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Retailers gear up for Republic Day rush as shoppers chase deep discounts

Retailers expect a weekend rush as Republic Day sales offer discounts up to 50%, with the long weekend helping clear winter stock and make way for new collections

PepsiCo India brings in Tata Tech's Savitha Balachandran as new CFO

PepsiCo India appoints Savitha Balachandran as CFO for India and South Asia, succeeding Kaushik Mitra, who will retire in April after 24 years with the company

Pride Hotels secures Sebi's approval to raise ₹1,000 crore via IPO

The offer comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 260 crore and an offer for sale of up to 3.92 crore equity shares with a face value of Rs 5 each

H&M's sales lead widened in FY25; Uniqlo emerged as breakout story

H&M remained India's top global fashion retailer in FY25, while Uniqlo clocked the fastest growth, even as rivals like Zara and M&S lagged amid market slowdown

Republic Day long weekend triggers robust travel activity in India, abroad

Short-haul local and international destinations see uptick

Indian luxury brands on par with global peers in FY25, shows Tofler data

According to data sourced from business intelligence platform Tofler, global fashion houses like Christian Dior, Hermes, and Gucci have not crossed the ₹500 crore mark when it comes to revenue in FY25

Indian hospitality and travel sector sees surge in institutional capital

Institutional investors are increasing exposure to India's travel and hospitality sector, with deals like Warburg Pincus-Lemon Tree signalling confidence in asset-light growth and tourism demand

Professional courage must be rooted in competence: Nooyi to young women

At a Delhi fireside chat, Indra Nooyi urges young women to prioritise financial security, build courage rooted in competence, and rely on mentorship and sisterhood

Indian travelers on the lookout for new international destinations in 2026

From Vietnam to Spain, Indian travellers in 2026 are chasing new destinations and personalised experiences, with Gen Z driving event-led trips around concerts, festivals and global sports

Ikea expands South India footprint with online delivery in Tamil Nadu

The Swedish furniture retailer will begin EV-powered doorstep deliveries across key Tamil Nadu cities, with orders fulfilled through its Bengaluru distribution network

Coca-Cola evaluating acquisition opportunities in India, says CFO

Coca-Cola is evaluating acquisition opportunities in India as it expects the country to become its third-largest market by volume in the coming years

Leela Hotels' Q3FY26 results: Net profit rises 162% to ₹147.8 crore

Luxury hospitality chain closes Dubai investment; property to be rebranded as The Leela, to open in 2027

IHG Hotels & Resorts likely to foray into branded residences in India

"You have to be strong in India to be strong outside India," said CEO Elie Maalouf on catering to India's growing number of outbound travellers alongside China

IHCL acquires 51% stake in Brij Hotels, strengthens boutique play

Brij Hospitality Private Limited has a portfolio of 22 hotels, including 11 hotels under development

Festivals, wedding sales, GST rate cuts may have fuelled Q3 retail growth

Analysts at Elara Capital, in a note last week, said they expect the retail companies to deliver a revenue growth of 12 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in the quarter

Coca-Cola reshuffle puts India head under new global CEO Henrique Braun

The Coca-Cola Company has announced leadership changes effective March 31, 2026, creating new market groupings under incoming CEO Henrique Braun, including expanded oversight for India

Alcobev players identify new mkts amid trouble in Maharashtra, Telangana

UP, Haryana emerge as new frontiers of growth

Elie Saab forays into Indian branded residence market with M3M group

Elie Saab to open first retail store this year

Warburg Pincus to invest ₹960 crore in Fleur Hotels, buy 41.09% stake

Lemon Tree Hotels announces strategic reorganisation, Fleur to be listed on bourses separately

Fabric meets freedom: Tarun Tahiliani on completing 30 years in fashion

As label Tarun Tahiliani marks 30 years, he tells Akshara Srivastava about his enduring fascination with movement, fluidity and the quiet power of fabric in motion