RETAIL/FMCG Nisara Targets Premium Fragrance Market In India, Unveils Aqua Queen

Premium lifestyle fragrance brand Nisara has expanded its women’s fragrance portfolio with the launch of Aqua Queen, as the company looks to capitalise on India’s growing appetite for premium yet affordable perfumes. The new fragrance was unveiled at Gifts World Expo 2026, where the brand is showcasing its portfolio of perfumes, attars, gift sets and […]

CW Bureau · Jul 30, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG LG Electronics India ₹5,000-Cr Sri City Expansion Plan Is On Track

LG Electronics India Ltd said the expansion of its upcoming ₹5,000-crore manufacturing facility at Sri City in Andhra Pradesh is progressing as planned and will play a key role in supporting its long-term growth strategy. The Sri City plant will serve as a manufacturing and export hub within LG’s global production network. The planned investments […]

CW Bureau · Jul 30, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Dabur Q1 PAT Rises 15% To ₹591 Cr; Revenue Climbs 10.6% To ₹3,761 Cr

Dabur India Ltd reported a 15% year-on-year increase in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to ₹591 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, while consolidated revenue grew 10.6% to ₹3,761 crore, supported by healthy domestic FMCG demand and robust international business performance. The quarter marked Dabur’s third consecutive quarter of double-digit profit growth, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 29, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG V-Guard Q1 Profit Jumps 76% To ₹130 Cr On Double-Digit Business Growth

Consumer electricals and electronics manufacturer V-Guard Industries Ltd. reported a robust financial performance for the first quarter of FY27, with consolidated net profit rising 76.4% year-on-year to ₹130.25 crore, driven by double-digit growth across all business segments and healthy operating margins. The company had posted a consolidated profit after tax of ₹73.85 crore in the […]

CW Bureau · Jul 29, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Burger King Master Franchisee Eyes Faster Expansion In India QSR Market

RBA (Restaurant Brands Asia), the exclusive master franchisee of Burger King in India and Burger King and Popeyes in Indonesia, plans to add 60-80 restaurants annually as it looks to capitalise on the rapid expansion of India’s organised quick service restaurant (QSR) market. The company expects the Indian food services market to grow from ₹5,717 […]

CW Bureau · Jul 29, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Malabar Gold & Diamonds Appoints MS Dhoni As Brand Ambassador

Jewellery retailer Malabar Gold & Diamonds has appointed former India cricket captain MS Dhoni as its brand ambassador, marking the beginning of a long-term association centred around its philosophy of ‘The Responsible Jeweller’. The company said Dhoni’s integrity, consistency and humility reflect the values that have defined the brand for more than three decades. Focus […]

CW Bureau · Jul 28, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG HUL June Quarter Net Profit Slips 3% To ₹2,631 Cr, Sales Up At ₹16,514 Cr

FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) reported a 3% decline in standalone net profit for the first quarter of FY27, with profit after tax at ₹2,631 crore, compared with ₹2,705 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The decline was primarily due to a one-off tax credit recorded in the year-ago quarter. The company, however, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 28, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Monika Alcobev Partners Angostura To Expand Premium Spirits Portfolio

Monika Alcobev, a leading importer and distributor of premium alcoholic beverages, has entered into a strategic partnership with Angostura to import, distribute and market the Caribbean brand’s portfolio across key Indian markets. The rollout will begin in Maharashtra and Delhi, followed by a phased expansion to other states. Premium portfolio The partnership brings Angostura’s premium […]

CW Bureau · Jul 27, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Linc Opens First Stackoo Experience Centre In Kolkata, Eyes Retail Reach

Linc Ltd, one of India’s leading manufacturers of writing instruments and stationery products, has entered organised retail with the launch of its first Stackoo retail outlet-cum-product experience centre in Kolkata. The company said the new experience centre marks a significant milestone in its retail expansion strategy and is designed to offer consumers an immersive and […]

CW Bureau · Jul 26, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Orkla India Banks On MTR & Eastern To Build Future Ready Food Company

Orkla India Ltd, a leading multi-category food company, is strengthening its packaged foods business by expanding its flagship MTR and Eastern brands, accelerating international growth, investing in artificial intelligence (AI) and enhancing distribution capabilities. MTR has a strong presence in convenience foods and spices, particularly in Karnataka, while Eastern is a leading spices brand in […]

CW Team · Jul 26, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Eureka Forbes Sets FY30 Roadmap, To Double Revenue To ₹5,600 Cr

Health and hygiene technology products company Eureka Forbes Ltd has set an ambitious medium-term growth target of doubling its revenue and tripling its operating profit by FY30, banking on product innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation and deeper market penetration to drive its next phase of expansion. In his message to shareholders in the company’s […]

CW Bureau · Jul 25, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Dodla Dairy Invests ₹11.6 Cr In Sids Farm For A Strategic Minority Stake

Dodla Dairy Ltd has approved a strategic minority investment of 2% in Sids Farm Private Ltd for ₹11.6 crore, marking its entry into the fast-growing premium direct-to-consumer (D2C) dairy segment even as elevated milk procurement costs weighed on its first-quarter earnings. The investment, made through a primary infusion at a pre-money valuation of ₹500 crore, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 25, 2026