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ADIA To Invest Rs 4,966.80 Cr In Reliance Retail

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is set to invest Rs 4,966.80 crore into Reliance Retail Ventures, acquiring a 0.59 per cent stake in the company, as confirmed by Reliance Industries on Friday. In a regulatory filing, Reliance Industries stated, “This investment values RRVL at a pre-money equity value of Rs 8.381 lakh crore (USD 100.83 billion), […]

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Fashion & Lifestyle News

Footwear Industry To See Moderate Growth of 7-8% In FY24: Icra

The footwear industry is projected to experience a moderate growth of 7-8 per cent in the current fiscal, contrasting with the robust 28 per cent growth in FY23, as indicated in a report by Icra on Thursday. The industry encountered subdued revenue growth in the first half of FY24, primarily attributed to factors such as […]

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Reliance Brands Acquires Majority Stake In Superdry India

Reliance Brands through its wholly owned subsidiary in UK (RBUK), has on Wednesday signed a definitive agreement to enter a joint venture with UK-based Superdry PLC, marking a significant new chapter in its partnership with Superdry PLC. Reliance Brands Limited (RBL) is a subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited and began operations in 2007 with […]

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FIEO Requests Extension of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme Till March 2024

The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Friday requested Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to extend benefits till March 2024 that were provided under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS). According to reports, the scheme ended in March 2023. The Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) was launched in May 2020 as part […]

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National News

India’s Core Sector Industries Grow By 12.1% In August 2023

The output of India’s eight core sector industries increased by 12.1 per cent (provisional) on a yearly basis in August 2023. The production of all eight core industries — cement, coal, crude oil, electricity, fertilizers, natural gas, refinery products and steel — recorded positive growth in August over the corresponding month of last year, according […]

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JioMart, Meta’s Chat-based Shopping Partnership Turns One In India

JioMart and Meta completed their one-year partnership through which they have enabled consumers to simply browse and shop for their household needs through WhatsApp chats and making shopping easier for Indian consumers. “Celebrating one year of enabling Indians to shop with ease, JioMart and WhatsApp’s collaboration has proven to be one of the most successful […]

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With The Ongoing Festive Season, The Diamond Jewelry Industry Is Poised For Significant Growth

Diamonds have always been an enduring symbol of love, happiness and the celebration of life’s most cherished moments. As we approach the upcoming festive season, the diamond jewelry industry is poised for significant growth, with expectations of a remarkable 20 per cent increase compared to last year’s festivities. This year has witnessed phenomenal growth in […]

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Beauty & Personal Care Brand Pilgrim Raises $20 Mn In Series B Funding

Pilgrim, a beauty and personal care brand has raised USD 20 million in Series B funding led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India along with existing investors Fireside Ventures & Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office. Currently, at Rs 300 crore ARR, the brand is committed to scaling to Rs 1000CR ARR by 2025. Commenting on […]

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Reliance Retail Receives Full Subscription Amount of Rs 2,069.50 Cr From KKR

Reliance Retail (RRVL), the retail arm of Reliance Industries, has successfully received the full subscription amount of Rs 2,069.50 crore from the global investment firm KKR and has allotted 1.71 crore equity shares. Following this share allotment, KKR’s shareholding in RRVL has increased to 1.42 per cent, up from the previous 1.17 per cent. In […]

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FNP May Go Public By 2025, Amid Rapid Expansion

Ferns N Petals (FNP), the leading gifting brand in India, is considering the possibility of going public with an Initial Public Offering (IPO) by 2025, while also evaluating the prospect of securing additional funding in 2024, Vikaas Gutgutia, Founder & MD of the company told BW Retail World. “We are expanding,” said Gutgutia, “We probably […]

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