Major companies like Dabur, Nestle, and Emami are putting brand expansions on hold, reducing their workforce, and delaying new product launches due to sluggish market demand and intense competition from direct-to-consumer brands.

Major companies like Dabur, Nestle, and Emami are putting brand expansions on hold, reducing their workforce, and delaying new product launches due to sluggish market demand and intense competition from direct-to-consumer brands.

The packaged goods industry in India is undergoing significant changes due to challenging demand conditions. Many companies are discontinuing non-performing brands, shelving expansion plans, and reducing manpower costs in anticipation of a demand revival in their core...