Wipro Consumer enters Philippines with S Brands acquisition as it flags geopolitical cost risks
Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting has acquired Philippine personal-care company S Brands, marking its 16th global acquisition. The company says rural demand has strengthened and quick commerce is aiding urban consumption, but warns geopolitical disruptions and crude-price spikes could reignite FMCG input inflation.
Wipro Consumer acquired Philippine personal-care company S Brands while warning that geopolitical shocks and crude-price spikes could revive FMCG input inflation. The company sees improving urban demand from quick commerce and premiumisation, alongside stronger rural consumption, but remains cautious on monsoon and commodity risks.
Why this matters
The S Brands deal follows recent signals that Wipro Consumer Care would acquire S Brands, add KERATINplus and target ₹1,000 crore in Philippine revenue.
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