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Global FMCG giants bet big on India as demand, premiumisation riseGlobal consumer product makers reported strong demand in India during the June quarter. Companies like Mondelez and L'Oreal saw acceleratin...
From L’Oreal to Unilever, global FMCG giants step up India investments to expand retail reachGlobal consumer product makers reported strong demand and market share gains in India. Companies like Mondelez and L'Oreal see India as a k...
Hyundai Motor India July total sales up 25.4 pc at 75,360 unitsHyundai Motor India achieved its highest monthly sales volume in July 2026. Domestic sales reached an all-time high, increasing by 23.3 per...
India ready for a premium wealth show while US missiles rattle the worldIndia's festive shopping season is set to highlight the country's premiumisation boom despite global uncertainty triggered by the US-Iran w...
Formal retail credit access doubles over past decadeIndia’s formal retail credit market has expanded sharply over the past decade, with credit access rising from 35% of consumers in 2017 to 7...
China emerging as long-term AI winner despite semiconductor market volatility: JefferiesChina leads the artificial intelligence race, particularly in consumer markets. Global semiconductor stocks face volatility, nearing 200-da...
India's gold demand hits six-year low in Q2 despite record spendIndia's gold demand reached a six-year low in the April-June quarter. Record-high prices and increased import duties significantly reduced ...
Malls make a comeback: Retail space demand jumps 20%India’s retail leasing activity grew 20% year-on-year to 3.9 million sq ft in the first half of 2026, despite inflation and geopolitical co...
India's gold demand falls 6 per cent in April-June on weak seasonal demand, higher duty: WGCIndia's gold demand decreased six percent year-on-year during the April-June quarter. This decline occurred despite a significant fifty per...
Gold tariff hike boosts grey market, hurts organised trade, says WGCIndia's gold imports have increased through unofficial channels following a tariff hike. This rise widens margins for grey market operators...
Indian corporates to clock 9% aggregate revenue in FY27: FitchFitch Ratings forecasts Indian corporate revenue to grow nine percent in the current fiscal year. This growth is expected to keep credit me...
India attractive long-term opportunity for Coca-Cola: CEO Henrique BraunCoca-Cola sees significant opportunities in India's beverage market. The company is investing in both affordable and premium product segmen...
Tea, TVs, cars and apparel to get costlier in August as West Asia conflict fuels fresh price hikesConsumer goods makers will raise prices in August for the third time this year. Volatile raw material prices and higher freight rates are d...
Warehousing investments jump 53% in H1; leasing rises 16%: VestianInstitutional investments in Indian warehousing rose 53 percent to USD 49 million. Leasing of industrial space increased 16 percent across ...
Flipkart's supply chain arm Ekart opens logistics network to external brandsEkart is expanding its logistics network to outside businesses. This includes MSMEs and D2C brands through a new franchise model. The compa...
Flipkart's Ekart opens pan-India logistics network to businessesEkart, Flipkart's supply chain arm, is opening its logistics network to outside businesses. This expansion utilizes a new franchise model a...
India plans up to quarter of 2027 LPG imports from US, sources sayIndia plans to buy a quarter of its LPG imports from the United States in 2027. This move aims to reduce Middle East reliance and support t...
India needs 86 GW additional thermal power by FY36, 64 GW under works: GovtIndia requires 86,440 MW of new thermal power capacity by 2035-36. Over 63,000 MW of this capacity is currently under implementation. Trans...
Top retailers battle for premium mall space as supply lags demandRetail leasing demand in India's top cities significantly exceeds new Grade A mall supply. This persistent imbalance has driven vacancy rat...
Brands see strong consumer appetite this festive season despite war-led woesIndian consumers show resilient demand for aspirational and premium goods this festive season. Inflation and supply disruptions have not si...