Suneera Tandon

New Delhi: Demand for goods is likely to remain subdued next year, as high inflation hurts real incomes, eroding consumer confidence, market research firm Kantar said in its outlook for 2025 released on Thursday.

The company has cash reserves of ₹ 700 crore which is sufficient for future growth, according to MD and CEO Gunender Kapur.

Unpredictable weather patterns continue to pose challenges for inventory management, as retailers now face shorter but more intense winter seasons.

The move comes in response to increasing competition from quick commerce. : Amazon is taking the fight to India's quick commerce startups.

The move comes in response to increasing competition from quick commerce.

The Kolkata-based fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, which operates in categories such as staples, snacks, health foods, dairy and beverages, is also open to acquisitions to bolster its brand portfolio and drive growth, hinting at a couple of deals shortly.

New Delhi, Dec. 16 -- ITC Ltd will continue to scale its existing food brands and look for opportunities in the premium segment, as multitudes in

Indian FMCG companies expect price hikes of 3% to 5% in response to soaring costs of commodities such as edible oil and wheat. Firms are balancing direct price increases with reducing product sizes to mitigate the impact on consumers amid persistent inflation.

New Delhi, Dec. 20 -- Your next pack of cookies could be lighter than the one you got for the same price last time.

Rural markets in India are witnessing an impressive 7% increase in distribution of packaged products, defying urban trends. FMCG giants like Zydus Wellness and Godrej are ramping up their efforts to cater to this burgeoning demand by introducing smaller, affordable product sizes.