2025 marks a significant pivot in the apparel industry, the changes taking place are not incremental, but fundamental, writes Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor, Clothing Manufacturers Association Of India (CMAI)
Research report shows that Gen Z and millennials are increasingly choosing materials that support long-term wellness, durability and conscious living
Strong quality control, reliable production and clear brand positioning will be critical tools for brands success, writes Anshul Agrawal, Director Mysore Deep Perfumery House (MDPH) and Zed Black
The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF), which represents over 450,000 distributors, raised its concerns in a letter reported in media
The report notes that food delivery is consolidating its role as a volume-stable, habit-led channel, while quick commerce is emerging as a frequency amplifier, capturing urgency-driven use cases
A report notes that online shopping in 2025 no longer behaved like a sequence of big moments or sale-led spikes, it functioned as everyday infrastructure
Retailers must learn to strike a healthy balance between investing in physical stores versus digital channels, manage rising costs without compromising quality, writes Vijay Bansal, Managing Director (MD) at Cantabil Retail India
As the industry enters 2026, the outlook is one of disciplined optimism anchored in wider market access, writes Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)
Channel dynamics evolved meaningfully as well, presenting a significant opportunity for the sector, writes Ramesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director, Kalyan Jewellers
In 2025, loyalty was no longer tied to a restaurant name but rather to categories, experiences, and access convenience, writes Ankur Sharma, Co-founder of Rebel Foods
