RETAIL/FMCG India Platinum Jewellery Demand Up 4% In 2025 Despite Global Turmoil

India’s platinum jewellery market grew 4% to 280,000 ounces in 2025, demonstrating resilience despite elevated gold prices, US tariff-related disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties, according to the latest Platinum Jewellery Business Review released by Platinum Guild International (PGI). Although growth moderated from the double-digit expansion seen in recent years, PGI noted that platinum jewellery significantly outperformed […]

CW Bureau · Jun 4, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Bombay Shirt Company Boosts Retail Presence With New Chennai Outlet

Custom menswear brand Bombay Shirt Company (BSC) is doubling down on experiential retail with the launch of its flagship store in Chennai, as the company seeks to transform traditional apparel shopping into a lifestyle-driven destination. The new 2,500 sq. ft. store, branded as ‘The Den’, marks a significant step in BSC’s offline expansion strategy and […]

CW Bureau · Jun 4, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Tanishq Ropes In Sachin Tendulkar To Promote Gold Exchange Programme

Tanishq, the jewellery brand of Titan Company Ltd, has launched a new Gold Exchange campaign featuring cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, reinforcing its focus on transparency and trust in gold exchange transactions. The campaign highlights Tanishq’s Gold Exchange programme, which has served over 3.6 million customers over the years. Unlocking old jewellery value With gold prices […]

CW Bureau · Jun 3, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Relaxo Footwear Plans Up To ₹200 Cr Capex For FY28, Eyes Premiumisation

Relaxo Footwears Ltd plans to increase its capital expenditure to ₹180-200 crore for FY28, up from around ₹130 crore spent last year, as the footwear maker accelerates product premiumisation, expands its exclusive store network and strengthens its manufacturing capabilities. Speaking during the company’s earnings call, management said the planned investment will be directed towards both […]

CW Bureau · Jun 3, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Senco Gold Focuses On Diamonds & Old Gold Exchange For FY27 Growth

Senco Gold and Diamonds Ltd is banking on rising old gold exchange transactions, higher diamond jewellery sales and growing demand for lightweight and lower-carat jewellery to achieve its FY27 growth targets despite elevated gold prices. The company has provided a conservative guidance of 18-20% revenue growth, targeting turnover of ₹10,000-10,500 crore in FY27 compared with […]

CW Bureau · Jun 3, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG HUL Plans Big AI Push, Eyes Capacity Addition In Fast-Growing Categories

FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) is stepping up investments in artificial intelligence (AI), advanced analytics and digital technologies as it seeks to sharpen consumer engagement, strengthen supply chain resilience and drive future growth. In the company’s Annual Report 2026, HUL Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director Priya Nair said technology and AI are increasingly […]

CW Bureau · Jun 3, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Jaipur Gems & Jewellery Bourse Set For Groundbreaking In June 2026

The Jaipur Gems and Jewellery Bourse (JGJB), a joint initiative of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and the Jewellers Association Jaipur, is set to enter a new phase of development with bookings scheduled to open and the foundation stone laying ceremony expected this June. Spread across 43,828 sq. metres at Sitapura in […]

CW Bureau · Jun 2, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG V2 Retail Eyes Up To 200 New Stores In FY27, Explores Hiking Prices 3-4%

Value fashion retailer V2 Retail Ltd plans to open between 170 and 200 new stores in FY27 as it accelerates expansion across India, building on the addition of 136 stores in FY26. The company, which has crossed the milestone of 350 stores nationwide, said future expansion will be guided by performance in individual states, with […]

CW Bureau · Jun 2, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Mini Diamond India Arm Plans For Lab Grown Diamond Retail Via FOFO

Mini Diamonds (India) Ltd, the BSE-listed diamond manufacturer and exporter with a growing presence in lab-grown diamond jewellery, has announced a franchise-led retail expansion plan through its wholly owned subsidiary, Namra Jewels Pvt Ltd, to tap rising consumer demand for affordable and sustainable diamond jewellery. MDIL plans to expand under the Franchise Owned Franchise Operated […]

CW Bureau · Jun 2, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG AI Meets Aroma: Unilever Launches Advanced Fragrance Hub In Mumbai

Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL),  largest fast-moving consumer goods company, has inaugurated the new Unilever Fragrance Hub (UFH) in Mumbai, strengthening India’s position as a key innovation and research hub within Unilever’s global network. The facility, located at the IIT Bombay campus, is the third global fragrance hub established by Unilever after similar centres in the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 2, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Reliance Digital Unveils Boot Up India Campaign For AI-Enabled Laptops

Reliance Digital, the consumer electronics retail chain of Reliance Retail, has launched ‘Boot Up India’, a nationwide campaign aimed at accelerating adoption of next-generation AI-enabled laptops through a combination of warranty, exchange, financing and learning benefits. The campaign, powered by Intel and Microsoft, went live on May 29 and is targeted at students, professionals, creators, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 1, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG India Emerges World’s 2nd-Largest Diamond Jewellery Market: NDC

Natural diamond jewellery ownership among Indian women has increased from 11% in 2022 to 15% in 2025, reflecting rising consumer aspiration, greater financial independence and growing preference for self-purchase, according to the Natural Diamond Council. India now accounts for 12% of global diamond jewellery demand, up from 10% in 2019, making it the world’s second-largest […]

CW Bureau · May 30, 2026