RETAIL/FMCG Nestle Opens First Nescafe Kiosk At Thrissur Under Indian Railways Deal

Nestle Professional, the out-of-home business unit of Nestle India, has expanded its footprint in the travel segment with the launch of a new Nescafe kiosk at Thrissur Railway Station in Kerala. First railway station kiosk under Indian Railways partnership The outlet is Nestle Professional’s first kiosk under its partnership with Indian Railways. The initiative aims […]

CW Bureau · Jun 22, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Lehar Footwears Lands Largest-Ever OEM Supply Contract Worth ₹40 Cr

Lehar Footwears Ltd has secured its largest-ever OEM order worth ₹39.70 crore for the manufacturing and supply of footwear, providing a strong boost to its revenue visibility for FY27. The order, received from a domestic entity, involves the supply of approximately 18 lakh pairs of footwear and is scheduled to be executed within the next […]

CW Bureau · Jun 22, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Flair Writing Industries Secures ₹20-Cr Orders From Large Format Stores

Flair Writing Industries Ltd (FWIL) has secured fresh orders worth ₹20 crore from large format stores for its Creative and Steel Bottles & Houseware divisions. The orders are scheduled to be executed over the next 90 days and are expected to support the company’s growth momentum in its non-core writing products businesses. Demand momentum strengthens […]

CW Bureau · Jun 22, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Sleepwell Maker Sheela Foam Charts Growth With Premium Product Push

India’s leading polyurethane foam and home comfort products manufacturer Sheela Foam Ltd is looking to accelerate growth by expanding into select adjacent categories, including premium and luxury mattresses and foam-led solutions, while strengthening its raw material capabilities to enhance supply resilience and profitability. In a message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026, Sheela […]

Sajan C Kumar · Jun 22, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Mentos Launches Fresh Action Hard Candy With Liquid Centre Priced At ₹1

Mentos, one of India’s leading confectionery brands, has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Mentos Fresh Action, a new hard candy designed to deliver an intense freshness experience along with a cooling sensation for the nose and throat. Targets growing demand for freshness experiences Available in Menthol Eucalyptus flavour, Mentos Fresh Action features […]

CW Bureau · Jun 21, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Patanjali Foods Faces Fresh Setback As Kannur Bans Sorghum Flour Batch

In yet another setback for Baba Ramdev-backed FMCG company Patanjali Foods, the Office of the Designated Officer (Food Safety), Civil Station, Kannur, Kerala, has prohibited the sale of a batch of Sorghum Flour of a particular batch, over the presence of maximum permissible levels of pesticide residue, Chlorpyriphos. In a disclosure to stock exchanges on […]

CW Bureau · Jun 21, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Jyothy Labs Bets On Premiumisation, Distribution Scale-Up To Drive Growth

FMCG company Jyothy Labs is betting on premium products, innovation-led volume growth and wider distribution as it seeks to sustain growth momentum amid a challenging operating environment marked by elevated input costs and uneven consumer demand. In a message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2026, Chairperson & Managing Director M R Jyothy said […]

CW Bureau · Jun 21, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Dodla Dairy Eyes Higher Value-Added Product Mix, Stronger Africa Footprint

Dodla Dairy is furthering its focus on value-added products, capacity expansion and international growth as it charts its next phase of expansion, according to Chairman Dodla Sesha Reddy’s message to shareholders in the company’s Annual Report 2025-26. The dairy company is aiming to increase the contribution of value-added products to 32-34% of revenue over the […]

Sajan C Kumar · Jun 20, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG India’s Edible Oil Sector Faces Rising Import Risks, Cost Pressure: Report

India’s edible oil industry is grappling with a challenging operating environment as rising global vulnerabilities and persistent domestic structural constraints drive up import costs, increase price volatility and expose the sector to heightened geopolitical and currency risks, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The rating agency noted that the sector is likely to face […]

CW Bureau · Jun 20, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Reliance Consumer Products Eyes ₹1 Lakh Cr Revenue Milestone By FY30

Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), the fast-growing FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), has set an ambitious target of achieving ₹1 lakh crore in revenue by FY30 as it seeks to emerge as one of India’s largest consumer goods companies with a significant global presence. Addressing shareholders at the company’s recent Annual General Meeting […]

CW Bureau · Jun 20, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Farmley Strikes A Chord In TN With Ilaiyaraaja-Inspired Ad Campaign

Healthy snacking brand Farmley has launched a new digital campaign for its Makha Shaka snack range, aiming to strengthen its connect with young consumers in Tamil Nadu through a culturally resonant narrative and high-energy storytelling. Campaign celebrates Tamil Nadu youth culture Built around the tagline Vibe-a Pudinga Makka (Catch the Vibe, People), the campaign features […]

CW Bureau · Jun 19, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG RR Kabel Eyes Exports, Data Centres And Green Energy For Next Expansion

Electrical products manufacturer RR Kabel Ltd is positioning itself to capitalize on expanding global opportunities for Indian manufacturers, driven by shifting sourcing strategies, growing demand for high-quality electrical products, and the rapid expansion of data centres and green energy infrastructure. In his message to shareholders in the company’s FY26 Annual Report, Non-Executive Chairman Ramesh D. […]

CW Bureau · Jun 19, 2026