RETAIL/FMCG Monika Alcobev Partners Angostura To Expand Premium Spirits Portfolio

Monika Alcobev, a leading importer and distributor of premium alcoholic beverages, has entered into a strategic partnership with Angostura to import, distribute and market the Caribbean brand’s portfolio across key Indian markets. The rollout will begin in Maharashtra and Delhi, followed by a phased expansion to other states. Premium portfolio The partnership brings Angostura’s premium […]

CW Bureau · Jul 27, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Linc Opens First Stackoo Experience Centre In Kolkata, Eyes Retail Reach

Linc Ltd, one of India’s leading manufacturers of writing instruments and stationery products, has entered organised retail with the launch of its first Stackoo retail outlet-cum-product experience centre in Kolkata. The company said the new experience centre marks a significant milestone in its retail expansion strategy and is designed to offer consumers an immersive and […]

CW Bureau · Jul 26, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Orkla India Banks On MTR & Eastern To Build Future Ready Food Company

Orkla India Ltd, a leading multi-category food company, is strengthening its packaged foods business by expanding its flagship MTR and Eastern brands, accelerating international growth, investing in artificial intelligence (AI) and enhancing distribution capabilities. MTR has a strong presence in convenience foods and spices, particularly in Karnataka, while Eastern is a leading spices brand in […]

CW Team · Jul 26, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Eureka Forbes Sets FY30 Roadmap, To Double Revenue To ₹5,600 Cr

Health and hygiene technology products company Eureka Forbes Ltd has set an ambitious medium-term growth target of doubling its revenue and tripling its operating profit by FY30, banking on product innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation and deeper market penetration to drive its next phase of expansion. In his message to shareholders in the company’s […]

CW Bureau · Jul 25, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Dodla Dairy Invests ₹11.6 Cr In Sids Farm For A Strategic Minority Stake

Dodla Dairy Ltd has approved a strategic minority investment of 2% in Sids Farm Private Ltd for ₹11.6 crore, marking its entry into the fast-growing premium direct-to-consumer (D2C) dairy segment even as elevated milk procurement costs weighed on its first-quarter earnings. The investment, made through a primary infusion at a pre-money valuation of ₹500 crore, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 25, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Lab-Grown Diamond Jeweller Aukera Opens First TN Store In Chennai

Aukera, India’s lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, has expanded its retail network with the launch of its first store in Tamil Nadu at Chennai. The new outlet is the company’s 32nd store in India and marks its entry into the Tamil Nadu market. Expanding retail footprint The Chennai store offers a wide range of diamond jewellery, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 25, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Eyewear Retailer Lenskart Sets Long Term Vision Of Serving 1-Billion Users

Eyewear retailer Lenskart has set an immediate goal of making quality eyewear accessible to 100 million people, while pursuing a long-term vision of serving one billion people globally. “In FY26, Lenskart became a public company and crossed 50 million people served. But I do not think of either as a finish line,” said Chairman, Managing […]

CW Bureau · Jul 25, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Arvind Fashions Bets On Technology, Premiumisation For Future Growth

Arvind Fashions Ltd is strengthening its brands, investing in technology and maintaining disciplined capital allocation to tap India’s expanding fashion market, said Chairman Sanjay S. Lalbhai. The company long-term strategy is centred on building stronger brands, enhancing operational capabilities and creating sustainable value for stakeholders. Strong consumer opportunity “India’s fashion market continues to offer one […]

CW Bureau · Jul 25, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Tata Consumer’s Growth Bets Gather Pace, Q1 Profit Rises 29% To ₹427 Cr

Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) kicked off FY27 on a strong note, reporting a 29% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the June quarter, driven by robust growth in its high-margin businesses, continued premiumisation and a steady pipeline of product innovations. The Tata Group FMCG major posted a consolidated net profit of ₹427 crore […]

CW Bureau · Jul 24, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Bikaji Eyes Global Growth, Expands Capacity And Frozen Foods Portfolio

Bikaji Foods International Ltd is strengthening its manufacturing network, expanding into new product categories and enhancing its global presence to support the next phase of growth, under the new leadership. In a letter to shareholders, Chairman & Managing Director Deepak Agarwal said the company is investing in digital capabilities and integrated operations to improve efficiency […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Coca-Cola India Marks 50 Years Of Maaza With Special Postal Cover

Coca-Cola India and the Department of Posts have released a Special Cover to mark the 50th anniversary of Maaza, India’s homegrown fruit-based beverage. The Special Cover was unveiled on National Mango Day. The event also honoured mango farmers associated with Project Unnati by Anandana, the Coca-Cola India Foundation. Honouring mango farmers The company recognised the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Premiumisation, Quick Commerce Lead Nestle India’s Q1 Sales Growth

Nestle India is stepping up its focus on premium products, quick commerce, rural expansion and exports as it looks to sustain its growth momentum in an increasingly competitive packaged foods market. The FMCG major’s first-quarter performance indicates that growth is no longer being driven by urban consumption alone. Instead, the company is broadening its playbook […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026