Consumer goods companies turn their focus to rural hiring
Mint New Delhi|December 30, 2024
Recruitment firms estimate that FMCG companies have ramped up hiring in rural markets by 10-15% in FY25
FROM PAGE 1

has increased hiring in rural areas alongside introducing smaller and more affordable packs across key consumer goods categories to drive deeper penetration in rural markets. "To support this initiative, we have increased our rural workforce, enabling us to double our outlet and village coverage," said Krishna Khatwani, head of sales (India), Godrej Consumer Products, which has warned of weaker margin and volumes for the December quarter chiefly because of higher input costs.

Delhi-based Dabur is deploying more on-ground sales force, particularly for its foods business, which the company said has "significant rural potential".

Bu hikaye Mint New Delhi dergisinin December 30, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

Bu hikaye Mint New Delhi dergisinin December 30, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MINT NEW DELHI DERGISINDEN DAHA FAZLA HIKAYETümünü görüntüle
Mint New Delhi

India, Oman FTA negotiations over

India is not seeking customs duty concessions on over 100 product categories in FTA with Oman. AFP

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025
Mint New Delhi

PSB to raise ₹2k cr via QIP in Q4: CEO

State-owned Punjab and Sind Bank (PSB) plans to raise ₹2,000 crore through qualified institutional placement (QIP) during the ongoing quarter, a top official of the bank said.

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025
Mint New Delhi

NCLT Directs Tulip Hotels' Liquidation

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has directed the liquidation of debt-ridden Tulip Hotels, as the tribunal failed to receive any bidder during its insolvency resolution process within the prescribed timeline.

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025
Mint New Delhi

Nailing the 'smart business casual' code during winter

Looking 'smart casual' is easy if you build a wardrobe around versatile separates like blazers and trousers

time-read
3 dak  |
January 20, 2025
Mint New Delhi

AESL order book swells to ₹54,700 cr

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd has won two new transmission projects, helping swell its order book to ₹54,700 crore—more than three times the work order it had at the start of the current fiscal in April 2024.

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025
Mint New Delhi

Life, accident insurance coverage may be doubled

The initiative aims to strengthen financial security, especially for economically weak sections

time-read
2 dak  |
January 20, 2025
Mint New Delhi

Trump and the threat to global trade: Much ado about nothing?

His past moves won little success even as key changes since have made world trade less vulnerable

time-read
3 dak  |
January 20, 2025
Mint New Delhi

Guide to investing in global stocks via Liberalized Remittance Scheme

From KYC to investments: Indian platforms are streamlining stock investments in the US, other global markets

time-read
3 dak  |
January 20, 2025
Mint New Delhi

Union Budget Likely To Offer Personal Income Tax Relief

in the July 2024 budget. The bold move to revamp the individual income tax regime comes at a time economic growth is expected to moderate to 6.4% in the current financial year, below the post-pandemic average of 8.3% seen in the preceding three financial years.

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025
Mint New Delhi

House sale tax: Are furnishings deductible?

I am planning to sell my house in a few months and want to understand how to calculate the cost of acquisition for all tax purposes.

time-read
2 dak  |
January 20, 2025