Urban Company Shares Jump 9% as SBI Mutual Fund Buys ₹632 Crore Stake
Shares of Urban Company surged nearly 9% after SBI Mutual Fund acquired shares worth ₹632 crore through block deals, boosting investor sentiment following recent...
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Global snacking major Mondelez International has appointed Ziad Abla as managing director for its Saudi Arabia operations, reinforcing its leadership bench in one of its key Middle East markets.Abla, a company veteran with more than 25...
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...
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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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Urban Company Shares Jump 9% as SBI Mutual Fund Buys ₹632 Crore Stake
Shares of Urban Company surged nearly 9% after SBI Mutual Fund acquired shares worth ₹632 crore through block deals, boosting investor sentiment following recent...
“Is Coffee the New Cocoa?” Price Rally May Reverse as Demand Softens
A growing number of industry experts believe coffee prices could mirror the sharp rise-and-fall trajectory seen in cocoa, with expectations building for a potential...
Unilever Weighs Food Business Spin-Off to Double Down on Beauty and Wellness
Consumer goods giant Unilever is exploring a potential separation of its food business, as it looks to sharpen focus on faster-growing segments like beauty,...
Hemp “Spirits” and Functional Energy Lead U.S. Retail Distribution Push
The third week of March 2026 is seeing a wave of distribution activity across the U.S., with emerging beverage brands expanding into new retail...
Little Spoon Enters Infant Formula Market with “Radical Transparency” Play
D2C baby nutrition brand Little Spoon has officially entered the $4 billion U.S. infant formula market, launching its Organic Grass-Fed Whole Milk Infant Formula...
Early Summer Heat Triggers Surge in Quick Commerce and D2C Demand
An early onset of summer across India is accelerating demand for seasonal essentials, prompting brands and platforms to ramp up inventory, supply chains, and...
Ferrero Acquires BOLD Snacks to Enter South America’s “Better-For-You” Segment
Ferrero Group has signed an agreement to acquire BOLD Snacks, marking its entry into the fast-growing health and wellness snack category in South America...
Zoff Foods Raises $2 Million from JM Financial PE to Expand Ecommerce and Retail Presence
Digital-first packaged spices brand Zoff Foods has secured $2 million in fresh funding from JM Financial Private Equity, highlighting continued investor interest in direct-to-consumer...
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,...