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Govt Promises ‘Cheaper Living’: GST Cuts on Food, Insurance, and Durables Could Rewire India’s ₹22 Lakh Crore Consumption Market
This Diwali, the government has rolled out a sweeping reform in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system, calling it a “Next-Gen GST” move...
Hunch Ventures Acquires Jamie Oliver Restaurants India from IMM, Pledges ₹200 Crore Expansion into Tier-2 and Tier-3 Cities
Global investment firm Hunch Ventures has acquired complete ownership of Jamie Oliver Restaurants in India, buying out London-based International Market Management (IMM). IMM, which...
Swiggy Raises Platform Fee to ₹15 in Select Cities, Zomato Follows with ₹12 Levy as Festive Orders Surge
Online food delivery major Swiggy has increased its platform fee to ₹15 in high-demand regions, marking its second revision in less than a month....
“How Profitable Is Owning a Grocery Store? From Kirana Shops to D-Mart, Breaking Down Margins and Money”
Grocery stores may not always grab headlines like tech startups or luxury brands, but they remain one of the most resilient businesses across the...
Jimmy Choo Brings Back Sydney Sweeney for Autumn 2025 Campaign, Betting on ‘Main Character Energy’ to Drive Global Luxury Sales
Jimmy Choo has launched its Autumn 2025 campaign with Emmy-nominated actor Sydney Sweeney returning as the face of the British luxury brand. The new...
WaterScience Secures ₹1.4 Crore from Peter Thiel-Backed Velocity; Targets 3 Million Homes, 100% YoY Growth in Non-Drinking Water Filtration
Bengaluru-based WaterScience, a direct-to-consumer brand specialising in water filtration solutions, has raised ₹1.4 crore from Velocity, the growth capital platform backed by Peter Thiel’s...
“How to Start a Grocery Store in India at Low Cost: From Kirana Shops to Smart Retail in 2025”
Grocery stores are the backbone of Indian retail. Despite the rise of e-commerce and quick-commerce apps, over 90% of daily essentials in India are...
Warburg Pincus Re-enters India’s Jewellery Market, to Buy 10% in Kalyan’s Candere Amid Surge in Lifestyle Jewellery Demand
Global private equity giant Warburg Pincus is preparing a return to the Kalyan Jewellers fold, this time through a stake in its lifestyle jewellery...
Ishaan Khatter Breaks Global Fashion Barrier: First Indian Face of Hugo Boss’ Fall-Winter 2025, Joins League of Beckham & Hemsworth
Actor Ishaan Khatter has marked a milestone for Indian representation in global fashion by becoming the first Indian to front Hugo Boss’ Fall-Winter 2025...
Zomato Lifts Platform Fee to ₹12, Eyes Extra ₹45 Crore a Quarter as Blinkit Drags Profits Down 90%
Food delivery platform Zomato has quietly increased its platform fee to ₹12 per order, up from ₹10 earlier, as the company looks to squeeze...
Tuco Kids Raises $4 Million to Scale Sustainable Skincare for Children; RTP Global Leads Round, Fireside Doubles Down
Tuco Kids, the Bengaluru-based kids’ personal care startup catering to children between 3 and 13 years, has secured $4 million in a Series A...
Sebi Clears boAt Parent Imagine Marketing’s ₹13,000-Crore IPO; Aman Gupta and Sameer Mehta Gear Up for Second Listing Attempt
Markets regulator Sebi has cleared the public listing of Imagine Marketing Ltd, the parent company behind the boAt brand, paving the way for one...