RETAIL/FMCG Funskool Renews Handycrafts Range With New Creative Kits For Children

Funskool India, the toy manufacturer promoted by MRF Ltd, has refreshed its Handycrafts arts and crafts range with a new generation of creative activity kits aimed at making art, exploration and skill-building more accessible to children. The revamped range has been developed through multiple stages of testing and refinement, with improved components designed to be […]

CW Bureau · Sep 1, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Allied Blenders Relaunches Officer’s Choice Blue With Premium Packaging

Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABD), a leading spirits company, has unveiled a refreshed avatar of Officer’s Choice Blue, one of its established whisky brands. The relaunch features premium packaging and a refreshed visual identity, aimed at strengthening the brand’s position in the Premium & Above (P&A) segment. New design highlights brand legacy Blended with […]

CW Bureau · Sep 1, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG United Breweries Invests ₹110 Cr In New Canning Line At Ellora Brewery

United Breweries Ltd (UBL), part of the Heineken Company, has commissioned a new canning line at its Ellora Brewery in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, with an investment of ₹110 crore. The facility is expected to become operational in September 2026 and will strengthen UBL’s manufacturing footprint, brewery productivity and ability to meet growing demand. 40,000 cans […]

CW Bureau · Sep 1, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG GRT Jewellers To Acquire 74.12% Stake In TBZ For Up To ₹1,033.71 Cr

GRT Jewellers India Pvt Ltd, one of India’s leading jewellery retail chains, has signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) with the promoters of listed jewellery retailer Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri (TBZ) to acquire their 74.12% stake in the company for an aggregate consideration of up to ₹1,033.71 crore. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals […]

CW Bureau · Aug 31, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Milky Mist Q1 Profit Jumps 9-Fold To ₹64.68 Cr; Revenue Increases 44%

Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd, one of India’s fastest-growing packaged food companies, has reported a nine-fold increase in profit after tax (PAT) to ₹64.68 crore for the first quarter of FY27, compared with ₹6.53 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal. The strong bottom-line performance was supported by robust volume growth, improved product […]

CW Bureau · Aug 31, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Linc Takes Stackoo Retail Push To Mumbai With New Experience Centre

Writing instruments and stationery maker Linc Ltd has expanded its organised retail footprint with the inauguration of its first Stackoo retail outlet-cum-product experience centre in Maharashtra, strengthening its direct connect with consumers. The new experience centre, strategically located in a prominent commercial area of Mumbai and close to major educational institutions and residential catchments, is […]

CW Bureau · Aug 30, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Fortune India Awards Heritage Foods’ Brahmani Nara Among 40 Under 40

Brahmani Nara, Executive Director, Heritage Foods, has been recognised among Fortune India’s 40 Under 40, 2026, for her contribution to the company’s growth and evolution in India’s dairy sector. The recognition was presented at an award ceremony held in Mumbai on August 26, 2026. Recognition for leadership Brahmani Nara said the recognition was a reflection […]

CW Bureau · Aug 27, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Bikaji Foods Partners With Bakery Expert, Sells 30% Stake In Subsidiary

Bikaji Foods International Ltd has partnered with Thayekunni Khaleel, a globally recognised technical expert in the bakery industry, through its subsidiary Bikaji Bakes Pvt Ltd (BBPL). As part of the partnership, Bikaji Foods has transferred a 30% equity stake in BBPL to Khaleel, while retaining a 70% majority stake. BBPL will continue to remain a […]

CW Bureau · Aug 27, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Godrej Consumer Products Opens ₹480-Cr Manufacturing Unit In MP

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) has inaugurated its fourth manufacturing unit at Malanpur in Madhya Pradesh, marking a further expansion of its manufacturing footprint in the state. The facility was inaugurated on August 26 in the presence of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav and Nisaba Godrej, Executive Chairperson, GCPL. ₹850-crore investment Located in […]

CW Bureau · Aug 26, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Japan’s AKAI Brings Nature-Inspired 190-Litre Refrigerator Range To India

Japanese home appliances major AKAI has launched its new range of nature-inspired refrigerators in India, introducing two aesthetic variants, Violet Leaf and Golden Flower. Designed for modern Indian homes, the new 190-litre AKAI Direct Cool Single Door Glass Finish refrigerators combine compact form with contemporary aesthetics and features aimed at everyday convenience. Nature-inspired designs The […]

CW Bureau · Aug 25, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG United Breweries Expands Heineken Silver Brand To Three More States

United Breweries Ltd, part of the Heineken company, has expanded Heineken Silver across Kerala, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh, building on the brand’s momentum in markets where it is already available. The expansion comes amid growing consumer demand for premium and international beer experiences, with consumers increasingly seeking products that combine quality, refreshment and distinctive taste. […]

CW Bureau · Aug 25, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Metro Brands Hits 1,000 Stores, Plans Disciplined Expansion In All Formats

Metro Brands Ltd, India’s largest footwear and lifestyle retail platform, has crossed the 1,000-store mark as it continues to expand its presence across cities through a three-pronged strategy focused on strengthening existing clusters, adding complementary formats in established markets and entering newer cities. The company has a presence across 221 cities and 31 states and […]

CW Bureau · Aug 25, 2026