The last few years have seen a flood of cashback offers across India. Almost every new app, whether fintech, e-commerce, food delivery, or even some…
India's relationship with garment care has always been deeply rooted in tradition. For generations, local dhobis formed the backbone of fabric care…
The Indian beauty consumer is no longer buying only into claims. They are buying into the possibility of progress. A serum is bought with the…
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India’s retail growth is no longer limited to metro cities. Over the past six years, the consumer retail industry has grown at a steady rate of…
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The Indian IPO market is witnessing a significant boom in 2025 with investors raising attention to consumer and retail-focused companies. These…
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