Franchise Business Opportunities In India

Indian real estate developers are expected to add nearly 51.1 million sq. ft. of new shopping mall space over the next five years, propelling the total shopping mall stock to 143.2 million sq. ft. by the end of 2031, a report said on Monday. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/large-malls-to-dominate-indias-retail-pipeline-51-1-million-sq-ft-expansion-likely-by-2031/134535460

Vedant Bang, managing director, Thomas Scott (India) Limited, said the partnership will allow the company to expand Forever 21’s presence in India while also taking on the role of a global designated supplier for the brand. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/thomas-scott-india-partners-with-authentic-brands-group-to-bring-forever-21-to-india/134535502

Rado, a Swiss watchmaker, is witnessing remarkable growth in India, marking it as its largest market globally. The brand anticipates further expansion, driven by a booming luxury segment and increasing consumer demand. Swiss watch imports into India have surged, showcasing a robust market for premium timepieces. Rado plans to enhance its production capabilities and increase its retail presence across tier-2 and tier-3 cities. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/luxury/rado-steps-up-premium-play-in-india-as-swiss-watch-market-grows-31-pc/134530087

The textiles ministry plans to identify 5,000-10,000 new exporters across districts over the next 2-3 years to boost India’s global textile market share. It is working with states on district-level export roadmaps to turn production centres into export hubs through better infrastructure, market access and support. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/apparel/textiles-ministry-plans-5000-10000-new-exporters-in-2-3-years/134525828

The next wave of café expansion will not simply be about opening more outlets. It will be about understanding India’s evolving consumer, creating relevant experiences and, most importantly, becoming part of the communities that cafés serve. 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/from-metro-cities-to-emerging-markets-what-will-drive-indias-next-wave-of-caf-expansion/134478469

India achieved its highest-ever annual Foreign Direct Investment of USD 94.53 billion in FY 2025-26. Cumulative FDI inflows from FY 2014-15 to FY 2025-26 reached USD 843 billion. The Production Linked Incentive schemes have attracted significant investments and generated millions of jobs. Key sectors benefited include electronics, pharmaceuticals, and IT hardware as outlined by the Commerce and Industry Minister. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/india-records-highest-ever-fdi-of-94-53-billion-in-fy26-inflows-since-2014-reach-843-billion-piyush-goyal/134477658

Myntra has announced the creation of over 26,000 seasonal jobs in preparation for the festive season. This year's hiring represents more than double the seasonal employment opportunities compared to last year. The company aims to enhance operational capacity and support express services during peak demand. Recognizing the importance of inclusion, Myntra reserves roles for women and persons with disabilities. 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/myntra-creates-over-26000-temporary-jobs-ahead-of-festive-season/134473906

RPS Ventures sold 38.6 million shares in Meesho for approximately Rs 899.7 crore through multiple block deals. Major investors such as Norges Bank and Goldman Sachs bought the shares at Rs 233 each. Previously, early investors also offloaded their stakes in Meesho, reflecting changing market dynamics. Brokerage firm UBS updated its price target for Meesho due to improved growth expectations and margin estimates. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/e-commerce/rps-ventures-sells-0-9-stake-in-meesho-for-rs-899-7-crore/134449015

The government has mandated BIS certification for smartphone screen protectors from April 1, 2027, bringing them under compulsory quality standards. The move is aimed at curbing sub-standard products and could support domestic manufacturers such as Optiemus Infracom, which is expanding its screen-protector manufacturing capacity. 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/govt-brings-smartphone-screen-protectors-under-mandatory-registration-rule-effective-apr-1/134424283

Former FSSAI chief Pawan Kumar Agarwal has urged the Supreme Court to consider a phased rollout of front-of-pack food warnings, warning that the proposed nutrient thresholds could place labels on more than 94% of packaged foods and dilute their impact. His foundation suggested interim thresholds followed by stricter limits over three to five years, with mandatory labelling proposed from July 1, 2027. 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/94-per-cent-of-packaged-foods-may-face-warnings-under-nutrient-limits-fssai-ex-chief-pawan-kumar-agarwal-urges-sc-for-phased-food-warning-rollout/134424222