Reliance eyes export-led push with new manufacturing platforms across key consumer segmentsReliance Industries is set to revolutionize manufacturing across beverages, daily essentials, garments, and electronics, with a significant...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
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...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
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...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
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...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
India's consumption story coming back to life and the timing couldn't be better: Ashi AnandIndian consumers are set for a strong recovery. Falling interest rates and potential oil price drops are boosting confidence. Tax cuts are ...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
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...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
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...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
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...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Advertisers bet on movie stars to stand out in IPL 2026 seasonCelebrity ads surged 34% during IPL 19, making up 61% of total ad volumes. This happened even as fewer advertisers participated. IPL remain...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
BRND.ME converts into public company, eyes IPO in 12-18 monthsBRND.ME, formerly Mensa Brands, has converted into a public company after shifting its corporate base to India. The consumer brands platfor...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Pizza Hut: From $600 loan to 20,000 stores and the new $2.7 billion twist for the global empirePizza Hut, a nearly 70-year-old American icon, has been split in a $2.7 billion deal. Yum Brands is selling its international business outs...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
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, ...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
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...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Creator platform Influish raises pre-seed round at Rs 25 crore valuationCreator platform Influish has secured pre-seed funding at a Rs 25 crore valuation, backed by angel investors. The platform connects creator...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
SolarSquare raises $53 million in India’s largest residential solar funding roundSolarSquare has secured $53 million in a significant funding round. This investment fuels expansion into new cities and strengthens technol...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
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 ...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
How Gen Z became the most important customer in FMCGYoung consumers are now driving major decisions at established food companies. Gen-Z and millennials are influencing product development, a...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.40 AM IST