FMCG consumption declined in Q3

The country's Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry witnessed a consumption slowdown in the December quarter, with an overall "negative" volume growth, as consumers continue to reel under......

India's consumption story moving fast once again

Unlock, good monsoon, better pace of vaccination and rural demand could galvanise recovery. Sanjiv Mehta, chairman of the country’s largest consumer goods company, HUL, believes that the......

'Small traders lost Rs 4-5 lakh crores in lockdown'

'You have come out with a package for the kisan.''You have a package for industry.''But has anyone addressed the issues concerning small traders?' IMAGE: A view of a deserted market in Bhopal as......

Major tax cut for UP's 'mom and pop' stores

The purpose, behind slashing property tax on small commercial establishments by 70%, was to allow growth of small shops in residential areas, so that people do not have to travel long distances for......