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Kwality Wall’s to Debut on February 16 After HUL Secures Exchange Approvals

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has received listing and trading approvals from the BSE and the National Stock Exchange of India for its demerged ice-cream business, clearing the way for Kwality Wall’s (India) to list on the...

HUL Buys Out OZiva in ₹824 Crore Deal, Exits Wellbeing Nutrition Stake

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has acquired the remaining 49% stake in Zywie Ventures, the parent company of plant-based nutrition brand OZiva, for ₹824 crore, taking full ownership of the business.At the same time, the FMCG major...

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Chinese Wok, the flagship Desi Chinese QSR brand from Lenexis Foodworks, has launched its first outlet in Agra at Sanjay Place, Civil Lines—one of the city’s busiest commercial districts. The opening marks the brand’s 75th store...

Opera Everyday Elevates Jaipur’s Dining Scene with Authentic Italian Craft

Jaipur’s premium casual dining segment continues to evolve, and Opera Everyday has carved a distinct niche with its unwavering focus on authentic Italian cuisine. Positioned as an urban-casual concept rooted in craftsmanship rather than fusion, the...

Suryakumar Yadav Backs D2C Fragrance Startup EM5, Comes on Board as Investor and Partner

New Delhi: Direct to consumer fragrance brand EM5 has brought Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav on board as an investor and strategic partner, marking a notable endorsement for the young homegrown label. Founded in 2022, EM5 operates...

Luxury

Prada Returns to Indian Inspiration This Time with Chai, Cardamom and a Luxury Price That Has Everyone Talking

Prada is once again borrowing from India, and this time the inspiration comes straight out of a teacup. After last year’s controversy around Kolhapuri chappals, the Italian luxury house has unveiled Infusion de Santal Chai Eau...
De Beers is ramping up its Forevermark retail expansion in India, anticipating sustained growth in the country’s natural diamond market. Shweta Harit, Global SVP of De Beers Group and CEO of Forevermark, said India’s diamond segment...

Kimirica Launches Luxury Home Fragrance Line to Elevate Indian Lifestyle Segment

Kimirica, India’s premium self-care brand, is making a foray into luxury home fragrances, signaling a strategic expansion beyond personal care. The Bengaluru-based brand unveiled a new collection featuring hand-poured soy candles, room sprays, and curated hand...
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Brown-Forman Plans New Premium Spirit Launches in India Amid Luxury Liquor Boom

US spirits giant Brown-Forman, best known for producing Jack Daniel's, is planning to introduce several premium alcohol brands in India over the next two...

Estée Lauder Acquires Full Stake in Forest Essentials, Strengthens India Expansion

Global beauty giant Estée Lauder Companies has acquired the remaining 51% stake in Indian luxury skincare brand Forest Essentials, taking full ownership of the...

Starbucks Partners with SuperYou to Introduce Protein Cold Foam in India

Coffee giant Starbucks has partnered with nutrition brand SuperYou to introduce a protein-enriched cold foam add-on across its India network, reflecting the growing demand...

Rapper Badshah’s Vodka Brand Shelter6 Generates ₹5.46 Crore in Three Months

Premium vodka label Shelter6, co-founded by rapper Badshah in partnership with Cartel Bros, has reported revenues of ₹5.46 crore within three months of launch,...

Curefoods Expands into Chicken, Coffee, and Ice Cream Ahead of Planned IPO

Food-tech company Curefoods is broadening its business strategy as it prepares for a stock market debut. The company is expanding into new categories including...

Middle East Conflict Raises Risks for Global Luxury Brands

Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are creating fresh challenges for global luxury brands, adding pressure to an industry already grappling with weak...

Pricklee Rebrands as “Natural Hydration” Drink to Accelerate National Expansion

Functional beverage brand Pricklee has unveiled a major brand refresh, repositioning itself from a “cactus water” product to a broader Natural Hydration drink. The...

Dabur Invests ₹60 Crore in Luxury Skincare Brand RAS Beauty

FMCG major Dabur has announced a ₹60 crore investment to acquire a minority stake in luxury skincare D2C brand RAS Beauty. The investment has...

Pronto Raises $25 Million, Achieves $100 Million Valuation

Home services startup Pronto has secured $25 million in a funding round led by Epiq Capital, with participation from existing backers Glade Brook Capital,...

Mezcla Raises $9.5 Million in Series B to Accelerate Growth in Plant-Based Protein Bars

Plant-based snack brand Mezcla has secured $9.5 million in a Series B funding round, reinforcing investor confidence in the evolving protein bar category. The...