Hygiene and immunity have been the biggest concerns during the COVID-19 lockdown, and consumers have especially been receptive to any information related to these segments

However, categories such as ice-cream has seen a 80 per cent dip in sales. Amul is also sitting on huge inventory of milk powder, with HOREKA sales coming to a halt

Worst impacted by the pandemic are the ice-cream manufacturers, as consumers are staying away from ice-cream due to the fear of contracting coronavirus

The last one week has seen a heightened row between multiplex owners and film producers in India, when the latter decided to release their upcoming releases on VOD platforms

Like most other FMCG brands, Marico's supply chain and distribution also came to a halt and the company has partnered with third party supply chain companies as well as the likes of Swiggy and Zomato to ensure that its products reach directly to the consumer

Venkatraman says that his various teams are continuously rattling their brains to find newer ways of getting consumers to consume their products within the comforts of their home

The future will see an increased off-take of digital sales, as the fear of the virus would force people to stay indoors and the durable majors are gearing up for the same

Strict social distancing norms to be followed in kitchens; customers won't have to stand in queues

Coronavirus lockdown 4.0: Ramesh Ramanathan, CMD, Sterling Holidays, says that they are only opening up those resorts which are within 4-5 hours drive

Multiplex companies such as PVR and Inox are going all out to make their properties safe for their patrons; movie ticket buying will completely shift online and food and beverages menu will be cut short

Duflo said that it is the responsibility of the government as well as corporates to ensure that people don't get into the ultra poor bracket, from where it becomes difficult for them to get out

In India, it's been a waiting and guessing game. To many, the inordinate delay in announcing the second stimulus is worrying, intriguing - even frustrating

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing companies to reimagine and reinvent

How hotels are reinventing themselves to stay afloat

Gone are the days when a customer would inadvertently walk into a salon to avail a service, as service by appointment would be the new norm

Metro has also partnered with food delivery platform Swiggy, where it has an offering called Smart Kirana Powered by Metro. Currently available in Bangalore, the Smart Kirana store promises to deliver grocery within two hours

Hindustan Unilever is systematically reviewing all areas of cash generation and revaluating all costs in the light of the circumstance so that we can invest behind the best opportunities

\"Not only the way business is done will get altered, even the inner motivation of consumers to come out of their homes to shop would be altered,\" says Raymond's retail business head

Dureja looks forward to his vacations not just to unwind but also to learn about new cultures and traditions

Several retailers and restaurant owners are unhappy for being billed by their landlords during the months of March and April when their revenue has been zero