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B&A Enters Retail Market With ‘Gatoonga’ Black Tea, Plans Pan-India Expansion

Historic foray marks a new era for the 100-year-old company with a focus on home state Assam and future nationwide growth After a 100-year history, B&A has ventured into the retail segment with its new ‘Gatoonga’ brand of black tea, according to a senior company official. The brand was launched in Assam as the company […]

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Zara Faces Slowest Sales Growth in India Amidst Intensifying Competition

Inditex’s joint venture with Tata sees revenue growth slow to 8 per cent, marking a significant decline from previous years Spain’s Inditex, the parent company of the popular fashion brand Zara, experienced its slowest sales growth in India, excluding the pandemic year, during FY24. As the world’s largest fashion group, Inditex faced increasing competition in […]

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Poll Reveals Gen Z’s Favourite Fashion Destination

A recent poll conducted on Hunch, a social discovery app, sheds light on the rapidly evolving shopping habits of consumers The fashion industry has experienced a significant paradigm shift, propelled by the digital revolution that has reshaped the way people shop. With a plethora of online platforms now available, buyers and sellers are no longer […]

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CPI Inflation To Rise 5.0-5.2% In May: Report

ICRA estimates the food and beverages inflation to cross the 8.0 per cent mark this month The International Credit Rating Agency (ICRA) expects consumer price index inflation to grow at 5.0-5.2 per cent in May 2024. Data released by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) indicates a mixed trend in retail food prices in May […]

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Summer Style Surge: Indian Fashion Market Set To Skyrocket

Projections indicate a substantial growth trajectory for the Fashion Market, with revenues expected to surge to USD 14.68 billion in 2024 and maintain a robust annual growth rate of 10.65 per cent through 2029 As the scorching Indian summers reach their peak, the nation’s fashion brands and ecommerce platforms are poised to deliver the best […]

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FSSAI Considers Mandatory Batch Testing For Big Spice Manufacturers Following International Recall

The proposal aims to address the fallout from Singapore and Hong Kong’s decision to recall certain spice mixes originating from India, citing pesticide residue levels exceeding permissible limits In the wake of recent recalls of popular Indian spice brands by authorities in Hong Kong and Singapore due to pesticide residue concerns, the Food Safety and […]

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Retail Inflation Dips To 4.83% In April 2024

The data collected from selected urban markets and villages across all states and union territories highlights a comprehensive representation of the consumer price trends India witnessed a moderation in its retail inflation rate for the month of April 2024. According to the latest figures released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the […]

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OnePlus Partners With JioMart Digital To Expand Retail Presence

OnePlus products will be available in more than 2,000 cities and towns in India with this expansion OnePlus has partnered with Reliance-owned JioMart Digital in India to expand the retail presence of OnePlus in the country. OnePlus products will be available in more than 2,000 cities and towns in India with this expansion. The partnership […]

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Indians Boost Spending On Entertainment, Travel & FMCG Goods In FY24

Indians are spending more on media and entertainment. A consumption report by CMS Info Systems says the media and entertainment sector has grown by 29 per cent in the financial year 2024. The report further suggests that the average spending of Indians in the entertainment sector has gone up by nearly 100 per cent. According […]

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Indians Are Spending More On Health & Wellness: Report

Indians have increased expenditure on dieticians and health coaching in the year 2023, according to a report by payments solution provider Razorpay. The report highlights that there has been a 125 per cent rise in spending on dieticians in FY24, reflecting a growing awareness and emphasis on maintaining a balanced diet and nutrition among Indians. […]

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