RETAIL/FMCG Nykaa Eyes $5-Bn Beauty Empire By FY30, Gears For 4-5X EBITDA Growth

Nykaa, India’s leading omnichannel beauty and lifestyle company, has unveiled its FY30 vision, outlining plans to become a $5 billion beauty and lifestyle business while capitalising on India’s growing consumption economy. The company shared its long-term growth roadmap at its Annual Investor Day 2026, highlighting ambitions across beauty, fashion, wellness and digital commerce. Nykaa currently […]

CW Bureau · Jun 18, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Ghadi Enters Liquid Detergent Space With Rapid Wash For Bucket Laundry

RSPL Group, the maker of Ghadi detergent, has expanded its home care portfolio with the launch of Ghadi Rapid Wash, a liquid detergent specifically developed for everyday bucket washing. The company said the new product aims to bridge the gap between traditional detergent powders and bars and modern liquid detergents, offering consumers a solution that […]

CW Bureau · Jun 17, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Gillette India Leverages Innovation, Product Superiority To Drive Growth

Gillette India, the safety razors and personal care products major, is reinforcing its focus on innovation, product superiority and consumer-centric execution as it seeks to sustain the growth momentum built over the past five years, according to Managing Director V. Kumar. Speaking during an analysts’ call, Kumar said the company remains committed to investing in […]

CW Bureau · Jun 17, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG JSW Dulux Targets Top Two Position In Decorative And Industrial Paints

JSW Dulux Ltd, which recently acquired a 60.76% stake in Akzo Nobel India Ltd, is targeting a top two position in both the decorative paints and industrial coatings segments as it seeks to strengthen its presence in India’s fast-growing paints market. “Our ambition in this industry is no different and we aim for an eventual […]

CW Bureau · Jun 16, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Phoenix Marketcity Chennai Turns Up Retail Heat With Shopping Festival

Phoenix Marketcity Chennai has unveiled the much-awaited Phoenix Shopping Festival (PSF) 2026, kicking off one of the city’s largest annual retail celebrations with South Indian actress Malavika Mohanan inaugurating the event amid enthusiastic crowds. A flagship annual property of Phoenix Marketcity Chennai, the festival has evolved into one of Chennai’s most anticipated shopping events, bringing […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG India’s Gem And Jewellery Exports Decline 6% To $4.27 Bn In April-May

India’s gem and jewellery exports declined 6% year-on-year to $4.27 billion during April-May 2026 from $4.55 billion in the corresponding period last year, according to data released by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). In rupee terms, however, exports rose 4% to ₹40,399 crore from ₹38,848 crore during the period. Gold jewellery drags […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG IFB Banks On Distribution Efficiency, Product Rationalisation For Growth

IFB Industries is sharpening its focus on distribution productivity, portfolio optimisation and operational efficiency in its home appliances business, while simultaneously targeting strong growth in its engineering division through capacity expansion and new revenue streams. Speaking during the company’s earnings call, management outlined a strategy centred on extracting higher productivity from its existing retail network, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Wild Date Logs 15% Monthly Growth As Demand For Clean Snacking Rises

Homegrown artisanal snacking brand Wild Date has reported a 15% month-on-month growth, supported by a strong 40% customer repeat purchase rate, highlighting increasing consumer preference for healthier and ingredient-led snack options. Founded by endurance athlete and entrepreneur C S Siddarth, the Tamil Nadu-based company focuses on snacks made using dates, nuts, seeds and jaggery, while […]

CW Bureau · Jun 14, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG It’s Officer’s Choice: ABDL Journey From A Single Brand To Many Brands

Allied Blenders Charts Growth Through Premiumisation and Backward Integration How did a single-brand organisation Allied Blenders & Distillers Ltd. (ABDL) turn into a diversified spirits company with multiple categories and price points? It is through continued focus on relevance, innovation and sustainable value creation, said its Chairman Kishore R. Chhabria in the company’s latest annual […]

CW Bureau · Jun 13, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG ABDL Bets on Premiumisation, Capacity Expansion for Growth

Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd. (ABDL), one of the India’s leading spirits companies, plans to drive growth through premiumisation, portfolio diversification, distribution expansion and capacity augmentation as it seeks to strengthen its position in the Indian and overseas spirits markets. The company said its focus in FY27 would remain on expanding its Prestige & Above […]

CW Bureau · Jun 12, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG ONDC’s DigiDukaan Looks To Digitise Procurement For 1.4 Cr Kirana Stores

In a major push to modernise India’s vast general trade ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) have brought together leading FMCG companies, distributors, technology providers and logistics partners to accelerate the rollout of DigiDukaan, a digital procurement platform designed for the country’s […]

CW Bureau · Jun 12, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Radico Khaitan Relaunches After Dark Blue Whisky In New Avatar In UP

Radico Khaitan Ltd., an alcoholic beverages manufacturer, has unveiled a refreshed premium packaging for its After Dark Blue Grain Whisky as it seeks to strengthen the brand’s appeal among aspirational consumers amid growing premiumisation in the Indian spirits market. The company said the redesigned packaging reflects evolving consumer preferences and contemporary design trends while retaining […]

CW Bureau · Jun 12, 2026