RETAIL/FMCG Singer’s E-Commerce Plan Brings Strong Gains For Sewing Machines

Sewing machine and appliances major Singer India is seeing rich dividends from its e-commerce-first strategy, with digital sales emerging as a key growth engine.  In the December quarter, the company’s sewing machine segment posted a robust 75% revenue growth, supported by strong traction across conventional, zigzag and industrial categories. A significant contributor to this momentum […]

Sajan C Kumar · Feb 22, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG UFlex Three Projects In Egypt, India and Mexico Get Ready For Operation

UFlex Ltd, India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company, is close to commissioning three major projects across India, Egypt and Mexico. The company is nearing completion of a 12-billion-pack expansion of its aseptic liquid packaging facility in Egypt, a 40,000-tonne recycling plant in India, and an 80-billion-bag woven polypropylene (WPP) manufacturing facility in Mexico, […]

CW Bureau · Feb 22, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Lotus Chocolate Mulls Telangana Plant Review, To Pause Production

Lotus Chocolate Company has announced plans to undertake a detailed operational assessment of its manufacturing facility in Telangana as part of a broader review of production efficiency and infrastructure optimisation. According to a regulatory filing, the company will conduct a comprehensive and systematic evaluation of its plant located at Sangareddy district. The facility, described as […]

CW Bureau · Feb 21, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Himalaya Food Unlocks Wider US Market Access With Vendor Elevation

Himalaya Food International has taken a significant step in its North American expansion journey, securing official product registration and approval with US Foods, one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United States. The development marks a strategic upgrade in the company’s engagement with the US distributor. Since 2025, Himalaya had been operating as a […]

CW Bureau · Feb 21, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Khazanchi Jewellers Aims To Raise Retail Share To 25% In 2–3 Years

Khazanchi Jewellers Ltd (KJL), a gold, diamond and precious stones specialist, has outlined plans to more than double the contribution of its retail (B2C) business to 25% over the next two to three years, as part of a broader strategy to strengthen margins and enhance brand positioning. KJL aims to increase retail contribution from the […]

CW Bureau · Feb 21, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Rupa & Co Looks For New Portfolios, Channels To Navigate Pricing Pressure

Innerwear and knitwear major Rupa & Company is navigating a phase of heightened competitive intensity, with aggressive pricing strategies weighing on margins during the quarter, even as the company doubles down on volume-led growth and portfolio expansion to drive recovery. Management acknowledged that pricing conditions have become increasingly competitive across segments, with elevated trade schemes […]

Sajan C Kumar · Feb 21, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Khadim Targets FY27 Reset Post Store Closure, Margin Realignment

Footwear retailer Khadim India is undertaking an operational reset aimed at stabilising sales and restoring profitability by FY27, following three consecutive years of revenue decline amid a subdued demand environment. Management said the company has closed 60–65 underperforming stores as part of a broader rationalisation exercise, bringing its retail footprint to a more sustainable level. […]

Sajan C Kumar · Feb 20, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Coca-Cola Brings Back Cult Classic Rimzim Jeera With Multi-Platform Push

Coca-Cola India has revived its cult ethnic beverage Rimzim Jeera, positioning it as an “OG” homegrown refreshment for a new generation. The relaunch is anchored by a spirited new campaign titled “Jeere mein heera, Rimzim Jeer”, aimed at reintroducing the cumin-flavoured drink to both loyalists and first-time consumers. Rimzim holds a unique place in India’s […]

CW Bureau · Feb 20, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG HUL To Double Down On Quick Commerce, Sets Up Dedicated Vertical

FMCG major Hindustan Unilever is doubling down on quick commerce, positioning the fast-scaling channel at the heart of its next growth phase as consumer shopping habits rapidly evolve. Speaking at the company’s earnings call, CEO and MD Priya Nair said quick commerce now contributes around 3% of HUL’s overall business but is growing at nearly […]

Sajan C Kumar · Feb 20, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG EID Parry Plans FMCG Expansion Through Acquisitions

Murugappa Group company EID Parry (India) Ltd is exploring inorganic opportunities in the consumer non-sweetener segment as it looks to expand its footprint in the broader food FMCG space, with potential announcements expected in the first quarter. “We are looking at inorganic opportunity in this consumer non-sweetener business. It would be the nice optimal way […]

CW Bureau · Feb 19, 2026