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Dettol maker Reckitt reports robust growth in India, driven by dental, Harpic products

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC reported a modest start to 2025

Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC reported a modest start to 2025, with revenue growth of 1.1% in the first quarter, driven by strong performance in emerging markets

Ad holdco Interpublic Group’s Q1 revenue drop as restructuring moves forward

The company remains on track to close its merger with Omnicom by the second half of 2025.

Unilever CEO: Creating desirability at scale for brands and brilliant in-market execution are key pillars

Fernando Fernandez, new Unilever CEO, wants to build India as one of his key markets in the future.

Unilever reports modest sales growth in Q1 2025, highlights strong performance in developed markets. India grew 3% driven by volume growth in Home Care and Beauty & Wellbeing.

Google crosses 270 million paid users; posts strong quarter as AI innovation drives

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai

Google reports strong quarterly growth fueled by AI innovation, with major gains in Search, Cloud, and subscriptions. The tech giant reported double-digit revenue growth in its flagship Search division.

Tata Consumer Products on track to open 1,000 Starbucks stores in India by FY28

Tata Consumer Products net profit jumped 59% to Rs 345 crore year-on-year in Q4 FY25

The coffee business has begun to recover, with same-store sales growth improving from a low double-digit negative at the start of FY25 to flat by the end of FY25, MD and CEO Sunil D’Souza said

Microsoft elevates Himani Agrawal as COO; Nitin Mittal, Aparna Kondaboina to key roles in India

These appointments come at a critical time in Microsoft’s 50-year history, India's AI journey and the company’s role in putting AI in the hands of everyone.

The company has appointed Himani Agrawal as Chief Operating Officer (COO); Nitin Mittal as the Industry Leader, Digital Natives, India & South Asia; and Aparna Kondaboina as Head – Human Resources.

Consumer MNCs in India deliver 2-6 times higher returns than global parents: Bain & Co

MNCs outpace FMCG industry growth

According to a report by Bain & Company, of the 30 top global MNCs based in India, 19 have reported higher growth than the FMCG industry between 2018-2023

Honasa appoints Karan Bajwa as Chief Human Resources Officer, Avinash Dhagat as Chief Supply Chain Officer

These appointments underscore Honasa’s commitment to strengthening its leadership bench as the company continues to scale its operations and expand its brand footprint in beauty and personal care space.

Both Karan Bajwa and Avinash Dhagat have been an integral part of Honasa’s journey for over four years.

Taj GVK appoints Shalini Bhupal as MD & CEO; Krishna R Bhupal named Joint Managing Director

These strategic appointments are expected to strengthen the company’s leadership and drive its long-term growth objectives.

The appointments of Shalini Bhupal as MD & CEO, and Krishna R Bhupal as Joint Managing Director are made for a period of five years, effective from April 25, 2025.

Nestlé India’s FY25 net profit stands at Rs 3,314.5 crore, Q4 profit declines 6.6%

Nestlé India standalone profit for Q4 FY25 stood at Rs 885 crore versus Rs 934 crore in Q4 FY24

Nestlé India’s consolidated revenue saw an increase of 4.4% to Rs 5,503 crore in Q4 FY24 compared to 5,267 crore in Q4 FY24.