Salt to staples to Starbucks.

Earnings in line with expectations, agree?

Urban low, rural high, inflation eases, demand

Rural outpaces urban growth

Lower-end under pressure 

Insights on Tata Starbucks strategy shift

Starbucks vs hyperlocal cafes.

Trump's coffee tariff chatter.

Categories targeted after last year's success.

Personal care key to holistic company vision.

Quick commerce, e-commerce growth.

Brands tailored for e-commerce.

India's new normal in demand trends?

Volatility shortens strategic timelines.

Conclusion

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Tata Consumer Products has been on a transformative journey, evolving from a tea and salt company into a diversified FMCG business. With changing consumer preferences, rising competition, and the rapid growth of digital commerce, the company is navigating a dynamic landscape while expanding its footprint across multiple categories. Host Ratna Bhushan talks to Sunil D’Souza, CEO & MD of Tata Consumer Products discussing the company’s ambitions to become an FMCG leader, earnings, urban vs. rural demand trends, the evolving premiumization landscape in India, Starbucks, acquisitions, Trump and much more.
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