Franchise Business Opportunities In India

Fresh Focus Co targeting growth from its beauty, personal care, and wellbeing brands: sources 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/unilevers-chewing-on-idea-of-hiving-off-food-business/129670674

Indians hold vast gold reserves. Unlocking this wealth could ease economic pressure. India relies heavily on gold imports. Tapping domestic holdings would help narrow the trade deficit. Sandeep Kohli of Indriya Aditya Birla Jewellery believes the right environment can bring idle gold out. Old gold exchange is increasing. Indriya sees significant gold exchange contributing to sales. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/jewellery/right-policies-can-help-bring-idle-household-gold-into-the-market/129670514

Indian businesses are gearing up for an extended summer. Early heat has boosted demand for cooling products and beverages. Quick commerce platforms are seeing increased sales as consumers seek fast delivery of impulse buys. Brands are expanding inventory and production to meet rising consumer needs. 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/early-summer-heat-drives-d2c-and-quick-commerce-demand-for-essentials/129670857

Coffee prices may soon follow cocoa's downward trend. Experts at the National Coffee Association convention in Tampa, Florida, discussed this possibility. High prices have already led many consumers to cut spending on coffee. While demand for expensive arabica beans has fallen, cheaper robusta beans are gaining popularity. 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/is-coffee-the-new-cocoa-some-expect-coffee-prices-to-also-crash-after-tariff-driven-rally/129670805

Summer demand for air conditioners faces supply challenges. The West Asia conflict is affecting the availability of LPG and petrochemicals, crucial for AC production. This could lead to higher prices for consumers already anticipating increased costs. Manufacturers are exploring alternatives to mitigate potential disruptions during the peak season. 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/indias-ac-industry-braces-for-supply-disruptions-as-lpg-petrochemical-shortages-emerge-amid-west-asia-conflict/129647020

Gen 3.0 of mafia has set up over 200 cos, with Razorpay birthing largest founder cohort from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/one-good-startup-deserves-another-/129623651

India's wholesale price inflation saw an increase in February. The rate rose to 2.13 percent from 1.81 percent in January. This rise was influenced by higher prices in manufacturing, metals, food, and textiles. Food inflation also climbed to 1.85 percent. These changes indicate growing cost pressures across key economic sectors. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/grocery/indias-wholesale-inflation-hits-11-month-high-of-2-13-in-february/129603594

HyFun Foods aims for ₹5,000 crore revenue in three years. The Gujarat-based company is boosting exports to 100 countries and expanding its domestic retail presence. Significant investment is going into new manufacturing facilities to double production capacity. This growth is paving the way for a potential public listing around 2028-29. 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/hyfun-foods-bets-on-exports-retail-and-capacity-expansion-to-hit-5000-crore-revenue/129600637

Luxury carmakers Mercedes-Benz and Audi have announced price increases of around 2% effective April 1, while mainstream carmakers are finalising their revisions. Manufacturers said prices of shoes, synthetic fibre-based apparel and decorative household paints could also rise by up to 9–10%. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/impact-of-gulf-war-input-costs-make-electronics-cars-more-goods-expensive/129600342

The Walmart-backed ecommerce platform clarified that it runs promotional offers periodically on select products on its marketplace and remains committed to working with farmers, cooperatives and sellers across India to expand market access and support their growth. Bamul president DK Suresh, the younger brother of Karnataka’s deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, alleged that Flipkart was selling milk at Re 1 per litre through investor-funded discount campaigns, a practice that undermined the dignity of farmers and the cooperative movement built over decades. 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-calls-re-1-milk-offer-a-limited-promotion-after-bamul-moves-cci/129591189