FMCG sector rebound: Key players report volume-led growth; rural demand and e-commerce shine

FMCG sector rebound: Key players report volume-led growth; rural demand and e-commerce shine

The FMCG sector registered a robust recovery in the December quarter, aided by GST changes, festive sales, and reduced costs of raw materials. Even Dabur, Marico, and Godrej Consumer Products reported volume growth with single-digit revenue growth along with improved operating profit margins. The rural market continued to report better sales than the urban market,…

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Budget 2026: Micro-fertiliser makers pitch reforms; call for uniform GST, single business licence system

Budget 2026: Micro-fertiliser makers pitch reforms; call for uniform GST, single business licence system

The Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association (IMMA) has requested several key changes from the central government ahead of the Union Budget. These include extending 5 per cent GST to all fertilizers under the Fertilizer Control Order, speeding up GST credit refunds, and creating a single licensing system. The association made these demands on Sunday through its…

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