Contactless card payments on the rise as Indian shoppers swipe less, tap moreIndian shoppers are increasingly opting for contactless 'tap-and-pay' card transactions, with estimates suggesting they now account for up ...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
ADIA to sell Rs 1,944 crore Lenskart stake days after SoftBank exitAbu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is set to divest up to 2.3% of its stake in eyewear retailer Lenskart for approximately Rs 1,944 cror...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
A new IPO frenzy: Why is Bharat making a beeline for bourses?Retail chains from smaller Indian towns are planning to raise over Rs 7,000 crore through IPOs. These companies see capital markets as a fa...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Tata Consumer crosses Rs 20,000 crore revenue mark in FY26, net profit up 20%Tata Consumer Products achieved a significant milestone, crossing ₹20,000 crore in revenue for FY26. The company reported a 15% revenue inc...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Regional retail companies chase IPO gold to fund dreamsSmall towns in India are becoming major retail growth centers. This is leading many regional companies to plan initial public offerings. Th...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Gas at $4: Americans cut back on discretionary spends as fuel bills mountAmericans are adjusting their spending as fuel prices climb. Shoppers are altering routines, visiting discount stores for gas, and cutting ...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
The safe keepers: Inside India's booming locker economyIndia’s locker economy is booming amid rising gold prices and household wealth. While banks remain the preferred repository, private vault ...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Hexagon Nutrition IPO Day 1: 37% subscription, Grey market signals 27% listing gainHexagon Nutrition's IPO opened strongly on its first day. Retail investors showed significant interest, subscribing 62% of their quota. The...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Titan's big wager on the premiumisation boom now rests on watches priced above ₹25,000Titan is significantly increasing its focus on premium watches. The company anticipates that timepieces priced above Rs 25,000 will soon ac...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Nexus, Rainmatter invest Rs 225 crore in Agilitas SportsAgilitas Sports secured Rs 225 crore from Nexus Venture Partners and Rainmatter. This funding will fuel expansion in manufacturing, brands,...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Heatwave and holidays drive 15-20% sales surge for mall retailersHeatwaves, school holidays and reduced summer travel are driving more consumers to air-conditioned malls, boosting sales for restaurants, f...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
After Zudio boom, Trent still has a long runway for growth: Noel TataTrent Chairman Noel Tata sees the retail firm in its early growth phase. He is confident of achieving ambitious revenue targets. The compan...
31 May, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Zara posts weakest India performance since pandemic yearsInditex Trent Retail India saw its weakest performance since pandemic years. Revenue fell, and profit dropped significantly. This highlight...
30 May, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Zara's India FY26 profit falls 32% to Rs 204 crore; revenue slipsZara's India profit saw a significant 31.9% drop to Rs 204.14 crore in FY26, with revenue also declining slightly. This comes as Trent Ltd ...
30 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
For a match made in retail heaven, friction on earth can be realQuick commerce is transforming Indian retail. Platforms like Blinkit and Zepto now drive a significant portion of online sales for major FM...
30 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Zara posts weakest performance in India since pandemic, net sales fall 1% in FY26Zara's India operations experienced a slowdown in the past fiscal year, marking its weakest performance since the pandemic. Intensifying co...
30 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
DS Group brings UK-based Ben's Cookies to India; eyes 10 outlets in FY27DS Group is bringing British brand Ben's Cookies to India. The company plans to open up to 10 stores in Delhi and Mumbai this fiscal year. ...
27 May, 2026, 03.29 PM IST