Capri Loans Partners OpenAI for AI-Powered Lending Operations
2 Aug
Media Industry
Music streaming conversions stall: Only 7% Indians pay in 2026
New EY-IMI study reveals value-add bundling may unlock India's ₹7,800 crore music market potential.
2 Aug
Brand Strategy
Meta India Head Arun Srinivas Named in Telangana Cyber Crime FIR
Cases filed over alleged AI-generated content targeting PM Modi on Facebook and Instagram during NEET protests.
2 Aug
Brand Strategy
ITC Q1 Profit Drops 27% as Cigarette Tax Hike Hits Core Business
Conglomerate's cigarette segment PBIT plunges 35% following February 2026 excise duty increase.
2 Aug
Brand Strategy
Capri Loans Partners OpenAI for Enterprise AI Transformation
NBFC to deploy generative AI across 1,400+ branches serving 760,000 customers nationwide.
2 Aug
Opinion
The geography of AI is changing.
India is building one of the world's largest AI adoption ecosystems, combining digital public infrastructure, developer talent, startups, and AI-powered public services.
1 min read2 Aug
Brand Strategy
ITC Q1 Profit Drops 27% as Cigarette Tax Hike Erodes Margins
FMCG major's June quarter net slips to ₹3,579 crore despite 28% revenue growth amid illicit trade concerns.
1 Aug
Brand Strategy
India's Top 7 FMCG Firms Clock ₹43,779 Cr in Q1 2026
Revenue up 13.9% YoY as rural demand and quick-commerce drive volume growth despite margin pressures.
1 Aug
Brand Strategy
ITC Q1 FY27 Profit Drops 16% as Cigarette, Agri Margins Contract
FMCG major reports Rs 4,394 crore profit despite 27.6% revenue growth; non-cigarette FMCG portfolio shines.
1 Aug
Brand Strategy
AWL Agri Q1 FY27: Net Profit Jumps 48% to ₹351 Cr
Industry Essentials and Food & FMCG segments drive profitability despite sequential revenue dip.
31 Jul
Brand Strategy
HUL, Colgate emerge as top buys after FMCG correction: Nuvama
Abneesh Roy identifies buying opportunity in blue-chip consumer stocks amid market volatility and elevated expectations.
31 Jul
Advertising
Sponsorships Drive 80% of KBC Ad Sales as TV Buying Evolves
Custom integrations replace spot buying as brands seek deeper engagement on marquee entertainment properties.
31 Jul
Brand Strategy
ITC Q1 FY27: Cigarette Tax Blow Tests FMCG Portfolio Strength
45% cumulative cigarette tax hike expected to drive 32% EBIT decline, putting spotlight on diversification strategy.
31 Jul
Brand Strategy
Dabur Q1 FY27 Profit Rises 15% to ₹591 Cr on Rural Push
FMCG major's premium portfolio grows at 2x pace; rural demand outpaces urban for eighth straight quarter.
31 Jul
Brand Strategy
Dabur Posts 15% Profit Growth; Rural Outpaces Urban for 8th Quarter
FMCG major reports third consecutive quarter of double-digit profit growth driven by volume and efficiency gains.
31 Jul
Brand Strategy
Dabur Eyes 1-2 Acquisitions by 2029, D2C Brands in Focus
FMCG major allocates ₹500 crore via Dabur Ventures; in talks with 2-3 targets as Q1 FY27 profit rises 15%
31 Jul
Brand Strategy
ITC Q1 FY27: Cigarette tax blow to eclipse FMCG gains
New tax structure expected to drag June 2026 quarter profit down 24% despite resilient packaged goods business.
31 Jul
Brand Strategy
AWL Agri Q1 FY27: 48% Profit Jump Signals FMCG Momentum
Edible oils major sees margin expansion and strong quick commerce growth drive June quarter performance.
31 Jul
Brand Strategy
Dell Revives XPS Brand After Customer Backlash, Pricing Pressure
Component cost surge and consumer feedback drive portfolio U-turn as Dell expands India omnichannel push.
29 Jul
Brand Strategy
Sensex Rallies 889 Points on IT, FMCG Surge: Marketing Implications
Nifty reclaims 24,250 as consumer-facing and tech stocks drive Wednesday's sharp equity market gains.
29 Jul
Brand Strategy
FMCG Recovery: HUL Leads as DMart, Varun Beverages Face Headwinds
Mirae Asset analyst signals strong long-term prospects for HUL amid sector-wide margin pressures.
29 Jul
Brand Strategy
Power Stocks Trump FMCG in Portfolio Strategy: OmniScience Capital
Ashwini Shami labels consumer staples 'capital imploders' while backing power and manufacturing-linked sectors.
29 Jul
Brand Strategy
FMCG Stocks Shed ₹60,000 Cr as HUL Drags Market Sentiment
Consumer goods selloff dominates Tuesday's flat market as IT gains offset FMCG weakness.
29 Jul
Brand Strategy
Flipkart's Ekart Opens Logistics Network to External Brands
Franchise model offers third-party access to warehousing, delivery infrastructure across 15,000+ pincodes
29 Jul