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India’s textile industry is on the rise, and Bharat Tex 2025 is set to be a key milestone in this growth journey. I recently covered the roadshow in Srinagar, where industry leaders and local manufacturers gathered to discuss Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest global textile exhibition. This exhibition will highlight India’s growing textile capabilities with over 5,000 exhibitors and 6,000 international buyers, creating a platform for local handicrafts, including those from Kashmir, to reach global markets. As India strengthens its position as a global textile hub, events like Bharat Tex 2025 will play a vital role in driving growth, innovation, and international collaboration. Check out my full write-up on how Bharat Tex 2025 is shaping India’s growth story. #BharatTex2025 #India #growthstory #textileindustry #MakeInIndia #kashmir #carpets #b2b #business #news #mhaziqpandit

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IPL business valuation soars and so does the brand value of KKR and RCB.

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With many top advertisers recently being accused of compromising on consumer’s health with the harmful ingredients their products have, how is an Indian multinational company like Marico Limited battling the negative perception against big brands? In a conversation with Neeta Nair, Somasree Bose Awasthi (she/her), CMO, Marico answers this and more. Watch the full podcast, now on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dNZGCwP7 #IMPACT #IMPACTMagazine #TrustInTransparency #MaricoWithIntegrity #HealthFirstBrands #RedefiningBigBrands #ConsumerFirst #LeadingWithTrust #BrandIntegrityMatters #MaricoCares #HealthAndHonesty #BuildingConsumerTrust

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To my mind, the Consumption Sector in India can be divided into this three legged table. - Rural India: Growth via Penetration & Volume - Urban India: Growth via Category Creation & Premiumization - Innovations & Channels: Growth led via newer products/ingredients/benefits in existing categories, or via newer channels like Qcomm/Ecomm/Modern Trade etc. It was great to hear K Ramakrishnan's views on the consumption sector in India and get his outlook on Rural Growth Improvement in our studio today. Key takeaways: - Rural growth is likely to pick up to 6% by end 2024 - Urban consumption at premium end is still robust - Snacking as a category is facing some slowdown, Biscuits doing well Together, we both agree on the Beverage category as one to look out for disruptions in. Saurabh Munjal of Lahori and others have done a phenomenal job out there. Do watch this candid, insightful and fun conversation with Kantar on the Consumption Space #FMCGisLife #StockMarket #Consumer #Rural #Bharat #Consumption #Urban #India #PCG #FMCG #Categories #Qcomm #Analysis #Insights https://lnkd.in/gSw2PyCV

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The boundary between creative marketing and legal overreach is exceedingly narrow when non-sponsor brands congratulate Olympic athletes through advertisements. Brands must carefully balance their marketing strategies with legal and ethical considerations, and consulting with legal experts before launching such campaigns is strongly recommended to mitigate risks of infringement and avoid potential backlash. The case of Manu Bhaker at the Paris 2024 Olympics serves as a poignant example of the complexities involved in moment marketing within the context of the world's most prestigious sporting event, particularly concerning the infringement of the athlete’s personality rights. #law #lawfirm #momentmarketing #olympics #legitpro

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PETCARE CATEGORY The Pet Care and Pet Foods category in India is buzzing with business activity. Yesterday, Godrej Consumer Products Limited announced its foray into this 5000 Cr market which is likely to compound at 15% over the next 10 years. Sudhir Sitapati has earmarked an investment of 500 Cr in this category with the first product launch in H2 of 2026. With the business likely being positive cash flow thereafter. This is the second large listed consumer company to announce a foray in this category after Nestle India took Purina under its fold about a 2 years ago. Suresh Narayanan does believe this business could be about 4-5% of their overall revenue in the years to come. Among other listed companies who have made progess around petcare include Cosmo First Limited and Rossari Biotech Limited too. The startup space is abuzz with many players here. Rashi Narang's Heads Up For Tails and Varun Sadana's Supertails stand out in particular. ON CNBC-TV18, we'd covered this white space about 2 years ago as a potential market opportunity. It's still relevant with a lot of data and insights. Here's more on the Petcare category in India. https://lnkd.in/dvBN3WJa

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Even without FDI in Multibrand retail, Indian traders have been upset that ecommerce and quick commerce majors, mostly foreign owned, are taking away their business. But domestic retail trade has grown substantially in the last 10 years and innovation is part of their narrative. Time to relook at FDI in Multibrand Retail against the fast-changing realities of today? 2024 is no 2014…. Business Standard

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Consumers' reluctance to spend is evident not just in monthly figures, but also in long term trends. Retail spending levels are now at their lowest since mid-2022 and are 4% below the nominal highs of 2023. When adjusted for population growth, the per-capita figures are even more concerning. https://lnkd.in/gcSqQSPt #economy #costofliving

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The Consumer Sector in India Ahead of the General Elections and after a long spate of demand weakness – the question on everyone’s mind is, this quarter is Kya Abki Baar, Recovery Yaar? I look at Q4 FMCG expectations in three buckets - What’s the same? - What can be different this time? - What we know already? Have also tried to lay down some possible outperfomers and important triggers going ahead. Do watch this and let me know what you think. #FMCG #Consumer #StockMarket #QuarterlyEarnings #FinancialAnalysis #Investment #Results #India #Consumption #FMCGisLife #CNBC CNBC-TV18 https://lnkd.in/gBxJ5i3M

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𝗙𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 in India are poised for significant growth, driven by the country's burgeoning electronics industry and government initiatives like "𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮" 𝗮𝗻𝗱 "𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮". These companies, which design and develop semiconductor products without manufacturing facilities, play a crucial role in reducing reliance on imports and promoting indigenous innovation. With a growing talent pool and increasing demand for smart devices, 𝗳𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗜𝗼𝗧, 𝗔𝗜, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀. By fostering a fabless ecosystem, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝘂𝗯 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. This is what I observed watching industry so closely for last few months, if experts from the the electronics community can join this conversation will be and educational post for all semiconductor enthusiasts here. #fabless #semiconductor #Opportunities #business #pune ET Expo - An Electronics Technology Expo Automotive Electronics & Testing Show Deepak Bohra Ankit Choubey

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Low #differentiation and limited #innovation in the Indian #wearables #market is making #companies operating in the segment relook at their strategy. The combined #market share of the top three players operating in the space has shrunk from 77 per cent in Q1 2023 to 66 per cent in Q1 2024, Counterpoint Technology Market Research data shows. Industry insiders say that the #decline in #demand is a result of cheaper products flooding the market, in combination with a #base correction. As such, sales of #wearables via large #ecommerce platforms like Flipkart have also taken a hit. This is forcing companies to #reassess their strategy. Firms like boAt Lifestyle and Noise, for instance, are now focusing on producing higher-end devices in a bid to offer consumers better quality products. Short term growth pangs aside, analysts say that long-term demand recovery in the #wearables market will be contingent upon #innovation and newer differentiating #product launches. Read the full story below ⬇️

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Billionaire brothers Bhartia -- Shyam & Hari lead race for The Coca-Cola Company India bottler #HCCB, ink exclusivity pact to buy up to 40% stake for $1.4 billion. Ratna Bhushan and I have been on this developing story for months. Here's the latest newsbreak in The Economic Times. Why would be a bottler be so much in demand that India's top billionaires were making a beeline, I always wondered. Well, even when mainline #FMCG categories have seen demand cooling off due to sluggish income growth in the mass segments, inflation and reduced pricing-led growth combined with heightened competition from regional and D2C brands, soft drinks have bucked the slowdown. Global research firm Kantar said in its FMCG pulse report released this June, that the average Indian household's consumption of bottled soft drinks has breached an annual penetration of 50% in financial year 2023-24. Fizzy no? Would love your thoughts, views, feedback Link to story~ https://lnkd.in/dTmpQAPB

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#IPOAlert GANESH INFRAWORLD LIMITED IPO will close on 3rd December, 2024. Find out the latest GMP, subscription status and detailed review only at youtu.be/PTlNXbHmOCA Have you applied? Let us know in Comments below ABP Network #IPO #SEBI #NSE #SME #publiclisting

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I recently had a chat with Akshay D' Souza about the outlook for the FMCG sector. Offlate, companies have faced hurdles like intense competition, a rural slowdown and inflationary pressures. Will the festive season be the silver lining the sector is waiting for? Listen in! Nirmal Bang https://lnkd.in/dkSacpeW #FMCG #ConsumerInsights #FestiveRecovery #BusinessStrategy #MarketTrend

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Growth of e-commerce in India 'matter of concern, nothing to be proud of', says Piyush Goyal https://lnkd.in/g4tNBbhH Download Economic Times App to stay updated with Business News - https://lnkd.in/d4QNDmD

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Bharat Ki Baat. An industry-first study by the PRCAI on the hopes and aspirations of Indian citizens was launched at #PRana last week. The results reveal their views and expectations in 10 key areas — growth and prosperity; geo-political influence; infrastructure; healthcare; sustainability and environment; education; skilling, employment and livelihood; ease of living in cities and digital governance; technology and innovation; and communications and information. The study was conducted by Local Circles, using a community platform that received 180,000 responses from over 40,000 citizens located in 396 districts of India. To know more and get yourself a copy, click here: https://lnkd.in/gD8cTDJx We hope to revisit these questions year-on-year to understand the voices of the people and their expectations from government, private sector and civil society. Deeptie Sethi Atul Sharma Nikhil Dey Kunal Kishore Neha Mehrotra Santanu Gogoi Amit Misra https://lnkd.in/g6cY9dHQ

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