RETAIL/FMCG Coca-Cola Brings Powerade To India With T20 World Cup Debut

Powerade, the sports hydration brand from The Coca-Cola Company, has officially entered the Indian market, making a high-visibility debut at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Powerade’s India launch was anchored at one of the world’s most-watched cricket tournaments, underlining Coca-Cola India’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the fast-growing hydration and sports beverage segment. […]

CW Bureau · Feb 28, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG From Pens To Pencils: Flair Writing Expands Creative Portfolio

As India’s stationery market evolves beyond basic writing tools into a broader creative ecosystem, Flair Writing Industries is sharpening its focus on one of the category’s oldest yet largest segments – the wooden pencils. The company has commenced manufacturing wooden pencils at its step-down subsidiary, Flomaxe Stationery Pvt Ltd, in Surat, marking a strategic expansion […]

CW Bureau · Feb 24, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Garment Mantra Stitches Re-Cycled T-Shirts, Eyes Orders from Africa, UAE

Garment Mantra Lifestyle  is weaving sustainability into its export growth strategy, as the Tiruppur-based apparel maker begins sampling a newly developed men’s T-shirt range crafted from recycled fabrics for select markets in Africa and the UAE. The move marks a calculated step into fast-growing, under-penetrated geographies where demand for affordable, climate-suited apparel is rising alongside […]

CW Bureau · Feb 23, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Indigo Paints Sees Steady Growth In FY26, Plans Capacity Expansion

Indigo Paints Ltd is sharpening its retail presence and scaling up manufacturing capacity even as it rides a phase of sustained double-digit growth, according to Chairman and Managing Director Hemant Jain. Speaking during an earnings call, Jain said the company is steadily expanding its exclusive Indigo Colour Canvas stores at select dealer counters to showcase […]

CW Bureau · Feb 22, 2026

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