Viveat Susan Pinto

India's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is seeing a rapid expansion of its Rs 100-crore and Rs 1,000-crore brand portfolios.

UltraTech Cement reported a strong Q1FY26 with a 17% rise in net profit, driven by resilient demand and strategic price hikes amid rising energy costs, boosting sales and capacity expansion plans.

India's consumer and retail sector saw 240 deals in H1 2026 despite a drop in total transaction value to $2.3B, driven by investor caution amid global uncertainty and focus on high-growth niche segments.

Britannia plans to strengthen core categories with innovation, premiumisation, and distribution expansion in FY27, while focusing on cost efficiency and growing e-commerce and international markets for sustained growth.

FPI registration for less than 10% for unlisted firms could have significant implications for private PE, VC and cross-border M&A where minority investments are common

Shoppers Stop posted an 11.2% year-on-year revenue increase to ₹1,291 crore in Q1FY27, narrowing its net loss to ₹14.3 crore behind robust growth in beauty sales, wedding season demand, and store expansions.

Shoppers Stop is sharpening its premium retail strategy, expanding exclusive global brand partnerships and maintaining tight control over inventory

The country's largest multiplex operator, PVR INOX , on Thursday saw a first-quarter profit, helped by strong demand for ​films across languages, higher ticket prices and increased ​spending on food and beverages.

Tata Consumer Products reported a 28% YoY jump in Q1 FY27 consolidated net profit to ₹427 crore, driven by 12% revenue growth to ₹5,349 crore.

The Centre's relaxation of FDI rules for inventory-based e-commerce exports has divided India's business landscape. While manufacturing clusters like Tiruppur and Surat welcome improved global market access, domestic trader bodies warn against potential predatory pricing, design theft, and domestic market leakage.