Franchise Business Opportunities In India

Nike Inc plans to open a new campus in Bengaluru by FY28 to strengthen its operations in India. This campus will be crucial for supporting Nike, Jordan, and Converse brands. The decision is part of Nike's broader strategy to enhance global growth and manufacturing capabilities. The location of the campus will be disclosed next calendar year. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/sportswear/nike-lays-a-big-long-term-bet-on-india-with-new-bengaluru-campus-to-serve-athletes-and-drive-growth/134650712

The momentum has continued into FY27, with the company reporting strong growth and a significant expansion in EBITDA and PAT in Q1 FY27. 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/rs-650-crore-honasa-block-deal-draws-marquee-institutional-participation-as-growth-and-profitability-gain-momentum/134611794

Freefall, co-founded by Huma Qureshi, targets break-even within its first year and aims for substantial sales. The saree brand has initiated its operations with an e-commerce-first strategy and plans to develop an offline presence later. The collection features handwoven sarees that combine traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, appealing to urban women. As the brand continues to grow, it plans to introduce new collections every few months. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/huma-qureshi-backed-saree-brand-freefall-targets-first-year-break-even/134609381

Consumer demand in India saw significant growth during the July-September quarter, particularly in appliances and FMCGs. Sales of air conditioners, refrigerators, and branded apparel experienced double-digit growth closely following the festive season. Price increases partially influenced this growth amidst a low base from last year. Despite higher commodity costs and a weaker rupee, consumer sentiment appears to be positive. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/buoyant-q2-demand-for-consumer-goods-lifts-festive-sales-outlook/134606238

Vadilal Industries Ltd has signed a revised supply agreement with Vadilal Enterprises for a 12-month period. This agreement is set to be effective from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027. The previous 10-year agreement was due to end on September 30, 2026, and could not be renewed. A family dispute within the promoter Gandhi family has complicated operational issues and leadership restructuring. 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/vadilal-industries-strikes-fresh-deal-with-vadilal-enterprises-amid-family-dispute/134606058

High gold prices, combined with higher taxes, are encouraging more buyers to engage in cash transactions. This trend allows buyers to save significantly compared to official market prices based on reported cases. As import levies have doubled, the informal gold market is thriving, especially in the lead-up to wedding season. Retail customers are discovering varying discounts, influencing their purchasing decisions significantly. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/jewellery/under-the-counter-cash-gold-sales-boom-in-india-as-high-prices-and-taxes-bite/134577729

In a LinkedIn post, Balasubramanian said he was concluding a tenure of close to four years at Myntra. He acknowledged the company’s leadership, marketing, customer, creative and communications teams during his tenure, without disclosing details about his next move. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/myntra-cmo-sunder-balasubramanian-to-step-down/134562526

The proceeds from the fresh issue are proposed to be deployed through its wholly owned subsidiary, Culinary Brands India Private Limited (CBIPL). Of the issue proceeds, Rs 326.85 crore is proposed to be used for capital expenditure towards setting up 460 new Subway stores under the company-owned-company-operated (COCO) format in FY28 and FY29, while Rs 125 crore is proposed for repayment or pre-payment of certain borrowings of CBIPL. The remaining proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. 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/everbrands-india-files-drhp-for-rs-600-crore-ipo/134562009

Indian real estate developers are expected to add nearly 51.1 million sq. ft. of new shopping mall space over the next five years, propelling the total shopping mall stock to 143.2 million sq. ft. by the end of 2031, a report said on Monday. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/large-malls-to-dominate-indias-retail-pipeline-51-1-million-sq-ft-expansion-likely-by-2031/134535460

Vedant Bang, managing director, Thomas Scott (India) Limited, said the partnership will allow the company to expand Forever 21’s presence in India while also taking on the role of a global designated supplier for the brand. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/thomas-scott-india-partners-with-authentic-brands-group-to-bring-forever-21-to-india/134535502