RETAIL/FMCG Bajaj Electricals Builds New Growth Playbook, Taps Krishnan Sundaram

Bajaj Electricals Ltd has appointed Krishnan Sundaram as Chief Growth & New Business Officer, effective August 11, 2026, as the company looks to identify and scale new business opportunities and strengthen its growth portfolio. In his new role, Sundaram will be responsible for identifying, evaluating and scaling new business opportunities aimed at accelerating Bajaj Electricals’ […]

CW Bureau · Aug 11, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Madden NYC Makes India Debut With Women’s Footwear Collection

Madden NYC, the accessible fashion brand from Steve Madden has made its debut in India with a women’s footwear collection. The collection is available online and at select retailers across the country. Inspired by the energy of New York City, the brand offers fashion-forward footwear at accessible prices. Collection targets young consumers The debut range […]

CW Bureau · Aug 11, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Steel Bottles Drive Flair’s Next Growth Push; 4th Production Line On Way

Flair Writing Industries Ltd is expanding its presence in the fast-growing houseware and stainless steel bottle segment, with its subsidiary Flair Cyrosil Industries Pvt Ltd (FCIPL) placing an order for a fourth state-of-the-art manufacturing line for stainless steel bottles. The new manufacturing line is estimated to be commissioned by Q4FY27 and is expected to increase […]

CW Bureau · Aug 11, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Vintage Coffee To Up Freeze-Dried Coffee Capacity To 16,500 Tonnes

Vintage Coffee and Beverages Ltd is expanding its freeze-dried coffee capacity by 5,500 tonnes per annum, taking total installed capacity to 16,500 tonnes from the current 11,000 tonnes. The company has secured land from the Telangana Government under the Food Processing Zone. It has also paid substantial advances to equipment suppliers and started construction. Expansion […]

CW Bureau · Aug 11, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG PNG Jewellers Rebrands Litestyle As YOOU, Targets 100 Stores By 2030

PNG Jewellers has rebranded its lightweight diamond jewellery brand Litestyle as YOOU, marking a new phase in its strategy to expand the category and appeal to younger consumers. YOOU aims to become a preferred destination for lightweight diamond jewellery in India and plans to open 100 new stores through shop-in-shop (SIS) and exclusive brand outlet […]

CW Bureau · Aug 9, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG ABFRL Q1 Revenue Increases 11% To ₹2,026 Cr; Loss Widens To ₹249 Cr

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) reported a net loss of ₹249 crore for the first quarter of FY27, compared with a net loss of ₹234 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal, even as revenue grew 11% year-on-year to ₹2,026 crore. Revenue stood at ₹1,831 crore in Q1FY26. ABFRL said it […]

CW Bureau · Aug 8, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Kalyan Jewellers Ups Recycled Gold Share To 46% In Q1, Targets 55-60%

Kalyan Jewellers has sharply increased the share of recycled gold in its business following its “Shine with India” campaign, with recycled gold accounting for more than 46% of revenue in Q1FY27 and exceeding 55% in June, as the jeweller seeks to reduce its dependence on imported gold amid elevated crude oil prices and forex pressures. […]

CW Bureau · Aug 8, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Senco Gold Expands AI Push, Targets 20% Revenue Growth In FY27

Senco Gold Ltd, a leading jewellery retailer, has accelerated the adoption of advanced technologies across design, sourcing, supply chain management and e-commerce as it sharpens its focus on digital customer engagement and operational efficiency. “The biggest transition has been in the digital space, with the brand moving into the AI-aided customer experience journey,” said Chairperson […]

CW Bureau · Aug 7, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Titan Q1 PAT Zooms 63% To ₹1,777 Cr Riding On Strong Jewellery Demand

Titan Company Ltd reported a 63% year-on-year rise in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to ₹1,777 crore for the first quarter of FY27, driven by robust growth in its jewellery business and healthy performances across watches, eyewear and engineering businesses. The Tata Group company posted a consolidated total income of ₹20,753 crore during the June […]

CW Bureau · Aug 7, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Sula Vineyards Brings Back Former COO Chaitanya Rathi To Its Board

Sula Vineyards Ltd has appointed its former Chief Operating Officer, Chaitanya Rathi, as an additional non-executive non-independent director on its Board, marking his return to the country’s largest wine producer as it prepares for its next phase of growth. The appointment, effective August 6, brings back a senior executive who has been closely associated with […]

CW Bureau · Aug 7, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Orkla India Strengthens Growth Engines For Long-Term Expansion

Orkla India Ltd, a leading food FMCG company, is focusing on broad-based growth across categories, channels and geographies as it enters its next phase of expansion. “We are strengthening our leadership in spices, scaling our convenience foods business, accelerating digital commerce and building a more resilient international business,” said Managing Director & CEO Sanjay Sharma […]

CW Bureau · Aug 7, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Parag Milk Foods Elevates Rakesh Kothari As Chief Financial Officer

Parag Milk Foods Ltd (PMFL), a leading dairy FMCG company, has elevated Rakesh Kothari as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) with effect from August 6, 2026. Kothari, who has been serving as President – Finance & Accounts for the past one year, will now lead the company’s finance function. Seasoned […]

CW Bureau · Aug 7, 2026