RETAIL/FMCG Wabag Wins ₹1,000-Cr Contract For ADB-Funded Water Grid For Chennai

Pure play water technology company VA Tech Wabag has secured a letter of award worth over ₹1,000 crore from the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) for the development of a looped transmission network under the Chennai Climate Resilient Water Security and Sewerage Project (CCRWSSP). Funded by the Asian Development Bank, the project […]

CW Bureau · Mar 14, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Adani Foundation To Empower 10 Lakh Women Entrepreneurs

As a prelude to its 30th anniversary, the Adani Foundation has announced a major expansion of its flagship women’s empowerment initiative Swabhimaan, aiming to enable 10 lakh women entrepreneurs across India. The first phase of the expansion will focus on Maharashtra, where the programme plans to empower one lakh women within the first year by […]

CW Bureau · Mar 14, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Heritage Foods Commissions ₹204 Cr New Ice Cream Plant At Telangana

Heritage Foods Commissions Ice Cream Plant At Telangana Heritage Foods Ltd has inaugurated a ₹204 crore new greenfield ice cream manufacturing facility at Shamirpet, Telangana, as part of its strategy to strengthen its value-added dairy portfolio and cater to the rapidly growing demand for premium ice cream products. The state-of-the-art facility is equipped with modern […]

CW Bureau · Mar 13, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG No Impact On Production, Flexible Energy Strategy In Place: Britannia

As geopolitical tensions in West Asia continue to cast uncertainty over global energy and industrial supply chains, Indian manufacturers are facing growing questions about the potential impact on production. Responding to market speculation, Britannia Industries MD & CEO Rakshit Hargave has clarified that the company’s manufacturing operations remain unaffected despite concerns over possible industrial gas […]

CW Bureau · Mar 13, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Tanishq Opens First Store In Westborough, 10th In The US

Tanishq, the fine jewellery brand of Titan Company Ltd., has expanded its presence in the United States with the opening of its first store in Westborough, Massachusetts, taking its total number of outlets in the country to 10. The 4,000 sq. ft. showroom opened on December 4 and formally celebrated its launch on March 6, […]

CW Bureau · Mar 13, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG GCPL Ranked #1 FMCG Firm Globally On DJ Sustainability Index 2025

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) has been ranked world No.1 in the FMCG category on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Sustainability Index 2025, marking a significant milestone for the Indian consumer goods major. This is the first time the company has secured the top position on the globally respected sustainability benchmark. The Dow Jones Sustainability Index […]

CW Bureau · Mar 12, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Camikara Puts Indian Rum On Global Map With Top Awards In UK And US

Over the past decade, Indian single malt whisky has transformed the country’s reputation in global spirits, challenging long-established whisky regions and earning international acclaim. Now it is the turn of Camikara to hog the limelight as the world’s best Indian rum, beating global rum brands. In a landmark moment for Indian spirits, Camikara, India’s first […]

CW Bureau · Mar 12, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Himalaya Food Launches Frozen Cinnamon French Toast Sticks In UK

Food processing company Himalaya Food International Ltd has announced the launch of its Frozen Cinnamon French Toast Sticks in the United Kingdom, marking the company’s first entry with the product into the UK market. The launch represents a significant step in the company’s global export strategy as it seeks to diversify its revenue base following […]

CW Bureau · Mar 10, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Jyothy Labs Bets On Domestic Strength, Expands Retail Reach

Home-grown FMCG player Jyothy Labs is furthering its focus on the domestic market and select export geographies as it looks to build on resilient consumer demand and expanding distribution. The company told analysts that its growth strategy is now clearly focussed on India while maintaining a targeted presence in overseas markets where it has already […]

CW Bureau · Mar 8, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Post Demerger Kwality Walls Focuses On Innovation, Distribution

Kwality Walls Ice Cream Ltd (KWIL) remains focused on executing its growth strategy with a strong emphasis on innovation and expanding consumption occasions following its demerger from Hindustan Unilever. The company reported revenue of ₹222 crore in the December quarter, with organic sales declining 6.5% year-on-year, while volume growth remained positive at 1.2%. During the […]

CW Bureau · Mar 7, 2026