With the intention to take the company’s growth to a new level, besides tapping the fast growing Indian FMCG market, Emami, beauty and health products maker, is looking at overseas acquisitions in the recent year.
While addressing the company's annual general meeting (AGM) at Kolkata, Emami Ltd Chairman R S Agarwal said, “We are actively considering brand acquisitions abroad for which a blueprint has already been prepared.”
Mr. Agarwal said that during the first quarter of the existing year, Emami had purchased 27.5% equity stake in Zandu Pharmaceuticals as part of its major strategic investment with an aim to be part of management control together with the subsisting promoters.
Hindustan Unilever (HUL) witnessed 34 percent rise in its net profit. The FMCG major made profit of Rs 546.61 crore for the quarter ended September 30. Its profit was Rs 408.06 crore during the corresponding quarter of last year. The company managed to increase its net sales by 20 percent as compared to the same quarter of last year. Net sales stood at Rs 4,027.87 despite global financial crisis and volatility problems in the finance system. 
Cadbury India, has announced the launch of its dark chocolates--Cadbury Bournville Fine Dark Chocolate--in the Indian market. 
Swiss FMCG firm Nestle has announced its plans to invest Rs 600 crore in its Indian subsidiary in calendar year 2009, as part of its business strategy. 
