Franchise Business Opportunities In India

The March quarter was largely stable for companies, with most firms reporting revenue growth in line with expectations and improving operating metrics. However, food delivery, quick commerce, ecommerce, beauty, eyewear, furniture and logistics firms are preparing for higher costs in the upcoming quarters even as consumer sentiment remains uneven. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/listed-new-age-internet-firms-brace-for-a-costly-ride-as-war-clouds-math/131381686

Magnum Ice Cream is transforming its Kwality Wall's business in India. The company is moving from vegetable fat frozen desserts to dairy ice cream. This shift aims to meet Indian consumer demand for better quality and nutritious milk-based products. Magnum is also investing in factories, cold chain infrastructure, and adjusting prices. 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/all-kwality-walls-items-to-be-milk-based-next-year-says-ceo-peter-ter-kulve/131381564

India Inc is stepping up exports, increasing localisation and expanding currency hedging as the weakening rupee starts hurting margins. Companies are also advancing imports and inventory purchases to lock in costs amid fears of further currency depreciation. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/indian-cos-take-guard-against-rupees-strikes-fast-track-exports-deepen-localisation-extend-currency-hedging-timelines/131363180

The sharp rise in global commodity and energy prices triggered by the West Asia conflict is beginning to spread beyond crude oil and could soon make everyday consumer goods more expensive in India, according to a latest Quickonomics report by Crisil. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/west-asia-crisis-may-soon-make-everyday-goods-costlier-in-india-crisil-report/131362821

Food companies are now adding voluntary health information to some product labels. These front-of-pack declarations mention sugar, salt, and fat content. This comes as consumers demand more transparency. However, health experts say these limited changes are not enough. Standardized, mandatory labels are needed to truly curb unhealthy food consumption. FSSAI's long-pending regulations remain undecided. 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/food-packs-still-dont-tell-the-full-story-firms-make-selective-label-changes-as-fssai-rules-gather-dust/131341459

Counterfeiters are flooding the Indian market with impure silver, exploiting rising prices and demand. Refiners are urging mandatory hallmarking and licensing for silver products to ensure quality and transparency. Despite upcoming mandatory hallmarking, many jewelers are not complying, leading to substandard silver with prohibited elements entering the market. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/jewellery/indias-silver-market-faces-purity-crisis-amid-soaring-investment-demand/131322131

India's Android smartphone manufacturing is heating up. As a key government scheme concludes, companies are competing fiercely on price. Brands are now spreading their orders across more manufacturers. This shift is impacting major players, with mid-tier rivals gaining ground. Companies are actively seeking new business to drive growth in a market facing stagnant volumes. 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/mobiles/competition-heats-up-in-indias-smartphone-manufacturing-sector-as-pli-winds-down/131321639

Pronto's service professionals — who provide cleaning, washing, and meal preparation services — record their activities, generating videos that can help train physical AI systems. Following privacy concerns, the founders of rival platforms Urban Company and Snabbit clarified that they do not engage in such practices and have no plans to do so. 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/ettech-explainer-what-prontos-new-video-recording-feature-means-for-your-privacy/131301470

​People confined to indoors are increasingly turning to online platforms for purchases spanning daily essentials to cooling products and consumer electronics. While this also means a heavier workload for delivery executives, the platforms said they are taking measures to help them cope with the weather. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/delivery-platforms-deploy-cooling-cover-as-orders-heat-up/131272069

Flipkart powered Walmart's international growth in the first quarter of FY27. The ecommerce company boosted advertising revenue and profitability and its quick commerce offering, Flipkart Minutes, is scaling faster deliveries. This quick commerce push aligns with Walmart's global strategy to enhance ecommerce economics. 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-international-sales-growth-in-q4-driven-by-flipkart-china-units/131256017