Stay updated with the latest retail news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on retail topics.
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): India's primary market witnessed record-breaking activity in FY 2025-26, with IPO mobilisation touching an all-time high of Rs 1.79 lakh crore, according to data released by primedatabase.com. A total of 112 companies raised Rs 1,78,963 crore through mainboard IPOs during the fiscal year, marking a 10 per cent increase over the previous year's Rs 1,62,387 crore raised via 78 IPOs. Despite a subdued final quarter, where only Rs 18,772 crore was raised, this is ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Railway components maker Pioneer Fil-Med Ltd has filed draft papers with the markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 500 crore through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The proposed issue comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating Rs 250 crore and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of shares worth Rs 250 crore by existing shareholders, according to the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) filed on Sunday. The OFS includes stake sales by promoter Pioneer Facor IT Infradeveloper ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: Jubilant FoodWorks Limited (JFL) has announced its decision not to renew its master franchise agreement for the Dunkin' brand in India, marking the end of a 15-year partnership. In a regulatory filing, the company stated that the Multiple Unit Development Franchise Agreement (MUDFA), originally signed in February 2011, will officially expire on December 31, 2026. The move signals a strategic shift for India's largest food service company as it moves to restructure its diverse b ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: Gold prices in Dubai edged slightly higher on Tuesday as the month drew to a close, reflecting a modest rebound in international markets. Retail rates in the "City of Gold" saw 24-carat gold trading at approximately AED 541.75 per gram, a slight increase from previous sessions. The market remains influenced by a complex interplay between a strong US dollar and persistent safe-haven demand triggered by ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Local jewellers in the Deira Gol ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) Consumer electronics retailer Sathya Agencies Ltd has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 600 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating to Rs 300 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of equity shares worth Rs 300 crore by promoters, taking the total offer size to Rs 600 crore, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Monday. The OFS includes the sal ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: Gold prices in India witnessed a marginal uptick on Tuesday as the month drew to a close, with 24-carat gold averaging INR 1,48,220 per 10 grams across major cities. International spot gold edged higher to approximately USD 4,472 per ounce, reflecting a modest monthly recovery despite a strong USD and persistent geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia. In Mumbai, the price for 22-carat gold is currently retailing at INR 1,35,870 per 10 grams, while the higher purity 24-carat v ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
Mumbai: The National Stock Exchange (NSE), India's largest stock exchange, has officially started the process for its much-awaited Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company has issued an Offer for Sale (OFS) notice to its existing shareholders. This step marks the formal beginning of the IPO journey, which investors have been waiting for a long time. What Is OFS And Why It Matters? OFS (Offer for Sale) allows existing shareholders to sell their shares to the public. These shares will later b ...Read More >
New Delhi: Thegovernment has stepped up measures to secure fuel and gas supplies amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while urging citizens to avoid panic buying as sporadic rushes were reported at fuel stations. In a statement, giving an update on developments following the war in West Asia, the oil ministry said refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories, and stocks of petrol and diesel remain sufficient nationwide. Retail outlets are functioning normally, e ...Read More >
CPI Inflation Data: India's year-on-year inflation rate, based on the consumer price index (CPI), surged to 3.21% in February on the account of rising food inflation, as per the data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Thursday, March 12. Subsequently, firm gold and silver prices contributed in keeping the core inflation higher. CPI Inflation, also known as retail inflation, remained at 2.74% in January, 2026. India's CPI inflation stood at 3.21% in February, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) India's state-owned oil marketing companies - Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited - are under pressure from rising global crude and gas prices, limited domestic fuel price pass-through, and dependence on imported energy, global rating agencies said. India imports 88 per cent of its crude and nearly half its natural gas, with 30-55 per cent of supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Strat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Feb 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Around 70 per cent of jobs in India are hosted in non‑metro India, with Tier‑3 cities alone accounting for 40 per cent of employment and Tier‑2 hubs a further 29 per cent compared with 31 per cent in Tier‑1 cities, a report said on Monday. The staffing firm Quess Corp said in the report that The BFSI & Manufacturing sectors contribute to over 45 per cent of workforce from Tier 3 towns, while retail contributes 33 per cent. These opportunities are concentrated ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], December 17: Blending heritage craftsmanship with contemporary sensibilities, Nitara Jewels by CJ Enterprises is set to launch its first exclusive retail store on December 21, 2025, at Wave One Mall, Noida. The brand introduces a refined jewellery offering centred around Lab Grown Polki diamonds set in 92.5% sterling silver layered with 2 Micron Gold, crafted for the modern Indian consumer. Founded by Anubhav Jain, a fourth-generation jeweller, Nitara Jewels is built on ...Read More >
ALSO READ: India Retail Boom: Why are global investors abandoning US malls and betting big on India? Similarly, Road InvITs also benefited from strong growth by upping their distributions by 23.57 per cent compared to the previous quarter and more than doubling them yearly, thanks to the strong volume of toll traffic and seasonal uplift. Power and energy InvITs kept steady, reflecting the cash flow predictability of these assets. Although private InvITs also announced consistent growth, their ...Read More >
At a valuation of ₹3.2 lakh crore, Deepinder Goyal of Eternal (formerly Zomato Ltd) has topped the list of self-made entrepreneur in the IDFC FIRST Private & Hurun India's Top 200 Self-made Entrepreneurs of the Millennia 2025. Eternal's valuation has gone up by 27% from last year's report. Radhakishan Damani of Avenue Supermarts (DMart), last year's No. 1, has slipped to second place with a valuation of ₹3 lakh crore, down 13% from last year. Estranged co-founders Rahul Bhatia and Rakesh Ga ...Read More >
KSH International's Rs 710-crore IPO drew muted interest on day one, garnering 15% subscription and zero grey market premium, despite a strong anchor round and solid growth outlook. The Rs 710-crore KSH International IPO witnessed modest investor interest on the first day of bidding, with the issue garnering only 15% subscription. The IPO received bids for 19.87 lakh shares against the total issue size of 1.36 crore shares. In the grey market, the IPO is currently trading at a zero premium ove ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are likely to account for 35-40 per cent of total office demand in 2025, and they made up more than 55 per cent of large office deals in the first nine months of CY25, a report said on Wednesday. The report from CBRE South Asia Private Limited said that resilient demand fundamentals underpinned another record year for office leasing, with gross leasing expected to surpass 80 million sq. ft. in 2025. Around 60 million sq. ft. o ...Read More >
Mumbai, December 17, 2025: In a strategic move to enhance banking for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), IDFC FIRST Bank has announced the launch of its 'IDFC FIRST Global Savings Account in USD and Euro' through the GIFT City branch in Gujarat. This innovative product aims to redefine how NRIs manage their finances by offering an account that facilitates operations in foreign currencies. Notable features include zero remittance fees, attractive interest rates, and seamless digital transfers worldwid ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): India's real estate market is entering a structurally stronger and more investment-driven phase, with equity capital inflows touching record levels and demand broadening across asset classes and geographies, according to a report by real estate services and investment firm CBRE. Equity capital inflows into India's real estate sector rose 14 per cent year-on-year to a record USD 10.2 billion during the first nine months of 2025. Investments are expected to r ...Read More >
Hong Kong's stock market has experienced a remarkable turnaround. Share sales have surged, making it Asia's leading fundraising hub. This boom is fueled by Chinese companies seeking global expansion. India, mainland China, and Japan also saw strong dealmaking. Despite global challenges, Hong Kong's market shows robust activity. Investors are now focusing on quality deals. Not long ago, Hong Kong's share-sale market was a symbol of China's slowdown: Deal books were thin, investor sentiment was s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) The initial public offering of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Ltd, an arm of the ICICI Bank, received 39.17 times subscription on the final day of bidding on Tuesday, led by heavy demand from institutional buyers. The Rs 10,602.65-crore IPO received bids for 1,37,14,88,316 shares against 3,50,15,691 shares on offer, according to details available with the NSE. The Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) category fetched 123.87 times subscription, while the quot ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) As many as seven companies, including Yashoda Healthcare Services, Fusion CX and Orient Cables, have secured Sebi's approval to raise funds through initial public offerings (IPOs), data with the markets regulator showed on Tuesday. Other firms that received regulatory approvals are Turtlemint Fintech Solutions, RSB Retail India, SFC Environmental Technologies, and Lohia Corp. Together, these companies are expected to fetch over Rs 6,000 crore, market sources said. These ...Read More >
New Delhi: Wholesale prices stayed in deflation territory for the second straight month at 0.3% in November, as food articles, mineral oils, crude petroleum and natural gas were cheaper compared with a year earlier, official data released on Monday showed. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI), however, gained marginally from October, when it fell 1.2% on year, because of a seasonal uptick in the prices of some food items. Retail inflation, meanwhile, accelerated marginally to 0.71% in November from ...Read More >
Delhi's Khan Market has slipped to 24th globally in expensive retail locations, though it remains India's priciest high street. London's New Bond Street now leads the world. Indian high streets show remarkable resilience, attracting brands due to rising affluence and limited mall supply, driving significant rental growth in cities like Gurugram and New Delhi. Delhi's upscale Khan Market rank slipped one notch to 24th in a global list of the most expensive high-street retail locations, with an a ...Read More >
New Delhi, November 19: Khan Market in New Delhi ranks 24th globally, maintaining its position as India's most expensive retail location with rents at $223 per square foot (psf) per year -- up 3 per cent year-on-year, according to a report on Wednesday. While its global ranking slipped slightly from 23rd to 24th, Khan Market remains India's most expensive high street, reflecting resilience and enduring appeal amid a competitive global landscape, said Cushman & Wakefield's 35th edition of its ret ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], November 14: India's IPO market in the first nine months of CY25 went into overdrive with a total of 65 mainboard listings. Not only is this higher than the count of 60 in the same period last year, but it also represents a 26.4% jump in the funds raised to INR 80,904 crores. According to data compiled by IPOCentral, an IPO intelligence platform, the median post-issue Price-to-Earnings (P/E) multiple for IPOs launched in 9M CY25 stood at 33.33x, compared with 33x in the ...Read More >
PNNNew Delhi [India], November 14: India's IPO market in the first nine months of CY25 went into overdrive with a total of 65 mainboard listings. Not only is this higher than the count of 60 in the same period last year, but it also represents a 26.4% jump in the funds raised to INR 80,904 crores.According to data compiled by IPOCentral, an IPO intelligence platform, the median post-issue Price-to-Earnings (P/E) multiple for IPOs launched in 9M CY25 stood at 33.33x, compared with 33x in the same ...Read More >
Sensex up 472 pts, Nifty above 25,600; NALCO share price surges 8%, Torrent Pharma hits record high, Nykaa jumps 5%, Trent down 6%, Lenskart weak debut, sugar stocks gain after export approval. The Indian stock markets are firm through midday on Monday, November 10, with buying across metal and pharma counters lifting sentiment. The Nifty advanced around 140 points to 25,630 levels, while the BSE Sensex rose 470 points to 83,680 levels. Gains in midcap and metal stocks kept the momentum strong, ...Read More >
The GST 2.0 impetus coupled with the festive sentiment gave a fillip to automotive retail in October to record highs, though dealers now expect momentum to moderate as the post-festive phase sets in. October 2025 will go down as the month that redefined records for India's automobile retail industry. The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) on Friday reported that total vehicle registrations surged a whopping 40.5 per cent year on year to 40.24 lakh units, marking the highest-ev ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) India's services sector employs nearly 30 per cent of the country's workforce, which is still lower than the global average of 50 per cent, reflecting a slower structural transition, NITI Aayog said in a report on Tuesday. The Aayog, in a report titled 'India's Services Sector: Insights from Employment Trends and State-Level Dynamics', further said that services remain the mainstay of India's employment growth and post-pandemic recovery, but challenges persist. "Service ...Read More >
Stay updated with the latest None news, articles, and insights from trusted sources. Explore in-depth coverage and expert analysis on None topics.