India-US Trade Pact Brings Relief To Gem & Jewellery Sector
Tariff cuts lower costs for US importers, provides relief to diamond jewellery manufacturers, boost competitiveness of Indian diamond jewellery
Consumer
Export
Budget 2026
Consumer
A Fabric Of Reforms: Budget’s Structural Bet On Textiles
- by kishan
- February 2, 2026
The Centre has proposed a five-part integrated programme, with Rs 1,500 crore allocation designed to boost self-reliance in fibres, upgrade manufacturing ecosystems and strengthen traditional crafts
Companies
Consumer
Cigarette Volumes May Drop 6-8% Due Tax Hike: Crisil
- by Priyanshu Priya
- January 29, 2026
India’s cigarette industry may see a 6–8 per cent volume decline next fiscal after new excise duties and higher GST take effect from 1 February
Economy
Export
Manufacturing
India–EU Deal Speeds Up Apparel, Textiles, Jewellery Exports
- by Priyanshu Priya
- January 28, 2026
India–EU trade deal boosts apparel, textile and jewellery exports with zero tariffs, opening major growth for labour sectors
Consumer
Food
Almond Sales Rise, Retail Margins Shrink Amid Price Volatility
- by Priyanshu Priya
- January 26, 2026
Almond sales are rising in modern retail, but margins are shrinking as price volatility and online discounting intensify competition.
Companies
Manufacturing
LG Electronics India Secures Rs 705.74 Cr Incentive For Plant Expansion
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 26, 2026
LG Electronics India gets Rs 705.74 crore incentives for Ranjangaon plant expansion, boosting efficiency and supporting long-term growth.
Companies
Consumer
consumer
Finance
Urban Company Q3 Revenue Up 32%, Losses Continue
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 24, 2026
Urban Company reported a 32 per cent year-on-year rise in revenue and NTV in Q3 FY26, even as losses persisted due to continued investments in its InstaHelp housekeeping vertical, according to a shareholder letter.
Consumer
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Fibe Enters Ecommerce Credit, Rolls Out BNPL On Flipkart
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 23, 2026
Digital lender Fibe has partnered with Flipkart to roll out its Buy Now, Pay Later offering at checkout, marking its entry into ecommerce consumer lending with fully digital credit approvals, flexible EMIs.
Consumer
FMCG
Bajaj Consumer Q3 Profit Up 83%, Revenue Jumps 31%
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 22, 2026
Bajaj Consumer Care posted an 83.4 per cent rise in Q3 net profit to Rs 46.4 crore, with revenue up 30.5 per cent to Rs 306 crore and operating margins expanding to 18.3 per cent, aided by strong domestic demand.
Companies
Consumer
Discretionary categories continue to see moderating growth, Says Report
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 21, 2026
The growth primarily stems from jewellery (gold price-led) and new-age businesses (customer acquisition push). In other sectors, demand continues to remain subdued