Franchise Business Opportunities In India

Packaged water brand Aquapeya, funded by Shark Tank’s Namita Thapar and Ritesh Agarwal, has been ordered by the Bombay High Court to halt operations after Bisleri International accused it of trademark and copyright infringement. The accusation followed Aquapeya’s admissions on the show about benefiting from the market goodwill of established brands. 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/shark-tank-contestant-aquapeya-asked-to-stop-selling-water-brand-by-court/119896891

Chanel and other luxury brands are expanding their beauty segments in India, managing their retail spaces independently to better align with consumer preferences. Chanel has opened multiple new beauty and fragrance stores, launched an e-commerce platform, and brands like L'Oreal Luxe are opening exclusive brand outlets, signaling significant demand growth in this sector. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/apparel/luxury-fashion-giants-like-louis-vuitton-loreal-luxe-bet-big-on-indias-beauty-boom/119893048

As India seeks a waiver for US reciprocal tariffs, the electronics industry braces for short-term impacts but hopes for favorable bilateral negotiations. The potential tariffs could significantly affect $13 billion of electronics exports, mainly smartphones, which are expected to reach $13.5 billion in the US market in FY25. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/consumer-durables-and-information-technology/consumer-electronics/trump-tariffs-kick-off-today-electronics-companies-hope-for-a-reprieve/119893093

The company, which started FY25 with a Rs 20 crore ARR, reached Rs 200 crore run rate by January and expects to close March at around Rs 230 crore. "FY25 has been a great year for us," said Adapureddy, adding, "We started the year with a 20 crore ARR, and now we've touched 200 crore. It's been an amazing journey in terms of top-line growth." from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/health-and-beauty/deconstruct-targets-rs-250-300-cr-revenue-in-fy26/119819678

Gold prices in India are expected to reach between Rs 87,000 and Rs 96,000 per 10 grams in 2025 due to global economic uncertainties and US tariffs. While investment demand remains strong, high prices have impacted jewellery sales. The US Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cuts and central bank gold reserves could further influence prices. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/jewellery/gold-price-at-rs-90000-isnt-the-end-of-nightmare-for-your-budget-set-to-soar-to-/119788219

Mother Dairy plans to invest Rs 600 crore to build two new processing plants in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh. The Gujarat plant will cost Rs 400 crore and be completed in two years, while the Andhra Pradesh plant will cost Rs 150-200 crore. Additionally, a new Nagpur plant for milk processing is set to begin operations by 2026. 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/mother-dairy-to-invest-rs-600-crore-in-new-fruits-vegetable-processing-plants/119786539

India's industrial and logistics (I&L) sector is expected to witness strong growth in 2025, driven by increasing demand for warehousing, particularly from e-commerce companies, according to a report by CBRE. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/indias-industrial-and-logistics-sector-set-for-strong-growth-in-2025-due-to-high-demand-from-e-commerce-cbre/119645034

Orkla India, which owns MTR and Eastern spices, appointed four non-executive independent directors to its board ahead of a planned $300 million IPO. This move aims to strengthen corporate governance for strategic growth. MTR derives 70% of its revenue from spices and masalas, with sales reaching Rs 2,342 crore in FY24. 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/mtr-foods-parent-orkla-india-restructures-board-ahead-of-its-planned-ipo/119631635

Natural diamond prices have increased by 10% recently, driven by rising consumer demand in key global markets. Industry experts expect this trend to continue throughout 2025. The renewed interest has led to a surge in demand, particularly from tier-2 and -3 cities in India. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/jewellery/its-natural-natural-diamond-prices-surge-10-amid-rising-demand/119631560