Franchise Business Opportunities In India

Amazon India is introducing 1,000 electric trucks for its Amazon Now service by 2028. Fifty trucks are already on the road. These vehicles will transport goods between fulfillment centers and micro-fulfillment centers. The initiative aims to support quick commerce operations across India, starting with key 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-now-to-deploy-1000-eicher-electric-trucks/131175497

India's exports expanded significantly last fiscal year. New product and country combinations generated over $200 million in new trade. Ships, telecom instruments, and agri-products saw growth in new markets. This diversification shows a shift towards higher-value manufacturing and technology. Exports to Northeast Asia and Latin America also surged, indicating growing global demand for Indian goods. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/exports-diversification-drive-adds-202-million-to-kitty-in-fy26/131165561

The concern follows a May 8 order by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), which links compressor imports in the current fiscal to a percentage of volumes imported 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/curbs-on-compressor-imports-could-hit-supply-of-acs-refrigerators-warn-companies/131130459

Urban mobility startup Rapido has secured $240 million in a funding round led by Prosus, valuing the company at $3 billion. This raise is part of a larger $730 million round and will be used to expand markets, grow its captain network, and enhance technology. 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/rapido-raises-240-million-from-prosus-westbridge-accel-at-3-billion-valuation/131113004

In a dynamic development for the Indian electronics sector, Skyworth Group from China has teamed up with Jaina Group to manufacture and promote Panasonic televisions within India. With Jaina Group likely to own the majority share in this venture, the partnership, formalized through a recently signed agreement, is poised to bolster the Panasonic TV brand and enhance local supply chains. 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/skyworth-and-jaina-group-form-jv-to-make-panasonic-tvs-in-india/131108062

SoftBank's Indian investments faced a significant downturn in the January-March quarter. Several prominent companies like Swiggy and Ola Electric saw their market value drop. This led to substantial paper losses for SoftBank's Vision Fund. Despite overall gains from other investments, the Indian portfolio's performance highlights recent market challenges. SoftBank has been a major investor in India's startup ecosystem. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/softbank-logs-600-million-paper-loss-on-india-listed-portfolio-in-march-quarter/131080666

Zoho Corporation has invested Rs 70 crore in ONDC to bolster India's sovereign technology and empower MSMEs. This move aims to make digital commerce more accessible, enabling small businesses to expand their reach and achieve growth. ONDC, backed by various financial institutions and government bodies, facilitated 218 million transactions in FY26. 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/enterprise-software-company-zoho-invests-rs-70-crore-in-ondc/131062611

India's vegetable oil imports surged 13 percent to 7.94 million tonnes in the first half of the 2025-26 oil year. Palm oil shipments nearly doubled, boosting overall imports. This increase occurred despite rising global cooking oil prices and a depreciating Indian rupee. Edible oil imports formed the bulk of the total. Stocks are now higher, indicating improved supply availability. 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/indias-vegetable-oil-imports-jump-13pc-in-first-half-of-2025-26-on-palm-oil-surge/131058442

Flipkart's bid to exempt delivery charges from GST by classifying itself as a Goods Transport Agency has been rejected by the West Bengal Appellate Authority. The ruling found Flipkart's model to be a 'legal fiction,' not a genuine GTA service, emphasizing its organized logistics operations. 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/west-bengal-tax-body-rejects-flipkarts-gst-exemption-model-for-delivery-charges/131054111

Amidst calls to conserve forex, the All India Jewellers and Goldsmith Federation proposed a dedicated bullion bank and revamped gold monetisation schemes. These initiatives aim to reduce India's annual gold import dependence by 200-300 tonnes. High gold imports, driven by price surges, have significantly widened the trade deficit and impacted the current account deficit. from Top Retail News | Latest Retailing & Retail Industry Information and Updates: ET Retail : ETRetail.com https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/apparel-fashion/jewellery/pm-modi-wants-indians-to-buy-less-gold-but-jewellers-suggest-three-ways-to-save-forex-without-any-sacrifices/131029782