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Inside The Good Bug’s Retail Playbook: Taking Gut Health from Niche to Mainstream
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Why UNIQLO Believes India Will Be Its Next Big Success Story
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India is at the cusp of a consumption boom, driven by increasing incomes, urbanization, and a rapidly digitizing retail landscape. The shopping…
How Female Entrepreneurs Are Disrupting India’s Retail & FMCG Industry
For decades, retail and FMCG have been dominated by men, but the tides are turning. Women entrepreneurs and leaders are reshaping the landscape,…
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K-Beauty has long been a global sensation, captivating beauty enthusiasts with its science-backed formulations, cutting-edge technology, and…
Top 7 Plant-Based Meat Brands in India: Tasty & Healthy Alternatives
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IKEA’s Big North India Launch: 10 Cities, Online Shopping & Faster Deliveries!
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How NEWME is Disrupting India’s Fast Fashion Scene with Gen Z Swagger
Picture this: You see a killer outfit on Instagram. You want it NOW. Not next season, not next month—NOW. That’s exactly what NEWME, the fashion…
How Gargi by PNGS Hit Rs 100 Crore in Just 9 Months—A Year Ahead of Target!
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How 75% of India’s Job Switchers Under 35 Are Fueling Rentomojo’s Explosive Growth!
The landscape of India’s rental economy is vast and increasing every day. In this scenario, Rentomojo has emerged as a trailblazer, transforming the…
Rs 1000 Crore, 10,000 Touchpoints & Ayurvedic Bedsheets — myTrident’s Plan to Own Indian Luxury
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The Beauty Baron: Can The Body Shop Hit £2 Billion in a Decade Globally?
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Why BLUORNG is the Homegrown Streetwear Brand Everyone’s Talking About
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Budget 2025: Will India’s Rs 300 Billion Consumer Durables Market Get the Boost It Needs?
With just a couple of days left to Budget 2025, India’s thriving consumer durables sector is expecting sky-high boosts. With the industry on the…
India’s Jewelry Industry Hopes for Policy Support in Union Budget 2024
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7-9% FMCG Growth in FY25: What Budget 2025 Must Do to Sustain the Momentum!
As Union Budget 2025 looms on the horizon, the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector eagerly awaits reforms and allocations that could bolster…
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[Funding Alert] Go Zero Secures Rs 1 Crore for 1.5pc Equity on Shark Tank for Guilt-Free Indulgence
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[Funding Alert] NOOE Grabs Record-Breaking Deal of Rs 5 Cr on Shark Tank India
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The Billion-Dollar Bet: India’s Retail Growth and the Investment Rush
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The beauty industry in India is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by digitalization, evolving consumer expectations, and a robust Direct…
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India's culinary landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by an increasing trend toward all-day munching. The traditional three-…
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India's Festive Shopping Spree: Rs 1.85 Lakh Crore Spending Expected This Year!
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