RETAIL/FMCG V-Mart Closes FY26 On A High With Profit Surge, Record Store Expansion

Value fashion retailer V-Mart Retail Ltd delivered a robust operational performance in FY26, driven by strong same-store sales growth, improved inventory management, and aggressive store expansion across Tier II and Tier III markets. Strong quarterly performanceFor the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company reported revenue of ₹971 crore, registering a 24% year-on-year growth. EBITDA […]

CW Bureau · May 8, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Parag Milk Foods Q4 PAT Rises 23% On Strong Growth In Core Sectors

Parag Milk Foods Ltd, a leading dairy-FMCG company in India, reported a 23% increase in net profit for the March quarter at ₹32 crore, backed by improvement in Gross Margin with improved product portfolio composition and calibrated pricing promotion mix. Revenue rose to ₹945 crore despite a 5% decline in volume due to base year […]

CW Bureau · May 8, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Britannia Bolsters Leadership Team With Key Global, Sales Appointments

Britannia Industries has announced two senior leadership appointments as the FMCG major looks to strengthen its international business operations and deepen its sales leadership across markets. Chitwan Singh to head international business The company has appointed Chitwan Singh as Chief Business Officer – International Business with effect from June 15, 2026. Chitwan brings more than […]

CW Bureau · May 7, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Arvind Fashions Swings To Profit In Q4; FY26 Sees Margin Expansion

Arvind Fashions Ltd (AFL), one of India’s leading casual and denim players, reported a sharp turnaround in the March quarter of FY26, posting a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹47 crore compared to a net loss of ₹93 crore in the same period last year. Revenue for the quarter rose 14.8% year-on-year to ₹1,365 crore, […]

CW Bureau · May 6, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Beauty First: Shoppers Stop Infuses ₹40 Cr Into Global SS Beauty Brands

Retail store chain Shoppers Stop is doubling down on its fast-growing beauty vertical, announcing a ₹40 crore investment in its wholly owned subsidiary Global SS Beauty Brands Ltd (GSSBBL) through a rights issue of preference shares. The move underscores the retailer’s strategic focus on scaling its premium beauty business, which has emerged as a key […]

CW Bureau · May 5, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Lehar Footwears Invests ₹25 Cr To Set Up Unit For Capacity Expansion

Lehar Footwears is accelerating its growth ambitions with a major capacity expansion in North India, signaling a major focus towards the fast-growing athleisure and sports footwear segment. The company has announced an investment of up to ₹25 crore to set up a large-scale manufacturing facility in Kundli, Haryana, an initiative that is set to significantly […]

CW Bureau · May 5, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Milky Mist Attracts ₹482 Cr In Pre-IPO Deal, Temasek Arm Leads Charge

Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd has raised approximately ₹482 crore in a pre-IPO round anchored by Jongsong Investments Pte. Ltd., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore-based investment firm Temasek Holdings, according to its public announcement. Breakdown of capital raiseThe fundraise comprises a primary capital infusion of  ₹357 crore and a secondary share sale of ₹125 […]

Sajan C Kumar · May 4, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols Buys Cargill India’s Davangere Corn Milling Unit

Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols Ltd (RSGBL), a leading player in the starch and starch derivatives segment, has acquired the corn wet milling division of Cargill India Pvt Ltd along with associated corn silos and integrated assets at Davangere, Karnataka. The acquisition will increase RSGBL’s total milling capacity to 9.55 lakh tonnes per annum (TPA) from […]

CW Bureau · May 4, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Indian Jewellery Demand Holds Firm Amid Lingering Record Gold Prices

Indian consumers continued to spend on gold jewellery despite record-high prices, with total jewellery demand rising nearly 10% year-on-year to ₹4.8 lakh crore in CY25, according to CareEdge Ratings. The growth in value terms highlights a willingness among buyers to allocate a larger share of their wallet to gold purchases. However, the surge in prices […]

CW Bureau · May 1, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG HUL’s Q4 Net Profit Jumps 20% To ₹3,002 Cr; Revenue At ₹16,207 Cr

FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) closed the March quarter of FY26 on a strong note, reporting a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of ₹3,002 crore, up 20% year-on-year. The reported profit includes proceeds from the divestment of its stake in Nutritionalab, lending an additional boost to the bottom line. Consolidated revenue for the quarter […]

CW Bureau · Apr 30, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Reliance Retail Eyes AI, Hyper-local Sales To Drive Next Growth Cycle

Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) is moving towards an AI-driven, hyper-local commerce model to drive its next phase of growth, leveraging scale, data and last-mile delivery capabilities across categories, said its Executive Director Isha M Ambani. Reliance Retail operates India’s widest hyper-local delivery network across grocery, electronics and fashion, powered by over 3,100 stores across […]

CW Bureau · Apr 26, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Lux Industries Demerger: 3-Way Split To Sharpen Focus, Benefit Investors

The proposed trifurcation of Lux Industries Ltd (LIL) marks a significant structural shift, with implications extending beyond a routine demerger. For shareholders, the move presents a mix of potential value unlocking, improved governance clarity and sharper operational focus, alongside execution risks. The Kolkata-based innerwear major plans to split into three vertically aligned businesses following a […]

CW Bureau · Apr 24, 2026