scale new peaks, rising over 8% this year, shows poll | - |
23.05.2024 | ITC Q4 results today: Analysts see flattish quarter amid dip in margins | - |
22.05.2024 | India's market capitalisation to GDP ratio at 15-year high of 140% | - |
22.05.2024 | Indian overseas spending hits all-time high of $31.7 billion in FY24 | - |
22.05.2024 | Bluechips drive India past $5 trillion market capitalisation milestone | - |
22.05.2024 | Market-cap of BSE-listed firms hits $5 trn, up 49% in a year: 4 reasons why | - |
22.05.2024 | Closing Bell: Nifty around 22,600, Sensex up 268 pts; IT, FMCG, realty shine | - |
22.05.2024 | Why is India a developing, not developed nation? Amitabh Kant answers | - |
21.05.2024 | The milestone march: India's market capitalisation hits $5 trillion | - |
21.05.2024 | Good food journey: How India can build on gains from the year of millets | - |
21.05.2024 | Sebi tweaks methodology for calculating market cap-based rankings | - |
21.05.2024 | India on cusp of long-awaited economic take-off: RBI monthly bulletin | - |
21.05.2024 | Global vs local: A battle for dominance in beauty brands market in India | - |
19.05.2024 | Markets will have a strong run after June 4, says PM Narendra Modi | - |
18.05.2024 | Capacity building important facet of India's engagement with Maldives: MEA | - |
17.05.2024 | India's consumption story is yet to address the caste discrimination issue | - |
17.05.2024 | India could be the third largest economy by 2026-27, says Arvind Panagariya | - |
16.05.2024 | 18% of global fund managers overweight on Indian equities: BofA survey | - |
15.05.2024 | India seeking fair market access ahead of the India-Asean FTA review | - |
15.05.2024 | LS polls 2024: Foreign investors most short on India stocks since 2012 | - |
15.05.2024 | LS polls 2024: Stock market slump doesn't mean PM Modi is in trouble | - |
14.05.2024 | Will deepen ties with India for greater prosperity, says Israel FM | - |
14.05.2024 | India Inc revenue rose in Q4, but profit grew at slowest pace in 6 quarters | - |