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Orkla India's revenue rises 19.4% in Q2, but volume growth remains subdued

New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- Fast-moving consumer goods company Orkla India reported a 19.4% year-on-year increase in revenue from operations in the September quarter, driven by strong growth in its spices bu... Read More


Silver's 55% plunge fails to spark festive buying

Bengaluru, Oct. 30 -- Silver's plunge from a record high has failed to revive festive demand in India, as broader economic pressures and fears of further price drops keep consumers from buying. While ... Read More


Milky Mist sees limited impact from inflation, El Niño as revenue grows 42%

New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- Inflation, El Niño and global uncertainty had little impact on Milky Mist Ltd in the September quarter, with the company helped by its focus on value-added products and cali... Read More


Trent names Bahram Vakil chairman as Noel Tata to step down after nearly three decades

MUMBAI, Oct. 29 -- Trent Ltd is preparing for a leadership transition after nearly three decades under Noel N. Tata, even as the retailer delivered another quarter of double-digit revenue and profit g... Read More


BlueStone tweaks product mix, store model as gold prices reshape demand

Bengaluru, Oct. 23 -- BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle Ltd is reworking its entry-level jewellery offerings and testing new retail formats as rising gold prices reshape customer demand. The strategy ... Read More


Vishal Mega Mart's value proposition faces a test as it reshapes strategy

Bengaluru, Oct. 21 -- Vishal Megamart Ltd's September-quarter results and new initiatives raise questions about how hard the value retailer is working to defend its value proposition while pursuing gr... Read More


Mint explainer: Why are consumer brands resorting to cross-industry marketing?

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Brand collaborations are not new, but companies are increasingly partnering with businesses outside their own categories to reach new audiences and generate buzz. Recent examples... Read More


Convenience stores struggle for relevance in the age of quick deliveries

Bengaluru, Oct. 19 -- India's quick-commerce boom is turning up the heat on grab-and-go convenience stores, leaving these chains struggling to stay relevant as doorstep deliveries become faster and ea... Read More


Urban Company prioritizes InstaHelp growth as losses widen

BENGALURU, Oct. 16 -- Urban Company Ltd is prioritizing growth in its instant house-help service InstaHelp over near-term profitability, even as its core businesses become more profitable. A year afte... Read More


Titan's beYon bet: Selling sparkle as lab-grown diamond prices fall

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Falling prices are making lab-grown diamonds more accessible-and giving Titan Co. Ltd a harder problem to solve: how to build a brand around stones whose prices may keep declinin... Read More