RETAIL/FMCG Crompton Greaves Targets ₹2,000-Cr Income From Solar Vertical In 4 Years

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd, a leading fast-moving electrical goods and consumer appliances company, is targeting to build its solar pumps and rooftop solar solutions business into a ₹2,000-crore vertical over the next three to four years while accelerating the pan-India expansion of Butterfly kitchen appliances. The company entered the solar rooftop and residential wires […]

CW Bureau · May 20, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Messi Enters India’s Athletic Personal Care Space Via KT MEN-AFA Contract

KT Men, the men’s grooming and personal care brand from the house of KT Professional, has signed a strategic partnership with the Argentina Football Association to launch its new GOAT Edition range featuring global football stars Lionel Messi, Julian  Alvarez and Enzo Fernandez. The company said it is targeting ₹200 crore in top-line revenue over […]

CW Bureau · May 19, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Tata Consumer Products Readies For Next Phase Of Strong FMCG Growth

Tata Consumer Products Ltd, a leading producer of tea, coffee, packaged foods, pantry staples and ready-to-drink beverages, expects India’s evolving consumption landscape, rising disposable incomes and the growing influence of Gen Z consumers to create a long runway for growth for the FMCG sector. The company is entering FY27 with strong growth fundamentals despite volatility […]

CW Bureau · May 18, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Tata Consumer Products Bets On AI, E-Com To Drive Next Phase Of Growth

Tata Consumer Products Ltd is accelerating its push into digital commerce, artificial intelligence and growth categories as it positions itself for the next phase of expansion amid changing consumer preferences and the rapid evolution of India’s retail landscape. “Rising incomes, increasing health and wellness awareness, demographic advantages and the expansion of digital commerce are creating […]

CW Bureau · May 18, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Madhur Dairy’s ₹128-Cr Expansion Signals Gujarat’s Next Dairy Wave

The inauguration of Madhur Dairy’s fully automated milk processing and packaging plant in Gujarat marks more than just a capacity expansion for the dairy cooperative sector. It underlines how India’s dairy ecosystem is increasingly evolving into a technology-led rural economic engine driven by women participation, value-added products and cooperative-led wealth creation. Union Home and Cooperation […]

CW Bureau · May 17, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Higher Gold Duty May Impact Demand, Says Thangamayil Jewellery

Thangamayil Jewellery Ltd said the Centre’s move to increase import duty on gold and silver from 6% to 15%, coupled with the Prime Minister’s recent appeal urging the public to defer gold jewellery purchases to reduce the current account deficit, could impact jewellery demand in the coming months. The retail jeweller, however, noted that customers […]

CW Bureau · May 17, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Dodla Dairy Q4 Net Profit Rises 2.6% To ₹69 Cr, Despite Margin Pressure

Telangana-based Dodla Dairy Ltd, a leading integrated dairy company, reported 2.6% increase in consolidated net profit for the March quarter at ₹70 crore compared with the year-ago period, despite a challenging operating environment. Revenue rose 18% to ₹1,075 crore. Milk procurement volume increased 13% to 18.5 lakh litres per day (LLPD), while sales volume grew […]

CW Bureau · May 17, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Indian Terrain Revenue Crosses ₹100 Cr Mark In Q4 On Strong Channel Mix

Indian Terrain Fashions Ltd, one of India’s leading mid-premium men’s casualwear brands, reported a sharp improvement in financial performance for the March quarter of FY26, driven by stronger channel mix, better gross margins and disciplined cost management. The company’s revenue from operations rose to ₹106.53 crore in the fourth quarter of FY26 from ₹89.53 crore […]

CW Bureau · May 17, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG PNG Jewellers Launches ‘Swarna Swaraj’ To Mobilise Idle Gold

PNG Jewellers has launched ‘Swarna Swaraj’, a nationwide initiative aimed at bringing dormant household gold back into circulation, reducing India’s reliance on gold imports and promoting more responsible gold consumption patterns. The company said the initiative was launched in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal urging citizens to exercise restraint in gold purchases. […]

CW Bureau · May 15, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Kalyan Jewellers ‘Gold4India’ Initiative To Drive Gold Recirculation

Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd has launched the “Nation First – Gold4India Initiative”, a four-pillar framework aimed at unlocking dormant household gold, reducing India’s dependence on gold imports and encouraging responsible gold consumption. The company said the initiative is expected to help reduce gold imports by around five tonnes during the current financial year by increasing […]

CW Bureau · May 15, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG High Gold Prices Spur Interest In Jewellery, Says Titan MD Ajoy Chawla

Rising gold prices have increased consumer interest in both gold and studded jewellery categories, with demand remaining strong across age groups and customer segments, said Titan Company Managing Director Ajoy Chawla. Speaking during an earnings call, he said precious jewellery continues to attract buyers not only as an aspirational purchase but also as a long-term […]

CW Bureau · May 15, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Large-Format Jewellery Stores Gain Share In India’s Retail Leasing Market

India’s jewellery retail sector is witnessing a major transformation, with large-format stores emerging as a key growth driver in organised retail leasing, said CBRE South Asia Pvt Ltd in its latest report. According to CBRE’s report titled “All That Glitters: Jewellery Brands Recast India’s Retail Footprint”, released at the Phygital Retail Convention 2026, the share […]

CW Bureau · May 14, 2026