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Why are Indian retailers citing a wrenching slowdown?
Retailers across categories are lamenting sluggish sales over the last several months. Here’s what they are saying…
New Delhi: Retailers and restaurants across the board have been reporting sluggish sales in the last six months or so and this persisted...
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Inflation rises to 3-month high of 5.55% in November
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Inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 4.87% in October and 5.88% in November 2022, the government data released showedNew Delhi: Snapping its declining trend, retail inflation rose to a three-month high of 5.55% in November on...
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Coca-Cola India business impacted due to unseasonal rains in June quarter
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Unseasonal rains in certain parts of the country, mainly in North India during the peak season had an adverse impact on Coca-Cola India's sales
New Delhi: Soft drinks major The Coca-Cola Company on Thursday said its India business was unfairly...
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Retail inflation for farm, rural workers rises marginally in June
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The All-India Consumer Price Index Number for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers for June 2023 increased by 10 points each to 1,196 points and 1,207 points, respectively
New Delhi: Retail inflation for farm workers and rural labourers inched up marginally...
FMCG
Marico expects gross margin to improve 200-250 bps in FY24 as inflation cools down
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Marico expects a "volume-led growth" in the domestic market and gains in market share by most of its productsNew Delhi: Homegrown FMCG major Marico expects its gross margins to improve by 200-250 bps in FY24, helped by cooling commodity...
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FMCG makers expect sustained recovery in volume and margins with price reduction in FY24
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FMCG companies are chasing volume growth again after a gap of a few quarters, offering higher grammage and price cuts thanks to inflationary pressuresNew Delhi: Encouraged by volume growth, margin improvement and recovery in rural sales, India's top fast-moving consumer...
Food
Budget 2023: Amit Jatia of McDonald’s India shares his expectations and Vision 2027
Amit Jatia, vice chairman, Westlife Foodworld Ltd. (McDonald’s India West and South) speaks about what the fast-growing QSR industry needs from the Budget 2023 to help the industry achieve its potential
New Delhi: The Indian QSR industry is expected to...
Analysis
Inflation for FMCG segment cooling down, volume from rural markets going to improve, says ITC CMD
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ITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri said volume growth from rural markets is going to be better as the inflationary pressure on the FMCG calms downNew Delhi: Inflationary pressure on the FMCG segment is "cooling off a little" and volume growth...
Economy
RAI retail business survey indicates spike in jewellery and footwear sales; could be attributed to wedding season
The eastern and western parts of India witnessed a growth of 17% in November 2022, while north and south India saw a 13% growth, the Retail Business Survey by the Retailers Association of India revealed
Mumbai: The 34th edition of...
Retail
FMCG makers keeping close watch on softening commodity prices; may extend some benefits
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Softening of commodities prices will help the FMCG firms in improving their profit margins and also some elbow room to pass on the benefits to consumersNew Delhi: Leading FMCG companies say they are keeping a close watch on...
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Toys“R”Us to open up to 50 stores in India in 3 years: Nitin Chhabra, Ace Turtle
The company plans to open 12 Toys“R”Us stores in 2024 and 100 in five years, as per Nitin Chhabra...
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