India

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.

Reliance Brands enters F&B retail with Pret A Manger partnership

It will open the global food chain’s stores across India.

Plastic straw ban may disrupt soft drink industry in short-term

This will particularly hit sales of small packs of soft drinks.

Jio-bp to install EV charging, battery swapping stations at Nexus Malls

The charging hubs will be accessible in five malls as part of the first phase of the rollout.