RETAIL/FMCG Allied Blenders & Distillers Approves ₹115 Cr Investment In Malt Distillery

Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd, a leading spirits company, has approved an additional capital contribution of ₹115 crore in its subsidiary Minakshi Agro Industries LLP (MAILLP) to establish a malt distillery and maturation warehouse at Aurangabad. The investment, which will be made in one or more tranches, will support a malt distillery with a capacity […]

CW Bureau · Sep 11, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Allied Blenders & Distillers Launches Premium Whisky ‘The Indian Edit’

Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABD), a leading spirits company, has launched ‘The Indian Edit’, a premium whisky positioned for contemporary and globally oriented Indian consumers. The brand is built around the idea that modern Indian success is increasingly expressed through the confidence to shape traditions and evolving culture into a distinct personal identity. The […]

CW Bureau · Sep 11, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Lux Industries Enters New Growth Phase Through 3 Demerged Verticals

Lux Industries Ltd, one of India’s largest hosiery manufacturers, is focusing on margin recovery, tighter working capital management and cost rationalisation as it enters FY27. The company is also looking to leverage investments made in brands, manufacturing and technology to strengthen its position in the mid-premium hosiery segment. Lux has an annual production capacity of […]

CW Bureau · Sep 3, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Allied Blenders Relaunches Officer’s Choice Blue With Premium Packaging

Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABD), a leading spirits company, has unveiled a refreshed avatar of Officer’s Choice Blue, one of its established whisky brands. The relaunch features premium packaging and a refreshed visual identity, aimed at strengthening the brand’s position in the Premium & Above (P&A) segment. New design highlights brand legacy Blended with […]

CW Bureau · Sep 1, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG United Breweries Invests ₹110 Cr In New Canning Line At Ellora Brewery

United Breweries Ltd (UBL), part of the Heineken Company, has commissioned a new canning line at its Ellora Brewery in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, with an investment of ₹110 crore. The facility is expected to become operational in September 2026 and will strengthen UBL’s manufacturing footprint, brewery productivity and ability to meet growing demand. 40,000 cans […]

CW Bureau · Sep 1, 2026

BANKING & FINANCE HSBC Consumption Fund Delivers 15.13% Return Since Inception

HSBC Mutual Fund’s HSBC Consumption Fund, an open-ended equity scheme following the consumption theme, has delivered a 15.13% return since inception under the Regular Growth Option, outperforming its benchmark, Nifty India Consumption TRI, which returned 14.81%. The fund, which completed three years since its launch in August 2023, had assets under management (AUM) of ₹1,762 […]

CW Bureau · Aug 27, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG United Breweries Expands Heineken Silver Brand To Three More States

United Breweries Ltd, part of the Heineken company, has expanded Heineken Silver across Kerala, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh, building on the brand’s momentum in markets where it is already available. The expansion comes amid growing consumer demand for premium and international beer experiences, with consumers increasingly seeking products that combine quality, refreshment and distinctive taste. […]

CW Bureau · Aug 25, 2026

AUTO PV Dealers Set For 10-12% Growth As Strong Demand Drive Sales: Crisil

Domestic passenger vehicle (PV) dealers are expected to sustain strong growth of 10-12% this fiscal, supported by healthy demand, premiumisation and periodic price hikes by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), according to a Crisil Ratings analysis of 102 PV dealers. The growth outlook follows a 13% increase in dealer volumes last fiscal, when demand rebounded sharply […]

CW Bureau · Aug 23, 2026

GENERAL PVR INOX Eyes Growth Through Premiumisation, Tier 2-4 Expansion

PVR INOX Ltd is entering FY27 with a strong content pipeline and a significantly strengthened balance sheet, with net debt falling 90% to ₹162 crore as of March 2026 from ₹1,430 crore at the time of the merger in FY23. The multiplex operator will focus on improving occupancies, premiumisation and capital-light growth, with greater emphasis […]

CW Bureau · Aug 20, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Crompton Unveils New Master Brand Identity Under Crompton 2.0

Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd has unveiled its new Master Brand identity, marking the next chapter of Crompton 2.0 and its transformation into an innovation-led, consumer-centric business. Over the last decade, Crompton has expanded beyond its core categories through investments in technology and product innovation. The refreshed identity creates a unified platform for the company’s […]

CW Bureau · Aug 19, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Arvind Fashions Bets On Technology, Premiumisation For Future Growth

Arvind Fashions Ltd is strengthening its brands, investing in technology and maintaining disciplined capital allocation to tap India’s expanding fashion market, said Chairman Sanjay S. Lalbhai. The company long-term strategy is centred on building stronger brands, enhancing operational capabilities and creating sustainable value for stakeholders. Strong consumer opportunity “India’s fashion market continues to offer one […]

CW Bureau · Jul 25, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Premiumisation, Quick Commerce Lead Nestle India’s Q1 Sales Growth

Nestle India is stepping up its focus on premium products, quick commerce, rural expansion and exports as it looks to sustain its growth momentum in an increasingly competitive packaged foods market. The FMCG major’s first-quarter performance indicates that growth is no longer being driven by urban consumption alone. Instead, the company is broadening its playbook […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026