Indian Consumers Shift To Value-Led Spending Amid Cautious Outlook
Deloitte’s Consumer Signals report shows Indian consumers are becoming more cautious and value-driven, prioritising essentials, premium experiences and EVs
Brands
consumer
FMCG
consumer
FMCG
Local Brands Command 79% Of FMCG Spend In Asia, Shows Report
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- February 25, 2026
Sharing the example of Parle, the report says that national pride has evolved into an operationalised purpose which now guides portfolios and channels
consumer
Electronics
Boat Enters Dashcam Market With Hive 4K, ADAS Range
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- February 9, 2026
Boat expands into automotive tech with the Hive Dashcam series, offering 4K recording, Sony STARVIS sensors, GPS tracking and ADAS features across three price segments.
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
Interviews
Retail
Retailers Cautiously Optimistic On Double-digit Growth In 2026: RAI CEO
- by kishan
- January 1, 2026
In an interview, Kumar Rajagopalan notes that retailers see clear business opportunities and are hopeful of returning to double-digit growth, but are far more measured than in the past
Companies
consumer
US Tariffs Weigh On Cotton Spinners’ Recovery, Says Icra
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 26, 2025
Cotton spinning industry is navigating a challenging phase in FY26 amidst a mix of stable domestic demand and effects of tariffs levied by the US on Indian apparel exports
Companies
consumer
Indian Consumers Want Sustainable Choices Without The Green Premium: Study
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 16, 2025
The study reveals that sustainability is gaining undeniable traction, but brands must keep it affordable, accessible and authentic to win trust
consumer
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Retail
Retailers Seek Govt Support As Quick Commerce Powers Ahead
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 10, 2025
Industry bodies urge the government to create a fair, competitive environment and empower local retailers with the right technology
consumer
Economy
Sitharaman Tables Bills For New Levies On Tobacco Products
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- December 1, 2025
The Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to replace the GST Compensation cess, which is levied on all tobacco products currently
consumer
Food & Beverage.
India’s Beer Industry Seeks Import Relief Amid Can Shortage
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- October 13, 2025
BAI urges government to ease import norms as BIS certification bottlenecks threaten beer supply and revenue