Franchise Business Opportunities In India

Philips Avent sees India as a key growth market. The company aims for substantial expansion in mother and child-care and personal health appliances. Strong returns on investment and increasing premiumization are driving this strategy. Philips Avent is accelerating innovation and local manufacturing to meet evolving consumer needs. 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/philips-targets-56x-growth-in-mother-child-care-34x-in-personal-health-as-india-roi-outperforms-global-markets/130141107

boAt is set to become a global consumer electronics player within the next three to four years. The company is expanding its presence in international markets like SAARC, GCC, and Southeast Asia. Back home, boAt is focusing on premiumization, localization, and channel expansion to drive growth in India. New categories like projectors are also on the horizon. 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/boat-accelerates-global-play-premiumisation-localisation-to-drive-next-phase-of-growth-in-india/130112264

Globus Spirits enters the premium tequila market with TERAI Tequila. This marks India's first CRT-certified tequila bottled locally. The company aims to capture a growing demand for quality spirits. TERAI Tequila uses 100 percent Blue Weber agave and is produced in Mexico. It is now available in Rajasthan and will expand to other key markets. 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/globus-spirits-enters-tequila-segment-with-terai-targets-premium-growth/130073728

"Amazon Fresh, currently operational in 120 cities (will likely be stopped in the top 10-20 cities where Amazon Now will operate)," the report said. 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/amazon-india-likely-to-shut-down-fresh-in-top-cities-amid-quick-commerce-push-ubs-report/130087489

Lawyers and policy analysts say a wave of lawsuits is likely, with companies expected to push back against AI platforms for diverting users away from their websites and excluding them from AI-generated responses without explanation or recourse. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/firms-take-on-ai-chatbots-in-visibility-fight/130075756

Marico and Dabur India reported high single-digit, year-on-year underlying volume growth in their domestic business in the March quarter, according to earnings updates, while staples player AWL Agri Business reported double-digit volume growth, led by edible oils, where volume rose 17%, and industry essentials. Dairy major Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which owns the Amul brand, reported 11.4% growth in sales to ₹73,450 crore in FY26. 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/consumer-goods-cos-upbeat-as-gst-tailwinds-lift-volumes-in-march-quarter/130050914

The crisis has disrupted the movement of ships carrying oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over cooking gas supplies and prompting people to rush to buy induction heaters and utensils. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/home-and-decor/kitchen-and-dining/west-asia-crisis-govt-discusses-ways-to-encourage-production-of-induction-heater-utensils/130013175

Foodservice company Wow! Momo is aggressively growing its FMCG business. This new venture aims to become a major revenue driver in the coming decade. The company is leveraging its popular QSR items to create packaged products. Wow! Momo expects its FMCG segment to contribute significantly to its overall revenue in the next few years. 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-momos-to-fmcg-giant-wow-momos-daryani-says-fmcg-will-outgrow-qsr-in-10-yrs/129993289

As part of the transaction, Emami has already acquired an additional 36.7% stake in the first tranche, taking its holding to 63.2%. The balance stake will be acquired in subsequent tranches, with the deal expected to close over the next three months, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions. 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/emami-ltd-to-acquire-100-stake-in-axiom-ayurveda-in-deal-worth-up-to-200-crore/129977345

Lenovo has appointed Sumir Bhatia as its first Chief Commercial Officer for the Asia Pacific region. Bhatia will lead a new commercial organization. This move aims to drive stronger commercial alignment and accelerate growth across markets like India, China, and Southeast Asia. The organization will focus on delivering Hybrid AI solutions to commercial customers. 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/lenovo-appoints-sumir-bhatia-chief-commercial-officer-for-asia-pacific-region/129945967