Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in India, updated continuously by our newsroom.
Dubai Japanese restaurant chain Sumo Sushi & Bento is entering the Indian market. The firm has partnered with local operator FranGlobal to open up to 25 outlets within five years, with the first location launching in either Delhi or Mumbai within six months.…
Indian e-commerce platform Flipkart has opened a physical furniture experience centre in Bengaluru. The Walmart-owned firm’s 1800sqft store will retail around nine furniture brands, and is likely to be followed by two more similar outlets in the country. “The…
PCA Motors India, part of Groupe PSA today announced opening its new India Technical Centre (ITC) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The company says that the new technical centre will play a key role in the smoother and more efficient working of the employees of PSA…
India’s auto parts industry could be forced to slash a fifth of its five million or so workforce if the slowdown in vehicle sales continues, the president of the country’s largest industry group for auto parts makers said. India’s auto industry is in the…
Japanese auto giant Nissan announced earlier this week that it will downsize its workforce globally by firing 12,500 employees. This includes the manufacturer’s India operations as well. A report by ETAuto now states that over 1700 employees from the Indian…
The imminent one, of course, will be the Altroz premium hatchback which was unveiled at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show and is slated to be launched this year, close to the festive season. The H7X or Buzzard which is the seven-seater version of the Harrier was…
Piaggio India has announced that it will be delivering 30 hopper vehicles to Jodhpur Nagar Nigam for waste collection. The small commercial vehicles manufacturer has said that it will deliver a mix of Ape’ Xtra LDX (three-wheeler) and Porter (four-wheeler)…
AirAsia India is on an expansion spree. the budget carrier will start operating daily direct flight on the Delhi-Chandigarh route from 1 August onwards. The launch fare on Delhi-Chandigarh route is ₹1,365, the airline mentioned. The flight would leave from…
China’s Luckin Coffee wants to expand into India and the Middle East. The company has signed a memorandum of understanding to create a joint venture with Kuwait-based Americana Group which will open stores across the Greater Middle East and India. No further…
Uniqlo India is counting down to the launch of its first three stores in India. The Japanese fast-fashion retailer first announced plans to open in India in late 2017 and it has taken more than 18 months to secure necessary approvals, locations and prepare…
Indian apparel label Ritu Kumar is seeking a cash injection of up to US$20 million. The firm will branch into new retail segments such as home furnishings and accessories. “We are in the market this year looking for another injection, a larger injection than…
Indian flower-and-gift retailer Ferns N Petals has launched in Singapore, planning to offer gift deliveries for special occasions. The company hopes Singapore will provide it with an opportunity to grow awareness and increase its customer base across…
Reliance Brands is launching two of its US brands – lifestyle label Tory Burch and jeweller Tiffany & Co in India. The brands will set up shop at Jio World Centre mall in Mumbai in April next year. The move is Tiffany & Co’s third attempt to establish a…
Volvo Auto India has finally pulled the plug two of its oldest models in the domestic line-up. The Volvo S60 sedan and the V40 hatchback have been discontinued in India, along with their cross country versions. The cars have also been de-listed from the…
Singapore-based private equity firm Everstone plans to sell its Burger King India franchise. The firm is reportedly in advanced discussions with Rahul Bhatia-controlled InterGlobe group to sell the franchise a deal worth US$204 million. The fast-food chain…
Hong Kong electronics producer Nexstgo is launching 50 stores in India. The brand entered the market last year selling Avita and Nexstgo-branded computers online and through retail stores in Delhi, Ambala, Chennai and Jaipur. It is currently targeting laptop…
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