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India’s Tata Consumer posts Q1 profit miss on higher expenses

CHENNAI/BENGALURU, July 26 (Reuters) – India’s Tata Consumer Products (TACN.NS) reported a smaller-than-expected 24% rise in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, as mounting expenses outpaced higher sales of its eponymous packaged food and beverages. The Kolkata, West Bengal-based company said its consolidated net profit rose to 3.17 billion Indian rupees ($38.66 …

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India’s Tech Mahindra posts 39% drop in Q1 profit as clients cut spending

BENGALURU, July 26 (Reuters) – India’s Tech Mahindra (TEML.NS) on Wednesday posted a surprise 39% drop in first-quarter profit, as challenging macroeconomic conditions prompted clients to curb spending. The company’s consolidated net profit fell to 6.93 billion rupees ($84.5 million) for the quarter ended June 30. Analysts were expecting profit …

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Colgate-Palmolive’s Indian unit reports Q1 profit rise on demand recovery

[1/2]Colgate toothpaste is pictured on sale at a grocery store in Pasadena, California January 30, 2014. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File photo BENGALURU, July 26 (Reuters) – Toothpaste maker Colgate-Palmolive (India)’s (COLG.NS) quarterly profit rose 30.5% on Wednesday, aided by improved domestic demand. Net profit roseto 2.74 billion rupees ($33.40 million) for the …

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McDonald’s India franchisee Westlife’s profit misses as costs mount

BENGALURU/CHENNAI, July 27 (Reuters) – Westlife Foodworld (WEST.NS) reported a smaller-than-expected rise in first-quarter profit on Thursday as higher expenses took the shine off increased sales at the operator of McDonald’s (MCD.N) restaurants in West and South India. The franchisee for the U.S. fast-food chain said consolidated net profit after …

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