Premiumization Reshapes India’s Home Appliance Retail Market
Indian consumers want products that do more than just the basic job, from air fryers and smart kitchen appliances to bigger TVs…
Swiggy Q2 Loss Reaches Rs 922 Cr as Instamart Eyes Margin Gains
Swiggy reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 922 crore for the second quarter of FY27, compared with Rs 791 crore in the previous quarter. However,…
Sapphire Foods Swings to Rs 1.1 Cr Loss in Q2 FY27
Sapphire Foods India, the operator of KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in India and Sri Lanka, reported a net loss of Rs 1.1 crore in the second quarter…
JK Paper Appoints Former Bata India CEO Gunjan Shah as President
JK Paper has appointed Gunjan Dinesh Kumar Shah as President (Paper), bringing leadership experience from the footwear, fast-moving consumer goods (…
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AFC Furniture Solutions Targets 30 Pc Growth in Pune in FY27
AFC Furniture Solutions is targeting 30 percent growth in its Pune business in FY 2026-27, driven by demand from Global Capability Centres (GCCs), IT…
Reliance Consumer Expands FMCG Portfolio with Joyland Dairy Drinks
Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), has entered India's ready-to-drink (RTD) dairy market by…
Eternal Q2 Profit Nearly Doubles to Rs 125 Cr as Blinkit Expands
Eternal, the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit, reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 125 crore for the September quarter, nearly double the Rs…
Retail India News: PC Jewellers Q2 Profit Jumps 58 Pc to Rs 331 Cr
PC Jewellers reported a 58 percent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 330.66 crore in the second quarter of FY27, supported by…
Flipkart Promotes Renuka Singaram to Senior Vice President
Flipkart has promoted Renuka Singaram, who heads its Non-Large, Minutes and Design Organisation, to the position of Senior Vice President (SVP). The…
Tossin Pizza Enters Karnataka with First Bengaluru Outlet in Koramangala
Tossin Pizza, a homegrown gourmet quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand, has entered Karnataka with the opening of its first outlet in Bengaluru’s…
IHCL’s Soulinaire Expands Festive Catering Services Across India
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is expanding the festive catering and experiential dining offerings of its lifestyle catering brand, Soulinaire…
YatriKart to Open 1,000 Quick Stop Stores Across India in Five Years
YatriKart has partnered with MMG Group under a Rs 120 crore agreement to expand its convenience retail network in India, with plans to establish 1,…
TDI Infratech Partners with Sarovar Hotels to Develop 72-Key Sarovar Portico in Mohali
TDI Infratech has signed an agreement with Sarovar Hotels to develop a 72-key Sarovar Portico hotel at Crescent, its upcoming commercial and…
UNIQLO to Open First Jaipur Store on November 13, Expands India Network to 22 Outlets
Japanese apparel retailer UNIQLO will open its first store in Jaipur on November 13, 2026, marking its entry into Rajasthan. Located at Pacific Mall…
Massimo Dutti Opens New Store at Nexus Elante in Chandigarh
Massimo Dutti has opened a new store at Nexus Elante in Chandigarh, expanding its retail presence in India. The store, which spans more than 400…
Novamax Technologies Targets Rs 350 Crore Revenue in FY27, Plans Diversification into ACs and Washing Machines
Novamax Technologies has set a revenue target of Rs 350 crore for the financial year 2026-27 and is considering expansion into air conditioners and…
Asian Footwears Reaches 100 Exclusive Brand Outlets, Targets 150 Stores by March 2027
Asian Footwears has reached 100 Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs) in India, marking a retail expansion milestone after three years of developing its…
Billu Salon Expands Instant At-Home Grooming Services Across Delhi-NCR
Billu Salon, an at-home salon service provider, is strengthening its presence in India's beauty and grooming market through instant doorstep salon…
Secret Alchemist Crosses Rs 120 Crore Revenue Mark, Introduces 50ml Signature Perfume Range
Secret Alchemist, a clean fragrance brand co-founded by Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Ankita Thadani and Akash Valia, has crossed Rs 120 crore in revenue…
IVS Group Appoints Atish Bhatia as Group CMO and Head of IVS Fashion
IVS Group has appointed Atish Bhatia as Group Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Head of IVS Fashion, strengthening its leadership as it looks to…
ICA | GemLab India Opens Gemological Laboratory in Surat
ICA | GemLab India has inaugurated a new gemological laboratory in Surat, Gujarat, marking its entry into the Indian market. The facility will…
JK Maxx Paints Enters Sustainable Paints Segment with JK Naturals Aura
JK Maxx Paints has entered the sustainable paints segment with the introduction of JK Naturals, a new paints brand, and JK Naturals Aura, its first…
Ikonic Professional Expands Scarlett Limited Edition Range with Two New Hair Styling Tools
Ikonic Professional has expanded its Scarlett Limited Edition collection with two hair styling appliances designed for different styling requirements…
India’s Paint Wars: How Competition, Consolidation and Consumer Demand Are Repainting Retail
India’s paint industry is changing as established brands face new competitors and consumers explore premium finishes. Companies are…
Myntra Reports Rs 5,242 Cr Revenue in FY26 as Ad Income Rises 35 Pc
Myntra Designs Private Limited, which operates the Myntra fashion and lifestyle platform and is part of the Flipkart Group, reported revenue from…
India’s Apparel Market Poised to Surge from $96 Bn to $146 Bn by 2029
India’s domestic apparel market is entering a new phase of sustained growth, with its value projected to increase from $95.7 billion in CY2025 to $…
Reliance Retail Names Former Tesco Executive Amit Chitnis as CMO
Reliance Retail, the retail arm of Reliance Industries Limited, has appointed Amit Chitnis as Chief Merchandising Officer, strengthening its…
PepsiCo India Bets on New Snacks for Festive Growth
PepsiCo India expects its foods business to record festive-season growth in line with last year, supported by new product launches, an expanded snack…
Uniqlo India Revenue Jumps 44 Pc to Rs 1,724 Cr in FY26
Uniqlo India reported a 44 percent year-on-year increase in revenue to Rs 1,724 crore for the financial year ended March 2026, while net profit rose…
Limelight Diamonds Crosses 100 Stores Across 45 Indian Cities
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds has crossed the 100-store mark in India, with outlets across 45 cities, and plans to expand its retail network to 200…
Ex-Nestlé, Tata Consumer Executive Vivek Kumar Jain Joins Krishival Foods as CBO
Krishival Foods Ltd has appointed Vivek Kumar Jain as its Chief Business Officer (CBO), effective October 23, 2026. The appointment comes as the…
Burma Burma Operator Hunger Pangs Files DRHP for Rs 150 Cr IPO
Hunger Pangs Limited, the operator of premium Burmese restaurant chain Burma Burma, has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the…
FIKN Launches First Elixir Perfume Gift Set for Men at Rs 1,699
FIKN has launched its first Elixir Perfume Gift Set for men, priced at Rs 1,699, ahead of the festive season. The set features four fragrances—Fame,…
Maple Launches 9/9 Navratri Sale with Daily Discounts on Certified Pre-Owned Devices
Maple has launched its 9/9 Navratri Sale, offering a 9% discount on nine selected certified pre-owned iPhones, iPads and MacBooks each day from…
Dolby Cinema Makes Kerala Debut with 450-Seater Auditorium at EVM Cinemas in Kochi
Dolby Laboratories and EVM Cinemas have launched Kerala’s first Dolby Cinema auditorium at EVM Cinemas in Fort Kochi, Kochi, marking the fifth Dolby…
Yes Madam Revenue Rises 69 Pc to Rs 79.4 Cr in Q2 FY27
At-home beauty and wellness platform Yes Madam reported a 69 percent year-on-year increase in revenue to Rs 79.4 crore in the second quarter of FY27…
Summercool Launches 18 New Air Cooler Models
Summercool Home Appliances Ltd. has launched 18 new air cooler models under its Luxury Pro 27 range, taking its portfolio to over 50 models across…
Cumin Co Launches New Pressure Cooker in India, Expands Kitchenware Portfolio
Cumin Co., a premium kitchenware brand, has entered India’s Rs 6,600-crore pressure cooker market with a new product featuring patented three-mode…
Shoppers Stop Returns to Profit in Q2FY27 as EBITDA Rises 56 Pc
The retailer reported consolidated non-GAAP revenue of Rs 1,618 crore, with beauty sales growing 18 percent and net debt declining by Rs 82 crore…
Yes Madam Expands Beauty Services as Revenue and NTV Rise in Q2 FY27
Yes Madam, an Indian at-home beauty and wellness platform, has reported a 3.9-fold increase in revenue and a 3.5-fold rise in Net Transaction Value (…
Made in India Is No Longer About Cost, It’s About Innovation
For a long time, India’s manufacturing strength was closely associated with its ability to produce competitively. Cost efficiency, scale, and a large…
How AI and Automation Can Solve the Custom-Order Challenge and Make Promotional Commerce More Scalable
Anyone who has ordered branded merchandise for a company event knows the process. You choose a product, adjust the design and check pricing tiers.…
Top 10 Dining Destinations to Visit During the Festive Season
The festive season brings opportunities to discover new cuisines, enjoy special meals, and reconnect with family and friends over good food. With…
Diwali Dressing Gets a Retail Makeover: India’s Ethnicwear Battle for the Festive Wallet
With Diwali round the corner, ethnicwear brands are preparing for the festive rush with a mix of contemporary designs, affordable options…
Metro Brands Q2 Revenue Rises 12.2 Pc to Rs 730 Cr
Metro Brands reported a 12.2 percent year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue to Rs 730 crore in the second quarter of FY27, supported by growth…
Thermocool Expands Home Appliances Manufacturing in India
Thermocool Home Appliances Ltd plans to invest approximately Rs 40 crore in a new manufacturing facility in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, to increase…
Zepto Expands Brand Collabs With Exclusive ITC Collectible
Zepto has partnered with ITC to introduce Dazzle Vibe Matches: LIT Parivar Edition, a limited-edition matchbox collection inspired by Indian family…
Urban Company Plans Fresh Fundraise as InstaHelp Losses Continue
Home services platform Urban Company is exploring a fresh fundraising plan just over a year after its stock market debut in September 2025. The…
FirstCry-Backed Swara Baby Products Gets IPO Approval
Swara Baby Products, a contract manufacturer of disposable hygiene products, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (…
Udaan Returns to Growth in FY26, Narrows Net Loss to Rs 852 Cr
B2B e-commerce platform Udaan returned to revenue growth in FY26 after reporting a decline in the previous fiscal year, with its gross merchandise…
Amazon Now and Amazon Fresh Drive Revenue Growth as Amazon Retail Losses Widen
Amazon Retail, which operates Amazon Now and Amazon Fresh in India, reported a nearly 50 percent increase in revenue from operations to Rs 3,065…
How Online Platforms Are Redefining India’s At-Home Services Market
India’s at-home services market is evolving as consumers increasingly seek professional beauty treatments, grooming, appliance repairs, and household…
Top 5 D2C Beauty Brands Taking Their Businesses Offline
India’s beauty and personal care market is expanding as consumers spend more on skincare, cosmetics, haircare, and grooming products. According to…
The Sleep Company Bets on Retail to Cross Rs. 1,000 Crore Revenue Milestone
The Sleep Company is sharpening its focus on physical retail as it works towards crossing Rs. 1,000 crore in revenue, with store expansion, category…
Retail India News: Bla Bli Blu Hits Rs 250 Cr Revenue Run Rate
Bla Bli Blu, a Gurugram-based fragrance startup, has achieved an annualised revenue run rate of Rs 250 crore and turned EBITDA-positive within…
Retail India News: Udaan Targets IPO by Early 2028 as Losses Narrow
Udaan, the business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce platform, is targeting an initial public offering (IPO) by late 2027 or early 2028 as it works…
Retail India News: DeVANS Names Vikas Bhatia as Chief Operating Officer
DeVANS Modern Breweries has appointed Vikas Bhatia as Chief Operating Officer (COO) as the Indian alcoholic beverages company looks to strengthen its…
India’s Wellness Industry Sees Growth in Ayurveda, Preventive Health and Luxury Hospitality
India’s wellness industry is witnessing a shift from occasional self-care and relaxation towards preventive health, personalised wellbeing and…
From Navratri Glow to Karwa Chauth Glam: Best Skincare and Grooming Brands to Add to Your Festive Routine
The festive season brings a packed calendar of celebrations, from Navratri gatherings to Karwa Chauth festivities. While makeup and festive outfits…
Libas to Open 9 Stores Across 5 Cities During Navratri
Libas, an Indian ethnic wear brand, plans to open nine exclusive brand outlets (EBOs) across five cities during the nine days of Navratri as it…
The Evolution of India’s D2C Beauty Consumer
If one were to look back to the beauty buyer about a decade ago, and compare her to the buyer today, one would feel that two different countries are…
McCain Foods to Acquire Falcon Agrifriz’s Potato Business
McCain Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire the frozen potato processing business of Falcon Agrifriz Foods in Gujarat, expanding its…
Snapdeal Swagotsav Sale Sees Fashion Sales Rise 59 Pc
Snapdeal's Swagotsav Sale, which began on October 4, has recorded a 59 percent increase in fashion units sold compared with the same sale period last…
RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group Strengthens FMCG Leadership with Harshad Jain's Appointment
RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group has appointed Harshad Jain as the chief executive officer of its fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) business, effective Monday…
India’s Direct Selling Industry Hits Rs 23,522 Crore, Targets Rs 25,000 Crore in FY2025–26
India’s direct selling industry is emerging as a significant source of livelihood and entrepreneurial opportunity. Valued at Rs 23,522 crore in…
MuscleBlaze Challenges the 'Imported Is Better' Perception with Biozyme Iso Zero
India, 9 October 2026: For years, the premium whey protein isolate market in India has been influenced by a widely held consumer perception: imported…
COCO LENI Opens First Gallery Space in Ahmedabad, Expands Retail Footprint
COCO LENI, the craft-led eyewear brand headquartered in Pilerne, Goa, has opened its first gallery space in Ahmedabad, marking another step in its…
From Online First to Offline Growth: Building a Scalable Footwear Brand 
The rise of online marketplaces has changed how India shops, but it has not made physical retail irrelevant. In categories such as fashion and…
Nat Habit Raises Rs 142 Crore in Series C Funding Led by Trident Growth Partners
Nat Habit, an Indian beauty and personal care brand, has raised Rs 142 crore in a Series C funding round led by Trident Growth Partners, with…
Ajay’s Cafe Launches Barbeque Fries at Rs 70 Across Its Outlets
Ajay’s Cafe has launched Barbeque Fries at Rs 70 across all its outlets, expanding its menu with a new flavor featuring smoky, tangy and mildly spicy…
Top 8 Nicotine Gum Brands for Smoking Cessation in India
Quitting smoking is difficult largely because nicotine dependence can trigger cravings and withdrawal symptoms when tobacco use stops. Nicotine…
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Flipkart Records 6.3 Million Concurrent Users as Big Billion Days 2026 Opens
Flipkart recorded 6.3 million concurrent users during the opening hour of its 13th Big Billion Days (TBBD) sale, as the e-commerce platform reported…
Portronics Launches Zeno L Mini Cordless Leg Massager at Rs 2,849
Consumer electronics brand Portronics has launched the Zeno L Mini, a cordless air compression leg massager featuring six customizable massage modes…
Top 10 Sports T Shirts Brands Redefining India’s Everyday Activewear
India’s sportswear market is moving beyond gyms. Sports T-shirts, once primarily associated with workouts and competitive sports, are increasingly…
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Vinod Cookware Strengthens Retail Presence in Hyderabad With Agromech Partnership
Vinod Intelligent Cookware, a cookware brand established in 1962, organised a creator-led brand activation in Hyderabad on October 8 in association…
Retail India News: SABAQI Targets Rs 100 Cr in Premium Furniture Projects
SABAQI, a Made-in-India premium furniture startup, has formally entered India's premium furniture market following its launch at Dialogue Udaipur,…
Thomas Crick Records Rs 11.18 Cr Sales in FY26, Targets Rs 20 Cr in FY27
British-heritage men's footwear brand Thomas Crick, manufactured and marketed in India by Mirza International Limited, recorded sales of Rs 11.18…
Indian Craft and Design Drive Growth in Home Textiles
A home is more than a place to live; it is a reflection of personal taste, comfort, and identity. From the texture of bed linen to the colours…
D-Mart Revenue Grows 18.4 Pc to Rs 19,206 Cr in Q2FY27
Avenue Supermarts, the company that owns and operates D-Mart, reported an 18.4 percent year-on-year increase in standalone revenue from operations to…
Retail India News: Amazon Great Indian Festival Doubles Orders in 12 Hours
Amazon India’s Great Indian Festival 2026 recorded a 100 percent year-on-year increase in the number of products ordered during its opening 12 hours…
Retail India News: PNG Jewellers Revenue Rises 22.4 Pc in Q2FY27
P N Gadgil Jewellers reported a 22.4 percent year-on-year revenue increase in the second quarter of FY27, supported by growth in its retail and…
V-Mart Retail Eyes Price Hike in Q3FY27 Amid Cost Pressures
V-Mart Retail plans to increase apparel prices by 3 percent to 5 percent in the October-December quarter of FY27 (Q3FY27) to manage rising raw…
Acer Deepens Partnership with Akshay Kumar to Shape Its Luggage Business
The partnership combines Acer’s focus on design, innovation, and functionality with Akshay Kumar’s extensive travel experience and association with…
Best Boba Tea Cafes to Visit in India: Top Boba Tea Places for Bubble Tea Lovers
Boba tea has become one of India’s most popular café trends, bringing together creamy milk teas, fruity beverages, chewy tapioca pearls and creative…
From Craft to Commerce: How Indian Fashion Brands Are Building the Next Premium Retail Market
India’s premium fashion market is entering a new phase, where craftsmanship, contemporary design, and retail experience are becoming as…
Top 5 Cigarette Brands Shaping India's Tobacco Industry
India’s tobacco industry remains one of the largest consumer sectors in the country, supporting millions of livelihoods across farming, manufacturing…
Retail India News: PC Jeweller Reports 28 Pc Revenue Growth
PC Jeweller Ltd has reported a 28 percent year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue for the quarter ended September 2026, supported by healthy…
Jubilant FoodWorks Revenue Rises 11.9 Pc in Q2FY27
Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd, the operator of Domino’s Pizza in India and several international markets, reported consolidated revenue from operations of…
Amazon Announces New Round of Retail Job Cuts
Amazon has announced a fresh round of job cuts, primarily affecting its Stores division, which oversees the company's core e-commerce and retail…
Retail India News: Senco Gold Reports Strong Q2 Revenue Growth
Jewellery retailer Senco Gold and Diamonds reported a strong business performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, with total revenue rising…
Sky Gold Completes Purvi Gems Acquisition for Rs 9 Cr
Sky Gold and Diamonds Ltd, a jewellery manufacturer and exporter, has completed the acquisition of 100 percent equity shares of Purvi Gems and…
Alcobrew Expands Gamber Valley Single Malt to Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh
India’s premium whisky market is evolving beyond the bottle. As consumer interest shifts toward authenticity, provenance, and immersive experiences,…
Festive Sale 2026: Flipkart, Amazon, Myntra, Meesho and AJIO Sale Dates, Offers and Deals
India's festive shopping season is heating up, with the country's leading e-commerce platforms bringing their biggest shopping events of the year to…
River Mobility Partners Flipkart to Sell Indie Electric Scooter Online
Electric vehicle manufacturer River Mobility has partnered with Flipkart to make its electric scooter, the Indie, available through the e-commerce…
Style Baazar H1 FY27 Revenue Rises 6 Pc, Store Count Reaches 283
Baazar Style Retail Limited (BSRL), which operates the Style Baazar value fashion retail chain, reported revenue growth during the first half of FY27…
Godrej Consumer Products Invests Rs 250 Cr in Indonesia Manufacturing Expansion
Godrej Consumer Products Indonesia (GCPI), the Indonesian subsidiary of Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL), has inaugurated the first phase of…
Retail India News: BPTP Launches The Boulevard at Green Oaks
Real estate developer BPTP has announced the launch of The Boulevard at Green Oaks, a new high-street retail development in Sector 70A, Gurugram.…
Patel Retail Expands FMCG Food Portfolio with Indian Chaska Spices
Patel Retail Limited has expanded its in-house food brand, Indian Chaska, with the launch of a new whole spices range, strengthening its presence in…
Retail India News: Alternicq Partners Pulpex for Fibre Bottles in India
Alternicq Limited, one of India's largest rigid plastic packaging manufacturers, has expanded its packaging solutions portfolio through an exclusive…
Royaloak Reports Strong Sales from New Value Stores in Tier ll and Tier lll Cities
Furniture retailer Royaloak Furniture has reported encouraging early sales from its newly introduced Value Store format, a compact retail model aimed…
Retail India News: Good Monk Eyes Rs 150 Cr ARR This Fiscal
Preventive healthcare and nutrition brand Good Monk is on track to close the current financial year with Rs 150 crore in Annual Recurring Revenue (…
KisaanSay Scales Farmer Network and Sourcing Operations Across India
Farm-to-consumer food brand KisaanSay is aiming to work with 2 lakh farmers by FY27 as it expands its sourcing footprint across 15 states in India.…
Pluckk Enters UK Market, Targets 500 Stores Within a Year
Pluckk, an Indian digital-first clean-label food and FMCG brand, has entered the United Kingdom as part of its international expansion strategy, with…
Dr. B.K. Modi: “The Consumer Is the King” — Decoding Gen Z and the Future of Biz
For Dr. B.K. Modi, Founder-Chairman, Modi Group and Chairman, Modi Holdings Pvt. Ltd., the future of business begins with a simple principle:…
From Illumination to Expression: How Luxury Lighting Is Reshaping Indian Spaces
The lighting scenario in Indian homes and commercial spaces is changing visibly. What was once mainly a functional requirement is increasingly…
Top 8 Watch Brands in India Redefining Everyday Luxury
With the rise of disposable incomes, fashion, and preferences evolve, consumers are opting timepieces that offer premium design, craftsmanship, brand…
Reva Diamonds Posts Strong Q2 FY27 Growth Despite Absence of Festive Season
Diamond Jewellery Limited, the certified natural diamond jewellery brand operating under the Reva Diamonds by PNGS label, has reported a strong…
India’s Baby-Care Market Moves Beyond Basics
India’s baby-care market is moving into a more informed phase, with parents paying more attention to what goes into products used by their …
Retail India News: Gaurs Group Sees Strong Demand for Gaur Alaris
Gaurs Group has sold out the entire available inventory of its newly launched premium residential project, Gaur Alaris, during a two-day allotment…
Nykaa Reports Robust Beauty and Fashion Growth in Q2 FY27
Nykaa reported strong growth across its beauty and fashion businesses for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, supported by store expansion,…
Retail India News: Amazon Adds 50 New Ashray Centres Across India
Ahead of the festive season, Amazon India has announced the expansion of its Ashray network with 50 new centres across the country, taking the total…
Canon India Targets 10,000 Retailers Across 700 Cities by 2027
Canon India plans to expand its consumer printing retail network to more than 10,000 active retailers across 700 cities by the end of 2027, doubling…
Carlsberg India Gets SEBI Approval for Proposed IPO
Carlsberg India has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its confidential pre-filing of documents for a…