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India's FMCG industry clocks 11% growth in March quarter on higher edible oil prices
Rural markets continued to drive growth in the March quarter, while metros dragged down urban volume performance, NielsenIQ said in its quarterly snapshot on Thursday.
3 min read8 May 2025Dabur refreshes strategy, aims for double-digit growth by FY28
For the FY25, the company reported a 3.6% increase in consolidated revenues to ₹12,563 crore. Consolidated revenue from operations grew 0.55% to ₹2,830.14 crore for the three months ended 31 March 2025, while fourth-quarter profit fell 8.3% to ₹312.73 crore.
3 min read7 May 2025Marico’s margin pain will linger for some time
Gross margin slipped 300 basis points year-on-year to 48.6% in Q4. Ebitda margin shrank 236 bps to 16.8%—the lowest in two years—as copra and vegetable oil prices stayed stubbornly high.
3 min read7 May 2025Company Outsider: Glaring contrast between the actions of Tata Sons and Kohl Corp over governance lapses
Kohl Corp recently fired its CEO, Ashley Buchanan, just four months into his job, for a breach of its code of ethics. However, Tata Sons, the holding company of India’s most respected conglomerate, has taken a somewhat different view on a similar issue of corporate behaviour by a senior executive.
4 min read7 May 2025Joy Personal Care to step up distribution as it plans to double revenues
The company will prioritize direct outreach to more outlets and step up its presence through e-commerce.
2 min read5 May 2025Q4 earnings watch: When rising input costs came to bite again
The latest edition of Mint's Q4FY25 earnings series shows how raw material costs have re-emerged as a pain point. However, commodity headwinds varied across sectors, with some industries breathing a sigh of relief.
2 min read4 May 2025Marico Q4 Results: Profit rises 8% to ₹343 crore, volume growth beats estimates; dividend declared
Marico reported a 7% domestic volume growth in Q4FY25, exceeding estimates, with revenues at ₹2,068 crore, a 23% YoY increase. Despite margin pressures, the company forecasts improved growth trends supported by strategic initiatives and favorable market conditions.
2 min read2 May 2025Q4 earnings watch: Companies shrug off headwinds to pocket more profit per rupee
In the fifth part of our series on Q4FY25 earnings, we examine the gradual improvement in profit margins across India Inc., with disparities in recovery patterns between different sectors and companies.
2 min read2 May 2025Britannia, Tata Consumer to HUL: 14 Nifty FMCG stocks rally up to 30% from March lows. What's behind the surge?
FMCG stocks have rallied in April, driven by positive investor sentiment and government measures boosting consumption. Analysts anticipate a strong recovery in earnings growth in FY26, with valuations now reasonable after previous selling pressure in the sector.
3 min read28 Apr 2025Hindustan Unilever: Profit margin takes a back seat to growth
The FMCG giant plans to step up investments in advertising & promotion, trade channel spends and brand development across segments. As such, it expects Ebitda margin to be in the range of 22-23%, which is 100 basis points lower than its earlier guidance.
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