
Sensex Slips 183 Points as IT, FMCG Weakness Signals Shift
Benchmark indices close lower with Infosys down 2%, raising caution flags for consumer-facing sectors.

Sensex Falls 0.24% as IT, FMCG Weakness Signals Ad Spend Caution
Market decline reflects broader consumer sentiment concerns for brands as global uncertainty persists.

CU Alumnus Launches Habonix Media for Digital Growth Services
Sabhay Khera's startup offers IT, digital marketing, and networking solutions to businesses across India.

Coca-Cola India Bottler Earns Top Employer Certification for 2026
HCCB recognized by Top Employers Institute for workplace excellence and people practices across India operations.

Titan's beYon Opens Second Store in Noida Ahead of Rakhi
The smart wearables brand expands retail presence in North India with strategic festival timing.

CineNow Assembles $150M Film Fund with Star Leadership Roster
New institutional vehicle targets Indian cinema with advisory board spanning entertainment and business leaders.

Patanjali Foods profit surges 87% in Q1FY27 on pricing power
Edible oil brand reports ₹3.36bn net profit as strategic price hikes and margin expansion deliver results.

DS Group's 97th Founders' Day: A Masterclass in Heritage Branding
India's FMCG conglomerate unveils immersive brand experience celebrating nine decades of market leadership.

CineNow Launches $150M Film Fund with Star-Studded Advisory Board
Investment vehicle targets institutional approach to Indian entertainment financing with industry veterans at helm.

IM Digital Positions as Full-Stack Growth Partner for Indian Brands
Agency offers integrated digital services as brands seek unified partners over fragmented vendor networks.

Weak Monsoon, West Asia Tensions Threaten FMCG Growth Q3 2026
Rural revival faces climate headwinds as inflation risks mount for July-September quarter.

Emami targets 25% revenue from strategic investments by FY30
FMCG major banks on rural revival and D2C growth to quadruple strategic portfolio contribution from current 6%.

79% of HR Leaders Foresee Job Growth Despite AI Disruption in H2 2026
Real estate, FMCG and IT lead hiring optimism as 86% dismiss fears of AI-driven job losses.

HR Leaders Predict Strong Hiring Surge in H2 2026
Real estate and FMCG sectors lead optimism as business development roles see maximum demand across India.

Sensex, Nifty Decline as IT Stocks Pull Markets Lower
Reliance Industries and technology sector weakness offset gains in other segments on Wednesday.

Smallcaps Surge to Record High as Nifty 50 Falls on IT, FMCG Weakness
Risk appetite remains selective as investors rotate away from large-cap consumer and tech stocks in August 2026.

TV Drives FMCG Reach, Digital Amplifies Penetration: Study
Balanced media mix across television and digital channels delivers optimal brand penetration for FMCG marketers.

National I&PR Conference Charts Digital Outreach Strategy
States and UTs convene to align on government communication modernisation and public engagement frameworks.

Punjab Startup Habonix Media Secures ₹3L Govt Seed Grant
Engineering student's digital marketing venture receives state backing to scale tech-led services.

CU Alumnus Launches Habonix Media to Bridge IT-Marketing Gap
Chandigarh-based startup targets MSMEs with integrated tech and creative solutions for digital transformation.

DS Group Deploys Drone Show for 97th Founders' Day Brand Storytelling
The FMCG major used aerial technology to visualize its heritage and portfolio in a mass engagement play.

IM Digital Positions as Full-Stack Growth Partner for Indian Brands
Delhi-based agency offers integrated marketing model beyond traditional vendor fragmentation approach.

FMCG Pricing Power: Why Stability Trumps AI Hype in 2026
Three consumer goods stocks offer brand builders lessons in sustainable competitive advantage.
