RETAIL/FMCG Patanjali Foods Faces Fresh Setback As Kannur Bans Sorghum Flour Batch

In yet another setback for Baba Ramdev-backed FMCG company Patanjali Foods, the Office of the Designated Officer (Food Safety), Civil Station, Kannur, Kerala, has prohibited the sale of a batch of Sorghum Flour of a particular batch, over the presence of maximum permissible levels of pesticide residue, Chlorpyriphos. In a disclosure to stock exchanges on […]

CW Bureau · Jun 21, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Jyothy Labs Bets On Premiumisation, Distribution Scale-Up To Drive Growth

FMCG company Jyothy Labs is betting on premium products, innovation-led volume growth and wider distribution as it seeks to sustain growth momentum amid a challenging operating environment marked by elevated input costs and uneven consumer demand. In a message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026, Chairperson & Managing Director M R Jyothy said […]

CW Bureau · Jun 21, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Dodla Dairy Eyes Higher Value-Added Product Mix, Stronger Africa Footprint

Dodla Dairy is furthering its focus on value-added products, capacity expansion and international growth as it charts its next phase of expansion, according to Chairman Dodla Sesha Reddy’s message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2025-26. The dairy company is aiming to increase the contribution of value-added products to 32-34% of revenue over the […]

Sajan C Kumar · Jun 20, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG India’s Edible Oil Sector Faces Rising Import Risks, Cost Pressure: Report

India’s edible oil industry is grappling with a challenging operating environment as rising global vulnerabilities and persistent domestic structural constraints drive up import costs, increase price volatility and expose the sector to heightened geopolitical and currency risks, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The rating agency noted that the sector is likely to face […]

CW Bureau · Jun 20, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Reliance Consumer Products Eyes ₹1 Lakh Cr Revenue Milestone By FY30

Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), the fast-growing FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), has set an ambitious target of achieving ₹1 lakh crore in revenue by FY30 as it seeks to emerge as one of India’s largest consumer goods companies with a significant global presence. Addressing shareholders at the company’s recent Annual General Meeting […]

CW Bureau · Jun 20, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Farmley Strikes A Chord In TN With Ilaiyaraaja-Inspired Ad Campaign

Healthy snacking brand Farmley has launched a new digital campaign for its Makha Shaka snack range, aiming to strengthen its connect with young consumers in Tamil Nadu through a culturally resonant narrative and high-energy storytelling. Campaign celebrates Tamil Nadu youth culture Built around the tagline Vibe-a Pudinga Makka (Catch the Vibe, People), the campaign features […]

CW Bureau · Jun 19, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG RR Kabel Eyes Exports, Data Centres And Green Energy For Next Expansion

Electrical products manufacturer RR Kabel Ltd is positioning itself to capitalize on expanding global opportunities for Indian manufacturers, driven by shifting sourcing strategies, growing demand for high-quality electrical products, and the rapid expansion of data centres and green energy infrastructure. In his message to shareholders in the company’s FY26 Annual Report, Non-Executive Chairman Ramesh D. […]

CW Bureau · Jun 19, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Nykaa Eyes $5-Bn Beauty Empire By FY30, Gears For 4-5X EBITDA Growth

Nykaa, India’s leading omnichannel beauty and lifestyle company, has unveiled its FY30 vision, outlining plans to become a $5 billion beauty and lifestyle business while capitalising on India’s growing consumption economy. The company shared its long-term growth roadmap at its Annual Investor Day 2026, highlighting ambitions across beauty, fashion, wellness and digital commerce. Nykaa currently […]

CW Bureau · Jun 18, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Ghadi Enters Liquid Detergent Space With Rapid Wash For Bucket Laundry

RSPL Group, the maker of Ghadi detergent, has expanded its home care portfolio with the launch of Ghadi Rapid Wash, a liquid detergent specifically developed for everyday bucket washing. The company said the new product aims to bridge the gap between traditional detergent powders and bars and modern liquid detergents, offering consumers a solution that […]

CW Bureau · Jun 17, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Gillette India Leverages Innovation, Product Superiority To Drive Growth

Gillette India, the safety razors and personal care products major, is reinforcing its focus on innovation, product superiority and consumer-centric execution as it seeks to sustain the growth momentum built over the past five years, according to Managing Director V. Kumar. Speaking during an analysts’ call, Kumar said the company remains committed to investing in […]

CW Bureau · Jun 17, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG JSW Dulux Targets Top Two Position In Decorative And Industrial Paints

JSW Dulux Ltd, which recently acquired a 60.76% stake in Akzo Nobel India Ltd, is targeting a top two position in both the decorative paints and industrial coatings segments as it seeks to strengthen its presence in India’s fast-growing paints market. “Our ambition in this industry is no different and we aim for an eventual […]

CW Bureau · Jun 16, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Phoenix Marketcity Chennai Turns Up Retail Heat With Shopping Festival

Phoenix Marketcity Chennai has unveiled the much-awaited Phoenix Shopping Festival (PSF) 2026, kicking off one of the city’s largest annual retail celebrations with South Indian actress Malavika Mohanan inaugurating the event amid enthusiastic crowds. A flagship annual property of Phoenix Marketcity Chennai, the festival has evolved into one of Chennai’s most anticipated shopping events, bringing […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026