https://tillandtrolley.com/2026-08-21https://tillandtrolley.com/share-home.svg https://tillandtrolley.com/news/yum-china-expands-burger/2026-08-21https://tillandtrolley.com/share-yum-china-expands-burger.svgA grocery store shelf stocked with various soda and energy drink products.Yum China opens 300th Pizza Hut Burger Bar, ramping up its push into China's fast-growing burger market (Source: Inside Retail Asia) https://tillandtrolley.com/news/lord-mark-industries-establish/2026-08-21https://tillandtrolley.com/share-lord-mark-industries-establish.svgThree cardboard boxes stacked on top of each other, with a white label featuring a red logo and...Lord's Mark Industries has announced a license for the Biomescan analytics platform, which provides insights into an individual's gut microbiome and offers personalized dietary recommendations. https://tillandtrolley.com/news/india-regulator-mandates-full/2026-08-21https://tillandtrolley.com/share-india-regulator-mandates-full.svgA pile of golden-brown fried pastries with crimped edges, possibly empanadas or similar savory...India's central drug regulator requires new drugs not yet approved globally to undergo full regulatory process (Source: ET Retail (Economic Times)) https://tillandtrolley.com/news/khetika-invests-rs-crore/2026-08-21https://tillandtrolley.com/share-khetika-invests-rs-crore.svgA grocery store shelf stocked with various spices and seasonings, including jars of chili...Khetika, a homegrown clean-food brand, is investing Rs 100 crore in its spice division, targeting Rs 1,000 crore annual revenue from spices within three years. (Source: ET Retail (Economic Times)) https://tillandtrolley.com/news/crompton-greaves-consumer-electricals/2026-08-20https://tillandtrolley.com/share-crompton-greaves-consumer-electricals.svgA wooden grid with the words "CUSTOMER SERVICE" spelled out in letter tiles.Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals is expanding its total addressable market and aims to nearly double its revenue in the next five years through premiumisation and new product categories. https://tillandtrolley.com/news/india-aims-boost-retail/2026-08-20https://tillandtrolley.com/share-india-aims-boost-retail.svgA clothing store is visible, featuring mannequins dressed in various outfits, including plaid...India plans to create a national sports medicine framework to improve athlete performance and welfare (Source: ET Retail (Economic Times)) https://tillandtrolley.com/news/private-healthcare-india-sees/2026-08-20https://tillandtrolley.com/share-private-healthcare-india-sees.svgThe graph displays the retail price index over time, with the x-axis representing the date and...The rise of private healthcare in India has led to increased investment and growth, but concerns over price points and affordability remain (Source: ET Retail (Economic Times)) https://tillandtrolley.com/news/india-pharma-sector-must/2026-08-20https://tillandtrolley.com/share-india-pharma-sector-must.svgA man and woman are sitting on the ground, surrounded by various items including plastic bags...Experts say India's pharmaceutical sector needs to move away from cost competitiveness and focus on innovation, research and development, and global quality to achieve its target of a USD 130... https://tillandtrolley.com/news/fssai-conducts-inspection-pernod/2026-08-20https://tillandtrolley.com/share-fssai-conducts-inspection-pernod.svgA row of three glass-fronted refrigerators stocked with various beverages and food items.India's food safety regulator, FSSAI, inspected Pernod Ricard's Bengaluru plant, collecting whisky samples and seeking documentation as part of a broader investigation into the alcohol sector... https://tillandtrolley.com/news/british-kidswear-brand-angel/2026-08-20https://tillandtrolley.com/share-british-kidswear-brand-angel.svgA woman holding a red sign with the word "SALE" written on it.Angel & Rocket, a British kidswear brand, aims to establish 100 stores and generate Rs 250 crore in revenue in India over the next five years. (Source: ET Retail (Economic Times)) https://tillandtrolley.com/news/beastlife-talks-raise-rs/2026-08-20https://tillandtrolley.com/share-beastlife-talks-raise-rs.svgA covered walkway in a Japanese shopping district, featuring a diverse array of signs...D2C nutrition brand BeastLife is in talks to raise Rs 80 crore in a new funding round at a valuation of Rs 500 crore. (Source: ET Retail (Economic Times)) https://tillandtrolley.com/news/puma-india-shifts-focus/2026-08-20https://tillandtrolley.com/share-puma-india-shifts-focus.svgA well-lit store with shelves of handbags and shoes, and a display of purses and accessories.Puma India is focusing on premium products and key sports categories for growth, shifting away from discounted business and closing some stores. (Source: ET Retail (Economic Times)) https://tillandtrolley.com/news/swiggy-shareholders-approve-proposal/2026-08-19https://tillandtrolley.com/share-swiggy-shareholders-approve-proposal.svgA smartphone with a white screen displaying the words "Discount Code" in black text.Swiggy's shareholders have approved a proposal to cap the company's foreign ownership at 49.5%, paving the way for it to qualify as an Indian-owned and controlled company (IOCC). https://tillandtrolley.com/news/food-businesses-take-corrective/2026-08-19https://tillandtrolley.com/share-food-businesses-take-corrective.svgA grocery store dairy aisle with shelves stocked with various dairy products.Six food business operators have taken measures to rectify labelling and advertising violations after receiving notices from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). https://tillandtrolley.com/news/wipro-consumer-care-acquires/2026-08-19https://tillandtrolley.com/share-wipro-consumer-care-acquires.svgA cluttered desk with a computer monitor, a cup, and a pair of glasses.Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting has announced the acquisition of a 60% stake in premium skincare brand Dermatouch at an enterprise value of Rs 387.5 crore. The remaining 40% will be acquired over... https://tillandtrolley.com/news/amazon-seller-services-narrows/2026-08-19https://tillandtrolley.com/share-amazon-seller-services-narrows.svgTwo women are standing in a clothing store, surrounded by racks of clothes and a table with...Amazon Seller Services, the e-commerce arm of Amazon, has reported a net loss of Rs 389.9 crore in the financial year ended March 31, 2026, a decrease from the previous year's net loss of Rs 408.2... https://tillandtrolley.com/news/tata-sons-agm-deferred/2026-08-18https://tillandtrolley.com/share-tata-sons-agm-deferred.svgA modern salon with a sleek black and white color scheme, featuring a large mirror with lights...The annual general meeting of Tata Sons has been adjourned due to a lack of quorum, marking the first instance in the company's history. The meeting was convened at Bombay House, with some... https://tillandtrolley.com/news/lab-grown-diamonds-gain/2026-08-18https://tillandtrolley.com/share-lab-grown-diamonds-gain.svgA display of rings on a stand, with a pink flower in the background.Lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) are becoming increasingly popular in India's smaller cities, driven by affordability and a widening price gap with natural diamonds. The trend is particularly strong... https://tillandtrolley.com/news/pringle-homeware-invests-manufacturing/2026-08-18https://tillandtrolley.com/share-pringle-homeware-invests-manufacturing.svgA narrow aisle in a store with shelves stocked with various products, including food items...Pringle Homeware plans to invest Rs 80 crore in manufacturing expansion, targeting Rs 350 crore revenue by FY29. The company aims to expand its distribution network and omnichannel presence across... https://tillandtrolley.com/news/apollo-hospitals-expands-services/2026-08-18https://tillandtrolley.com/share-apollo-hospitals-expands-services.svgA sign on a wall that reads "OPEN SUNDAY" in large letters.Apollo Hospitals introduces 'Always Open. Always Here' initiative, extending Sunday access to follow-up consultations and scheduled procedures, alongside its existing 24/7 emergency and critical... https://tillandtrolley.com/news/diageo-rework-whisky-rum/2026-08-18https://tillandtrolley.com/share-diageo-rework-whisky-rum.svgA liquor store with shelves stocked with various bottles of wine and other alcoholic beverages.Diageo has announced plans to rework the formulation of some of its leading whisky and rum brands sold in India within the next three months, following a regulatory crackdown by the country's food... https://tillandtrolley.com/news/colgate-may-hike-prices/2026-08-18https://tillandtrolley.com/share-colgate-may-hike-prices.svgA gold shopping cart is prominently displayed in front of a refrigerated display case stocked...Colgate-Palmolive India has signaled that it may take further price hikes in the coming quarters to protect its margins as the company continues to face commodity inflation triggered by the West... https://tillandtrolley.com/news/zepto-ipo-delayed-amid/2026-08-18https://tillandtrolley.com/share-zepto-ipo-delayed-amid.svgA red hat on a metal coat rack in front of a building.Market veteran Raamdeo Agrawal has expressed concerns over Zepto's IPO plans, stating that the quick-commerce firm may have been premature in tapping the public market. https://tillandtrolley.com/news/tata-sons-board-divided/2026-08-18https://tillandtrolley.com/share-tata-sons-board-divided.svgA person is holding a cell phone with a photo of a man on the screen, while the man in the photo...Tata Sons directors are divided over how to formally respond to chairman N Chandrasekaran's decision not to seek reappointment, with some favouring a board vote and others wanting him to reconsider. https://tillandtrolley.com/news/india-online-grocery-market/2026-08-17https://tillandtrolley.com/share-india-online-grocery-market.svgA group of people shopping in a store with shelves stocked with various products.A growing focus on value-oriented buyers from smaller towns is driving remarkable growth in online grocery sales, pointing to exciting possibilities for e-commerce ventures beyond urban centers. https://tillandtrolley.com/news/bata-india-reports-third/2026-08-17https://tillandtrolley.com/share-bata-india-reports-third.svgA long row of shelves stocked with rows of shoes.Bata India, the largest footwear retailer and manufacturer in the country, has announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting revenue of Rs. 9,789 million... https://tillandtrolley.com/news/festive-season-hiring-expected/2026-08-17https://tillandtrolley.com/share-festive-season-hiring-expected.svgThe front of a store at night, with a red sign in the window and Christmas lights strung above...Adecco India expects temporary and gig hiring for the 2026 festive season to grow 15-20% year-on-year, driven by demand from e-commerce, logistics, quick commerce, retail, and BFSI sectors. https://tillandtrolley.com/news/tiny-restaurants-gain-popularity-8d16c3/2026-08-17https://tillandtrolley.com/share-tiny-restaurants-gain-popularity-8d16c3.svgA woman in a white dress standing in the doorway of a restaurant, looking into the kitchen.Small-format restaurants, often seating fewer than 20 people, are gaining traction in India as diners seek immersive and exclusive dining experiences. (Source: ET Retail (Economic Times)) https://tillandtrolley.com/news/independence-day-sales-surge-d7f5a1/2026-08-17https://tillandtrolley.com/share-independence-day-sales-surge-d7f5a1.svgA row of shopping carts lined up outside a store.This year's Independence Day sales have brought impressive growth for brands and retailers, with value sales soaring by up to 25% and volume sales increasing by 5-7%. https://tillandtrolley.com/news/maharashtra-cracks-down-quick-1c0c7f/2026-08-17https://tillandtrolley.com/share-maharashtra-cracks-down-quick-1c0c7f.svgA collection of yellow and blue shopping carts with white and green tags attached to them.Maharashtra's food safety chief has suspended permits for 12 warehouses belonging to Eternal, Swiggy, and Zepto after inspections revealed severe hygiene issues, including cockroach infestations... https://tillandtrolley.com/news/indian-malls-tighten-hygiene-0fc35f/2026-08-17https://tillandtrolley.com/share-indian-malls-tighten-hygiene-0fc35f.svgA large, multi-level shopping mall with escalators and people moving between floors.Major Indian mall operators are intensifying scrutiny of food and beverage outlets following recent regulatory actions by state authorities. With F&B tenants becoming key revenue drivers, malls... https://tillandtrolley.com/news/reliance-retail-appoints-vineet-9dd555/2026-08-16https://tillandtrolley.com/share-reliance-retail-appoints-vineet-9dd555.svgA clothing store with racks of clothes and shelves of merchandise.Reliance Retail has named Vineet Jain as the new Chief Operating Officer for its Fashion & Lifestyle division. With nearly 30 years of retail experience, Jain previously led V-Mart Retail and held... https://tillandtrolley.com/news/lg-electronics-india-sees-85c0dc/2026-08-16https://tillandtrolley.com/share-lg-electronics-india-sees-85c0dc.svgTwo men in aprons are standing in a store, engaged in conversation.LG Electronics India has reported strong growth in the June quarter, driven by increased demand for bigger screens and premium appliances. The company expects this trend to continue, with festive... https://tillandtrolley.com/news/retailers-adapt-channel-agnostic-c5b99f/2026-08-16https://tillandtrolley.com/share-retailers-adapt-channel-agnostic-c5b99f.svgA person is holding a credit card in their right hand and typing on a laptop keyboard with their...As consumers seamlessly switch between marketplaces, quick commerce, brand websites, and stores, retailers are shifting from discounts to AI-driven personalisation and unified customer data to... https://tillandtrolley.com/news/pirojsha-godrej-takes-reins-794049/2026-08-16https://tillandtrolley.com/share-pirojsha-godrej-takes-reins-794049.svgA group of people are gathered around a table with books and signs, with some individuals...Pirojsha Godrej, the youngest son of Adi and Parmeshwar Godrej, has taken charge as Chairperson-designate of Godrej Industries Group. With a background in politics and a passion for property... https://tillandtrolley.com/news/allana-consumer-products-plans-2e6de9/2026-08-16https://tillandtrolley.com/share-allana-consumer-products-plans-2e6de9.svgA grocery store with shelves stocked with various products, including beverages, snacks, and...Allana Consumer Products (ACPL) will invest Rs 500-600 crore over the next two to three years to expand its coffee, bakery, pet-food and frozen-food businesses, aiming to lift revenue from about... https://tillandtrolley.com/news/quick-commerce-firms-eye-7ce599/2026-08-16https://tillandtrolley.com/share-quick-commerce-firms-eye-7ce599.svgA small shopping cart sitting on a computer keyboard in front of a computer screen displaying a...Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit and major e-commerce players are in talks with manufacturers to enable two-hour delivery of refrigerators, TVs and other big-ticket items, with some pilots already... https://tillandtrolley.com/news/kohler-sees-india-key-0eb9b3/2026-08-16https://tillandtrolley.com/share-kohler-sees-india-key-0eb9b3.svgA storefront with three large windows, each featuring a red and white striped awning, and a...Kohler Co., a leading bathware company, is investing heavily in India, where it sees a growing demand for premium bathroom and kitchen products. The company's CEO, David Kohler, believes that... https://tillandtrolley.com/news/food-premium-experiences-drive-99900e/2026-08-16https://tillandtrolley.com/share-food-premium-experiences-drive-99900e.svgA bustling indoor market with a long row of glass display cases in the foreground, showcasing...Indian multiplex operators are increasingly focusing on food and beverage (F&B) revenues to boost profitability, with F&B income growing faster than ticket sales. 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