Franchise Business Opportunities In India

One of the sources said Flipkart was aiming to launch into the market in May, pitting it against Accel-backed BookMyShow and Zomato's District ​to take advantage of rising disposable incomes ⁠and wider ‌smartphone use in the world's most populous nation. 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/walmarts-flipkart-plans-foray-into-indias-ticketing-market-as-live-events-boom-sources-say/130330902

The Indian dining scene is looking at a staggering monthly loss of ₹79,000 crore as a result of a commercial LPG shortage. This hiccup is forcing all types of eateries to shut down temporarily or seek alternative cooking methods. 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/indian-restaurants-slowdown-is-ringing-up-a-79000-cr-bill-as-iran-war-chokes-lpg-supply/130305500

Government data released on Wednesday showed that the Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation rose for the fifth straight month in March as core inflation accelerated, amid softening of primary food items. As higher energy prices eventually generalise to other commodity prices, we expect WPI inflation to rise further in the coming months. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/wpi-inflation-rises-to-38-month-high-of-3-88-pc-in-march-on-higher-fuel-prices-amid-west-asia-crisis/130296928

Bosch Home Comfort India is evaluating the launch of Bosch-branded air conditioners in India, which would mark its potential entry into the AC segment in Asia, while continuing sales under the existing Hitachi brand through a long-term licence. The company, now operating as Bosch Home Comfort India after acquiring a controlling stake in the former Johnson Controls–Hitachi JV, is also investing heavily in R&D and navigating rising costs from raw materials, logistics, and stricter efficiency norms, which are expected to push prices higher. 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/bosch-may-launch-ac-brand-in-india-hitachi-label-to-stay/130267366

Pirojsha Godrej, Adi Godrej's son, will take over as chairperson of the group and Godrej Industries from August 14. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/burjis-godrej-elevated-as-agrovet-chair-amid-leadership-shift/130250945

Despite the leadership changes, Myntra's "strategies and operational priorities" will remain unchanged, said Pais, who now reports to Flipkart Group CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy. Alongside M-Now, the company will continue to focus on expanding its brand portfolio and AI-led discovery as core growth drivers. 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/sharon-pais-takes-over-from-nandita-sinha-at-myntra-bets-on-m-now-for-growth/130231627

Engineering hiring in such companies has risen 210% between 2024 and 2025, with strong demand for software developers, DevOps engineers, solution architects, and AI/ML specialists, staffing services company CIEL HR said. Data, analytics, and operations roles now account for over half the hiring demand. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/consumer-company-ctos-want-engineers-who-can-think-not-just-code/130224795

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) projected FY27 growth at 6.9%, while the World Bank on Wednesday raised its estimate to 6.6% from 6.3%. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/adb-raises-indias-fy27-growth-forecast-to-6-9/130167556

The Mamaearth parent said it is likely to clock revenue growth in the late twenties on an adjusted basis, and in the early twenties as reported, according to its quarterly update. 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/mamaearth-parent-honasa-consumer-estimates-over-20-revenue-growth-in-q4/130158889

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