New Delhi, May 17 -- India's cash-richmakers of staples to shampoos will press ahead with big-ticket acquisitions as they chase high-growth, premium targets to cushion themselves from an overall slowdown in urban consumption.

Dabur India Ltd, Marico Ltd and Emami Ltd will continue to scout for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) that help them enter new categories such as premium personal care and wellness, build a digital-first portfolio, and expand reach in the traditional market, according to their earnings calls.

"If there is a new brand or a new category to be addressed, that is where M&A comes in and supplements our efforts of organic business with inorganic business," Mohit Malhotra, chief executive officer at Dabur India, said durin...