Cons. Products
Nothing sees India as next China, expands local push

Nothing, the UK-based smartphone maker, is bullish on India, viewing it as both a key consumer market and a manufacturing hub. Experiencing rapid growth, it plans to expand wearables production in India and has relocated its global marketing function to the country.
- FSSAI sets up panel to revamp regulations on organic food
- Consumer goods companies hire legal firms to navigate new GST norms and avoid anti-profiteering issues
- FMCG distributors seek clarity, compensation on GST rate change
- Consumers to see reduced prices of FMCG products by next month: GCPL MD
- Audio player QCY forays into India, to set up manufacturing facility in Haryana
- No repack: FMCG watches its wasteline
- Dairy, meat companies gain muscle in times of protein diets
- ChrysCapital, InCred invest in Amber subsidiary ILJIN Electronics
- Amber Enterprises raising Rs 1,200 crore for its subsidiary Iljin Electronics
- GST cuts elude detergents, cosmetics; analysts and FMCG players say it's surprising
- Food delivery likely to get costlier on platform fee hike, GST levy
- Britannia expects half of its sales from rural markets in next 3-4 years: Varun Berry
GST cuts elude detergents, cosmetics; analysts and FMCG players say it's surprising
Food delivery likely to get costlier on platform fee hike, GST levy
Britannia expects half of its sales from rural markets in next 3-4 years: Varun Berry
SOPA seeks 10% hike in edible oil import duty to support farmers
Wipro confident of Santoor overtaking HUL's Lifebuoy as leading soap & personal care brand
GST reforms, festive demand to boost food delivery and Q-commerce, say analysts
Durables
GST Bonanza: Consumer chiefs vow to start slashing your bills...
- From ACs to TVs, GST bonanza likely to boost demand for premium durables ahead of festive season
- Varun Beverages Ltd forms JV with Everest International to make refrigerators
- GST cut to reduce prices of TVs, ACs & dishwashers by 8-9%
- Health Issue: Cos seek 5% GST on water purifiers
Electronics
Nothing sees India as next China, expands local push
- Audio player QCY forays into India, to set up manufacturing facility in Haryana
- ChrysCapital, InCred invest in Amber subsidiary ILJIN Electronics
- Amber Enterprises raising Rs 1,200 crore for its subsidiary Iljin Electronics
- India's first telecom system with indigenous chips gets TEC certification: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Fashion / Cosmetics / Jewellery
GST 2.0: Consumer cos readying big festive splash to boost sales
- Fashion designers take the fight to duplicate brands
- GST reforms bring big relief to diamonds and jewellery sector: GJEPC
- See FY26 growth at 30-35%; dreamy-eyed founders keen on listing in 3-4 yrs: PEP Brands' Sharma
- Government introduces voluntary silver jewellery hallmarking with digital traceability
FMCG
Consumer goods companies hire legal firms to navigate new GST norms and avoid anti-profiteering issues
- FMCG distributors seek clarity, compensation on GST rate change
- Consumers to see reduced prices of FMCG products by next month: GCPL MD
- No repack: FMCG watches its wasteline
- GST cuts elude detergents, cosmetics; analysts and FMCG players say it's surprising
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Food
FSSAI sets up panel to revamp regulations on organic food
- Dairy, meat companies gain muscle in times of protein diets
- Food delivery likely to get costlier on platform fee hike, GST levy
- SOPA seeks 10% hike in edible oil import duty to support farmers
- GST reforms, festive demand to boost food delivery and Q-commerce, say analysts
Garments / Textiles
Bata begins giving GST rationalisation benefits to customers
- GST hike on apparel above ₹2,500 to hit demand: Industry
- GST rate hike to cripple India's garment industry: Clothing Manufacturers Association of India
- PLI textile scheme application window open till September 30
- Export obligation period extension to impart much-needed relief to textile exporters: Govt
Liquor
UBL legal director Shelly Kohli elevated to Heineken's regional role in Singapore
- Value contribution from India will keep rising on back of premiumisation: Diageo
- Amrut Distilleries jumps to 27th place in 'World’s Most Admired Whiskies' list by Drinks International
- Rampur Indian Single Malt named as one of the World’s 50 Most Admired Whiskies
- Pernod Ricard high on India despite Maharashtra bottlenecks
Paints
Early monsoon, intense competition dampen paint companies' Q1 growth
- Berger Paints aiming for Rs 20,000 crore turnover by 2030: CEO
- Asian Paints CEO sees steady urban demand, flags tech layoffs
- Asian Paints aims to quash CCI probe, saying investigation order mishandled
- Berger Paints prioritises sustainable growth, focuses on core segments
Tobacco
Bill to Replace Tobacco Cess With New Levy in Winter Session
British American Tobacco awaiting RBI approval to check out of ITC Hotels
BAT bets big on India again, as ITC seeks to expand tobacco trade deal
NCLAT sets aside direction for forensic audit of Golden Tobacco, reinstates Resolution Professional
ITC leveraging AI for supply chain efficiency, demand forecasting
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