In a statement released on 13 February, Apple announced that its sixth store will be opening in Borivali, Mumbai. During the unveiling of the barricades for the forthcoming Apple store in India, the iPhone maker made the announcement. In April 2023, Apple debuted its first store in Mumbai and a
Goodness Group Global Pty Ltd (GGG), an Australian health-focused beverage firm, was acquired by Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG division of Reliance Industries, on 7 February. This acquisition further establishes RCPL as a major player in the international health beverage industry and ushers it into the Australian consumer
The consumer products division of Reliance Industries is once again looking to enter a new market by purchasing a smaller brand. The business is well-known for acquiring lesser historical brands like Velvette shampoos and Campa Soft Drinks. It was recently separated off from Reliance Retail to become a direct division
According to The Economic Times, Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL), the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) division of Reliance Retail, is preparing to enter India's rapidly expanding pet food market with a competitive price plan. Distributors and business partners have been notified by the company that the prices of
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This article has been contributed by Vaibhav Kaushik, Co-founder & CEO of Nawgati The Indian fuel retail market is approximately $160 billion, as per a recent Financial Express article, which makes us one of the largest and fastest-growing markets across the globe. Today, there are over 90,000 outlets live
French luxury department store Galeries Lafayette is making its India debut with a flagship store in Mumbai, in partnership with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL). Set to open in early November, the store marks a major step in India’s luxury retail expansion, with Delhi next in line.
Meolaa, an end-to-end technology-powered FMCG company, today announced that it has secured $6 million in Pre-Series A funding to advance its digital-first growth strategy. The round was led by General Catalyst (GC), alongside participation from Claypond Capital (family investment office of Dr. Ranjan Pai), Colossa Ventures, entrepreneur Kunal Shah, Turbostart
* Hyderabad (82%), Bengaluru (79%), and Pune (79%) lead the top-city rankings, while Visakhapatnam (76%), Nagpur (71%), and Chandigarh (68%) dominate beyond metros. • Ahmedabad (60%), Kolkata (55%), Jamshedpur (54%), Madurai (52%), and Rajkot (48%) show comparatively lower levels of digital adoption, highlighting the diversity in payment behaviours across cities * Everyday categories
In an effort to lower the cost of everyday necessities for the average person, the Modi administration has redesigned the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system. The GST Council authorised a two-tier rate structure of 5 and 18%, which will go into effect on September 22 as part of this
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Fast-moving consumer goods are products that sell quickly. It also comes at a relatively lower cost. They are being marketed in a lump-sum amount. So, we will cover the top FMCG companies in India that are working every day, all year round. Accounting for 50% of FMCG sales in India,
Apple announced on 26 August that it will establish its fourth location in India next week, this time in Pune. The tech company that makes iPhones has significantly expanded its retail presence in India with the opening of the new Apple shop in Pune. According to the firm, the new
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The bold and brash multinational consumer goods corporation Unilever has left its mark on history. Unilever was founded in 1929 as a result of the union of a soap manufacturer and a margarine manufacturer. Since then, it has grown into an empire with a staggering 400 brands in its portfolio.
96% of large retailers in India have already developed AI capabilities and solutions, according to Honeywell’s Global Retailer Technology Survey Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) released its Global Retailer Technology Survey, which found that India’s major retailers are fully invested in artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to make operations
FMCG startup Mitra has raised INR 14 crore in a bridge round led by Bestvantage Investments, with participation from existing backers. Funds will expand production, launch a 3000-ton flour plant, and support millet-based and health product lines.
On August 13, Swedish retailer IKEA India announced the opening of its first location in Delhi, at the Pacific Mall in Tagore Garden. With more than 2,000 products on display and about 800 available for immediate purchase, the 15,000-square-foot store brings the IKEA experience closer to households in
India | August 13, 2025: ZenZebra, a new-age retail startup transforming everyday physical spaces into curated shopping destinations, has raised an undisclosed amount in a pre-seed funding round led by Rukam Capital. With this backing, the company aims to scale across urban India by embedding shopping experiences into high-footfall environments such
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"Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge." — Simon Sinek. Arun Srinivas’s journey reflects this idea perfectly. From his early days working in sales roles at Reebok to becoming the face of Meta in India, he has built
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If you live in a rural area, it may seem hard to think of business ideas. Numerous business sectors that are easily accessible in urban areas are not available in rural regions. The communities in the latter region face problems that city-dwellers aren't aware of. However, when there&
Mother Dairy will up the price of its milk variants by as much as INR 2 per litre, effective April 30, 2025. The price hike will hit consumers in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Uttarakhand, the six states where the company has its largest markets. A company statement characterized the
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In a world where business dynasties often play it safe, Harsh Goenka stands apart, a maverick industrialist, art connoisseur, and now, a viral social media sage. As chairman of RPG Enterprises, a USD 4.8 billion (approximately Rs 40,000 crore) conglomerate spanning IT, infrastructure, and FMCG, Goenka has long
The Indian equity market on Wednesday continued its winning streak, for the third day in a row, propelled by a rally in the BFSI and FMCG sectors. The BSE Sensex surged 309.40 points to close at 77,044.29, while the Nifty increased with more ease, tacking on 108.
Apna Mart, an omnichannel grocery and FMCG retail chain has secured INR 214.5 crore (around $25 million) in a new funding round. The investment includes a mix of equity and debt, with Fundamentum Partnership Fund and Accel leading the round. Existing investors also participated. According to regulatory filings, the
Yummy Bee, India’s leading café chain focused on guilt-free indulgence, has successfully raised INR 18 crore in total funding, including INR 11 crore in its most recent round. This capital injection will primarily support the brand’s expansion into Mumbai and Bengaluru as well as establish their base for
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Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) is an American multinational consumer goods company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. With a history dating back to 1837, P&G has become the world’s largest consumer packaged goods company, boasting an impressive $84 billion in sales and over $10 billion in