RETAIL/FMCG
Jubilant FoodWorks Decides To Exit Dunkin’ India Franchise After 2026
Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd (JFL) has decided not to renew the development rights for the Dunkin’ brand in India upon expiry of the current term on December 31, 2026 marking a strategic shift in its portfolio. Pact nearing expiry The move follows an internal strategic assessment of the business and its long-term priorities. JFL had entered […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 30, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
XElectron Launches PocketBeam Portable Smart Projector At ₹9,990
XElectron, one of India’s fastest-growing homegrown consumer electronics and smart home technology brands, has launched the PocketBeam portable smart projector, designed for flexible, on-the-go viewing experiences. Battery-powered convenience and availability The projector features a built-in 3200mAh battery that offers over two hours of playback, eliminating the need for constant power access. Priced at ₹9,990, the […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 30, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
EPL- Indovida Merger To Create $1 Bn Packaging Platform With Global Scale
EPL Ltd, a global leader in flexible packaging backed by Blackstone, and Indovida India Pvt Ltd, a rigid PET packaging platform backed by Indorama Ventures, have signed definitive agreements for a merger that will create a $1 billion revenue entity with a combined valuation of $2 billion. The proposed transaction marks a significant consolidation in […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 29, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
India’s First Fashion D2C Brand Libas Crosses ₹1,000 Cr Annual Run Rate
Libas, an ultra-fast fashion brand of Zivore Apparel Pvt Ltd, has become the first Indian direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion player to reach a ₹1,000 crore annual run rate (ARR), marking a key milestone in the country’s evolving D2C ecosystem. The company is on track to deliver around 30% year-on-year growth in FY26, while continuing to remain […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 28, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Adani GreenXTalks, Youth4Jobs Open Global Ability Photo Contest 2026
Adani GreenXTalks in partnership with NotJustArt and Youth4Jobs Foundation, has launched the fifth edition of the Global Ability Photography Challenge (GAPC) 2026, an inclusive global photography competition for persons with disabilities. The contest, which is open globally and free to enter, invites amateur and professional photographers with disabilities to showcase their perspectives and lived experiences. […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 28, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Poomex Clothing Buys Bombay Burmah’s Tea Estate For ₹120 Cr
Tiruppur-based Poomex Clothing Company, along with four partners, has acquired the Dunsandle tea estate in Udhagamandalam from Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd (BBTC) for a total consideration of ₹120 crore. BBTC said it has already received ₹110 crore from the buyers, with the balance to be paid as per the agreement, adding that the acquirers […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 28, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Bikaji Foods Invests ₹149 Cr Across Three Subsidiaries To Drive Growth
Bikaji Foods International Ltd (BFIL), which is pursuing a diversification-led growth strategy, has invested ₹149 crore across three of its subsidiaries in recent days to capitalise on emerging growth opportunities. The leading FMCG player in the snacks and savouries segment, focuses on expanding into adjacent food service segments beyond its core FMCG business. It is […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 27, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Sula Vineyards To Acquire Domaine Chandon India Estate In Dindori
Sula Vineyards Ltd has entered into an asset purchase agreement (APA) to acquire the Domaine Chandon India estate in Dindori, Nashik from Moet Hennessy India Pvt Ltd (MHIP) for a consideration of ₹20 crore to enhance Wine Tourism. The transaction will be funded through a combination of internal accruals and debt, and covers the purchase […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 25, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Indri Single Malt, Dram Club Unveils Limited-Edition Of ‘Indri Rudhira’
Indri Single Malt Whisky has partnered with The Dram Club to launch ‘Indri Rudhira’, a limited-edition expression matured in Pineau des Charentes casks, priced at ₹12,500 in Bengaluru. With only 252 individually numbered bottles, the release ranks among the rarest expressions from an Indian whisky brand, targeting collectors and premium whisky enthusiasts. Focus on rarity […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 24, 2026
HOSPITALITY
IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs Crowne Plaza Resort In Sohna, Gurgaon NCR
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Harisons Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd to introduce Crowne Plaza Resort Gurgaon Sohna near Palwal in the National Capital Region. Scheduled to open in first quarter of 2029, the signing marks another significant milestone in […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 24, 2026