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News•Feb 27, 2026
Handpickd Expands Into Flour and Spices Category, Plans New Cities Entry
Handpickd, the farm‑to‑home fresh food platform, is extending its product line into freshly milled flours and pounded spices, aiming for the segment to generate 20% of its revenue by the end of the next fiscal year. The company currently operates 15 micro‑fulfilment hubs in Gurugram, Noida and Bengaluru, achieving unit‑level EBITDA positivity within nine to twelve months. After raising $15 million in a Series A round, Handpickd plans a $30 million fundraise to launch 20‑25 additional facilities and enter Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad and Chandigarh. It targets Rs 60‑70 crore revenue this fiscal, up from Rs 10 crore, driven by 20‑25% month‑on‑month growth.
By ETRetail (India)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Nothing Before Coffee Aims for 400 Stores by 2029
Nothing Before Coffee (NBC), the Jaipur‑based quick‑service coffee chain, plans to expand to 400 company‑owned stores by 2029, up from over 100 locations across 39 cities today. The firm is shifting fully to a COCO model to maintain control over...
By ETRetail (India)
News•Feb 27, 2026
Online Betting Ban and GST Relief Boost Demand: Titan MD Ajoy Chawla
Titan Managing Director Ajoy Chawla said India’s recent online betting ban, GST rationalisation and income‑tax‑slab relief have freed roughly ₹10,000 crore a month for middle‑class consumers, boosting discretionary spending. The extra cash is translating into stronger demand for Titan’s jewellery brands, though...
By ETRetail (India)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Celio’s Francois Gomez Bets on Bigger Stores, Honest Pricing and Sharper India Play
At the ET Retail GIRS 2026 conference, Celio COO Francois Gomez outlined a new growth plan for India, emphasizing larger‑format stores and a shift away from discount‑driven sales. The brand will prioritize honest pricing and its core apparel DNA—suits, polos, shirts and...
By ETRetail (India)
News•Feb 25, 2026
ETGIRS 2026: Manish Malhotra Maps the Journey From Costume Designer to Global Luxury Brand Builder
At ETRetail GIRS 2026, designer Manish Malhotra outlined his 20‑year evolution from Bollywood costume artist to global luxury label. He highlighted the discipline learned on film sets, the pivotal Delhi flagship opening, and the need for a distinct, cinema‑inspired brand...
By ETRetail (India)
News•Feb 25, 2026
ETRetail GIRS2026: Is Gastro-Entertainment Retail’s Next Big Growth Engine
Eatopia is pioneering gastro‑entertainment retail by pairing high‑quality Indian cuisine with curated music experiences, notably collaborating with singer Shankar Mahadevan. The chain standardizes recipes and operational SOPs to deliver identical flavors from India to the UAE, achieving a repeat‑customer rate...
By ETRetail (India)
News•Feb 25, 2026
VCs Hit Jackpot as FMCG Giants Go on D2C Acquisition Spree
Venture capital firms such as Fireside Ventures, Eight Roads Ventures and Peak XV have secured multi‑bagger exits by selling stakes in Indian D2C brands to FMCG conglomerates. USV Pharma’s Rs 1,583 crore purchase of Wellbeing Nutrition, Hindustan Unilever’s Rs 824 crore acquisition of Oziva and its...
By ETRetail (India)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Young India Shifts to Solitaires as Prices Decline 30%
Diamond prices in India dropped about 30% year‑on‑year, prompting a 25‑35% surge in solitaire demand among 28‑40‑year‑olds. A 1‑carat engagement ring now sells for roughly ₹5‑5.5 lakh, down from ₹7‑8 lakh, making diamonds a cheaper alternative to gold‑heavy jewellery. First‑time purchasers in...
By ETRetail (India)
News•Feb 24, 2026
‘Purpose Before Profit’: IKEA India CEO Patrik Antoni on Scaling for the Long Term
IKEA India’s CEO Patrik Antoni emphasized that purpose, not profit, drives the company’s long‑term scaling in the country. He highlighted deep consumer insight, democratic design and consistent quality as pillars for adapting a billion‑dollar brand to India’s diverse market. While...
By ETRetail (India)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Amazon Opens 2nd Largest Asia Office in Bengaluru for 7,000 Employees
Amazon has opened its second‑largest office in Asia, a 12‑storey, 1.1 million‑square‑foot campus in Bengaluru that will house more than 7,000 employees across e‑commerce, payments, technology and seller services. The facility features flexible workspaces, extensive recreation amenities and sustainable building practices...
By ETRetail (India)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Behind the Resurgence: Zomato, Swiggy Regain Food Delivery Momentum in the Dec Quarter
India’s food‑delivery duopoly posted a strong rebound in the October‑December quarter, with Zomato’s gross order value climbing 21.3% and Swiggy’s rising 20.5%, both surpassing the 20% growth threshold. Monthly transacting users grew 21.5% to 24.9 million for Zomato and 18.1 million for...
By ETRetail (India)
News•Feb 23, 2026
Table 2.0: Restaurants Absorb 'Ozempic Effect' For Weight-Loss Drug Consumers
Indian restaurant chains are rolling out "Size O" menus—smaller, protein‑focused portions aimed at consumers using GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro. Anti‑obesity drug sales surged to Rs 1,363 crore, more than double the previous year, prompting eateries to label traditional large...
By ETRetail (India)