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Licking Their Way Into History: Arun Icecreams’ Guinness Moment
Arun Icecreams, one of India’s most loved and popular ice cream brands, has created a new Guinness World Record by bringing together 4,008 children in Chennai to form the Longest Chain of People Licking Ice Cream. As part of this unique and joyful record-setting initiative, the children relished Arun Icecreams’ butterscotch- and chocolate-flavoured Jolly Train, […]
CW Bureau
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Jan 22, 2026
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Senco Gold To Buy 68% Stake in August Jewellery For ₹68 Crore
Kolkata-based Senco Gold Ltd. has agreed to acquire a 68% stake in Bengaluru-based August Jewellery Pvt. Ltd. (AJPL) in a cash deal valued at ₹68 crore, as part of its long-term growth strategy. The proposed investment in AJPL marks a strategic move to strengthen the company’s digital and omnichannel presence, aimed at catering to the […]
CW Bureau
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Jan 22, 2026
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Rising Prices Prompt Thangamayil To Pause Metro Expansion Plans
Thangamayil Jewellery Ltd (TJML) has temporarily deferred its plans to open new metro-based retail outlets in view of the continuing rise in precious metal prices. However, civil and interior works at the identified outlets are progressing as planned. The second phase of expansion will commence once precious metal prices stabilise. The Board believes that this […]
CW Bureau
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Jan 21, 2026
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Hatsun Agro Delivers Strong Q3FY26 On Demand Stability
Hatsun Agro Product Ltd (HAP) delivered a robust financial performance in Q3FY26, with consolidated profit after tax rising 48% year-on-year to ₹60.58 crore, underlining the company’s ability to convert steady consumer demand into improved profitability despite a competitive dairy market environment. Revenue from operations grew 18% YoY to ₹2,363.72 crore, showing sustained volume growth across […]
CW Bureau
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Jan 19, 2026
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Apparel Retail Market To Reach ₹16 Lakh Cr By FY30
India’s apparel retail market is expected to grow supported by increasing contribution from e-commerce and value fashion. The apparel market, valued at Rs 9.30 lakh crore in FY25 (Estimated), has expanded at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7% since FY18 and is projected to reach Rs 16 lakh crore by FY30, according […]
Sajan C Kumar
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Jan 17, 2026
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Senco Gold Posts Strong Performance In Q3
Senco Gold reported a 51% growth in Q3 its standalone revenue over the year ago period against 6.5% in Q2 and 28% in Q1, due to targeted festive campaigns, new design launches and intensive customer engagement during Dhanteras & Diwali, wedding buying and shift of demand from Q2 into the festive season. The strong performance […]
CW Bureau
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Jan 15, 2026