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New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The central drugs laboratories have found 55 samples manufactured by various firms in June to be "not of standard quality", health ministry officials said on Friday. Further, state drugs testing laboratories have identified 130 drugs samples as 'not of standard quality', they said. Also Read | Chhattisgarh: 6 Bodies of Naxals Recovered in Ongoing Encounter With Security Forces in Narayanpur. According to routine regulatory surveillance activity, the list of 'not of sta ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Reliance Retail Venture Ltd (RRVL), the retail arm of billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries, on Friday reported a 28.3 per cent jump in its profit after tax at Rs 3,271 crore in the quarter ended June 30, 2025, on the back of robust revenue growth across segments. The company had reported a profit after tax of Rs 2,549 crore in the same quarter last fiscal, according to a regulatory filing of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL). Gross revenue in the first quarter ...Read More >
Cupid Ltd shares hit an all-time high of Rs 147 after the company announced a strategic investment in GII Healthcare, managed by Gulf Islamic Investments. The move marks Cupid's entry into the Middle East and aligns with its global growth ambitions. The investment targets healthcare opportunities in Saudi Arabia and strengthens the company's push into high-potential international markets. Cupid Ltd, one of India's leading manufacturers of health and personal care products, saw its shares rally ...Read More >
Amazon Now In Delhi: Amazon has launched its 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, in India's capital city, expanding its footprint in the fast-growing quick commerce market. The ultra-fast service, which first debuted in Bengaluru late last year, is now live in select pin codes in Delhi. Encouraged by strong initial traction, the company plans to scale the offering further in the coming months. "Amazon has always focused on offering customers a wide selection with convenient and fast deliver ...Read More >
New Delhi: Priya Nair will become the first woman CEO and MD of Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) effective August 1, 2025, with India's largest FMCG firm announcing her appointment on Thursday. Nair, currently President, Beauty & Wellbeing, Unilever, has been appointed for five years. She replaces Rohit Jawa who will step down as CEO and MD on July 31, 2025 to pursue the next chapter in his personal and professional journey, the FMCG major said in a statement. Jawa took over as the CEO and MD of HU ...Read More >
MUMBAI: HUL on Thursday named Priya Nair, who heads parent Unilever's beauty & wellbeing business, as MD & CEO. Nair, who joined HUL 30 years ago, will be the first woman to lead the consumer goods giant. The London-based Nair, 53, will take over the corner office in Mumbai on Aug 1, succeeding Rohit Jawa who will step down as MD & CEO on July 31. Jawa, who led HUL for a little over two years, was appointed for a five-year term ending June 26, 2028. His predecessor Sanjiv Mehta had held the CEO' ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) Priya Nair will become the first woman CEO and MD of Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) effective August 1, 2025, with India's largest FMCG firm announcing her appointment on Thursday. Nair, currently President, Beauty & Wellbeing, Unilever, has been appointed for a period of five years. She replaces Rohit Jawa who will step down as CEO and MD on July 31, 2025 to pursue the next chapter in his personal and professional journey, the FMCG major said in a statement. Jawa took o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) on Thursday said it has appointed Priya Nair as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for five years, effective August 1, 2025. Nair is currently President, Beauty & Wellbeing, Unilever. She replaces Rohit Jawa who will step down as CEO and MD on July 31, 2025 to pursue the next chapter in his personal and professional journey, the FMCG major said in a statement. Nair will also join the HUL Board, subject to necessary approvals, and ...Read More >
Mumbai: Salman Khan isn't just one of the biggest superstars in Bollywood - he's a full-blown brand himself. Known for blockbuster movies, lavish lifestyle, and massive fan following, Salman lives the life of a king. But did you know he's also a serious player in the business world? We all know his famous Being Human brand, right? But that's just the beginning. Salman Khan owns or invests in multiple business ventures that span across fashion, fitness, entertainment, travel, and even tech. Lau ...Read More >
Stocktwits - Indian markets opened on a cautious note on Monday, with the Nifty hovering around the 25,450 level as investors await clarity on US tariffs, Reports suggest that a mini-trade deal between the US and India is likely to be announced within the next two to three days. On the other hand, US President Donald Trump issued a warning to BRICS member countries, threatening to impose a 10% additional tariff on any nation that aligns itself with 'anti-American' policies of the bloc. At 09:4 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Consumer goods makers Dabur India Ltd, Marico Ltd, and Godrej Consumer Products Ltd are expected to report contrasting demand patterns for their products in the June quarter, with robust sales in edible oils and home and personal care categories offset by a subdued summer for beverages. This divergence is largely attributed to untimely rains and a milder summer, hurting demand for seasonal categories. On Friday, homegrown consumer goods company Dabur India said that the Indian FMCG ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 5 (PTI) Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) makers are expecting their topline growth to be impacted in the June quarter due to headwinds like unseasonal rains, a brief summer span and inflation pressure on key inputs. However, the FMCG industry witnessed a sequential recovery in demand during the quarter, with an uptick in volume growth, particularly in urban markets. Margins of FMCG majors such as Marico, Dabur, and Godrej Consumer remained below the normative level, and they ex ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) makers are expecting their topline growth to be impacted in June quarter due to headwinds like unseasonal rains, a brief span of summer and inflation pressure on key inputs. However, the FMCG industry witnessed a sequential recovery in demand during the quarter, with an uptick in volume growth, particularly in urban markets. Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, July 04, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad Friday Lucky Draw Results Dec ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) Godrej Consumer Products expects its margin from India business to stay below 'normative range' in June quarter, but is likely to deliver high-single digit value growth aided by volume expansion. The company's volume growth, in its standalone business, has been strongly competitive and is sequentially improving, said the Godrej Industries Group FMCG arm in its quarterly updates. Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, July 04, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad Friday L ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) Godrej Consumer Products expects its margin from India business to stay below 'normative range' in June quarter, but is likely to deliver high-single digit value growth aided by volume expansion. The company's volume growth, in its standalone business, has been strongly competitive and is sequentially improving, said the Godrej Industries Group FMCG arm in its quarterly updates. "Standalone EBITDA margin in Q1FY26 is likely to be below our normative range but is expected ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) has picked a minority stake in UK-based FACEGYM for an undisclosed sum and will launch the facial fitness and skincare brand in India, a statement said on Thursday. The company said this investment is part of its expansion in the high-growth beauty and wellness space. Also Read | RBI Bank Holiday List for July 2025: Banks To Remain Closed on These Days This Month, Check Region-Wise Bank Holidays Dates. "Through this partnership, Relia ...Read More >
From Lucknow To Stars: 5 Lesser-Known Facts About Shubhanshu Shukla - 1st Indian On International Space Station The monsoon season brings with it the joy of cooler weather and greener views, but it also brings a fair share of skin and hair struggles. Humidity, frequent rain showers, and fluctuating temperatures can make our self-care routines feel heavier, stickier, and often ineffective. Arushi Agrawal, Founder & Director at Seva Home believes in conscious, feel-good living, and has always ad ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The BJP rushed to the defence of the state government over its decision to introduce Hindi as an optional language for Classes 1 to 5 after the Thackeray cousins announced their decision to hold a joint morcha against "imposition" of Hindi in state schools.CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said Marathi is compulsory, Hindi is optional. "Basically, students can learn any Indian language. We have accepted the three-language policy. When NE was introduced, the Uddhav Thackeray govt was in offi ...Read More >
Kolkata: After a 54% jump in salary in 2023-24, the remuneration of ITC chairman Sanjiv Puri remained almost flat in 2024-25, per the annual report of the FMCG, tobacco and agri major.Puri's total remuneration was Rs 25.6 crore in 2024-25, compared to Rs 25.2 crore in 2023-24. In FY25, his basic salary was Rs 3.5 crore, perquisites Rs 73 lakh and performance incentive Rs 21.4 crore.Puri drew a basic salary of Rs 3.1 crore, perquisites and other benefits of Rs 57 lakh and a performance bonus of R ...Read More >
Walmart-owned e-commerce major Flipkart is leaning heavily into social video and livestreaming to attract young shoppers who are glued to their smartphones. The move reflects a broader strategy of the company to seek long-term customer loyalty by making online shopping more immersive and interactive. Online shopping with live commerce Using videos to display and promote products has become one of the company's key new strategies, Neha Agrahari, a director at Flipkart told Bloomberg News. "User ...Read More >
Gurgaon: MCG additional commissioner Yash Jaluka directed bulk waste generators (BWG) across the city to ensure proper disposal of waste by private agencies who are assisting them. Giving these instructions in a meeting held on Friday, he said it is often observed that BWGs hand over their waste to private agencies, which only sort valuable items and dump the remaining waste on roads, drains, vacant land or public places. This, he said, not only affects cleanliness of the city but also poses a t ...Read More >
Kolkata: Consumer spending on ITC Ltd's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) grew at its slowest pace in over a decade in the last fiscal year, according to the company's annual report released on Friday. Sales of ITC's daily necessity products such as packaged food, personal care, stationary, agarbatti and safety matches grew just 4.6% year on year in 2024-25 - to ₹34,000 crore - compared with annual growth range of 9-21% in the last 10 years. While the company's FY25 annual report did not specif ...Read More >
New Delhi: Panasonic has decided to stop selling refrigerators and washing machines in India. This marked a big shift in strategy for the market. While its other products will still be available, this move has surprised many and could impact jobs. Interestingly, the exit has turned into a win for rivals Whirlpool and Voltas, whose shares jumped after the news broke on June 26. Panasonic struggled to gain a strong foothold in India's refrigerator and washing machine market, as per a report by Th ...Read More >
Mumbai: While the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway is now fully operational, a crucial extension of the Mumbai-Nashik Highway from four to eight lanes over a 23-km stretch between Magathane and Vadpe remains incomplete -- even after more than four years of work. The project, whose revised deadline was Feb 2025, continues to be behind schedule.The widening of this stretch was supposed to be completed before the Samruddhi Expressway was opened, in order to accommodate the anticipated surge in tr ...Read More >
New Delhi: A surge in sales may be around the corner for some of India's leading packaged consumer goods makers, as cheaper inputs and lower import duties craft a perfect recipe for their next stage of growth. Companies and analysts alike said that falling prices of wheat, maize, barley and oils will help expand volumes, in a change from the recent experience of pricier products driving revenue. On 31 May, the government halved the basic customs duty on crude soybean oil, crude palm oil, and c ...Read More >
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