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
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
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
Consumer
Government
Quality Standards Are Market Enablers, Not Compliance Burden, Says Consumer Affairs Addl Secy
- by Priyanshu Priya
- January 21, 2026
Indian government officials said quality standards should be seen as market enablers rather than compliance costs, urging industry ownership of standard-setting while highlighting MSME fee relief, testing infrastructure gaps and phased implementation of quality control orders.
Consumer
FMCG
Consumer Durables Profits Seen Down 1% In Q3FY26 As Demand Stays Weak
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 19, 2026
HSIE projects 6% revenue growth and 1% profit decline for consumer durables in Q3FY26, while EMS growth moderates amid demand and cost pressures.