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Startups

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...

Retail & E-commerce

FMCG

Industry

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...

Bagelstein Opens Third India Outlet in Bengaluru, Targets 100 Stores Nationwide by 2029

French café brand Bagelstein has stepped up its India expansion with the launch of its third outlet in Bengaluru, reinforcing its long term ambition to build a nationwide presence in the country’s organised foodservice market.The new...

Apparel Group Launches India’s First Levi’s Kids Store in Hyderabad

Apparel Group has entered India’s premium kidswear space with the launch of the country’s first exclusive Levi’s Kids store, opening its doors at Lakeshore Mall in Hyderabad. The move marks the debut of the global denim...

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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OoMee Raises $13M to Take Seaweed-Powered Nutrition Mainstream

Marine nutrition is gaining momentum in the functional beverage space. Aqua Theon, founded by Forbes Japan 100 honoree Alissa Miky, has closed a $13...

VCs Score Multi-Bagger Returns as FMCG Giants Snap Up D2C Health Brands

Venture capital firms have enjoyed outsized returns after a wave of acquisitions by established fast-moving consumer goods companies eager to buy into direct-to-consumer health...

Gut Clinic Raises $1M Seed Round to Build India’s Integrated Gastro-Metabolic Care Platform

Gut Clinic, a specialised healthcare platform focused on integrated gastroenterology, liver and metabolic care, has raised $1 million (approximately ₹9 crore) in a seed...

Throne Sport Coffee Raises $10M, Lands Big Geyser to Power NYC Expansion

Functional beverage startup Throne Sport Coffee has secured $10 million in fresh funding as it accelerates plans for nationwide growth. The round marks a...

Basil Raises $2M to Reinvent the Indian Lunchbox with Design-First Bento Boxes

D2C kitchenware startup Basil has raised $2 million (₹18.2 crore) in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Prime Venture Partners, with continued participation...

Second Sight Ventures Closes $75M Debut Fund to Back Culture-Led Consumer Brands

Early-stage investment firm Second Sight Ventures has closed its inaugural $75 million fund, positioning itself as a specialist backer of consumer brands and platforms...

Jollibee Expands Korean Footprint with $87M Acquisition of Shabu All Day

Philippine quick-service giant Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) is deepening its push into Asia’s fast-growing communal dining segment, announcing the acquisition of South Korea’s All...

UPDATE Ushers in a New Energy Era with Kim Kardashian as Co-Founder, Secures 4,000-Store Walmart Rollout

Functional beverage brand UPDATE is entering a pivotal growth phase, unveiling a comprehensive brand refresh while announcing that global entrepreneur and media personality Kim...