Consumption story gets a facelift as rural demand shows promise

Consumer goods firms and auto companies are witnessing an upturn in rural demand, which had been lagging for most of FY24. Photograph: Niharika Kulkarni/Reuters Expectations of a bumper rabi crop......

Why valuation of FMCG sector is likely to be attractive

The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector has underperformed the Nifty over the past year as its 20 per cent return is trumped by 29 per cent of the benchmark index. The FMCG index saw a 2.2 per......

FMCG supply gridlock: Demand falls, inventory adds up

The supply chain for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies is seeing congestion due to persistently low demand. Photograph: Mansi Thapliya/Reuters This has led to an increase in inventory......

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......

Tendulkar ton in vain as Aus win thriller

- Scorecard: India vs Australia, 5th ODI A superlative 175 by Sachin Tendulkar was, in the end, not enough to help India score a come-from-behind victory over Australia in the fifth One-Day......