Indians develop a taste for dark chocolate as household demand jumps 45 pc Households in India are increasingly purchasing dark chocolate, with a significant rise in demand over recent years. Urban consumers account for the majority of dark chocolate purchases, driven by rising incomes and health awareness. The growth is supported by trends in quick-commerce, making premium products more accessible. Despite its growth, dark chocolate remains a small segment in India's larger confectionery market. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dWPhcHhz #DarkChocolate #ChocolateIndustry #Confectionery #ConsumerDemand #Premiumisation #QuickCommerce #FMCG #ConsumerTrends #UrbanConsumers #IndianRetail #ETRetail #LatestNews
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Retail in India is one of the top business enterprises of its economy and accounts for around 14 to 15% of its GDP. The Indian Retail market is one of the top five Retail markets and also amongst the fastest growing Retail markets in the world. We cover whatever matters in the Retail Industry in India, aggregating news, opinion and analysis on new launches, Mergers & Acquisitions, FDI, Industry Research, Joint Ventures and other business developments related to food, FMCG, apparel, ecommerce, jewelry, departmental stores and more.
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Diet Coke, beer makers get 6-month breather as govt extends aluminium can certification deadline The government has extended the deadline for quality certification of aluminium beverage cans to April 2027. The extension provides manufacturers necessary time to increase production amidst growing demand. Many brands are experiencing supply challenges due to disruptions from the Middle East conflict. The beverage industry had hoped to produce additional cans but fell short of expectations. Consequently, manufacturers are seeking regulatory relief as they attempt to meet rising consumer needs. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dt6ZuckS #AluminiumCans #BeverageIndustry #QualityCertification #RegulatoryCompliance #DietCoke #BeerIndustry #Manufacturing #SupplyChain #PackagingIndustry #IndianBusiness #ETRetail #LatestNews
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Titan Company brand Zoya seeks to cash in on rising high-end jewellery demand, eyes Rs 500 crore revenue by FY27 Titan Company's luxury brand Zoya aims to reach ₹500 crore in revenue by FY27 as India's luxury jewellery market expands. It is targeting high-net-worth individuals who seek exclusive and unique jewellery pieces over traditional options. Zoya specialises in coloured gemstones, offering intricate craftsmanship and a range of prices to appeal to affluent consumers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d52uXmSV #Zoya #TitanCompany #LuxuryJewellery #JewelleryIndustry #RevenueGrowth #LuxuryRetail #HighNetWorthIndividuals #ColouredGemstones #Premiumisation #IndianRetail #ETRetail #LatestNews
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D2C brands target 30 pc festive growth as acquisition costs rise 20 pc, baskets shrink D2C brands in India are projecting significant festive growth, looking to surpass 30% compared to last year. Customer acquisition costs and selective spending are increasing pressure on brands during this period. While some brands report growth of 18-20%, early trends reveal rising costs affecting profitability. Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets are critical for reaching new customers and expanding revenue. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ddpGfR4F #D2CBrands #FestiveSales #CustomerAcquisition #MarketingCosts #RevenueGrowth #ConsumerSpending #Tier2Cities #Tier3Cities #Ecommerce #IndianStartups #ETRetail #LatestNews
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New roles. Bigger responsibilities. A fresh chapter in retail leadership! From strategic elevations to key C-suite appointments, India's retail and consumer landscape witnessed some significant leadership moves this week. In this edition of ETRetail's Weekly Leadership Recap, discover who made headlines. As businesses sharpen their growth strategies, these leadership moves reflect the evolving priorities shaping India's retail ecosystem. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gVj_TVMg Renuka Singaram | Vipul Maheshwari | Gautam Jain | Atish Bhatia | Flipkart | Honasa Consumer Ltd. | Krishival | Spykar Lifestyles Pvt. Ltd. | IVS Group Ltd #ETRetail #WeeklyLeadershipRecap #LeadershipMoves #RetailLeadership #ExecutiveAppointments #RetailIndustry #ConsumerBrands #BusinessLeadership #IndiaRetail
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The food economy is built by more than brands. It is shaped by founders, operators, chefs and investors who understand what it takes to turn ideas into businesses that last. At The Economic Times Food XP 2026, this speaker line-up brings together perspectives from entrepreneurship, investment, foodservice and culinary innovation. Featuring: - Sahil Sambhi, Founder and CEO, House of Yuvi - Abhik Mitra, Operating Partner, Samara Capital & MD/CEO, Paradise Food Court Ltd - Chef Saby Gorai, Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur, Founder & Mentor, Fabrica by Chef Saby Expect conversations around building differentiated brands, scaling food businesses and creating experiences that stay relevant in a fast-changing market. 28 October 2026 | Hyatt Regency, New Delhi Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g7EDRPaq #ETFoodXP2026 #TheEconomicTimesFoodXP #FoodBusiness #Hospitality #RestaurantIndustry #Entrepreneurship #CulinaryInnovation #FutureOfFood
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Growth in food is visible on the front end. Resilience is built behind the scenes. At The Economic Times Food XP 2026, this speaker line-up brings together leaders spanning food business and supply chain, offering perspectives on the systems, networks and operating models that make scale possible. Featuring: Vishal Kapur, CEO, The Nut Lounge Subhabrata Sinha, VP Supply Chain, Burger Singh Mahesh Gupta, Head Supply Chain, DS Group From building reliable supply networks to supporting expansion and improving operational efficiency, these conversations go to the backbone of India’s evolving food economy. 28 October 2026 | Hyatt Regency, New Delhi Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g7EDRPaq #ETFoodXP2026 #TheEconomicTimesFoodXP #SupplyChain #FoodBusiness #Operations #FoodRetail #FutureOfFood
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True Palate targets Rs 1,000 crore revenue, 50 outlets by 2030; plans Rs 40 crore expansion “We want to take the portfolio to 50 outlets in the next five years and reach Rs 900–1,000 crore in revenue. We are looking at an investment of Rs 25–30 crore at the minimum, and the upper end could be Rs 40 crore,” Tihara told ETRetail. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dpc777DN #TruePalate #RestaurantIndustry #RetailExpansion #OutletExpansion #RevenueGrowth #BusinessExpansion #Investment #FoodService #HospitalityIndustry #IndianBusiness #ETRetail #LatestNews
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India's a call-out market, but there's room to grow: Nestlé Nestle SA reports that 37% of urban households in India purchase Maggi noodles monthly. The instant noodles segment is outpacing overall food sector growth in the country. Nestle is investing in its Maggi and KitKat brands as they capture consumer preferences for convenience and diversity. Despite a revenue increase, food inflation remains a significant concern for the company. Regulatory scrutiny on Nestle India's labeling practices has also emerged recently. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dBP7V_Tj #Nestle #NestleIndia #Maggi #KitKat #FMCG #InstantNoodles #ConsumerDemand #BrandBuilding #FoodInflation #IndianBusiness #ETRetail #LatestNews
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Swiggy CEO Sriharsha M. says rival Blinkit has the stronger flywheel, aims to fix basics before expanding He said Swiggy’s priority is a stable business with “the clearest line of sight to Ebitda zero,” and that it would not use its cash reserves to open new fronts simply because the money is available. “I think our first job is to build a stable, resilient business that has the clearest line of sight to EBITDA zero. The optionalities come after that,” he said on the call following the announcement of the company's September quarter results. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dfv8bfXx #Swiggy #SriharshaMajety #Blinkit #QuickCommerce #Ecommerce #EBITDA #Profitability #BusinessStrategy #CompetitiveLandscape #IndianBusiness #ETRetail #LatestNews
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