India Inc eyes a festive boom, but the bottom line holds a twistFestive shopping is currently gaining momentum with significant sales in both online and offline markets. Companies are experiencing increa...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
India-New Zealand FTA comes into effect todayThe FTA will provide Indian exporters with 100% duty-free access to the New Zealand market, opening opportunities for MSMEs, women entrepre...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Uniqlo India net profit rises 41% to Rs 253 cr in FY26; co bets on expansionUniqlo reported a significant increase in revenue for the year ended March 2026. The revenue rose 44% year-on-year, reaching ₹1,724 crore a...
19 Oct, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
- India & Canada aim to close trade deal before Modi visit
"We are hoping to get there. We have another round of negotiation, as I mentioned, on November 9 back in New Delhi. So, I'll be bringing my...
17 Oct, 2026, 06.23 AM IST
Cult.fit gets Sebi nod for Rs 3,500-4,000 crore IPOThe IPO will comprise a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 950 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 178.6 million shares by existing inve...
16 Oct, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
Cult.fit receives Sebi approval for proposed IPOCult.fit has received Sebi observations for its proposed IPO, comprising a fresh issue of up to Rs 950 crore and an offer for sale. Revenue...
16 Oct, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Shoppers Stop same-store sales growth slows on delayed festive seasonShoppers Stop reported a slowdown in second-quarter same-store sales growth as a delayed festive season weighed on store traffic, sending i...
16 Oct, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Ralph Lauren ties executive payouts to AI in sign of retail's shifting prioritiesRalph Lauren has replaced its sustainability metric with AI metrics in its executive incentive plan for the year 2026. This change follows ...
15 Oct, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Want an early signal on the economy and stocks this festive season? Watch 19 stocks, and what their managements say in the next 20 daysThere is a set of companies that sees the shape of the economy before economists do. They know when a household decides to spend or hold ba...
14 Oct, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
High crude vs festive demand: Can consumption stocks withstand the oil shock?As the festive season approaches in India, high crude oil prices stir worries over profit margins for companies across sectors like FMCG an...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
ASICS opens 150th store in IndiaGlobal Japanese sportswear brand ASICS has opened its 150th store at Pacific Mall in Mansarovar, Jaipur. This store marks the third Company...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
India’s office hubs turn into retail hotspots as developers tap captive shoppersOffice clusters in cities like Gurugram and Mumbai are increasingly becoming retail hubs that serve employees. Retail spaces within office ...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Have Money, Will Buy! Festive online sales off to fine 'premium' startDuring the festive season, demand for premium goods has seen significant growth on e-commerce platforms. Sales have increased by 40% compar...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
India apparel market set to reach $146 billion by 2029India’s apparel market is set to grow from $95.7 billion in 2025 to $146.3 billion by 2029, a 9% CAGR, driven by rural and smaller-town con...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Lululemon puts Nike veteran in charge of product as CEO O'Neill looks to right shipLululemon Athletica has appointed Maggie Gauger as chief product officer to lead product development. Gauger previously worked at Nike and ...
08 Oct, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
As India Inc wants staff to dress the part, uniforms become all the rageIndia's B2B apparel market is growing rapidly, reaching $2.1 billion and more than doubling in recent years. Companies now seek smart unifo...
07 Oct, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Textile output surges, but apparel production stays in the red. What’s driving the divergence?Government data reveals growth of 8 percent in industrial output for August 2026, driven by manufacturing. Apparel production, however, dec...
04 Oct, 2026, 02.29 PM IST