Gen AI and Open Source Transform FMCG: A Paradigm Shift for Consumer Goods Industry
Soham Chakraborty
The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is experiencing a transformative shift as artificial intelligence (AI) reaches new heights, with the emergence of General AI (Gen AI) bringing industry-specific use cases to the forefront. Sanjay Joshi,...
Sofy, a leading feminine hygiene brand by Unicharm, has joined forces with popular Bollywood celebrity Sara Ali Khan to redefine confidence in period management. This partnership aims to resonate with the aspirations of GenZ girls...
Colgate-Palmolive India Q3 Profits Jump 35.7%, Fueled by Lower Costs and Urban Demand
Soham Chakraborty
Colgate-Palmolive (India) has revealed a robust financial performance in its recently announced third-quarter results, showcasing a notable 35.7% surge in net profit. The company's net profit for the quarter ending December 31, 2023, soared to...
Consumer Goods Navigate Q4 Challenges: Price Shifts and Changing Tastes Across the Atlantic
Soham Chakraborty
Consumer goods companies are navigating a challenging landscape as they prepare to report their fourth-quarter sales. Recent data suggests that these companies may experience mixed results, with variations between regions. Factors such as fluctuating prices...
P&G’s Game-Changing Restructure: Boosting Agility and Growth with McKinsey Partnership
Soham Chakraborty
Procter & Gamble (P&G), the world's largest consumer goods maker, has unveiled a significant restructuring initiative to boost agility and accelerate growth in response to the rapidly changing consumer landscape. Engaging management consultancy firm McKinsey...
HUL Targets Beauty and Digital Expansion in India, Seals Deals with Wellness Startups for Holistic Growth
Soham Chakraborty
Hindustan Unilever (HUL), one of Unilever's strongest and largest operations, has identified building beauty and digital capacities as its top priority for future growth in India. HUL's CEO, Rohit Jawa, emphasised the importance of digital...
Indian FMCGs Ride High on Rising Craze for Korean Noodles, Expanding Product Offerings and Local Manufacturing
Soham Chakraborty
The rising popularity of Korean cuisine, particularly Korean noodles, has created a significant growth opportunity for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies in India. This trend, which gained momentum during the pandemic, has now become a...
Ayodhya's kirana stores, or neighbourhood grocery stores, have witnessed a significant surge in business in anticipation of the Ram temple consecration ceremony. These kirana stores have stocked up nearly 32% more daily household products and...
HUL’s Q3 Financial Results Reflect Subdued Rural Growth, Cautious Optimism for Future Recovery
Soham Chakraborty
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) recently reported its Q3 financial results, indicating that rural growth continues to be subdued. However, the company remains cautiously optimistic about the future, expecting a gradual recovery in market demand.
Despite HUL's...
Madhuri Dixit Stars in Complan’s ‘I’m Complan Boy-Girl’ Campaign, Focusing on Essential Protein for Growing Kids
Soham Chakraborty
Complan, a popular health food drink from Zydus Wellness, has recently unveiled its new "I'm Complan Boy-Girl" campaign featuring Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit. The campaign aims to highlight the criticality of protein for growing kids...