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Korean consumer brands are expanding into India across alcohol, beauty, food, and cigarettes, leveraging the 'Korean Wave'. Jinro soju has partnered with Monika Alcobev, while beauty firms Cosmax and Amorepacific are establishing Indian operations. KT&G is increasing its cigarette presence, and Lotte Group plans significant investments, with K-beauty poised for substantial growth. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/south-korean-brands-surge-into-india-via-jvs-investments-in-soju-beauty-foods-amid-k-wave-boom/125733213

Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting is pursuing acquisitions with a ₹6,000–7,000 crore reserve, targeting regional brands in higher-margin categories. The company sees opportunities in fast-growing personal-care segments and prefers buying established local brands to accelerate expansion efficiently. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/with-rs-7000-crore-war-chest-wipro-consumer-eyes-regional-brands/125709123

Indian startups preparing for IPOs are rapidly overhauling boards, hiring independent directors and boosting diversity, often within six months of filing draft prospectuses. A Longhouse study shows most appointments focus on regulatory, financial, and strategy expertise, with limited sector specialists and only modest gains in gender diversity across new-age companies. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/new-age-firms-rejig-boards-fast-to-plug-ipo-gaps-longhouse/125684913

Apple is opening its fifth store in India. The new official store in Noida will open its doors on December 11. This marks Apple's second store in Delhi NCR and third this year. Customers can explore the latest products and attend free sessions. This expansion comes as Apple sees record sales in India. 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/apple-to-open-fifth-india-store-in-noida-on-december-11-as-record-sales-fuel-retail-expansion/125632323

Yongchan Jung, formerly the manufacturing head of the Noida facility, has been appointed as the Chief Production Officer at LG Electronics India Ltd (LGEIL), the company said in a regulatory filing. 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/lg-electronics-india-rejigs-leadership-to-drive-post-ipo-growth/125628801

Swiggy has branded a report that its quick-commerce platform, Instamart, lost market share to rival Zepto branding as 'completely invalid.' The article, which cited an HSBC research note, indicated that rival Zepto was capturing market share, has been met with strong denial from Swiggy. 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-disputes-market-share-claims-on-instamart-terms-data-baseless/125610585

The Honest Pet Company, a London-based pet nutrition firm, plans to reach Rs 70 crore in three years. The online-first brand, which began in India, will expand to the UK and the Middle East. They have invested in a Gurugram facility for premium, cold-pressed and air-dried pet products. 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/the-honest-pet-co-eyes-to-be-a-rs-70-crore-brand-in-next-3-years/125602503

Blinkit is in the midst of an aggressive dark store scale-up and plans to have 3,000 such micro-warehouses on its network by March 2027. As of September 30, it had 1,816. The company, meanwhile, continues to incur losses as it expands and responds to competition. 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/blinkit-gets-rs-600-crore-cash-boost-from-parent-eternal/125603098

OpenAI has launched “shopping research” in ChatGPT, helping users create detailed, well-researched shopping guides for the holidays. The tool compares products, highlights differences, and checks prices and reviews online. Users can tailor searches by budget, features, or recipient, while OpenAI warns some details like prices may be inaccurate. 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/openai-rolls-out-shopping-research-tool-in-ecommerce-push/125564851

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S&P Global Ratings projects India's economy to grow by 6.5% in 2025-26 and 6.7% in 2026-27, with consumption driving growth. Despite US tariffs impacting exports, domestic momentum remains strong. The agency anticipates a potential trade agreement with the US, which could boost labor-intensive sectors and strengthen the rupee. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/consumption-to-drive-indias-growth-to-6-5-in-fy26-6-7-in-fy27-sp/125555501

Newer soft drink brands, Campa and Lahori Zeera, are making a strong impact on the Indian market. They have doubled their combined market share, taking business from established giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. This shift is happening despite the new brands not being available nationwide and a challenging summer. 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/campa-lahori-zeera-steal-coca-cola-pepsicos-thunder-as-market-shifts/125555552

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Quick commerce platforms are shifting focus to higher-margin categories like electronics and fashion, now contributing 20-25% of gross sales, up from under 10% two years ago. This strategic pivot aims to boost margins and expand basket sizes, challenging larger e-commerce players. Companies like Swiggy's Instamart and Zepto are actively scaling these non-grocery offerings. 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/quick-commerce-goes-beyond-grocery-to-higher-margin-wares/125531209

Consumer goods companies are delaying routine price hikes despite a rise in input costs, as they fear scrutiny after recent GST rate cuts. Firms in categories such as soaps, biscuits, detergents, automobiles and electronics are seeking clarity from the government through industry bodies before making any pricing decisions. 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/consumer-companies-hold-back-price-hikes-amid-cost-pressures-and-post-gst-scrutiny/125519412

New labour codes mandate online aggregators and marketplaces to contribute 1-2% of their annual turnover to a gig worker welfare fund. This move, impacting companies like Zomato, Swiggy, Uber, and Amazon India, aims to provide welfare benefits through an Aadhaar-linked Universal Account Number for gig and platform workers. 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/news-labour-codes-gig-platforms-to-set-aside-1-2-of-turnover-for-worker-welfare/125499610

Electronics exports surged 19% in Oct, becoming the sole growing category among India's top 10 merchandise exports amidst global trade disruptions. This growth was largely driven by a significant increase in smartphone exports, including substantial contributions from Apple's iPhones. Experts warn that potential US-China trade normalisation could impact this hard-won competitiveness. 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/electronics-the-only-bright-spot-for-exports-amid-a-dull-october/125476624

The company plans to use the funds to set up and maintain dark stores and for other general corporate purposes, according to the company’s filing with the ministry of corporate affairs. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/grocery/bigbasket-raises-rs-200-crore-via-debt/125477028

Starbucks said it is strengthening its long-term commitment to India even as competition rises and profits remain under pressure. The coffee chain has opened about 500 stores in 12 years with Tata Consumer, a slower pace than its China expansion. 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-to-keep-india-plans-brewing-despite-competition/125452376

Indian spirit consumption saw a year-on-year rise in the September quarter. However, sequential growth slowed due to increased taxes and lower demand for budget brands. Premium spirits are performing well as affluent consumers trade up. States like Maharashtra saw significant volume drops after excise duty hikes. The industry expects a price adjustment period for consumers. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/food-entertainment/grocery/affluent-consumers-keep-liquor-companies-spirits-high/125427145