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Logistics

DTDC Marks 35 Years With India’s First Rapid Commerce White Paper

Logistics major partners with BCG to project USD 20+ billion rapid commerce opportunity by 2030; pledges to reshape Indian delivery ecosystem with 4–6 hour fulfilment   DTDC Express, one of India’s first homegrown multinational logistics companies, celebrated its 35th Foundation Day with a bold push into the future of delivery. At an event hosted at […]

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E-commerce & Marketplaces

Flipkart Minutes Celebrates First Anniversary With Nationwide Festivities

Quick commerce arm marks milestone with city activations, digital experiences, and launch of ‘Minutes That Move India’ report   Flipkart, India’s homegrown ecommerce marketplace, has celebrated the first anniversary of its quick commerce offering, Flipkart Minutes, with a series of on-ground activations and digital experiences across major cities from 18–20 August. The three-day celebration was […]

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Beauty FMCG

Meesho Mall, Marico Partner To Boost Personal Care Access In Tier-2+ Markets

Association brings trusted brands like Parachute Advansed, Livon, Kaya and Set Wet to millions of value-conscious households across India   Meesho Mall has partnered with Marico to expand its personal care and wellness portfolio, making some of India’s most trusted household brands more accessible to mass consumers, particularly in Tier-2+ markets. Through this association, popular […]

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Economy

RAI Welcomes GST Reforms, Calls For Simplified Structure, Standard Rates

Retailers’ body urges rationalised GST to boost consumption and ease compliance   The Retailers Association of India (RAI) has welcomed the government’s proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, calling them a step towards making the tax system simpler, fairer, and more growth-oriented. Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO of RAI, highlighted that reducing GST on both everyday […]

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E-commerce & Marketplaces

Flipkart Unveils Report On India’s Fast Shopping Habits

From onions to iPhones, the report reveals how quick commerce is shaping consumer lifestyles across cities and moods   Flipkart has unveiled its first annual report on quick commerce, Minutes That Move India, unpacking how, when and why Indian consumers shop on its one-year-old rapid delivery platform, Flipkart Minutes. Launched in August 2024, Flipkart Minutes […]

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Companies Travel

EaseMyTrip Board Clears Three Strategic Acquisitions

Investments in London boutique hotel, Gurugram commercial property, and alliance with VBIL mark expansion in hospitality and infrastructure   EaseMyTrip, one of India’s leading travel-tech platforms, has announced board approval for three strategic acquisitions aimed at strengthening its domestic operations and expanding its international hospitality footprint. The company approved the acquisition of a 50 per […]

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E-commerce & Marketplaces Retail

Bigbasket Sees 42% Surge In Patriotic Sales This Independence Day

Tricolour merchandise and record-breaking iPhone 16 deal highlight Tata enterprise’s blend of pride and convenience   Bigbasket, a Tata enterprise, recorded a 42 per cent jump in patriotic merchandise sales during Independence Day 2025, as customers embraced national pride alongside the platform’s ultra-fast 10-minute delivery service. From tricolour stoles and dupattas to flags, badges, caps […]

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E-commerce & Marketplaces Fashion & Lifestyle Interviews

Many Roles, One Life: Lakshita’s Customer-First Growth Strategy

Sachin Kharbanda, Co-Founder & MD of Lakshita, speaks with BW Retail World on the brand’s customer-first ethos, steady expansion, and upcoming foray into international markets   Lakshita has carved a distinct identity in India’s women’s ethnic wear market. What key strategies have fuelled the brand’s growth and helped it scale across different consumer segments? Our […]

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Companies

DS Group Unveils ‘DS Creates’ Font To Honour Founder’s Legacy

Handcrafted typeface immortalises Shri Satyapal Sugandhi’s original handwriting on the Group’s 96th Founder’s Day   Marking its 96th Founder’s Day, the Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), one of India’s leading FMCG conglomerates and multi-business corporations, has unveiled DS Creates, a custom-designed handwritten-style font inspired by the original handwriting of its founder, Shri Satyapal ‘Sugandhi’. Developed […]

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E-commerce & Marketplaces FMCG Retail

Royal Enfield Rides Beyond The Saddle With ‘Get In-Streets’ Apparel

Heritage and everyday journey-inspired collection extends the brand’s lifestyle footprint   Royal Enfield has unveiled its latest apparel collection, Get In-Streets, marking a strategic push to expand its lifestyle portfolio and strengthen brand affinity beyond motorcycles. The new range blends design-led storytelling with versatile everyday wear, reflecting the brand’s deep-rooted motorcycling ethos. The collection is […]

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