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Seva Home Steps Into Rs 20,000 Cr Personal Care Market with Luxe Hair & Body Line, Says Founder Arushi Agrawal

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Seva Home Steps Into Rs 20,000 Cr Personal Care Market with Luxe Hair & Body Line, Says Founder Arushi Agrawal

Seva Home, known for its elegant home décor and fragrance collections, is stepping into new territory—with skin and hair in focus. The brand has rolled out a new line of personal care products covering haircare, body wash, and hand essentials.

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The collection includes shampoo, conditioner, hand wash, hand cream, shower gel, and body scrub—all made without sulphates or parabens. With this new line, Seva Home is aiming to blend everyday routines with indulgent, thoughtful care.

“This isn’t just a new product drop for us,” said founder and director Arushi Agrawal. “It’s about elevating the small, daily moments of care into something more meaningful—something beautiful, inclusive, and conscious.”

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The new range is tailored for discerning customers who value both luxury and clean formulations. It’s also being positioned for use in premium hotels, spas, and wellness destinations. Packaged in sleek 500ml containers, the line will soon be available in travel sizes and curated gifting sets.

Seva Home’s new personal care products are currently on shelves at Oberoi Mall in Mumbai, Quest Mall in Kolkata, and Broadway Link in Delhi, in addition to their website, Sevahome.in.

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Libas Unveils 4,000 Sq. Ft. Flagship Store at Hyderabad’s Sarath City Mall with Musical Bash That Drew 1,000+ Visitors

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Libas Unveils 4,000 Sq. Ft. Flagship Store at Hyderabad’s Sarath City Mall with Musical Bash That Drew 1,000+ Visitors

Libas, the Delhi-born ethnic fashion label, has just opened doors to its newest and largest store yet in Hyderabad, setting up shop in Sarath City Capital Mall, Kondapur.

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Covering over 4,000 square feet, the store is designed to be a one-stop destination for everything from everyday Indian wear to more festive, statement pieces. With an emphasis on rich fabrics, precise tailoring, and modern silhouettes rooted in tradition, the space mirrors the brand’s evolving identity.

What made this launch unique, though, was the introduction of Libas Circle—a fresh concept that merges fashion with live music. The first edition, hosted at the store opening, saw a crowd of more than 1,000 people soaking in the vibe.

“Hyderabad has always been a city of interest for us. The southern market plays a huge role in our growth story, and Sarath City Mall gives us the ideal mix of footfall and diversity,” shared Sidhant Keshwani, Founder & CEO of Libas.

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With roots going back to 1985, Libas has long focused on making Indian fashion both accessible and aspirational—offering stylish, thoughtfully crafted clothing for women across age groups.

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Levi’s Supercharges India Expansion with 5,197 Sq. Ft. Store at Mumbai’s Phoenix Palladium, Featuring Tailor Shop and Full Women’s Collection

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Levi’s Supercharges India Expansion with 5,197 Sq. Ft. Store at Mumbai’s Phoenix Palladium, Featuring Tailor Shop and Full Women’s Collection

Levi’s is turning up the volume on its India presence with the opening of a sprawling new store at Mumbai’s Phoenix Palladium Mall. The American denim icon has added another notch to its belt with this 5,197 sq. ft. space, as part of its sharpened focus on a direct-to-consumer growth strategy.

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This new outlet isn’t just about jeans—it’s a full-blown denim destination. The women’s section gets top billing, featuring everything from classic cuts to trend-forward ensembles for a complete head-to-toe look. Meanwhile, the men’s area rolls out relaxed silhouettes, high-tech stretch denim, cargo pants, and off-duty staples that stay true to Levi’s legacy of comfort and cool.

Hiren Gor, General Manager for South Asia at Levi Strauss & Co., said the move reinforces Mumbai’s importance in the brand’s India roadmap. “This isn’t just a store—it’s a space designed to deliver a full Levi’s experience, from personalized fits to our Tailor Shop, where customers can put their own spin on iconic styles.”

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With its roots going all the way back to 1853, Levi Strauss & Co. has grown into a global fashion force. Beyond its legendary Levi’s jeans, the company’s portfolio now includes names like Dockers, Denizen, Signature, and Beyond Yoga. With over 3,400 branded locations worldwide and presence in 120+ countries, Levi’s continues to redefine casualwear with both heritage and innovation stitched into every piece.

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Yatra Online Brings Back Anuj Kumar Sethi as Interim CFO After Rohan Mittal’s Exit; Leadership Transition Ensures Compliance with Companies Act

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Yatra Online Brings Back Anuj Kumar Sethi as Interim CFO After Rohan Mittal’s Exit; Leadership Transition Ensures Compliance with Companies Act

Yatra Online Ltd. has brought back a familiar face to steer its finance team—Anuj Kumar Sethi will step in as the interim Chief Financial Officer following the exit of Rohan Purshottamdas Mittal, whose tenure officially ended on April 10, 2025.

Mittal, in his resignation letter, cited personal reasons for his departure, stating his intent to pursue new opportunities outside the company. His exit prompted Yatra’s leadership to act swiftly in naming a temporary replacement while the search for a permanent CFO continues.

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Sethi isn’t new to the role or the company. A seasoned finance professional and cost accountant, he previously served as Yatra’s CFO and spent over ten years managing finance and accounting operations there. Prior to his time at Yatra, he held key roles at Airfreight Ltd., building a solid background in financial management.

His return is seen as a stabilizing move, with his deep knowledge of Yatra’s financial systems and structure expected to ensure continuity during the leadership change. The appointment also ensures Yatra remains in compliance with Section 203 of the Companies Act, 2013, which mandates key managerial positions be filled.

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Sethi’s interim role was approved by both the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Audit Committee, giving him the green light to take over effective immediately.

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Flipkart’s Manjari Singhal Takes the Wheel at Cleartrip as Chief Growth & Business Officer, Replacing Anuj Rathi

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Flipkart’s Manjari Singhal Takes the Wheel at Cleartrip as Chief Growth & Business Officer, Replacing Anuj Rathi

Cleartrip is set for a leadership shuffle as Manjari Singhal takes over the reins as Chief Growth and Business Officer, replacing Anuj Rathi, who has decided to move on after a strong run. The announcement comes at a time when Flipkart—Cleartrip’s parent company—is putting sharper focus on its travel business, viewing it as a key engine for growth.

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Singhal’s mandate is clear: drive business strategy, marketing, user experience, and overall growth. Over the next few weeks, she’ll be transitioning into the role with guidance from Rathi, ensuring a smooth baton pass.

Singhal is no stranger to Flipkart’s inner workings. Since joining in 2019, she’s helmed leadership roles across multiple categories including Beauty, FMCG, and General Merchandise—experiences that are expected to shape her approach at Cleartrip.

“Travel continues to be a high-priority segment for Flipkart,” said Ajay Veer Yadav, SVP at Flipkart. “We’re backing Cleartrip to scale even further, and Manjari’s track record makes her a great fit to steer this phase. Her deep understanding of customer behavior, paired with her sharp business instincts, makes us optimistic about what’s ahead.”

Since Flipkart’s acquisition in 2021, Cleartrip has been on a mission to redefine itself—overhauling its branding and tech, and doubling down on customer engagement. Much of this momentum was built under Rathi’s watch, who helped energize the platform through campaigns like “Nation on Vacation” and Flipkart’s mega Big Billion Days travel push.

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“We’re grateful to Anuj for the impact he’s made,” Yadav added. “He’s been a driving force behind some of Cleartrip’s biggest wins over the past year. We wish him nothing but success in what comes next.”

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Myntra’s Tech Head Raghu Krishnananda Steps Down After 5-Year Stint

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Myntra’s Tech Head Raghu Krishnananda Steps Down After 5-Year Stint

Raghu Krishnananda, the man who’s been steering Myntra’s product and tech direction for the past five years, has decided to move on. His departure is set to take place in the coming weeks, making him the second senior tech leader to exit the Flipkart group in just over two months.

Krishnananda, who joined Myntra in 2019, led several key verticals—from business intelligence and product design to IT security and engineering. His time at the company saw him build out systems that scaled with Myntra’s rapid growth, while also nurturing a tech culture grounded in experimentation and precision.

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In a note to employees, CEO Nandita Sinha acknowledged his impact, highlighting how he helped shape Myntra’s technology backbone to be “nimble, future-ready, and in lockstep with business strategy.” She also credited him for promoting a workplace driven by curiosity and continuous improvement.

For now, his direct team will report to Sinha herself as the company begins the hunt for a new leader to fill the gap. The search is already underway, with Sinha noting that they’re focused on finding someone who can match the pace and ambition that Myntra’s next phase demands.

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She wrapped the message with a warm sendoff, thanking Krishnananda for his contributions and wishing him the best in whatever lies ahead.

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Eternal Ltd (Formerly Zomato) Kills Off Dormant Dutch Arm with Rs 32 Lakh Net Worth as Global Exit Continues

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Eternal Ltd (Formerly Zomato) Kills Off Dormant Dutch Arm with Rs 32 Lakh Net Worth as Global Exit Continues

Eternal Ltd., formerly known as Zomato, has begun the process of shutting down its inactive Dutch subsidiary, Zomato Netherlands B.V. The unit, which hasn’t conducted any business in recent years, holds a modest net worth of around Rs 32 lakh and has been dormant since at least 2021.

The company, in a recent filing, clarified that the closure of this non-operational entity will have no bearing on its financials. With no revenue contribution in FY24 and no activity logged since its IPO prospectus days, the Dutch business had long ceased to be relevant.

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This move marks Eternal’s first corporate update since rebranding from Zomato Ltd. to Eternal Ltd. in March 2025. CEO Deepinder Goyal has emphasized that while the corporate name has changed, the Zomato brand and app will continue unchanged for consumers.

Once ambitiously spread across 20+ international markets—including North America, thanks to the 2015 acquisition of Urbanspoon—Zomato has steadily rolled back its global ambitions. Over the last four years, the company has exited multiple geographies, pulling the plug on subsidiaries in the US, UK, Singapore, South Africa, and across Europe and Southeast Asia.

The winding up of the Dutch entity follows similar moves in Slovakia (July), as well as in Vietnam and Poland earlier this year. Goyal has publicly acknowledged that the company’s overseas plans didn’t deliver as hoped, and Eternal now plans to double down on its core Indian business.

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With the rebrand and continued streamlining, the company is clearly signaling a sharper focus and tighter structure. The liquidation of Zomato Netherlands B.V. is expected to be completed within the next 12 months.

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Meesho Tops Downloads Despite 32% Search Drop, as India’s Women’s Wear Market Shrinks 6.7% to 719 Lakh Searches

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Meesho Tops Downloads Despite 32% Search Drop, as India’s Women’s Wear Market Shrinks 6.7% to 719 Lakh Searches

India’s online women’s fashion scene is seeing some interesting shifts. A recent analysis by digital marketing firm Techmagnate reveals that search interest in women’s wear has dipped by about 6.7%, falling from 770.55 lakh searches in FY24 to 719.10 lakh in FY25. While this drop isn’t massive, it hints at a possible cooling of consumer curiosity or a shift in how and where shoppers are engaging.

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Still, when it comes to where people are clicking, branded fashion marketplaces continue to rule the roost. Together, Meesho, Myntra, Flipkart, Amazon, and Ajio accounted for more than 97% of all branded search traffic. Even with a 32% drop in search volume, Meesho stood out by racking up the most app downloads — seeing a 16.4% spike, leaving Flipkart, Shopsy, Amazon, and Myntra trailing behind. That gap highlights a clear tilt toward app-based shopping — fast, frictionless, and mobile-first.

Among individual fashion brands, Zara topped the charts with a monthly average of 2.79 lakh searches, though it’s seen a downward trend in recent months. H&M, Biba, Libas, and Puma followed close behind. But Zara’s slipping SERP visibility might be a red flag in a hyper-competitive digital landscape where staying on top of Google is no longer a given.

Meanwhile, ethnic fashion is having a major moment. Searches for “Chikankari kurti for women” exploded — up over 809% — now drawing 8.23 lakh searches a month. Ethnic wear overall remains a dominant category, commanding over 165.99 lakh monthly searches.

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In terms of geography, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai are leading the charge, contributing nearly 68% of total online interest in women’s fashion. The only metro showing actual growth this year? Chennai, inching up by 0.92% and capturing 11.3% of total search share.

“India’s women’s fashion market is shifting gears — fast,” said Sarvesh Bagla, Founder & CEO of Techmagnate. “We’re watching consumer behavior evolve rapidly, driven not just by product trends, but also by how people shop — from search engines to social media to mobile-first platforms.”

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Sahil Barua Exits Swiggy Board Amid Delhivery’s ₹1,400 Cr Ecom Express Acquisition and Intensified CEO Duties

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Sahil Barua Exits Swiggy Board Amid Delhivery’s ₹1,400 Cr Ecom Express Acquisition and Intensified CEO Duties

Just days after Delhivery shook up the logistics space with its acquisition of Ecom Express, the company’s CEO Sahil Barua has stepped down from his position as an Independent Director on Swiggy’s board.

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Barua cited his growing responsibilities at Delhivery as the reason for stepping away. In a note addressed to Swiggy’s board, he explained that his expanding role simply left him without enough time to commit fully to the board position.

“With my professional responsibilities increasing significantly at Delhivery, I’m no longer able to give the board the attention it deserves,” Barua said in his letter. Swiggy shared the update in a regulatory filing on Friday, also clarifying that there were no other reasons behind his departure.

Barua had been a part of Swiggy’s boardroom since the early days of its independent governance structure, playing an active role during a crucial period of growth and preparation for public markets.

A Strategic Shift at Delhivery

Earlier this month, Delhivery announced a major deal — acquiring a controlling interest in Ecom Express for around ₹1,400 crore in cash. The move is expected to strengthen Delhivery’s position in the logistics and e-commerce delivery ecosystem.

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Following Barua’s resignation, Swiggy board chairperson Anand Kripalu acknowledged his contributions:

“Sahil was one of the first independent voices on our board, and he’s been instrumental during key phases of our growth and evolution. We’re thankful for his guidance over the last two years and wish him the best as he takes on even bigger responsibilities.”

With one foot firmly planted in a high-stakes integration at Delhivery, Barua’s exit from Swiggy seems to reflect a strategic narrowing of focus — one that aligns with his company’s aggressive expansion plans.

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Airtel Veteran Akhil Gupta Joins Zepto’s Board as IPO Prep Intensifies and $4 Bn GOV Target Nears

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Airtel Veteran Akhil Gupta Joins Zepto’s Board as IPO Prep Intensifies and $4 Bn GOV Target Nears

As Zepto sharpens its strategy for an upcoming IPO, the quick commerce startup has added a seasoned name to its boardroom — Akhil Gupta, Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises. Known for his pivotal role in steering Bharti Airtel, Bharti Infratel, and Airtel Africa through public listings, Gupta joins Zepto as an independent director with deep experience in building large-scale enterprises and navigating capital markets.

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Gupta isn’t new to high-stakes deals. Over the years, he’s played a central role in Bharti’s global tie-ups with the likes of British Telecom, Singapore Telecom, Telecom Italia, and Vodafone. He also has a strong track record in bringing big-ticket investors to the table, having worked with names like Warburg Pincus, KKR, Temasek, Sequoia, and Qatar Foundation Endowment — a network Zepto may look to leverage as it enters the next phase of its journey.

The current board of Zepto includes co-founders Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, along with Anu Hariharan (Founder, Avra) and Suvir Sujan (Managing Director, Nexus Venture Partners). With Gupta’s addition, the company appears to be doubling down on boardroom firepower as it prepares for life as a public company.

Strengthening the Core Team

Zepto’s leadership bench has been undergoing a quiet but steady transformation over the past two years. In a clear signal of internal growth and trust in homegrown talent, several key executives have been promoted to C-suite positions.

For instance, Devendra Meel, who previously led the company’s loyalty program ‘Pass’ as SVP, was elevated to Chief Business Officer last year. Prior to that, Nikhil Mittal and Divesh Sawhney — both former SVPs — took on new roles as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Growth Officer, respectively.

Operational Momentum and Financial Discipline

Cofounder Aadit Palicha recently said the company is inching toward a $4 billion annualised gross order value (GOV), while also keeping tighter control on its bottom line. According to him, Zepto has halved its EBITDA and operating cash flow burn (excluding ESOP costs) over the last quarter — a rare feat for a hyper-growth startup.

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The company’s network of dark stores — a backbone of its ultra-fast delivery model — is also reportedly trending toward EBITDA breakeven, signaling operational efficiency that could appeal to public market investors.

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