RETAIL/FMCG
Thomas Cook India Opens First Outlet In Gwalior, Expands MP Network
India’s leading omnichannel travel services company Thomas Cook (India) Ltd has strengthened its presence in central India with the launch of its first outlet in Gwalior, expanding its network to six outlets across Madhya Pradesh. Strategically located in the City Centre of Gwalior, the new outlet is positioned to serve customers from the city as […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 6, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Reliance Arm To Bring Fazer’s Premium Finnish Chocolates To India
In a move set to reshape India’s premium chocolate segment, Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), the fast-growing FMCG arm of Reliance Industries, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Finland’s leading food company Fazer to produce, market and distribute premium chocolates in India. The agreement establishes a long-term strategic partnership aimed at introducing Fazer’s globally […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 6, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Old Admiral Crosses 10 Mn Cases, Powers Radico Khaitan’s Growth
In a year marked by intense competition and shifting consumer preferences in India’s alco-beverage market, Radico Khaitan has delivered a milestone that reflects the power of brand endurance and execution. Its flagship Old Admiral Brandy has crossed the 10 million cases mark in FY26, nearly doubling from 5.6 million cases in FY25, a leap that […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 5, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Dabur Signs ₹60 Cr Deal For Minority Stake In High-Growth RAS Beauty
In a strategic move to strengthen its play in India’s fast-expanding premium beauty segment, Dabur India has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a minority stake in new-age luxury skincare brand RAS Beauty Pvt Ltd for ₹60 crore. The investment marks the first deal under Dabur Ventures, the company’s investment arm launched in October 2025 […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 2, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Jubilant Scales Towards 5,000-Store Vision With Margin-Led Innovation
India’s largest food service player, Jubilant FoodWorks, is entering a new phase of planned, capital-efficient expansion, backed by technology, supply chain muscle and product innovation, as it builds towards an ambitious 5,000-plus store network. The franchise partner for Domino’s Pizza, Popeyes, Dunkin’ and Hong’s Kitchen reported sustained momentum across brands and geographies, underlining management’s confidence […]
CW Bureau
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Feb 28, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Indriya Targets Top-3 Spot In Jewellery Retail, Plans 100 Stores By FY26
Indriya, the new-age jewellery brand of the Aditya Birla Group, is aspiring to emerge as one of India’s top three jewellery retailers within five to eight years, as it accelerates expansion in the organised market. Announcing the opening of its 50th retail store in Bengaluru, the brand outlined an aggressive growth roadmap, targeting 100 stores […]
CW Bureau
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Feb 28, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Coca-Cola Brings Powerade To India With T20 World Cup Debut
Powerade, the sports hydration brand from The Coca-Cola Company, has officially entered the Indian market, making a high-visibility debut at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Powerade’s India launch was anchored at one of the world’s most-watched cricket tournaments, underlining Coca-Cola India’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the fast-growing hydration and sports beverage segment. […]
CW Bureau
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Feb 28, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
From Pens To Pencils: Flair Writing Expands Creative Portfolio
As India’s stationery market evolves beyond basic writing tools into a broader creative ecosystem, Flair Writing Industries is sharpening its focus on one of the category’s oldest yet largest segments – the wooden pencils. The company has commenced manufacturing wooden pencils at its step-down subsidiary, Flomaxe Stationery Pvt Ltd, in Surat, marking a strategic expansion […]
CW Bureau
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Feb 24, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Garment Mantra Stitches Re-Cycled T-Shirts, Eyes Orders from Africa, UAE
Garment Mantra Lifestyle is weaving sustainability into its export growth strategy, as the Tiruppur-based apparel maker begins sampling a newly developed men’s T-shirt range crafted from recycled fabrics for select markets in Africa and the UAE. The move marks a calculated step into fast-growing, under-penetrated geographies where demand for affordable, climate-suited apparel is rising alongside […]
CW Bureau
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Feb 23, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Indigo Paints Sees Steady Growth In FY26, Plans Capacity Expansion
Indigo Paints Ltd is sharpening its retail presence and scaling up manufacturing capacity even as it rides a phase of sustained double-digit growth, according to Chairman and Managing Director Hemant Jain. Speaking during an earnings call, Jain said the company is steadily expanding its exclusive Indigo Colour Canvas stores at select dealer counters to showcase […]
CW Bureau
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Feb 22, 2026
