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India's beauty, personal care market seen at $39 billion by 2030: FlipkartIndia's beauty and personal care market is set for a significant surge, projected to hit $39 billion by 2030. Flipkart's report reveals a s...
Reliance AGM 2026: Isha Ambani lays out Rs 1 lakh crore FMCG ambition amid Jio IPOReliance Industries used its 2026 AGM to outline ambitious growth plans across retail, consumer goods and digital businesses, while also ta...
Myntra EORS sees 30% rise in new shoppers; D2C brands log strong demand growthMyntra said its latest End of Reason Sale (EORS) recorded a 30% year-on-year increase in first-time shoppers, with non-metro cities contrib...
ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026: The next retail breakthrough may already be in your pocketET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 spotlights the products quietly reshaping retail. From improving product discovery and customer e...
L’Oréal buys control of Innovist as India beauty battle intensifiesL'Oréal SA is acquiring a majority stake in Indian beauty startup Innovist. This move strengthens L'Oréal's position in India's rapidly exp...
D2C brands turn to WhatsApp to win new customersWhatsApp is increasingly becoming a customer acquisition channel for India’s D2C brands rather than just a platform for customer support an...
Indian exporters look beyond US, UK amid global uncertainties: PayPal's Abid MurshedIndian MSMEs are shifting focus from initial sales to sustainable global growth, facing challenges in operational realities and cost compet...
India-UK FTA draws mixed response from liquor industry over Scotch duty cutsThe India-UK Free Trade Agreement is set to begin on July 15. Alcoholic beverage makers welcome the pact, expecting increased trade and a b...
Korean food startup Gimi Michi raises $1 million led by IndiaQuotientFounded by IIM Ahmedabad alumni Nishank Goyal, Akhil Kumar, and Bodhi Rathor, Gimi Michi is building a Korean food brand for the Indian mar...
Haircare startup Xtovia raises Rs 6.9 crore led by V3 VenturesFounded in 2025 by entrepreneur Navneet Misra and Dr Tunga Madhu Babu, who heads research and development and holds a PhD from IIT Madras, ...
JioStar sees AI, commerce and interactivity shaping entertainment's futureJioStar CEO Kevin Vaz outlined the company's vision as a technology-driven entertainment firm, emphasizing AI, personalization, and interac...
Clay Craft India's Rs 110-crore IPO to open on June 17, price band fixed at Rs 193-203Clay Craft India Limited, a Jaipur-based ceramic tableware manufacturer, is set to launch its IPO on June 17, 2026, aiming to raise Rs 110....
India launches UPI at department store in FranceIndia's digital payment system, UPI, has expanded its global reach with a launch at Galeries Lafayette in Nice, France. This move strengthe...
Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026 launched to recognise the country’s leading cross-border businessesPayoneer and The Economic Times have launched the Payoneer India Cross-Border Excellence Awards 2026. These awards will celebrate Indian bu...
Gourmet retail startup Foodstories raises Rs 50 crore led by Nikhil KamathGourmet retail startup Foodstories has secured Rs 50 crore in a funding round led by Zerodha cofounder Nikhil Kamath. The company, founded ...
India leads globally in AI-driven revenue growth expectations: BCG surveyIndian marketers anticipate significant AI-driven revenue growth. India leads globally in adopting agentic commerce, a new marketing approa...
Meesho to buy Kirana Club for Rs 202 crore, eyes deeper retail playEcommerce giant Meesho is set to acquire Kirana Club for Rs 202 crore in a cash deal, aiming to bolster its reach within India's vast kiran...
Meesho: Why Jefferies believes the stock could rally 34% from current levelsJefferies sees significant growth for Meesho. The brokerage initiated coverage with a 'Buy' rating and a target price of Rs 225. This sugge...
Customers will feast as Zepto to pour fuel into quick commerce fireZepto’s proposed Rs 9,500 cr ($1 billion) IPO could significantly intensify competition in India’s already crowded quick commerce market. T...
Innocent Fresh plans expansion across 40-50 citiesThe company partners with rural women for preparation. Their products are available in retail and online. Future growth includes e-commerce...