RETAIL/FMCG Onida’s Transformation Drive Delivers 239% Growth In Q2 AC Business

Onida Electronics Ltd, formerly known as MIRC Electronics Ltd, is stepping up its brand transformation and distribution expansion under its Onida Rewired strategy, with its air conditioner business growing 239% year-on-year and LED television sales rising 52% in Q2FY27. The company is repositioning its product portfolio towards premium offerings while expanding its reach beyond urban […]

Sajan C Kumar · Nov 10, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Kothari Industrial Invests Additional ₹45 Cr In Phoenix Kothari Footwear

Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd (KICL) has acquired an additional 4.50 crore equity shares in its associate company, Phoenix Kothari Footwear Pvt Ltd (PKFL), for a cash consideration of ₹45 crore. The latest investment follows KICL’s acquisition of a 30% equity stake in Phoenix Kothari Footwear earlier this year for ₹139 crore. The company has now […]

CW Bureau · Nov 9, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Aukera Network Grows To 37 Stores With New Outlets In Chennai & B’luru

Aukera, an Indian lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, has opened two new stores in Chennai and Bengaluru, taking its retail network to 37 outlets across eight cities. The openings mark the brand’s second store in Chennai and its 12th in Bengaluru. The company has expanded from 13 stores in June 2025 to 37, with all its […]

CW Bureau · Nov 6, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Nongshim Takes Shin Ramyun Food Truck To Four Northeast Cities

Nongshim, a leading South Korean food company best known for its SHIN RAMYUN instant noodles, has launched a three-week food truck campaign across four cities in Northeast India to expand consumer engagement and strengthen its retail presence in the region. The campaign, running until November 22, will cover 20 locations in Guwahati, Shillong, Aizawl and […]

CW Bureau · Nov 6, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Pajson Agro To Acquire Dubai-Based Pacific Global For ₹354.52 Cr

Pajson Agro India Ltd, a vertically integrated cashew processing company, has approved the acquisition of a 100% stake in Dubai-based Pacific Global FZCO for ₹354.52 crore through an all-share deal. Pacific Global operates a cashew processing platform in Côte d’Ivoire, with an installed capacity of 60,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts (RCN) annually. The transaction […]

CW Bureau · Nov 5, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG India’s Gold Demand Falls 29% To 162.5 Tonnes In Q3 2026: WGC Study

India’s gold demand declined 29% year-on-year to 163 tonnes in the July-September quarter of 2026, compared with 230 tonnes a year earlier, as elevated prices weighed on consumer purchases. However, demand in value terms rose 3% to ₹2,41,900 crore from ₹2,35,090 crore. According to the World Gold Council’s (WGC) Gold Demand Trends: India Focus, Q3 […]

CW Bureau · Nov 5, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Forevermark Diamond Jewellery Of De Beers Opens Boutique In Pune

Forevermark Diamond Jewellery, the natural diamond jewellery brand from De Beers Group, has entered Pune with the opening of its first boutique at Phoenix Avenue of Stars. The boutique was inaugurated by film actor Amruta Khanvilkar. The launch marks the brand’s expansion into the city and adds to its retail presence in western India. Boutique […]

CW Bureau · Nov 4, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Jyothy Labs Q2 Profit Plunges 88% To ₹10.60 Cr Due To Cost Pressure

Jyothy Labs, the FMCG company behind brands such as Ujala, Exo, Henko, Margo and Maxo, reported an 87.9% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to ₹10.60 crore for the second quarter of FY27, compared with ₹87.76 crore in the corresponding quarter last fiscal. Revenue from operations increased 3.3% to ₹760 crore from ₹736 crore in […]

CW Bureau · Nov 4, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG ABD Maestro Expands Rangeela Vodka With Two New Indian Flavours

ABD Maestro Pvt Ltd has expanded its Rangeela Vodka portfolio with the launch of two new contemporary Indian flavours, Rangeela Jhatpat Jamun Vodka and Rangeela Kala Khatta Vodka. The alcobev company has designed the new expressions to reflect the spirit of its Co-Founder and Creative Partner, Ranveer Singh. The new product expressions are crafted for […]

CW Bureau · Nov 3, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG ITC Approves Amalgamation Of Yoga Bar Parent Sproutlife Foods

ITC Ltd, one of India’s leading diversified private sector companies, has approved the amalgamation of Sproutlife Foods Pvt Ltd, its wholly owned subsidiary that operates the health food brand Yoga Bar, with effect from April 1, 2026. The proposed Scheme of Amalgamation is intended to integrate the operations of the two companies, improve resource utilisation […]

CW Bureau · Nov 2, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Reliance Consumer Launches Nine Independence Biscuit Products In TN

Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries, is expanding its presence in Tamil Nadu’s biscuit market with the launch of nine products and 28 new stock-keeping units (SKUs) under its Independence brand. The expanded portfolio, which will be available to consumers from November 2, 2026, marks a significant push by RCPL […]

CW Bureau · Oct 30, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Milky Mist Q2 Profit Jumps 175% To ₹78 Cr, Revenue Reaches ₹1,089 Cr

Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd, an Indian value-added dairy and packaged food company, reported a 174.5% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹77.94 crore for the second quarter of FY27, compared with ₹28.39 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, supported by strong revenue growth, improved operating margins and lower interest costs. Revenue from […]

CW Bureau · Oct 29, 2026