Carrefour eyes India expansion via organic route, acquisitionsFrench retailer Carrefour has re-entered India through a partnership with Apparel Group. The company plans to open multiple stores across D...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
ED raids 12 places across four states in Cyprus-based betting platform Parimatch probeThe search operation is continued by the ED's Mumbai zonal office under section 17 of PMLA, 2002, which grants authorised officers the powe...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
India preparing rollout of agentic payments on UPIWhile leading payment companies have launched such frameworks in the U.S., Europe, Singapore and Australia, a rollout on the popular Unifie...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
For retailers, ecommerce highs come with headachesTata-owned retail chain Trent reported a 35% year-on-year jump in consumer complaints to over 300,000 in FY26, which its latest annual repo...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Sugar shortage bites: Retailers cap purchases, prices surge 29% ahead of Raksha BandhanMajor retailers are limiting sugar purchases to three kilograms per customer. Quick commerce platforms also restrict sugar sales to a few p...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
BPCL eyes E-comm, payment gateway in non-fuel push; looks to deliver groceries along with LPG cylindersBharat Petroleum Corporation Limited is expanding its e-commerce operations. The company plans to deliver groceries along with LPG cylinder...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Hey AI, what should I buy? India's shoppers have a new shopping buddyIndian shoppers increasingly use AI tools for product discovery and purchasing decisions. Many consumers are comfortable with AI-powered re...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Dmart owner eyes debt market comeback after 7-year hiatus, bankers sayAvenue Supermarts is preparing to venture into the corporate debt market shortly. The retailer intends to secure around ten billion rupees ...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Minimum wage hikes add to cost pressures for retailers and gig firms ahead of festive seasonCompanies employing lower-paid and gig workers are facing higher labour costs after more than 15 states raised minimum wages since April, a...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
Retailers keep price hikes in check amid rising input costs: NuvamaIndian retailers are limiting price hikes despite volatile cotton, yarn and fabric costs and geopolitical supply-chain risks. Companies are...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 20% in one year, as per analystsWhen the stock market is hit by a mix of head and tail winds, it is probably the right time to look at stocks from sectors witnessing struc...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
MINISO enters quick commerce with 90+ products on Instamart, including Harry Potter, Hello KittyWith the launch of its quick commerce initiative in India alongside Swiggy Instamart, MINISO introduces over ninety lifestyle items, featur...
21 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Expensive living? Inflation hits coriander to cars in IndiaConsumer goods companies are increasing prices and reducing pack sizes. Automobile manufacturers and tyre companies also announced signific...
21 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Walmart turns to advertising as sales growth slowsWalmart's advertising business, Walmart Connect, is experiencing rapid growth. This segment significantly supports profits as same-store sa...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
India’s next online grocery goldmine lies beyond the traditional routesThe shift in India’s e-commerce market is revealing a growing focus on value-oriented buyers from smaller towns. These consumers favor cost...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Customer charged Rs 10 extra for a carry bag: Consumer commission orders Rs 30,000 payout; says retailers like 'Reliance, D-Mart', Zudio must bear cost of making goods deliverableZudio has been ordered to pay Rs 30,000 after a Karnataka consumer commission ruled that charging a customer Rs 10 for a carry bag amounts ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Independence Day sales surge up to 25%, lifting festive demandThis year's Independence Day sales have brought impressive growth for brands and retailers, with value sales soaring by up to 25% and volum...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.29 AM IST