Author: Mansi Jaswal

AI/ML demand forecasting is now a way of life for us: Colgate CEO

Narasimhan stated, "India is fascinating. You can’t average India—it’s like averaging the depth of a river. So we design for cohorts across the pyramid. At the bottom of the pyramid, we have ₹10 packs—affordable but still scientifically backed and in recyclable tubes. Sustainability is non-negotiable. At the top end, we offer products for gum care and whitening. The core principle—quality and sustainability—remains consistent."

Colgate’s CEO shared four pillars of strategies– first pillar is the growth of the oral category, the second is premiumization, and the third is to lead growth in toothbrushes and devices. And the last one is to diversify personal care business

RAI opposes proposed GST rate hike on apparel, cosmetics

Indian Sellers Collective has identified five immediate fall-outs which will hurt the business environment.

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) said that a steep GST hike could make formal businesses less competitive, pushing smaller players and traders towards parallel and unorganised markets

Hyundai to hike car prices from Jan 1

The price hike will be done across all MY25 models, such as Tuscon and i30 Sedan, up to Rs 25,000 from next year

According to Hyundai Motor India Limited, the price hike will be done across all MY25 models, such as Tuscon and i30 Sedan, up to Rs 25,000 from next year.

Ad revenue revolution: Can q-comm challenge e-comm giants for advertising dominance?

The fastest delivery of the year happened in Kochi, in just 89 seconds for a basket that included nendran bananas and red amaranthus. The distance covered was 180 mts. (Image: paolo-candelo via Unsplash)

As q-commerce firms like Zepto experience significant ad revenue growth, they are reshaping the advertising landscape, with Zepto projected to reach Rs 1,000 crore in ad revenue by 2025.