Franchise Business Opportunities In India

Indian jewellers are delaying gold purchases ahead of the festive season, betting that prices will fall further after dropping below $4,000 an ounce. MMTC-PAMP India says large jewellery chains remain cautious, while higher import duties, subdued rural demand and tighter import rules are expected to weigh on gold demand and imports during the October-December quarter. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/jewellery/india-jewellers-hold-off-gold-buying-betting-prices-will-drop/135250217

Tata Group's Trent has entered into a licensing agreement with Caffe Nero to establish cafes in their retail stores. This decision follows unsuccessful negotiations with Tata Starbucks over a similar partnership. The differences included store formats, locations, and the desired prominence of the Starbucks brand. The terms of the Caffe Nero deal remain undisclosed, with potential for significant expansion 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/a-fresh-brew-trent-set-to-serve-up-caffe-nero-at-westside-zudio-outlets/135223386

Lulu Group email fraud: Kochi City Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into an alleged email impersonation fraud in which unidentified persons posing as representatives of an Italian company cheated Lulu Group of around Rs 1.64 crore. According to the FIR, the fraudsters sent fake invoices and bank details for gaming equipment payments, prompting the group to transfer 150,500 euros to accounts provided by them. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/entertainment/lulu-group-loses-rs-1-64-crore-in-email-fraud-how-impersonators-used-italian-companys-identity-to-cheat-retail-giant/135201367

Titan Company's luxury brand Zoya aims to reach ₹500 crore in revenue by FY27 as India's luxury jewellery market expands. It is targeting high-net-worth individuals who seek exclusive and unique jewellery pieces over traditional options. Zoya specialises in coloured gemstones, offering intricate craftsmanship and a range of prices to appeal to affluent consumers. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/jewellery/titan-company-brand-zoya-seeks-to-cash-in-on-rising-high-end-jewellery-demand-eyes-rs-500-crore-revenue-by-fy27/135159730

Wonderchef has doubled its quick-commerce inventory allocation as Farmley sees festive demand rise. Amazon reports a more than threefold increase in home-upgrade shopping volume, while INALSA says its inventory preparedness is at about 80% of last year’s level. 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/quick-commerce-becomes-a-festive-gifting-channel-but-brands-are-not-equally-stocked-for-it/135131810

Albinder Dhindsa, CEO of Eternal, voiced skepticism regarding the potential for private labels to enhance profit margins. He emphasised that effective brand development mandates considerable investment in both marketing and product development, areas where Blinkit falls short. 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/blinkit-sees-no-compelling-case-for-expanding-private-labels-says-dhindsa/135105216

Watchdog agencies in states such as Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are among those that have made this mandatory. The directive aims to help consumers assess freshness as inspections have revealed that buyers were not always given clear information about when sweets were made or how long they remained suitable for consumption, the agencies said. 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/sweet-sellers-face-heat-over-shelf-life-rules-ahead-of-diwali/135080256

Flipkart is gearing up to introduce a food-delivery service that will challenge prominent players like Zomato and Swiggy. Currently in the pilot phase, the company is boosting its logistics team to support this expansion. The vision is to seamlessly integrate food delivery into its app, adding to its variety of services as the digital food-ordering market in India evolves and competitors innovate rapidly. 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/flipkart-may-be-planning-to-challenge-zomato-and-swiggy-with-food-delivery-business/135067939

MillD is increasing its manufacturing capacity tenfold to 200 tonnes per day with a new facility. The company targets revenue of Rs 225 crore in FY28 and Rs 700 crore in FY29. Currently, MillD generates an annualised revenue run rate of Rs 110 crore within its first eight months of operation. The product is aimed at the wheat flour market, offering a high-protein alternative at Rs 250 per kg. 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/milld-to-scale-capacity-10-fold-with-new-bengaluru-plant-targets-rs-700-cr-revenue-by-fy29/135063582

Paul John, founder of John Distilleries, is considering retaining a minority stake of 10% to 20%. Sazerac, which now holds 65.7% of the company, values John Distilleries at about ₹4,500 crore. The company's revenue increased by 15.1% to ₹10,820 crore in FY26, and net profit surged significantly. However, escalating state duties in Karnataka are impacting retail prices and consumption. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/grocery/paul-john-may-retain-10-20-per-cent-stake-in-john-distilleries-after-sazerac-takeover/135060173