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Foodtech

Startups

India has emerged as a rare bright spot for global consumer goods giants Nestle SA and Reckitt Benckiser, even as both companies grapple with slowing growth and operational turbulence across major international markets.For the first time,...

Papacream Joins Hands with Curefoods for India-Wide Franchise Rollout and UAE Expansion

Bengaluru-based food services company Curefoods has announced a pan-India franchising agreement with artisanal ice cream brand Papacream, marking a strategic expansion for both companies into new domestic and international markets. The deal also paves the way...

Daawat Maker LT Foods Enters Canned Food Market with €25 Million Global Green Europe Buyout

LT Foods, the parent company of Daawat and a major player in the packaged foods industry, has announced its entry into the canned food category with the acquisition of Hungary-based Global Green Europe Kft. The deal,...

Retail & E-commerce

FMCG

Industry

Reliance Retail is preparing to shake up India’s consumer electronics market with a strategy that mirrors its successful revival of Campa Cola. The company will deploy aggressive pricing, higher dealer margins, and an extensive distribution push...

Dessert Chain The Belgian Waffle Co Crosses 700 Stores, Strengthens Presence Across 200+ Cities

Mumbai-based The Belgian Waffle Co has achieved a major milestone by crossing the 700-store mark across India. As the brand completes ten successful years in 2025, it now serves a loyal customer base of over 4–5...

Retailers Stock Up as Colder Winter, GST Cuts Boost Consumer Demand in India

Consumer goods and apparel retailers are ramping up winter inventories after festive season demand outpaced expectations, signaling a buoyant close to the year. Industry executives say primary sales—from companies to retailers—have jumped nearly 20% year-on-year, buoyed...

Luxury

Galeries Lafayette to Open First India Store in Mumbai’s Turner Morrison Building

French luxury department store Galeries Lafayette is set to make its long-awaited India debut with a flagship outlet in Mumbai’s historic Turner Morrison Building at Fort, marking a major milestone for the country’s fast-growing luxury retail...
Reliance’s luxury retail arm is feeling the pinch as India’s appetite for high-end fashion and premium brands cools. Reliance Brands Ltd, the Mukesh Ambani-owned company that manages some of the world’s most coveted labels in India,...

Luxury Jeweller Angara Makes Indian Debut, Eyes $1 Billion Milestone with Digital-First Play

Angara, the fine jewellery label known for its handcrafted gemstone pieces and strong online presence in the US and beyond, has officially set foot in India. The brand is kicking things off with a digital-first strategy,...
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Bira 91’s Ankur Jain eyes asset sale to tackle unpaid wages and PF dues

Bira 91’s parent company, B9 Beverages, is taking urgent steps to stay afloat as a prolonged financial crunch leaves hundreds of employees unpaid for...

India Records Highest Alcohol Growth Among 20 Global Markets, Fueled by Premium Brands

India has emerged as the fastest-growing market for total beverage alcohol (TBA) consumption among 20 key global markets, marking its third consecutive half-year period...

Britannia Industries Q2 Net Profit Rises 23% YoY to ₹655 Crore, Revenue at ₹4,752 Crore

Britannia Industries reported a solid second quarter for FY26, posting a 23 percent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit at ₹655 crore, driven by...

Cinepolis India FY25 Results: ₹61 Crore Loss, Revenue Down 7.5% on Sluggish Film Slate

Cinepolis India slipped into losses in FY25 as a sluggish film slate and delayed global releases weighed heavily on the country’s multiplex business. The...

FMCG Giants Hit Pause on TV Ads: HUL, P&G, Dabur Slash Spends Amid Weak Demand

India’s television advertising market has seen a slowdown in 2025, with ad volumes falling notably as fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies tighten their spending....

Swiggy Instamart Launches Protein Category with Food Pharmer’s ‘Only What’s Needed’ Brand

Instamart, the quick commerce arm of Swiggy, has launched a dedicated protein category to meet the growing consumer appetite for health and nutrition-focused foods....

Swiggy Q2 FY26 Loss Widens to ₹1,092 Crore as Revenue Surges 54% to ₹5,561 Crore

Swiggy’s revenue soared 54% year-on-year to ₹5,561 crore in the second quarter of FY26, even as the food delivery major widened its losses amid...

Tata Consumer’s New-Age Brands Drive 32% of India Business in Q2 FY26

Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) reported strong earnings for the September quarter, driven by a surge in demand for its portfolio of emerging food...