Franchise Business Opportunities In India

The FMCG sector anticipates a steady March quarter, buoyed by stable rural demand and urban recovery, despite subdued pricing in some segments. While raw material costs were supportive for most of the quarter, recent increases in crude-linked inputs may impact margins. Companies with strong execution and premium portfolios are expected to lead performance. 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/fmcg-sector-set-for-steady-q4-on-rural-demand-and-volume-growth/130382219

Gold demand and consumer sentiment remain firm ahead of Akshaya Tritiya on Sunday, April 19, as retail investors look to bullion as a preferred avenue for wealth creation. Despite elevated price levels, the festival continues to serve as a primary driver for the precious metals market, supported by a year where gold delivered gains exceeding 60 per cent. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/jewellery/gold-demand-set-to-remain-resilient-ahead-of-akshaya-tritiya-bullion-remains-preferred-safe-haven-for-wealth-creation/130346937

The company had logged a net profit of Rs 30.98 crore in January-March FY25, as per a regulatory filing from Bajaj Consumer Care, part of the Bajaj Group of companies. 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/bajaj-consumer-care-q4-profit-up-two-fold-to-rs-64-cr/130331063

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