Franchise Business Opportunities In India

Limelight Diamonds said it plans to expand its retail footprint through both company-owned and franchise-operated stores, with a target of adding 100 stores in 2026 and scaling up to 200 stores by 2027. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/jewellery/limelight-lab-grown-diamonds-raises-rs-275-crore-to-expand-manufacturing-and-retail-network/132115226

India's retail landscape is shifting from geographical segmentation to lifestyle and digital communities. Consumers now prioritize aspirations and preferences, seeking products that reflect their identity and multiple life roles. Premiumization is driven by confidence, not just income, as products become tools for self-expression. Retailers must understand this evolving consumer to offer relevant, accessible premium experiences, focusing on discovery over mere distribution. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/blog/why-indias-next-consumption-story-will-be-defined-by-lifestyles-not-locations/132064449

Consumers are encountering rising costs once more as tomato, onion, and potato prices escalate, heightening worries about food inflation. The surge in tomato prices, particularly in northern regions, can be attributed to extreme heat affecting both production and transportation. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/grocery/tomato-onion-stoke-fears-of-higher-food-inflation/132082520

Milk prices are expected to increase by 4–5 per cent this fiscal due to higher production costs and slower growth in milk supply. Dairy companies are expected to pass on these costs to consumers through phased price increases, particularly in value-added categories, resulting in average retail price increases of 5–6 per cent across milk product segments. 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/organised-dairy-sector-to-post-1315-per-cent-revenue-growth-this-fiscal-on-sustained-demand-crisil-ratings/132066462

As the excitement of the football World Cup unfolds, late-night food delivery in India is skyrocketing, with a reported surge of 12-15% for orders placed between 11 pm and 3 am. This phenomenon mirrors a broader societal shift, as young consumers adapt their schedules to accommodate later meals. 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/late-night-food-delivery-booms-as-fifa-world-cup-fuels-demand/132062394

Apple has significantly increased prices for MacBooks, iPads, and other devices in India, with hikes ranging from 14-70%. This sharp rise is attributed to a weaker rupee, high import duties, and local taxes. Analysts suggest this could lead to increased grey market imports due to price differences compared to the US and EU. 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/apples-latest-price-hike-hits-india-hardest-as-macbooks-ipads-get-up-to-70-costlier/132027155

India is working to expand its textile manufacturing base beyond traditional hubs such as Tirupur, Surat, Panipat and Ludhiana, by engaging with states that currently have limited industry presence. The textiles ministry is in talks with Chhattisgarh, Kerala and Jharkhand to support new manufacturing clusters, an official said. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/apparel/india-seeks-to-broaden-textile-manufacturing-footprint-beyond-tirupur-and-surat/132006647

Founders across beauty, nutrition, fashion, wellness and food highlight that long-term brand survival will depend on product integrity, category creation, supply chain depth and the ability to stay relevant beyond early D2C growth spikes. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/edns-2026-why-endurance-not-early-growth-will-define-indias-next-d2c-winners/131983128

Quick commerce platform Instamart has seen key leadership departures with COO Ankit Jain and CBO Hari Kumar resigning due to personal reasons. Both executives, formerly of Flipkart, played crucial roles in the quick commerce business. This comes as Swiggy, Instamart's parent company, faces intense competition in the rapidly growing quick commerce sector, with other players aggressively expanding their reach. 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/swiggy-instamart-coo-ankit-jain-cbo-hari-kumar-quit-amid-top-level-rejig/131972178

The visit comes as Amazon sharpens its focus on quick commerce in the country. The company announced that it is expanding its 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, to 300 cities. 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/amazon-ceo-andy-jassy-visits-india-company-announces-qcomm-expansion-to-300-cities/131962453