At 42nd AGM, Emami Bets on Brand Momentum for Next Growth Phase

The company reported FY25 revenues of INR 3,809 crore, up 6% YoY, with EBITDA rising 8% to INR 1,025 crore and PAT up 11% to INR 806 crore.

UNIQLO Enters South India, Launches First Store in Bengaluru’s Orion Mall

Inside the new store, customers can explore the full range of UNIQLO LifeWear-versatile clothing designed with a focus on simplicity, quality, and longevity.

Britannia’s Varun Berry Hails GST Reform as “Farsighted and Progressive”

A reduction in GST on biscuits from 18% to 5%, he added, will directly benefit the right segment of society.

Flipkart Expands Supply Chain Infrastructure Ahead of Big Billion Days

Alongside large FCs, Flipkart is scaling its quick commerce backbone with nearly 400 new micro-fulfilment centres and dark stores across 19 cities, fueling Flipkart Minute.

V2 Retail Launches 5 Stores in a Single Day, Targets 40–50% Annual Revenue Growth

In FY25, the company said it reported a 62% year-on-year revenue growth at INR 1,884.5 crore, while net profit surged 159% to INR 72 crore.

K-Beauty in India Sees 35% Brand Expansion and Strategic Pricing Shift: Report

The growth is supported by consumer trust in proven formulations, a demand for ingredient-focused skincare, and timely promotions.

Myntra’s M-Now Is in Hyderabad to Offer Quick Delivery Ahead of The Festive Season

Myntra will operate through a dark-store-led fulfilment model in the city. This setup is designed to handle high-volume orders.

Emami Agrotech Forays into INR 80,000 Cr Branded Staples Market with ‘Healthy & Tasty’ Atta, Maida, and Suji

Emami Agrotech’s entry comes at a time when Indian consumers are increasingly moving from loose, unbranded staples to hygienically packed, branded options, driven by a rising emphasis on cleanliness, packaging, and trust.

Beyond Appliances Raises $4 Mn in Series A Funding Led by Fireside Ventures

The startup currently operates four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and plans to set up two additional units over the next 12 months.

Reliance Picks Majority Stake in Health Beverage Firm Naturedge

According to Reliance, the healthy functional beverage space presents a large and rapidly expanding opportunity, driven by a strong consumer shift toward healthier, natural alternatives.

bigbasket Records Strong Festive Sales Across Independence Day and Janmashtami

Popular products included tricolour stoles and dupattas (sales up 45%), national flags (demand up 35%), and badges and wristbands (up 51%).

Flipkart Minutes Marks First Anniversary with 50% MoM Growth

Marking its first-year anniversary today, the quick commerce arm from Flipkart said Minutes has fulfilled millions of orders across 19 cities covering more than 2,900 pin codes.

E-commerce Sales Jump 14% in Independence Day Festive Sale

Tier-III cities emerged as the biggest growth story, recording around 14 million order items — nearly double the volumes from Tier-II cities.

Festive-Season Buying Predictions for 2025

BigCity’s Festive Consumer Survey 2025 conducted over 1,000+ consumers throughout 26 states and UT.

IKEA Names Juvencio Maeztu as Incoming CEO & President of Ingka Group

Juvencio will start the new role by November 5, 2025, and succeed Jesper who will stay in the company until end of February 2026.

IKEA Lands in Delhi Today, Next Stops: Noida and Gurgaon

The store offers a curated IKEA experience with over 2,000 products on display and nearly 800 available for immediate takeaway.

In a Strong Offline Push, Libas Set to Launch 11 New Stores on 15th of August

Commenting on FE Retail queries, Libas official highlights that the expansion is one of its most ambitious offline rollouts.

Instamart Expands Home & Lifestyle Category by Adding Home Stop by Shoppers Stop in Key Metros

The platform will enable 10-minute delivery of a wide range of products across stores in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Gurgaon.

Two Years Post-Acquisition, Reliance Launches Campa in Sri Lanka

Since acquiring Campa Cola in 2022 and reintroducing it to Indian consumers in 2023, RCPL has revitalized a legacy brand that captured the imagination of generations in the 1970s and 1980s.

Unicommerce Records 24% Growth in E-commerce Order

This is based on 18 million order items processed by Unicommerce through its flagship platform Uniware, during the 7-day period from 31st July to 6th August 2025, compared with the sale window last year (10th - 16th August 2024).