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.svgYum China Expands Burger Presence with 300th Pizza Hut Burger BarYum 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.svgLord's Mark Industries to Establish Nationwide Health and Wellness CentresLord'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.svgIndia Regulator Mandates Full Review of Unapproved DrugsIndia'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.svgKhetika Invests Rs 100 Crore in Spices, Targets Rs 1,000 Crore RevenueKhetika, 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.svgCrompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Eyes Premiumisation and New Categories for GrowthCrompton 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.svgIndia Aims to Boost Retail of Sports Medicine Ahead of 2036 OlympicsIndia 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.svgPrivate Healthcare in India Sees Significant Growth, but Price Points Remain a ConcernThe 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.svgIndia's Pharma Sector Must Shift Focus to Innovation and QualityExperts 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.svgFSSAI Conducts Inspection at Pernod Ricard Plant Amid Industry-Wide Alcohol ProbeIndia'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.svgBritish Kidswear Brand Angel & Rocket Targets 100 Stores and Rs 250 Crore Revenue in IndiaAngel & 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.svgBeastLife in Talks to Raise Rs 80 Cr in Fresh Funding RoundD2C 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.svgPuma India Shifts Focus to Premium Products and Key Sports CategoriesPuma India is focusing on premium products and key sports categories for growth, shifting away from discounted business and closing some stores. 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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.svgLab-Grown Diamonds Gain Traction in India's Tier-2 and Tier-3 CitiesLab-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.svgPringle Homeware Invests in Manufacturing Expansion, Targets Rs 350 Crore Revenue by FY29Pringle 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.svgApollo Hospitals Expands Services to Seven-Day OperationsApollo 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.svgDiageo to Rework Whisky and Rum Brands After FSSAI Red FlagDiageo 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.svgColgate May Hike Prices Amid Inflation ConcernsColgate-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.svgZepto IPO Delayed Amid Valuation Concerns, Raamdeo Agrawal Calls Plans PrematureMarket 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.svgTata Sons Board Divided Over Chandrasekaran's ExitTata 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.svgIndia's Online Grocery Market Shifts Beyond Urban CentersA 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.svgBata India Reports Third Consecutive Quarter of Accelerating GrowthBata 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.svgFestive Season Hiring Expected to Generate Up to 2.7 Lakh Gig JobsAdecco 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.svgTiny Restaurants Gain Popularity in India as Diners Seek Intimate ExperiencesSmall-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.svgIndependence Day Sales Surge Up to 25%, Lifting Festive DemandThis 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.svgMaharashtra Cracks Down on Quick Commerce Giants Over Hygiene ViolationsMaharashtra'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.svgIndian Malls Tighten Hygiene Checks on Restaurants Amid Regulatory CrackdownMajor 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.svgReliance Retail Appoints Vineet Jain as COO for Fashion & Lifestyle BusinessReliance 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.svgLG Electronics India Sees Strong Growth in FY27, Driven by Bigger Screens and Premium AppliancesLG 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.svgRetailers Adapt to Channel-Agnostic Shoppers with AI and PersonalisationAs 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.svgPirojsha Godrej Takes Reins at Godrej Industries GroupPirojsha Godrej, the youngest son of Adi and Parmeshwar Godrej, has taken charge as Chairperson-designate of Godrej Industries Group. 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