Franchise Business Opportunities In India

Zomato has invested Rs 2,800 crore in Blinkit since acquiring the company for Rs 4,477 crore in an all-stock deal in August 2022. This latest investment follows Zomato raising Rs 8,500 crore through a QIP in November, a move aimed at bolstering its balance sheet in the face of growing competition. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/food-services/zomato-infuses-rs-500-crore-in-quick-commerce-platform-blinkit/117327344

A unique proposal by Delhi government corporations to introduce a fixed quota-based liquor stocking policy has faced objections from mid-sized spirits companies. The policy favors large multinational companies and assigns quotas based on national sales data, potentially sidelining local and startup brands in the competitive market. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/grocery/delhis-plan-of-quota-based-stocking-of-spirits-riles-mid-size-local-alcobev-companies/117317398

To achieve its targets, the brand plans to expand its presence further, invest in state-of-the-art bakeries, penetrate deeper via quick commerce, and expand its out-of-home consumption menu. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/food-services/how-blue-tokai-is-planning-to-become-a-rs-1000-crore-brand-in-next-3-years/117289404

To be sure, private labels are not new. According to the Deloitte-FICCI report on 'Spurring growth in FMCG, retail and ecommerce sectors in India', private labels represent 4% of total retail sales, of which 70% belong to food categories. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/food-services/branded-firms-facing-rising-tide-of-private-labels-in-crowded-market/117284286

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited approved issuing shares worth about Rs 2,379 crore to promoters and qualified institutional buyers. Shares will be issued to the promoter group and QIBs, increasing Pilani Investment and Industries shareholding. The company will continue with its retail business and ethnic brands, while its lifestyle and sportswear brands will be part of ABLBL. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/apparel/abfrl-approves-rs-2400-crore-preferential-issue-for-promoters-qib/117255651

Dunzo's website and app went offline following CEO Kabeer Biswas's departure to Flipkart. The startup has struggled financially despite raising $450 million. Operations were scaled down amid funding issues. Dunzo's creditors have approached the National Company Law Tribunal over unpaid dues. Reliance Retail owns 26% of Dunzo, and Google holds nearly 20 per cent. 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/dunzo-app-website-go-offline-post-cofounder-kabeer-biswas-exit-to-flipkart/117224672

The country’s leading restaurateurs’ body may move the Competition Commission of India (CCI) against Zomato and Swiggy’s new standalone apps for 10-minute food delivery. Zomato-owned Blinkit and Swiggy recently launched standalone apps named Bistro and Snacc, respectively. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/food-services/behind-restaurants-bodys-big-tussle-with-zomato-swiggy/117221542

Zepto’s domicile flip to India will formally complete within the next 30 days, a person aware of the matter said, adding that this was one of the fastest approvals of its kind from the tribunal. 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/nclt-nod-for-zepto-parents-merger-with-singapore-unit/117188247

Avenue Supermarts Ltd, the owner of D-Mart, reported a 4.8% rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 723.54 crore for Q3 FY2025. Revenue from operations increased by 17.68% to Rs 15,972.55 crore, though PAT margin fell slightly. The company expanded online DMart Ready service and now has 387 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/d-mart-q3-net-profit-rises-4-8-to-rs-723-5-crore/117154511

Avenue Supermarts Ltd, the owner of D-Mart, reported a 4.8% rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 723.54 crore for Q3 FY2025. Revenue from operations increased by 17.68% to Rs 15,972.55 crore, though PAT margin fell slightly. The company expanded online DMart Ready service and now has 387 stores. 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/d-mart-q3-net-profit-rises-4-8-to-rs-723-5-crore/117154511