India

Carlyle buys majority take in India-based skincare, beauty firm

It will support the business growth and brand building of VLCC.

Reliance Retail Ventures unit acquires 50% stake in beverage firm

The remaining stake in SHBPL will still be owned by the Hajoori Family.

Online shoppers in India to grow up to 450 million by 2027

Currently, there are 200 million to 230 million. 

India’s online marketplaces to reach $350b in GMV by 2027

The country’s online marketplaces have contributed over $100b in GMV so far.

Wider economic recovery to drive India’s consumer spending growth

Consumer spending is expected to grow by 7.1% year-on-year in 2023. 

Coca-Cola, PepsiCo level India’s energy drink playing field: report

Sting and Thums Up Charged Berry Bolt are amongst the products that dominate India. 

Meta, Jio Platforms launch JioMart on WhatsApp

This is the first end-to-end shopping experience on WhatsApp.

Reliance Brands ‘well positioned’ to tap India’s luxury apparel market

The company recently partnered with Balenciaga amongst other high-end brands. 

Reliance Brands brings Balenciaga to India

The company will be the sole India partner of the luxury brand in India.

Indian restaurants face dilemma amidst service charge ban

Restaurants are hesitant to incorporate service charges in menu prices.

Gap Inc. enters India market 

This is thanks to its partnership with Reliance Retail.

The Body Shop awarded in two major categories in the 17th Retail Asia Awards

It was celebrated as Beauty Retailer of the Year and ESG Initiative of the Year and Health.