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Project Falcon and Tata’s Consumer Coup: The Making of an FMCG Challenger to HUL, ITC

admin — Fri, 01 May 2026 10:33:00 +0000

Yuthika Bhargava & Vikash Tripathi, Outlook Business Mumbai, 1 May 2026 For generations of Indians, the word Tata hasn’t just been a brand, it has been a permanent resident in our homes. Think back to the kitchens of your childhood. It was the familiar packet of Tata salt, the Desh ka Namak, that seasoned every […]

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Why Reliance is betting on legacy regional brands to build its FMCG empire

admin — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:41:00 +0000

Vaeshnavi Kasthuril, MINT Bengaluru, 7 March 2026 While many consumer goods companies are acquiring direct-to-consumer (D2C) startups, Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL) is pursuing a different playbook. The consumer arm of billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries has been steadily buying regional legacy brands with strong local recall. By plugging these brands into Reliance’s vast retail […]

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BRND.ME plans India IPO as quick-commerce private labels close in

admin — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:53:00 +0000

Sakshi Sadashiv, MINT Bengaluru, 02 Feb 2026 BRND.ME, a roll-up commerce company, expects to complete its reverse flip (change of headquarters) from Singapore to India by March, clearing a key regulatory hurdle as it prepares to tap Indian public markets with an IPO. Despite the rise of private labels from quick-commerce giants such as Swiggy […]

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Why Reliance is Buying Old Brands

admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:33:00 +0000

Writankar Mukherjee & Shabori Das, Economic Times / Brand Equity 7 January 2026 There’s a renewed sparkle in the adage ‘Old is Gold’ at India’s biggest conglomerate Reliance. Banking on Indians’ nostalgia, it is hawking and reviving labels that once defined everyday life, Campa and BPL among them, to set its consumer venture’s cash registers […]

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India’s Retail Sector Witnesses Rising Demand for Private Labels

admin — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:52:22 +0000

Entrepreneur India Oct 23, 2025 Indian consumers are increasingly opting for private labels and in-house brands over established ones, and retailers are taking note. According to EY’s ‘Future Consumer Index 2025’, more than half of India’s consumers are now choosing in-house brands over legacy labels. The report highlights that 52 per cent of Indian consumers […]

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Why Good Glamm Failed: Lessons in overexpansion and the House-of-Brands trap

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:06:00 +0000

Naini Thaker, Forbes India Aug 06, 2025 It’s a known fact that of the thousands of startups founded each year, only a small fraction survive—and even fewer scale to become unicorns. Rarer still are those unicorns which, after reaching dizzying heights, come crashing down. The Good Glamm Group is one such cautionary tale. Once celebrated […]

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From fame to fortune — how celebrity-owned brands are scaling up

admin — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:22:00 +0000

By Meenakshi Verma Ambwani, Hindu BusinesslineNew Delhi, July 28, 2025 Nykaa said that Kay Beauty, co-founded with actor Katrina Kaif, has crossed the ₹240 crore mark in terms of Gross Merchandise Value. Stars from the tinsel town are donning the entrepreneurial hat to venture into the beauty and fashion business space. Some have even succeeded […]

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The candy counter is getting crowded

admin — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 15:41:00 +0000

Sharleen Dsouza, Business Standard Mumbai, 1 June 2025 Reliance Consumer Products is in a sweet spot – and it intends to stay there. Launched barely three years ago, the company has already entered the list of India’s top 10 fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) players by revenue in the 2024-25 financial year (FY25). After making headlines […]

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How Swiggy & Zomato Are Hitting The Brakes In The Race To Be Everything Everywhere All At Once

admin — Sun, 25 May 2025 15:56:00 +0000

Gargi Sarkar, Inc42 25 May 2025 SUMMARY: Swiggy and Zomato are scaling back non-core bets such as 10-minute food delivery, private labels, and event logistics to sharpen focus on core businesses and improve profitability. Both companies are betting on platform fees and selective verticals like quick commerce and ticketing, but analysts warn that financial discipline, […]

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Mid-sized global restaurant chains find Indian market palatable

admin — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:43:00 +0000

Recent months have seen several mid-sized global cafes and restaurant brands enter the Indian market or negotiate with local partners. Brands such as Le Pain Quotidien and Laduree are strategically investing in select cities to remain profitable, focusing on niche markets and introducing diverse cuisines.

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