RETAIL/FMCG Maggi Serves Up Tamil Nadu’s Jolly Spirit With New Hyperlocal Campaign

Nestle’s Maggi is tapping into Tamil Nadu’s vibrant cultural identity with the launch of its latest hyperlocal campaign, Maggi Ready Family Jolly (MRFJ), aimed at celebrating the humour, warmth and everyday bonding moments unique to the state. From rooftop “mottai maadi” conversations and playful “kusumbu” to iconic street food culture and energetic city life, the […]

CW Bureau · May 11, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Manappuram Finance Bets On Gold Loans, Plans 550 Branches In FY27

Manappuram Finance Ltd, the gold loan-focused NBFC, plans to open 500-550 new branches during FY27 to strengthen its gold loan business amid favourable regulatory changes and rising consumer demand. Chairman and Managing Director V.P. Nandakumar said during earnings call that gold loans continue to remain the key growth driver, while the microfinance business is still […]

CW Bureau · May 11, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Kalyan Jewellers Targets To Become Non-GML Debt-Free Firm During FY27

Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd, a leading jewellery retailer, is aiming to become non-gold metal loan (GML) debt-free during the current financial year, a top official said. “We want to make it a non-gold metal loan debt-free company in FY27. And, if things go really well, we might do it by H1 itself,” said Executive Director […]

CW Bureau · May 11, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Gopal Snacks Recommissions Rajkot Main Plant, Shuts Gondal Facility

Gopal Snacks Ltd, a packaged snacks manufacturer, has recommissioned its Rajkot manufacturing facility at main plant and discontinued operations at its Gondal plant as part of efforts to consolidate production and streamline its manufacturing footprint. The Rajkot facility, which was impacted by a fire incident in December 2024 and reported a loss of ₹47 crore, […]

CW Bureau · May 11, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG MSR India To Sell Copper Melting Unit For ₹10 Cr To Ward Off Financial Debts

MSR India Ltd, a Hyderabad-based listed company engaged in manufacturing copper products and FMCG items such as vermicelli, atta and pasta, has offered to sell its copper melting plant for ₹10 crore as part of efforts to stabilise its financial position. The BSE-listed company said that the copper melting plants have a monthly capacity of […]

CW Bureau · May 11, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Kewal Kiran Clothing Q4 Net Profit Up 14%, Revenue Jumps 12% To ₹323 Cr

Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd (KKCL), a leading lifestyle brand with over four decades of legacy in India’s fashion apparel segment, reported a strong operational performance for FY26, driven by healthy demand momentum across brands and continued execution of its long-term growth strategy. The company posted a consolidated revenue from operations of ₹1,212.8 crore for FY26, registering a […]

CW Bureau · May 10, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG End Of Pril & Fa: Jyothy Labs Charts Exo Push As Henkel Revokes Licence

Homegrown FMCG company Jyothy Labs is preparing a fresh growth strategy for its dishwash portfolio following the end of its long-standing licence agreements for the Pril and Fa brands with Henkel. The company said Henkel has decided not to renew the brand licence agreements beyond May 31, 2026, bringing to a close a 15-year association […]

CW Bureau · May 9, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Meesho Invests ₹100 Cr In A Loss-Making Subsidiary Meesho Payment

Meesho Ltd, the Bengaluru-based e-commerce platform focused on value commerce and small businesses, has infused nearly ₹100 crore into its lending subsidiary Meesho Payment Pvt Ltd (MPPL) despite the latter reporting losses, highlighting the growing strategic importance of embedded finance in the e-commerce ecosystem. The investment, made through a rights issue, is aimed at strengthening […]

CW Bureau · May 9, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Nolte Kuchen Charts Aggressive India Expansion, Plans ₹50 Cr Investment

German luxury kitchen brand Nolte Kuchen has unveiled an aggressive India expansion strategy with a planned investment of nearly ₹50 crore, positioning the country as a key growth market in its global expansion roadmap. The company currently operates 13 stores across India and plans to add seven more outlets by the end of this year, […]

CW Bureau · May 8, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Titan Q4 PAT Jumps 35% To ₹1,179 Cr; FY26 Revenue Hits ₹75,000 Cr

Titan Company Ltd delivered one of the strongest performances in its history in FY26, riding on a sharp rise in jewellery demand, premiumisation in watches and its expanding international footprint. The Tata Group company reported a consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹1,179 crore in the March quarter of FY26, registering a robust 35% growth […]

CW Bureau · May 8, 2026