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Sharleen Dsouza

Sharleen Dsouza

Sharleen Dsouza

Sharleen D'Souza has been covering the consumer segment for almost a decade. At Business Standard, she works on consumer trends and FMCG corporates. Off the clock, she's an OTT addict, avid reader, and finds peace in yoga and meditation.

Sharleen D'Souza has been covering the consumer segment for almost a decade. At Business Standard, she works on consumer trends and FMCG corporates. Off the clock, she's an OTT addict, avid reader, and finds peace in yoga and meditation.

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Zee partners with Bradford License India to expand its entertainment IPs

The partnership aims to extend Zee's content properties into consumer products, retail activations, licensing programmes and experiential offerings across categories

Zee partners with Bradford License India to expand its entertainment IPs
Updated On : 22 Jun 2026 | 8:58 PM IST

Voltas crosses 1 million AC sales mark in record time during FY27

Voltas said robust consumer demand, an expanded distribution network and marketing initiatives helped it cross the 1 million air-conditioner sales mark in record time during FY27

Voltas crosses 1 million AC sales mark in record time during FY27
Updated On : 21 Jun 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

Online beauty marketplaces push for growth with their in-house brands

Beauty marketplaces Nykaa and Tira are accelerating investments in private labels and acquired brands, aiming to boost profitability, plug market gaps and drive long-term growth

Online beauty marketplaces push for growth with their in-house brands
Updated On : 21 Jun 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

RCPL aims to become one of India's largest FMCG companies: Isha Ambani

The company also plans to invest Rs 30,000 crore in AI-driven integrated food parks as it scales manufacturing, distribution and consumer brands across India

RCPL aims to become one of India's largest FMCG companies: Isha Ambani
Updated On : 19 Jun 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

FSSAI issues notices to 14 firms for 'misleading' claims, branding

The food regulator has issued notices to more than a dozen companies over alleged misleading claims, branding and labelling violations, and hygiene-related complaints

FSSAI issues notices to 14 firms for 'misleading' claims, branding
Updated On : 19 Jun 2026 | 10:20 PM IST

L'Oreal signs agreement to acquire majority stake in D2C firm Innovist

Innovist founding team will remain in place as minority shareholders and will continue to operate and scale the business in collaboration with L'Oreal India

L'Oreal signs agreement to acquire majority stake in D2C firm Innovist
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 9:51 PM IST

Pizza Hut's India partners go back to basics on products and pricing

As Yum Brands agrees to sell Pizza Hut globally, its Indian franchise partners Devyani International and Sapphire Foods are grappling with weak demand and negative same-store sales growth

Pizza Hut's India partners go back to basics on products and pricing
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 11:01 PM IST

Warner Music India announces strategic partnership with SVF Entertainment

Partnership strengthens Warner Music India's regional music strategy and aims to take Bengali artists, soundtracks and original music to wider global audiences

Warner Music India announces strategic partnership with SVF Entertainment
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 1:02 PM IST

P&G India sees rural consumption growth soften amid inflation pressures

The FMCG major said rural demand continues to outpace urban consumption, but inflation, delayed monsoon and global uncertainties are beginning to weigh on growth

P&G India sees rural consumption growth soften amid inflation pressures
Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 9:00 PM IST

Nestle, KFC, Flipkart get FSSAI notice over allegations of 'hygiene lapses'

The food regulator has sought responses from the companies after taking cognisance of social media complaints alleging contamination and hygiene lapses

Nestle, KFC, Flipkart get FSSAI notice over allegations of 'hygiene lapses'
Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 10:16 PM IST

Artificial intelligence, geopolitics reshaping biz landscape: Chandra

Tata Consumer Products chairman N Chandrasekaran said businesses are focusing on resilience and productivity as global disruptions reshape markets and consumer behaviour

Artificial intelligence, geopolitics reshaping biz landscape: Chandra
Updated On : 10 Jun 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

Food inflation shaped everyday choices in FY26: Nestle India CMD Tiwary

Nestle India chairman and MD Manish Tiwary says urban demand remained resilient while rural recovery depended on monsoon outcomes, farm income and government support

Food inflation shaped everyday choices in FY26: Nestle India CMD Tiwary
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 10:10 PM IST

India's long-term growth remains intact despite near-term hurdles: HUL

HUL Chairman Nitin Paranjpe says strong domestic demand, structural reforms and digital transformation continue to underpin India's long-term growth prospects

India's long-term growth remains intact despite near-term hurdles: HUL
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

Heat wave drives over 30% growth in Mother Dairy's summer product sales

Sales of ice creams, buttermilk and curd rose more than 30 per cent this summer as consumers turned to cooling dairy products amid intense heat-wave conditions

Heat wave drives over 30% growth in Mother Dairy's summer product sales
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 8:14 PM IST

HUL inaugurates AI-powered fragrance hub to accelerate product innovation

The new Unilever Fragrance Hub in Mumbai combines consumer insights, science, and AI to accelerate fragrance innovation and strengthen India's role as a global R&D centre

HUL inaugurates AI-powered fragrance hub to accelerate product innovation
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 7:03 PM IST

Zee partners FIFA to broadcast 39 global football events in India till 2034

Zee Entertainment secures FIFA media rights in India until 2034, covering 39 global football events, including the FIFA World Cups and Women's World Cup

Zee partners FIFA to broadcast 39 global football events in India till 2034
Updated On : 01 Jun 2026 | 10:18 PM IST

FMCG companies push volume cart; price hikes to be limited amid challenges

Play the long game on pricing to protect consumption growth amid rising raw material and freight costs

FMCG companies push volume cart; price hikes to be limited amid challenges
Updated On : 01 Jun 2026 | 12:17 AM IST

Asian Paints Q4FY26 profit jumps 69.3% on strong demand, margin expansion

India's largest paint maker posted strong double-digit volume growth and margin expansion in Q4FY26, supported by decorative paints demand and industrial coatings growth

Asian Paints Q4FY26 profit jumps 69.3% on strong demand, margin expansion
Updated On : 29 May 2026 | 6:00 PM IST

Reliance Industries flags 'extreme volatility' risks from West Asia crisis

Near-term retail demand may stay sensitive to macro conditions

Reliance Industries flags 'extreme volatility' risks from West Asia crisis
Updated On : 28 May 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

RIL sees near-term demand to remain sensitive to macro conditions

Reliance Retail sees near-term demand pressures but remains bullish on organised retail growth, FMCG expansion and deeper rural penetration

RIL sees near-term demand to remain sensitive to macro conditions
Updated On : 28 May 2026 | 6:57 PM IST