RETAIL/FMCG Manappuram Finance Bets On Gold Loans, Plans 550 Branches In FY27

Manappuram Finance Ltd, the gold loan-focused NBFC, plans to open 500-550 new branches during FY27 to strengthen its gold loan business amid favourable regulatory changes and rising consumer demand. Chairman and Managing Director V.P. Nandakumar said during earnings call that gold loans continue to remain the key growth driver, while the microfinance business is still […]

CW Bureau · May 11, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Kalyan Jewellers Targets To Become Non-GML Debt-Free Firm During FY27

Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd, a leading jewellery retailer, is aiming to become non-gold metal loan (GML) debt-free during the current financial year, a top official said. “We want to make it a non-gold metal loan debt-free company in FY27. And, if things go really well, we might do it by H1 itself,” said Executive Director […]

CW Bureau · May 11, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Gopal Snacks Recommissions Rajkot Main Plant, Shuts Gondal Facility

Gopal Snacks Ltd, a packaged snacks manufacturer, has recommissioned its Rajkot manufacturing facility at main plant and discontinued operations at its Gondal plant as part of efforts to consolidate production and streamline its manufacturing footprint. The Rajkot facility, which was impacted by a fire incident in December 2024 and reported a loss of ₹47 crore, […]

CW Bureau · May 11, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG MSR India To Sell Copper Melting Unit For ₹10 Cr To Ward Off Financial Debts

MSR India Ltd, a Hyderabad-based listed company engaged in manufacturing copper products and FMCG items such as vermicelli, atta and pasta, has offered to sell its copper melting plant for ₹10 crore as part of efforts to stabilise its financial position. The BSE-listed company said that the copper melting plants have a monthly capacity of […]

CW Bureau · May 11, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Kewal Kiran Clothing Q4 Net Profit Up 14%, Revenue Jumps 12% To ₹323 Cr

Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd (KKCL), a leading lifestyle brand with over four decades of legacy in India’s fashion apparel segment, reported a strong operational performance for FY26, driven by healthy demand momentum across brands and continued execution of its long-term growth strategy. The company posted a consolidated revenue from operations of ₹1,212.8 crore for FY26, registering a […]

CW Bureau · May 10, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG End Of Pril & Fa: Jyothy Labs Charts Exo Push As Henkel Revokes Licence

Homegrown FMCG company Jyothy Labs is preparing a fresh growth strategy for its dishwash portfolio following the end of its long-standing licence agreements for the Pril and Fa brands with Henkel. The company said Henkel has decided not to renew the brand licence agreements beyond May 31, 2026, bringing to a close a 15-year association […]

CW Bureau · May 9, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Meesho Invests ₹100 Cr In A Loss-Making Subsidiary Meesho Payment

Meesho Ltd, the Bengaluru-based e-commerce platform focused on value commerce and small businesses, has infused nearly ₹100 crore into its lending subsidiary Meesho Payment Pvt Ltd (MPPL) despite the latter reporting losses, highlighting the growing strategic importance of embedded finance in the e-commerce ecosystem. The investment, made through a rights issue, is aimed at strengthening […]

CW Bureau · May 9, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Nolte Kuchen Charts Aggressive India Expansion, Plans ₹50 Cr Investment

German luxury kitchen brand Nolte Kuchen has unveiled an aggressive India expansion strategy with a planned investment of nearly ₹50 crore, positioning the country as a key growth market in its global expansion roadmap. The company currently operates 13 stores across India and plans to add seven more outlets by the end of this year, […]

CW Bureau · May 8, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Titan Q4 PAT Jumps 35% To ₹1,179 Cr; FY26 Revenue Hits ₹75,000 Cr

Titan Company Ltd delivered one of the strongest performances in its history in FY26, riding on a sharp rise in jewellery demand, premiumisation in watches and its expanding international footprint. The Tata Group company reported a consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹1,179 crore in the March quarter of FY26, registering a robust 35% growth […]

CW Bureau · May 8, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Kalyan Jewellers Q4 Profit Surges 118%, Revenue crosses ₹10,000 Cr

Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd, one of India’s leading jewellery retail chains, reported a 118% increase in consolidated net profit for the March quarter at ₹410 crore, aided by strong growth in sales volume and sustained wedding demand. Revenue from operations rose sharply to ₹10,275 crore from ₹6,182 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The […]

CW Bureau · May 8, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Go Fashion Focuses On Bigger Stores, Fresh Product Push To Bolster Growth

Women’s bottom-wear brand Go Fashion is sharpening its growth strategy with a strong focus on larger-format stores, new product launches and a brand ambassador-led marketing push as it looks to revive same-store sales growth and deepen penetration across India. Speaking during the company’s earnings call, Go Fashion (India) Ltd  CEO Gautam Saraogi outlined an aggressive […]

Sajan C Kumar · May 8, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Himalaya Food Ships Frozen French Toast Sticks To UK, Eyes Japan

Himalaya Food International Ltd, a leading food processing company, has shipped three containers of Frozen French Toast Sticks to the United Kingdom, marking a key milestone in its international expansion strategy. The shipment follows the successful launch of the product earlier this year in Australia with the same customer, indicating strong repeat demand and growing […]

CW Bureau · May 8, 2026