Franchise Business Opportunities In India

India and the European Union have signed a significant trade agreement. This deal will substantially reduce tariffs and open markets for both sides. Indian exporters will gain near-zero duty access to the EU for most goods over seven years. This pact offers Indian businesses long-term certainty and access to a vast consumer market. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/mother-of-all-deals-but-these-three-things-were-off-the-table-in-the-india-eu-trade-pact/127615019

Raymond Group Managing Director Gautam Singhania said, "As far as the budget is concerned, the EU trade deal is expected to happen tomorrow. I think that will be a significant step to bring America to the negotiating table if India gets a very good deal with the EU." from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/eu-trade-deal-will-help-bring-us-to-negotiating-table-raymond-group-managing-director-gautam-singhania/127594978

Companies that produce beverages, soft drinks, ice creams, air conditioners, and cooling personal care items are implementing diverse plans to meet anticipated summer demand. These strategies range from adjusting production schedules to managing inventory and timing retail promotions. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/consumer-goods-companies-making-sure-sales-dont-cool-off-this-summer/127524483

Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd is set to invest Rs 1,130 crore in Maharashtra. The company will establish a large-scale milk processing and dairy products manufacturing facility. This expansion plan includes a 10 lakh litre per day milk processing plant. The project is expected to create around 800 direct jobs. 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/milky-mist-dairy-plans-to-invest-rs-1130-cr-to-set-up-processing-plant-in-maharashtra/127301846

LG Electronics India will expand its Ranjangaon manufacturing facility near Pune. The Maharashtra government has approved a ₹705.74 crore investment. This approval grants LG Electronics India incentives worth ₹47.04 crore annually for 15 years. The incentives will commence from May 1, 2025. This move supports LG's manufacturing growth strategy under the 'Make in India' program. 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/lg-electronics-india-to-receive-47-crore-annually-in-incentives-for-pune-plant-over-15-years/127262565

Radico Khaitan announced a significant profit jump of 62.26 percent for the December quarter. This growth was fueled by record-breaking sales volumes. Revenue from operations also saw a healthy increase. The company attributes its success to premium product sales and favorable raw material costs. New premium and luxury product launches are showing strong initial performance. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/grocery/radico-khaitan-q3-profit-up-63-to-rs-155-cr/127139722

Around 60% respondents say India's growth momentum is strong and broad-based from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/india-likely-to-grow-6-5-7-in-fy27-amid-global-risks/127100825

Overseas selling in sector 'mostly value-driven' l BFSI also sees sell-off on likely profit taking, but outlook positive l Some buying in three sectors, mostly metals and mining from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/foreign-investors-not-done-with-selling-fmcg-tops-list-in-2026/127099283

L'Oreal is set to open its Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad this November. The beauty tech giant will invest Rs 3500 crore by 2030. This facility will create 2,000 advanced tech jobs, including AI specialists. It will focus on AI-powered beauty innovation. This marks a significant investment in Telangana's tech landscape. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/health-and-beauty/cosmetics-and-fragrances/loreal-plans-rs-3500-crore-investment-in-hyderabad-gcc-inauguration-this-year/126957512

"Overall sales for the quarter were flat, impacted by festive calendar shifts, uneven discretionary demand and elevated pollution levels in northern India," said an earnings statement from Shoppers Stop. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/shoppers-stop-q3-profit-falls-69-pc-to-rs-16-12-cr-revenue-rises-marginally/126928505