FMCG
The FMCG company has turned to Aasif Malbari for a reset, but a sluggish core, weak traction in new bets and tight promoter control remain hurdles.
24 Aug 2026
The FMCG major acquired the maker of Ching’s Secret to make the most of its high margins, but things didn’t go to plan. Two years and a few lessons later, TCPL is trying to change that.
16 Jul 2026
Reliance Consumer Products is relying on aggressive pricing in the hope that its staples brand will become a household name. But such tactics can go only so far.
01 Jul 2026
The food and FMCG giant is set to be put into provisional liquidation. Abu Dhabi’s IHC and Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar are now eyeing it.
10 Jun 2026
Back-to-back strong quarters have reset expectations for the beauty and personal care company. Has the Mamaearth parent truly left its troubled past behind?
22 May 2026
Slowing growth, weakening store metrics and a puzzling fundraise point to the retailer losing some of its post-Zudio sheen.
27 Apr 2026
How well rural consumption is doing is subjective. What isn’t subjective is how growing indebtedness, combined with stagnant income growth, is creating a tinderbox for households, banks and consumer companies that no one is talking about.
12 Jan 2026
The country’s changing market dynamics are pushing consumer goods giants to acquire young startups. We look at why—and whether—it works for both sides.
21 Dec 2025
The government has allowed manufacturers to revise prices on unsold consumer goods; meanwhile, auto companies have announced major reductions following tax-rate changes.
09 Sept 2025
Everyone seems to be disappointed with the company’s annual general meeting. With hands full and businesses that need further nurturing, this was not the time for big-bang announcements. And so it was.
29 Aug 2025
The FMCG company has turned to Aasif Malbari for a reset, but a sluggish core, weak traction in new bets and tight promoter control remain hurdles.
24 Aug 2026
The FMCG major acquired the maker of Ching’s Secret to make the most of its high margins, but things didn’t go to plan. Two years and a few lessons later, TCPL is trying to change that.
16 Jul 2026
Reliance Consumer Products is relying on aggressive pricing in the hope that its staples brand will become a household name. But such tactics can go only so far.
01 Jul 2026
The food and FMCG giant is set to be put into provisional liquidation. Abu Dhabi’s IHC and Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar are now eyeing it.
10 Jun 2026
Back-to-back strong quarters have reset expectations for the beauty and personal care company. Has the Mamaearth parent truly left its troubled past behind?
22 May 2026
Slowing growth, weakening store metrics and a puzzling fundraise point to the retailer losing some of its post-Zudio sheen.
27 Apr 2026
How well rural consumption is doing is subjective. What isn’t subjective is how growing indebtedness, combined with stagnant income growth, is creating a tinderbox for households, banks and consumer companies that no one is talking about.
12 Jan 2026
The country’s changing market dynamics are pushing consumer goods giants to acquire young startups. We look at why—and whether—it works for both sides.
21 Dec 2025
The government has allowed manufacturers to revise prices on unsold consumer goods; meanwhile, auto companies have announced major reductions following tax-rate changes.
09 Sept 2025
Everyone seems to be disappointed with the company’s annual general meeting. With hands full and businesses that need further nurturing, this was not the time for big-bang announcements. And so it was.
29 Aug 2025
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