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boAt co-founder Aman Gupta supports Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's call for Indian startups to focus on deep-tech innovation. Goyal urges startups to move beyond consumer-centric models like food delivery, emphasizing technologies such as AI and robotics to achieve global competitiveness. Gupta echoes this sentiment, highlighting the need for innovation and deeper tech involvement. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/aman-gupta-sides-with-piyush-goyals-comments-on-indian-startups-to-focus-on-deep-tech/120050658

Lenskart Co-founder Peyush Bansal stresses the importance of deep customer focus for scaling businesses and lowering customer acquisition costs. He challenges the hype around omnichannel strategies, emphasizing that customers, not channels, are omni, and that the customer experience is paramount whether online or offline. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/accessories/dont-look-up-to-me-just-go-very-very-deep-into-the-customer-peyush-bansal-at-startup-mahakumbh/119976261

Starbucks India is set to expand its store count despite incurring losses. CEO Sushant Dash emphasized aggressive growth plans, with the total store count now at 487. Among the top four growth markets for Starbucks, India remains a key focus for the brand. Domestic and international competitors are also expanding their presence in India's coffee retail market. 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/starbucks-india-plans-aggressive-store-expansion-despite-running-in-losses/119979027

Former BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover has hit out at Union Minister Piyush Goyal for criticising India’s startup ecosystem, calling politicians the ones in need of a ‘reality check’. His remarks come after Goyal questioned whether India’s startups were focusing too much on convenience-based apps instead of deep-tech. The minister’s comments triggered sharp responses from industry leaders, including Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha and former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/are-food-apps-killing-indias-deep-tech-future-doglapan-fame-ashneer-grover-reacts-to-piyush-goyals-remark-on-startups/119968851

Marico saw an increase in volume and market shares in January-March FY25, despite facing high copra and vegetable oil prices. The company expects gross margin contraction but anticipates volume growth as prices stabilize. International business showed consistent mid-teen growth, highlighted by strong performance in Bangladesh, MENA, and South Africa. 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/marico-sees-sequential-uptick-in-volume-in-q4-low-double-digit-revenue-growth/119964646

Packaged water brand Aquapeya, funded by Shark Tank’s Namita Thapar and Ritesh Agarwal, has been ordered by the Bombay High Court to halt operations after Bisleri International accused it of trademark and copyright infringement. The accusation followed Aquapeya’s admissions on the show about benefiting from the market goodwill of established brands. 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/shark-tank-contestant-aquapeya-asked-to-stop-selling-water-brand-by-court/119896891

Chanel and other luxury brands are expanding their beauty segments in India, managing their retail spaces independently to better align with consumer preferences. Chanel has opened multiple new beauty and fragrance stores, launched an e-commerce platform, and brands like L'Oreal Luxe are opening exclusive brand outlets, signaling significant demand growth in this sector. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/apparel/luxury-fashion-giants-like-louis-vuitton-loreal-luxe-bet-big-on-indias-beauty-boom/119893048

As India seeks a waiver for US reciprocal tariffs, the electronics industry braces for short-term impacts but hopes for favorable bilateral negotiations. The potential tariffs could significantly affect $13 billion of electronics exports, mainly smartphones, which are expected to reach $13.5 billion in the US market in FY25. 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/trump-tariffs-kick-off-today-electronics-companies-hope-for-a-reprieve/119893093

The company, which started FY25 with a Rs 20 crore ARR, reached Rs 200 crore run rate by January and expects to close March at around Rs 230 crore. "FY25 has been a great year for us," said Adapureddy, adding, "We started the year with a 20 crore ARR, and now we've touched 200 crore. It's been an amazing journey in terms of top-line growth." from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/health-and-beauty/deconstruct-targets-rs-250-300-cr-revenue-in-fy26/119819678

Gold prices in India are expected to reach between Rs 87,000 and Rs 96,000 per 10 grams in 2025 due to global economic uncertainties and US tariffs. While investment demand remains strong, high prices have impacted jewellery sales. The US Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cuts and central bank gold reserves could further influence prices. 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-price-at-rs-90000-isnt-the-end-of-nightmare-for-your-budget-set-to-soar-to-/119788219

Mother Dairy plans to invest Rs 600 crore to build two new processing plants in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh. The Gujarat plant will cost Rs 400 crore and be completed in two years, while the Andhra Pradesh plant will cost Rs 150-200 crore. Additionally, a new Nagpur plant for milk processing is set to begin operations by 2026. 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/mother-dairy-to-invest-rs-600-crore-in-new-fruits-vegetable-processing-plants/119786539

India's industrial and logistics (I&L) sector is expected to witness strong growth in 2025, driven by increasing demand for warehousing, particularly from e-commerce companies, according to a report by CBRE. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/indias-industrial-and-logistics-sector-set-for-strong-growth-in-2025-due-to-high-demand-from-e-commerce-cbre/119645034

Orkla India, which owns MTR and Eastern spices, appointed four non-executive independent directors to its board ahead of a planned $300 million IPO. This move aims to strengthen corporate governance for strategic growth. MTR derives 70% of its revenue from spices and masalas, with sales reaching Rs 2,342 crore in FY24. 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/mtr-foods-parent-orkla-india-restructures-board-ahead-of-its-planned-ipo/119631635

Natural diamond prices have increased by 10% recently, driven by rising consumer demand in key global markets. Industry experts expect this trend to continue throughout 2025. The renewed interest has led to a surge in demand, particularly from tier-2 and -3 cities in India. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/jewellery/its-natural-natural-diamond-prices-surge-10-amid-rising-demand/119631560

Mila Beauté, a homegrown color cosmetics brand, has raised Rs 18 crore in its Pre-Series A funding led by Rukam Capital, valuing the brand at Rs 303 crore. The funds will be used to expand manufacturing, research and development, and new product lines. The brand aims to achieve Rs 120 crore in revenue by FY 26 and turn profitable. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/health-and-beauty/mila-beaute-raises-rs-18-crore-in-pre-series-a-round-led-by-rukam-capital-to-invest-rs-5-crore-to-build-manufacturing-facility/119578242

During FY24, Meesho reported a 33% jump in operating revenue at Rs 7,615 crore, while narrowing its adjusted loss by 97% to Rs 53 crore and achieving operating cash flow positivity. Adjusted loss excludes non-operational or one-off items such as employee stock ownership plan (Esop) expenses, asset impairments and other extraordinary costs. 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/meesho-recorded-34-year-on-year-order-growth-in-april-december-2024-annual-report/119571192

Noise is set to enter the UK and EU markets through partnerships with Selfridges and Printemps Paris, respectively. With plans to invest over USD 1 million in its global expansion, the brand aims to be in 6-8 countries by FY26. It will offer products like smartwatches, smart rings, and audio devices, leveraging strategic retail partnerships and premium experiences. 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/noise-expedites-global-expansion-plans-enters-the-uk-and-eu-after-gcc/119520837

Bankers say a few more firms are likely to launch QIPs in the coming week as companies look to capitalise on improving market sentiment and investor appetite. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/burger-king-operator-4-psbs-launch-qips-to-raise-rs-8500-crore/119514947

ETRetail’s Great India Retail Summit 2025 in Mumbai featured 'Pitch Perfect,' where innovative D2C brands showcased their omnichannel growth to top mall leasing heads. Turms, founded by Surender Singh Rajpurohit, emerged as the winner with impressive technology-integrated apparel, earning free retail space. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/turms-wins-pitch-perfect-at-etretail-girs-2025-secures-free-mall-space/119461952

Domestic tech startups raised USD 2.5 billion in the January-March period this year (Q1 2025) to date, marking a 13.64 per cent increase from the previous quarter and an 8.7 per cent rise from the same period last year -- making India the third most-funded country globally -- ahead of Malta and Germany and behind the US and the UK, a report showed on Monday. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/tech-startups-raise-2-5-bn-in-jan-march-make-india-3rd-most-funded-globally/119416880