Crude palm oil rates on boil, FMCG prices move north

With crude palm oil prices on the rise, companies have started to jack up rates of soaps and edible oils in order to pass on the hike to consumers. A migrant worker pushes a cart as he collects......

RBI's inflation caution may halt FMCG rally

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) caution on inflation, highlighted during the recent monetary policy meeting, may put investors’ faith in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)......

Festival season may not add zing to portfolios

Automobile, apparel and electronics are among sectors that see a sales boost during the festival season, a time when investors expect gains in related stocks. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

Unilever job cuts: HUL to assess parent's global initiatives for its biz

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) will closely assess the global initiatives of its parent under the productivity programme and evaluate what works best for its business and people, said the company.......