RETAIL/FMCG Apparel Group Sets Up Carrefour First Flagship Store In Greater Noida

Apparel Group has brought Carrefour to India with the opening of the global retailer’s first flagship store in Greater Noida West, marking its entry into the country’s food and hypermarket retail segment. Spread across more than 50,000 sq. ft., the store offers over 15,000 SKUs, combining international products with locally sourced fresh produce, groceries, bakery […]

CW Bureau · Sep 4, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Liberty Shoes Eyes Future Growth With Stronger Brands And Designs

Footwear major Liberty Shoes Ltd is looking to strengthen its position in the Indian footwear market by focusing on product innovation, contemporary designs, technology-led operations and stronger brands as consumer preferences evolve. The management, in a letter to shareholders, said the company will focus on improving efficiency, maintaining disciplined costs and enhancing its ability to […]

CW Bureau · Sep 3, 2026

HOSPITALITY Brigade Group Opens PVR INOX At Brigade Cornerstone Utopia

Brigade Group has announced the opening of a PVR INOX Cinemas multiplex at Arcadia, Brigade Cornerstone Utopia, strengthening the entertainment offering at its integrated development. The multiplex features six auditoriums with a total seating capacity of 949. It spans approximately 42,000 sq. ft. across two floors. Multiplex adds to retail offering Located within the retail […]

CW Bureau · Sep 1, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE GMR Airports Sees Long Runway Of Growth Across Aviation Ecosystem

GMR Airports Ltd expects sustained growth across its airport and aviation-adjacent businesses, supported by long residual concession tenures and strong underlying demand. The company will continue to pursue new airport concession opportunities while expanding its asset-light portfolio through operations and maintenance contracts and airport-adjacent businesses, with a focus on sustainable growth and financial discipline. Airport […]

CW Bureau · Aug 27, 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 Bikaji Foods Partners With Bakery Expert, Sells 30% Stake In Subsidiary

Bikaji Foods International Ltd has partnered with Thayekunni Khaleel, a globally recognised technical expert in the bakery industry, through its subsidiary Bikaji Bakes Pvt Ltd (BBPL). As part of the partnership, Bikaji Foods has transferred a 30% equity stake in BBPL to Khaleel, while retaining a 70% majority stake. BBPL will continue to remain a […]

CW Bureau · Aug 27, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Indian Terrain Targets For Peak Revenue Of ₹500 Cr Again By FY28

Apparel retailer Indian Terrain Fashions Ltd is targeting a return to its peak revenue of ₹500 crore by FY28, with a sharper focus on profitability, margins and stronger financials. In a letter to shareholders, Executive Chairman Venky Rajagopal said the company would pursue growth through selective retail expansion, e-commerce and deeper distribution. Focus shifts to […]

CW Bureau · Aug 19, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Spencer’s Retail Eyes Disciplined Growth With Sharper Execution

Spencer’s Retail Ltd is entering its next phase of growth with a focus on stronger execution, disciplined scaling and improving customer relevance across its formats. The multi-format retailer will prioritise store productivity, category performance, customer engagement, responsible scaling of JIFFY, omnichannel integration and profitability improvement. Growth focus shifts to execution Capital deployment will remain selective […]

CW Bureau · Aug 15, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Senco Gold Expands AI Push, Targets 20% Revenue Growth In FY27

Senco Gold Ltd, a leading jewellery retailer, has accelerated the adoption of advanced technologies across design, sourcing, supply chain management and e-commerce as it sharpens its focus on digital customer engagement and operational efficiency. “The biggest transition has been in the digital space, with the brand moving into the AI-aided customer experience journey,” said Chairperson […]

CW Bureau · Aug 7, 2026

GENERAL APAC Real Estate Investments Hit $105 Bn In H1, Strongest Since 2022

Asia Pacific’s real estate market posted its strongest first half since 2022, with investment activity rising to U$105 billion in H1 2026, driven by the return of cross-border capital and broad-based investor interest across markets and asset classes. According to Colliers’ Asia Pacific Capital Markets Snapshot H1 2026, the rebound reflects renewed confidence in the […]

CW Bureau · Aug 7, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Indian Terrain Narrows Q1 Net Loss By 87%, Returns To Pre-Tax Profit Mark

Premium menswear brand Indian Terrain Fashions Ltd significantly reduced its net loss during the first quarter of FY27, aided by robust revenue growth, margin expansion and improved operational efficiency. The company reported a net loss of ₹0.83 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared with a loss of ₹6.20 crore in the corresponding […]

CW Bureau · Aug 1, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Malabar Gold & Diamonds Appoints MS Dhoni As Brand Ambassador

Jewellery retailer Malabar Gold & Diamonds has appointed former India cricket captain MS Dhoni as its brand ambassador, marking the beginning of a long-term association centred around its philosophy of ‘The Responsible Jeweller’. The company said Dhoni’s integrity, consistency and humility reflect the values that have defined the brand for more than three decades. Focus […]

CW Bureau · Jul 28, 2026