Franchise Business Opportunities In India

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

Flipkart's quick commerce arm, Minutes, is rapidly expanding, aiming for 1,500 fulfilment centres in over 180 cities soon. This aggressive growth, adding about 100 stores monthly, targets both metros and smaller markets, differentiating from competitors like Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart. Minutes is leveraging Flipkart's vast customer base to offer a broader assortment beyond groceries, including mobiles and electronics, to capture a larger market share. 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-minutes-expands-to-1000-stores-as-quick-commerce-competition-intensifies/131957996

“India is also a protein-deficient market. We already have offerings such as high-protein atta, soya chunks and protein shakes, and we will continue to expand this portfolio,” said Puri, who added that he shed around six kilograms recently and now sticks largely to home-cooked meals, even carrying them on long-haul flights. 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/itc-bulking-up-with-products-rich-in-protein-and-fibre-sanjiv-puri/131954254

Heir Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is publicly challenging his family's holding company, Delfin, over a proposed 10 billion euro buyout of two siblings. He accuses the board of unclear governance and shifting positions, escalating a battle for control of a vast fortune. The deal, aimed at consolidating his stake and easing family divisions, faces complex financing and potential alternative proposals from Delfin's chairman. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/accessories/ray-ban-heir-escalates-fight-for-family-fortune-control/131900597

Voltas has achieved a significant milestone, selling one million room air conditioners in the first three months of the 2026-27 financial year, a record for the company. This success, attributed to a refreshed product line and strong consumer trust, reinforces Voltas' leadership in India's competitive AC market. The industry anticipates robust sales this year following a subdued 2025, with demand boosted by intense heatwaves and strategic company initiatives. 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/voltas-sells-one-million-ac-units-in-first-quarter-of-fy27/131900660

Tata CLiQ is set to expand premium athleisure brand Lululemon's presence in India with physical stores, adding to its existing online partnership. The move comes as the retailer sharpens its focus on sportswear, while beauty emerges as its fastest-growing category with 40-50% growth. 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/lululemon-stores-on-the-cards-as-tata-cliq-doubles-down-on-premium-lifestyle-play/131870429