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Wyeth case: Reckitt challenges HC order

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:07:15 GMT

In a fresh twist to the ongoing legal battle between FMCG major Reckitt Benckiser and global drugmaker Wyeth over alleged copyright violation over their respective hair-removing creams, the former has appealed against a recent Delhi High Court order which went in favour of Wyeth. Wyeth case: Reckitt challenges HC orderWyeth case: Reckitt challenges HC order

Wipro buys Yardley’s India, Asia biz for $45.5 mn

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:58:40 GMT

Wipro on Thursday brought 229-year-old British brand Yardley’s business in select markets including India from UK’s Lornamead Group to stretch its personal care portfolio to the premium range. Wipro buys Yardley’s India, Asia biz for $45.5 mnWipro buys Yardley’s India, Asia biz for $45.5 mn

Wipro buys Yardley personal care businesses for $45.5 mn

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:50:12 GMT

Wipro said it had signed an agreement with UK's Lornamead, which owns the Yardley brand, for the businesses in Asia, Middle East, Australasia and some African markets.

Wipro buys Yardley personal care businesses for $45.5 mnWipro buys Yardley personal care businesses for $45.5 mn

Hencefroth, Wheel, Fena, Ghadi may cost you more

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:35:13 GMT

Economy-segment detergents such as Hindustan Unilever’s Wheel, Ghadi from Kanpur Trading Company and Fena may be more expensive by 10-20%, following the levy of 20% safeguard duty on soda ash - a key component of detergent production. Hencefroth, Wheel, Fena, Ghadi may cost you moreHencefroth, Wheel, Fena, Ghadi may cost you more

Ad blitz, new products to decide course

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:47:10 GMT

Confirming the market’s worst fears, FMCG bellwether Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has registered the worst growth in sales since the December quarter of 2004. Ad blitz, new products to decide courseAd blitz, new products to decide course

FMCG hold their own in slow times

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:21:40 GMT

High-value goods such as televisions, refrigerators, washing machines and microwave ovens saw double-digit volume growth last year and early this year tooFMCG hold their own in slow timesFMCG hold their own in slow times

Now, Emami forays into homeopathy

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:38:22 GMT

Emami Group forays into homoeopathy sector by acquiring Kolkata-based M Bhattacharyya & Co Private, one of the country’s earliest homeopathy companies. Now, Emami forays into homeopathyNow, Emami forays into homeopathy

FMCG sector may grow 20% in July-Sep period: Assocham

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:55:39 GMT

Riding on robust demand from rural India the FMCG sector is likely to post growth of 20 per cent in July-September period this fiscal, up from about 14 per cent in the previous quarter, Assocham said. FMCG sector may grow 20% in July-Sep period: Assocham FMCG sector may grow 20% in July-Sep period: Assocham

HC asks Bisleri to stop using Maaza logo

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:53:47 GMT

The Coca-Cola Company on Tuesday won the legal battle with Bisleri International over the intellectual property rights (IPR) of mango drink Maaza, with the Delhi High Court refraining Ramesh Chauhan’s packaged water company from using Maaza brand name in India.HC asks Bisleri to stop using Maaza logoHC asks Bisleri to stop using Maaza logo

FMCG middle players may take the lead in revival race

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:38:09 GMT

Mid-sized FMCG cos Dabur, Godrej, Marico & Nestle expected to outperform sector biggies, HUL & ITC, in Sept quarter. HUL's 'Kissan Amaze' under govt scanner

FMCG middle players may take the lead in revival raceFMCG middle players may take the lead in revival race

ITC signs MoU with ORMAS for marketing raw agarbattis

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:56:44 GMT

Fast moving consumer goods major ITC Wednesday signed a MoU with Orissa government run Orissa Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) for marketing raw incense sticks ITC signs MoU with ORMAS for marketing raw agarbattisITC signs MoU with ORMAS for marketing raw agarbattis

HUL's 'Kissan Amaze' under govt scanner

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:18:33 GMT

Hindustan Unilever is under government lens for making tall claims on its malted beverage ‘Kissan Amaze’ by declaring that it gives 33% key brain nutrients required by children daily. HUL's 'Kissan Amaze' under govt scannerHUL's 'Kissan Amaze' under govt scanner

Wipro may buy assets of Lornamead

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:33:25 GMT

If the deal goes through, it would be Wipro's second big buy-out in the FMCG space in two years. Wipro may buy assets of LornameadWipro may buy assets of Lornamead

Unilever asks HUL to go for growth

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:02:07 GMT

HUL may be one of the best-performing subsidiaries of Anglo-Dutch firm Unilever, but in the domestic market, it is steadily acquiring the reputation of being one of the major under performers in the FMCG industry.Unilever asks HUL to go for growthUnilever asks HUL to go for growth

Indian made Parker pens to go worldwide

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:37:50 GMT

Indian made Parker pens will soon be adorning pockets of the wealthy around the world. US-based Newell Rubbermaid is going to make India a sourcing hub for its premium writing instrument brand Parker. Indian made Parker pens to go worldwideIndian made Parker pens to go worldwide

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