Suneera Tandon

A recent report by market researcher NIQ reveals that quick commerce has become the primary grocery shopping method for 31% of urban Indians, with 39% using it for top-up purchases.

New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- Home delivery within 10 minutes, of practically anything, is permanently altering the retail landscape in the country, and hitting both modern retail and mom-and-pop (kirana) shops equally hard.

Attending the high-energy Diljit Dosanjh concert in Delhi was a chance to sing, dance, make new friends and overcome old fears

This marks Dabur's second acquisition in the last two years. In 2022 Dabur acquired a 51% stake in spice maker Badshah Masala Private Limited for

Value-conscious shoppers cut back on spending because of higher prices, scout for better deals and rely on EMIs more than usual to buy clothes and large appliances.

Samara Capital and Amazon-backed More Retail plan to expand its network of hypermarket stores while leveraging existing locations for Amazon Fresh deliveries.

British retailer Marks & Spencer is scaling back its home decor business in India, focusing instead on apparel as part of a broader turnaround strategy. This shift reflects changing consumer preferences and marks a significant strategic pivot for the brand in a competitive market.

The brand, founded in 1980, operates 700 sales points and Suditi aims to leverage its production capacity to revitalize Gini & Jony, which has faced financial challenges in recent years.

The decrease in revenues and profits for Parle Agro Pvt. Ltd in FY2023-24 was due to significant tax policy changes as Appy Fizz faced a drastic fourfold GST increase, to 40% from 12%. This tax hike considerably impacted Parle Agro's pricing strategy, it said.

Uniqlo India plans to accelerate store expansion, aiming for a faster pace after establishing 15 stores in five years. The retailer reported a 32% income jump in FY2024 and remains confident despite market challenges.