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SoftBank's Indian investments faced a significant downturn in the January-March quarter. Several prominent companies like Swiggy and Ola Electric saw their market value drop. This led to substantial paper losses for SoftBank's Vision Fund. Despite overall gains from other investments, the Indian portfolio's performance highlights recent market challenges. SoftBank has been a major investor in India's startup ecosystem. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/softbank-logs-600-million-paper-loss-on-india-listed-portfolio-in-march-quarter/131080666

Zoho Corporation has invested Rs 70 crore in ONDC to bolster India's sovereign technology and empower MSMEs. This move aims to make digital commerce more accessible, enabling small businesses to expand their reach and achieve growth. ONDC, backed by various financial institutions and government bodies, facilitated 218 million transactions in FY26. 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/enterprise-software-company-zoho-invests-rs-70-crore-in-ondc/131062611

India's vegetable oil imports surged 13 percent to 7.94 million tonnes in the first half of the 2025-26 oil year. Palm oil shipments nearly doubled, boosting overall imports. This increase occurred despite rising global cooking oil prices and a depreciating Indian rupee. Edible oil imports formed the bulk of the total. Stocks are now higher, indicating improved supply availability. 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/indias-vegetable-oil-imports-jump-13pc-in-first-half-of-2025-26-on-palm-oil-surge/131058442

Flipkart's bid to exempt delivery charges from GST by classifying itself as a Goods Transport Agency has been rejected by the West Bengal Appellate Authority. The ruling found Flipkart's model to be a 'legal fiction,' not a genuine GTA service, emphasizing its organized logistics operations. 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/west-bengal-tax-body-rejects-flipkarts-gst-exemption-model-for-delivery-charges/131054111

Amidst calls to conserve forex, the All India Jewellers and Goldsmith Federation proposed a dedicated bullion bank and revamped gold monetisation schemes. These initiatives aim to reduce India's annual gold import dependence by 200-300 tonnes. High gold imports, driven by price surges, have significantly widened the trade deficit and impacted the current account deficit. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/jewellery/pm-modi-wants-indians-to-buy-less-gold-but-jewellers-suggest-three-ways-to-save-forex-without-any-sacrifices/131029782

India will not restrict international card usage or increase import duties on gold and silver. Government sources clarified this amid concerns over the country's import bill and foreign exchange reserves. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier urged for reduced spending on imported commodities like fuel and gold. 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-has-no-plans-to-raise-gold-silver-import-duties-govt-source-says/131028552

Tata Consumer Products is set for strong growth by 2027. The company will use its popular brands and varied products to achieve this. Smart price adjustments will help manage rising costs. Easing coffee prices and stable tea costs also support this positive outlook. Investors are showing confidence in Tata Consumer's future performance and its ability to handle market challenges. 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/tata-consumer-banks-on-strong-brands-selective-price-hikes-to-fuel-double-digit-growth/131007121

Wingreens World has acquired Safe Harvest in a share swap deal, marking Wingreens' fifth acquisition. The company also secured over ₹120 crore in Series D funding. Wingreens is working towards a public listing in two years. Recent months have seen significant consolidation in the consumer health and wellness sector. 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/wingreens-world-goes-for-safe-harvest-via-share-swap-route/131002877

India's top retailers added 2,182 stores in FY26, the highest in three years, driven by rising demand, tax cuts, and growing consumer preference for organised retail in smaller towns. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/retail-chains-like-reliance-retail-dmart-go-on-store-expansion-spree-as-demand-recovers/130970566

The company had posted a net profit of Rs 559.13 crore in the January-March quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing by Britannia Industries. 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/britannia-q4-profit-rises-21-pc-to-rs-679-cr-fy26-revenue-up-16-5-pc/130948535