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Indian consumers amongst most optimistic in Asia as 75% expect higher income
Indian consumers amongst most optimistic in Asia as 75% expect higher income
Around 73% of consumers plan to increase spending on groceries.
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India snack makers turn traditional ingredients into packaged products
Millets, pulses, makhana, and region-specific grains are being processed into ready-to-eat snacks.
How can Indian brands stay visible as AI rewires consumer choice?
Over 80% of consumers use AI for shopping, testing how brands surface online.
India e-retail shifts toward instant delivery and AI shopping
Tier 2+ cities and Gen Z accelerate $66b market expansion across its digital retail economy.
IKEA targets 25 new stores across India over next five years
Over $1.03b has already been invested in the Indian market.
Franchise push drives Bata India past 700 stores across country
It plans to double the pace of new store openings.
Reliance Retail acquires ‘Pahadi Local’ brand
The founding team will remain involved in brand development.
Brandman Retail to launch Wilson and ANTA stores in India
The store rollout will begin in April 2026
Flipkart moves holding company to India ahead of IPO
The move supports the company’s planned stock market listing in India.
Estée Lauder to acquire remaining stake in Forest Essentials
The deal builds on an 18-year partnership,
Digital adoption and UPI payments fuel India’s e-commerce expansion
AI tools are increasingly used by retailers to personalise shopping and improve product discovery.
Apparel Group partners with Cotton On to enter India
It will introduce the brand through a phased omnichannel rollout.
Apple hiring signals Hyderabad retail entry
The company posted senior manager, manager, and store leader roles.
Regional slowdown fails to choke India’s consumer spending
Gen Zs and millennials drove tech, leisure, personal care demand.
Inflation pushes urban India cautious on FMCG spending
Customer spending has lessened with some goods hit harder.
India’s e-commerce market to hit $211.6b in 2025
It may reach $326.7b by 2029.
COS opens first store in India
The store design was created entirely in-house.
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