Centre More Than Doubles Duty Drawback For Jewellery Exports
The Centre has more than doubled duty drawback rates for gold and silver jewellery exports, aiming to improve exporters’ liquidity, cash flow and global competitiveness
Fashion & Lifestyle
Companies
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Shein Seeks Up To $50 Bn Hong Kong IPO Amid Europe Growth Headwinds: Report
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 20, 2026
Shein targets a USD 40-50 billion valuation in its Hong Kong IPO as new EU import fees, slowing growth and investor concerns weigh on the fast-fashion retailer.
Fashion & Lifestyle
As 2030 Target Draws Closer, Textile & Apparel Exports Still Stagnate Around $40 Bn
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 17, 2026
A report says that achieving the sector’s USD 100 billion export target by 2030 will depend on building capabilities across the value chain
Fashion & Lifestyle
Forevermark Enters South India With First Bengaluru Store
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 17, 2026
Forevermark Diamond Jewellery has opened its first South India store in Bengaluru, expanding its India retail network to eight outlets as the De Beers-backed brand targets 20 stores nationwide by the end of 2026.
Electronics
Manufacturing
Global Smartphone Shipments Hit 13-year Q2 Low
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 17, 2026
Global smartphone shipments fell 11 per cent in Q2 2026, the lowest second-quarter level since 2013, as memory shortages raised handset prices. Samsung regained the top spot, aided by resilient demand in India and the Middle East.
Fashion & Lifestyle
Naturis Cosmetics Raises Rs 100 Cr To Expand Manufacturing, ODM Business
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 17, 2026
Naturis Cosmetics has raised USD 100 crore in its maiden funding round led by Sharrp Ventures to expand manufacturing, build its ODM platform and enter new BPC categories.
FMCG
Health & Beauty
Whey Too Expensive? : India’s Protein Boom Meets Supply Crunch
- by Priyanshu Priya
- July 17, 2026
Whey protein prices in India have climbed as demand expands beyond gym-goers, while global dairy shortages and import dependence reshape the sports nutrition market.
FMCG
Health & Beauty
Interviews
Gladful Eyes Rs 100 Cr Revenue Milestone Amid Clean-Label Demand
- by Tarannum Manjul
- July 17, 2026
From solving a personal nutrition challenge to building a Rs 25 crore ARR brand, Gladful co-founder Parul Sharma outlines the company’s growth journey, product expansion, quick-commerce strategy and plans to become a trusted household nutrition brand What began as a personal discovery about nutrient deficiency within her own family has evolved into a fast-growing […]
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Food/Entertainment
Health
Anmasa Raises Rs 30 Cr To Expand Hyperlocal Staples Network
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 16, 2026
Anmasa raises Rs 30 crore in a seed funding round led by Fireside Ventures to expand its hyperlocal fresh staples business into Bengaluru and other metro and tier 1 cities.
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Uncategorized
Instamart Adds Household LPG Delivery Through HPCL In Bengaluru
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 15, 2026
Instamart partners with HPCL to launch on-demand LPG cylinder delivery in Bengaluru, offering the new 10 kg HP Navya composite cylinder and 5 kg metal cylinder through its quick commerce platform.