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​​The over USD 1.5 billion group, which has interests in sectors like agro products, chemicals, tobacco, pan masala, mouth fresheners, confectionary, retail and cosmetics, has put its expansion plans on hold and is observing the COVID-19 situation.

We anticipate a change in buying behaviour as consumers will be extra cautious and, will shift to online purchase from either e-commerce platforms or short visits to the offline retailers post online research to pick up the product of choice, says Manish Sharma.

According to the survey titled 'Deloitte Global State of the Consumer Tracker', spending pattern of the consumers has changed over the past six weeks with 55 per cent respondents, of the 1,000 participated, are willing to spend a lot more on less discretionary items ...

There is no need to turn into a food fundamentalist on this. Imported foods add diversity to our tables, restaurants give us a break from the drudgery of daily cooking and some processed foods can be both healthy and delicious. What is needed is balance ...

The cold stores need to run 24X7 to preserve the stored goods. The compressors cannot be shut down even when the capacity is not fully utilized. The movement of perishables to and from cold stores has considerably reduced during the lockdown period and has led ...

The Bombay High Court refused to quash the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) order prohibiting over-the-counter sale of liquor in the city, stating that it was the civic body's policy decision to do so amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Industry executives said small outlets are also feeling the pinch because distributors are dealing in cash and not offering 7-21 days of credit as before. The industry fears these closures may further delay the recovery of the market.

Zero-waste cooking, or the sustainable use of every part of an ingredient used in cooking in order to reduce wastage, is no longer a fad for a select few. Everyone is trying to understand and learn how to efficiently use every part of the ...

Improvement in capacity utilisation at mills and in transportation, good stock with consumers and government distribution of food to the poor have helped reduce the pressure on both demand and supply sides for wheat, rice, pulses and edible oils.

India has about 10-12 million small retail outlets selling grocery and other FMCG products.

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI/NewsVoir): Alliances Galore with the status of being the world's largest offer-based alliance aggregating firm but has also accomplished to make a mark in 20 countries around the globe.

Pune (Maharashtra) [India] May 30 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Families today face a rare dilemma: on one hand, the past few months have led to discretionary spending and surplus cash in hand. Conversely, the economy is struggling, which translates to a decline in the average risk appetite ...

Friedrichshafen [Germany], May 30 (ANI): ZF Friedrichshafen AG has successfully completed the acquisition of commercial vehicle technology supplier Wabco after gaining approval from all required regulatory authorities.

Kochi (Kerala) [India], May 30 (ANI): Kerala-based ESAF Small Finance Bank has recorded 111 per cent increase in its net profit for the year ended March 31 (FY20) to Rs 190 crore from Rs 90 crore in FY19.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 30 (ANI): India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) has announced the execution of a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of 100 per cent stake in Jhajjar KT Transco from Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd (KPTL) and Techno Electric & Engineering Company Ltd (TEECL).

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 30 (ANI): Yes Bank has acquired 44.53 crore equity shares each having a nominal value of one rupee and constituting 24.19 per cent of Dish TV India Ltd's post-issue paid-up share capital as on March 31.

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India] May 30 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Medica Group of Hospitals, the largest private hospital chain in Eastern India, hosted its first COVID-19 virtual discourse, highlighting the subject - "Adopt the new normal - Let's work together and build a safe and healthy future".

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India] May 30 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Medica Group of Hospitals, the largest private hospital chain in Eastern India, hosted its first COVID-19 virtual discourse, highlighting the subject - "Adopt the new normal - Let's work together and build a safe and healthy future".

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] May 30 (ANI/PRNewswire): Godrej Professional, a professional brand with products in hair colour, care, styling and keratin from Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), announced Suraksha Salon Program, to support the Indian salon industry as it moves into the new normal.

New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI/PRNewswire): MSI, a world leading gaming brand introduced the complete line-up six series of gamer-oriented laptops along with Content Creation series in India.