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

RETAIL/FMCG LG Electronics India Charts EXCEL Strategy To Accelerate India Growth

LG Electronics India Ltd, one of India’s leading consumer electronics and home appliances companies, has unveiled a long-term growth roadmap under its “EXCEL” strategy to position India as a global manufacturing and export hub. The company said EXCEL stands for export expansion, new factory production, expansion of market leadership and localisation, with all pillars already […]

CW Bureau · May 28, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG EID Parry Focuses On ‘Disciplined Renewal’ Amid Challenging FY26

EID Parry (India) will focus on “Disciplined Renewal” in FY27 with emphasis on margin improvement, tighter cost management, stronger cash flows and accelerated digital and AI-led transformation initiatives amid an uncertain global environment. FY26 remained challenging for the company as it navigated a demanding operating environment through disciplined execution, operational efficiency and portfolio reshaping measures, […]

CW Bureau · May 28, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Chennai’s BurgerMan Eyes 100 Stores As Zomato Pact Powers Order Growth

BurgerMan, the Chennai-based homegrown burger brand, has recorded nearly 193x growth in yearly order volumes since onboarding on Zomato, reflecting the rapid rise of digital food ordering and the growing popularity of locally adapted burger formats. Founded in 2006, BurgerMan set out to redefine burgers for Indian consumers by blending global fast-food appeal with flavours […]

CW Bureau · May 27, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Azorte Expands Retail Footprint With New Stores In Bengaluru, Ahmedabad

Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd’s premium fashion and lifestyle format Azorte has opened two new stores in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad as part of its expansion strategy across key fashion-focused markets in India. The company said the latest additions reinforce Azorte’s strategy of redefining contemporary retail through a combination of fashion, technology and community-led experiences. Technology-led retail […]

CW Bureau · May 27, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Senco Gold PAT Grows 153% In FY26; Eyes 20% Revenue Growth In FY27

Senco Gold Ltd, the leading jewellery retailer, reported 153% growth in consolidated net profit for the March quarter at ₹157 crore compared to the year-ago period, aided by higher gold, silver and platinum prices and sustained consumer demand. Revenue rose 1.4 times to ₹1,997 crore, while retail sales increased 35% to ₹1,731 crore. The growth […]

CW Bureau · May 27, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Spain’s TOUS Rules Out Lab-Grown Diamonds, Platinum Jewels For Now

TOUS, the Spanish jewellery brand, currently works exclusively with natural diamonds, gemstones and jewellery and has no immediate plans for lab-grown diamond or platinum jewellery segments, said Marta Tous, Creative and Innovation Curator of the company. A fourth-generation member of the founding family, Marta Tous leads the creative and product direction of the brand, which […]

CW Bureau · May 26, 2026