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Varun Berry resigns as Britannia MD and CEO after 13 years at the helm

Britannia Industries vice-chairman and MD Varun Berry has stepped down after over a decade at the company. CFO N. Venkataraman will serve as interim CEO until successor Rakshit Hargave takes charge

Trent Q2 results: Profit rises 11% to ₹377 crore, revenue up nearly 16%

Tata Group's retail arm Trent posted a steady Q2FY26 performance with revenue up 15.9% and profit rising 11.3%, driven by store expansion and portfolio growth

Britannia Industries bets on volume-led growth, regional expansion

Britannia Industries aims to boost volume-led growth by investing in core brands, expanding its regional focus, and staying price-competitive across markets, says MD Varun Berry

Britannia Q2 profit rises 23% to ₹654 crore on stable input costs

Biscuit maker reports Rs 654 crore profit in Q2 FY26 as commodity prices stabilise and bakery, e-commerce segments sustain double-digit growth

United Spirits begins strategic review of Royal Challengers Sports

Move part of Diageo-backed firm's portfolio review as RCB franchise remains non-core; review process expected to conclude by March 2026

Need to drive double-digit top line, and margins in excess of that: TCPL

We've got good volume growth. We continue to expand distribution and innovation and we continue to power up. We are on track for a full year of 5 per cent innovation to sales this year as well

Extended rains may hit rural consumption: AWL Agri Biz top executives

While talking about crop damage, Mallick said that groundnut crop has gone bad. The same was witnessed with the paddy crop in Punjab and Madhya Pradesh

Tata Consumer Q2 profit rises 11% on strong India tea and salt growth

Tata Consumer Products posted an 11% jump in Q2FY26 net profit to Rs 404 crore, led by double-digit growth in tea, salt, and packaged foods, along with expansion in Tata Starbucks

Godrej Consumer Products signs pact to acquire Muuchstac in all-cash deal

The Muuchstac brand is currently among the top two players in the men's online facewash category and holds the top-three spot overall

IPO signals strong commitment from Norway parent, says Orkla India

This comes as the company's initial public offering is slated to open on 29 October to 31 October

Kedaara Capital, General Atlantic eye 6-7% slice of Balaji Wafers

The Virani brothers - Chandubhai, Bhikhubhai, and Kanubhai - who founded and control the company, are considering a partial stake sale to fund expansion across India

HUL Q2FY26 volume growth flat amid GST transition; profit rises 3.6%

The company's profit before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation was up 1.7 per cent at ₹4,057.0 crore

Colgate-Palmolive India Q2FY26 results: Net profit down 17.1% on GST cut

The oral care major saw its revenue fall to ₹1,507.2 crore, down 6.3 per cent compared to the same period last year.

Made-in-India boost: Diwali sales skyrocket to record ₹5.4 trillion

GST 2.0, local goods drove demand, says trade body

Tracking Diwali lights: High footfall boosts sales across categories

High footfall boosts sales across apparel, electronics, decor - and green crackers

Bullion over bling: Dhanteras buyers rush for coins, bars as gold soars

In Mumbai's bustling jewellery district, stores are packed, with many customers coming in to buy or book gold and silver coins and bars as both festival and investment purchases

Reliance Retail Q2FY26 results: Net profit rises 17% to ₹3,439 crore

Revenue from operations stood at Rs 79,128 crore, up 19%

Aditya Birla Group in the midst of the next phase of strategic move: Birla

Kumar Mangalam Birla said the group is tilting its portfolio towards scale, agility, and consumer-centric ventures while redefining India's luxury retail experience

India has long history, interest in craftsmanship: Galeries Lafayette

The Parisian luxury retailer's flagship in Mumbai will mark its India debut, bringing over 200 global brands under one roof

India at centre of LG Electronics' Global South strategy: CEO William Cho

LG Electronics India debuts on NSE with 48% surge, advancing Make in India, R&D growth, and a new chapter in the global south strategy