Franchise Business Opportunities In India

Hindustan Unilever appointed Priya Nair as its new MD and CEO. She replaced Rohit Jawa, who exited after a brief term. The change occurred amidst concerns about HUL's performance. Jawa focused on volume growth but faced margin pressures. The parent company, Unilever, also experienced leadership instability. Nair's appointment is expected to bring a more aggressive growth strategy. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/personal-care-pet-supplies-liquor/hul-appoints-priya-nair-as-ceo-amidst-sluggish-growth-and-transition-challenges/122398921

Avenue Supermarts Ltd, operator of DMart, reported a nearly flat consolidated net profit of Rs 773 crore for Q1 FY26, with revenue increasing by 16.2% to Rs 16,360 crore. Profit margins faced pressure, declining to 4.7% due to price deflation and competitive intensity in the FMCG segment. Despite margin challenges, DMart expanded its footprint by adding 9 new stores. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/grocery/dmart-reports-flat-q1-profit-at-rs-773-crore-amid-margin-pressures/122390602

Marico's foods portfolio, including Saffola Oats and Soya Chunks, exceeded ₹900 crore in FY25, marking a 33% year-on-year growth. The company is confident of sustaining over 25% growth in the medium term, aiming to reach approximately 8x its FY20 scale. Marico is expanding reach through deeper outlet penetration and focusing on modern trade and e-commerce. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/personal-care-pet-supplies-liquor/maricos-food-business-hits-rs-900-crore-revenue-milestone-in-fy25/122398754

For the latest edition of ETRetail’s signature Digital Cover Story - Top Shelf, Samir Kumar, Country Manager, Amazon India opens up about what has kept him grounded for 25 years at Amazon, how India’s digital ambitions are reshaping the company’s roadmap, and why the next 200 million customers will come from stories still being written in the small towns of India. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/samir-kumar-transforming-amazon-india-for-the-next-200-million-customers/122388355

The ETRetail E-commerce & Digital Natives Summit 2025 commenced with a panel discussion on building global-scale digital commerce ecosystems in India. Panelists emphasized the importance of trust-building through digital infrastructure, localized strategies, and talent development. While some highlighted talent gaps in design thinking and creativity, others asserted India's readiness with a supportive ecosystem fostering innovation for future growth. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/india-never-lacked-talent-only-the-ecosystem-at-edns-2025-leaders-debate-how-digital-commerce-can-build-global-scale-trust-talent-and-transactions/122376829

Avenue Supermarts is expected to report a 6–10% YoY rise in Q1FY26 profit, with revenue likely growing 16–18%. Margins may contract due to higher operational costs and store expansion. Analysts remain watchful of demand and competition trends. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/grocery/avenue-supermarts-q1-results-preview-pat-likely-to-rise-by-up-to-8-revenue-may-see-18-surge-on-store-additions/122365494

Amazon is intensifying competition in India's rapidly growing quick commerce sector by offering deliveries in as little as 10 minutes in New Delhi. Expanding its "Now" service, Amazon aims to match rivals like Blinkit, Instamart, and Zepto, who have popularized near-instant deliveries. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerce/e-tailing/amazon-launches-10-minute-delivery-service-in-delhi-boosting-quick-commerce-competition/122358283

Indian startup exits in 2024 were dominated by IPOs, accounting for 68% of PE-VC exits due to high public market valuations. However, a shift is expected in the next 6-12 months towards a balance between IPOs, secondaries, and M&As as public market corrections and liquidity pressures increase. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/indias-startup-exit-surge-ipos-dominate-but-mas-on-the-rise/122355291

Amazon India is boosting its delivery network with a Rs 2,000 crore investment announced recently. The focus is on faster delivery, especially in smaller cities. New customers are coming from tier-2 and tier-3 towns. The e-commerce major has also launched 10-minute delivery in Bengaluru, with a phased rollout underway in Delhi. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerce/e-tailing/amazon-indias-push-for-faster-delivery-prime-day-2025-and-expansion-into-tier-2-and-3-cities/122333871

Donald Trump announced potential 10% tariffs on BRICS nations, including India, accusing the bloc of undermining the US dollar. During a Cabinet meeting, Trump warned that BRICS countries would soon face these additional charges. He asserted that the economic alliance was actively working to diminish the dollar's global standing. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/trump-warns-brics-nations-including-india-of-10-tariff/122326380