A. Mahendran

It is literally GCPL Vs GCPL in the household insecticides space. Former Managing Director of Godrej Consumer Products A. Mahendran, has launched a new range of insecticides to take on market leader Godrej.

Ex-GCPL chief Mahendran raises funds for new FMCG co

Ex-GCPL chief Mahendran has spent considerable time planning his second innings After buying a majority stake in Danish pesticide company ISS-HiCare three months ago, the industry veteran has now launched an FMCG company, Global Beverages and Foods Pvt Ltd.

May consider price hike in Q2 or Q3 FY14: Godrej Consumer

Godrej Consumer Products expects prices to remain stable in the near-term given the fall in prices of palm oil, a key ingredient in soaps. But the company may consider product price hikes in the second or third quarter of FY2014, A Mahendran, MD, said on Thursday.

Vivek Gambhir to replace Mahendran as GCPL MD next yr

Godrej Consumer Products on Monday named Vivek Gambhir, currently the chief strategy officer of Godrej Industries and associated companies, as the successor to A Mahendran, who will retire as managing director on June 30, 2013.

Overseas contribute one-third of biz: Godrej Consumer

Godrej Consumer is betting big on the overseas market. A Mahendran, MD of the company says that overseas revenue contributes one-third of the current business.

Not weak Re, delayed monsoon may impact FMCG: Godrej Cons

Although, the depreciating rupee has been a cause of concern for many sectors, A Mahendran, MD, Godrej Consumer Products said that its impact would be very limited on the company‘s business. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, he further added that changes in the packaging norm is not expected to dent their profitability.

GCPL aims to grow 10 times over 10 yrs

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd has set an ambitious target of growing 10 times over the next 10 years from its current turnover of over Rs 4,850 crore through acquisitions as well as normal expansion in both domestic and international markets.

Budget 2012-13: Cos will pass excise duty on to customers, says GCPL MD

I expect this budget to have a slightly inflationary effect due to the cascading effect of companies' passing on the excise duty increase to their consumers.

Do not see any growth slowdown going ahead: Godrej Consumer

A Mahendran, MD, Godrej Consumer Products does not expect volumes to be under pressure across the three categories that the company focusses on going forward.

CEO Spotlight: A Mahendran, MD, GCPL, the 24X7 businessman

They are the people in the driver's seat at India Inc, steering the company on the growth path, motivating staff, managing shareholder expectations and playing brand ambassador. But have you wondered what is it that drives these high achievers and where are they coming from?