Aneeka Chatterjee

Shedding China baggage, India's luggage brands unpack manufacturing at home

A quiet supply-chain reset is underway as travel habits change and indigenous brands gain support

United Spirits upbeat on price-mix support despite Maharashtra volume hit

United Spirits remains confident of sustaining a 6-8% price mix over the medium term, aided by portfolio premiumisation and Maharashtra's liquor policy, even as volumes face pressure at the lower end

RMZ partners with AP govt to facilitate investments up to $10 billion

RMZ will invest up to $10 billion in Andhra Pradesh over 5-6 years to build GCCs, hyperscale data centres and industrial parks across Visakhapatnam and Rayalaseema

United Spirits Q3FY26 results: Net profit rises 25% to ₹418 crore

USL, a subsidiary of Diageo, saw revenue rise 7.6 per cent to ₹3,694 crore in Q3 FY26, while its PBIDT (profit before interest, depreciation and tax) was up 1.6 per cent to ₹650 crore

As vinyl makes a comeback, India's nightlife tunes into analogue bars

From Mumbai to Bengaluru, a niche set of vinyl-led bars and microbreweries is emerging as urban consumers seek slower, curated analogue music experiences over digital playlists

Proptech firms see sustained investor interest amid deeper adoption

India's proptech sector is scaling fast as startups shift to profitable, tech-led models, drawing investor interest and reshaping how real estate is bought, built and managed

Smartworks eyes 35% annual revenue growth by FY30, plans new-city entry

Coworking firm Smartworks plans 30-35% annual growth over the next few years, driven by capacity additions, enterprise demand and expansion into new Tier I markets

Sobha Q3FY26 results: Net profit slips to ₹15 cr, revenue down 22%

Despite the drop in key financials, Sobha reported its highest-ever sales value in Q3 FY26 at Rs 2,115 crore, up 52 per cent year on year and 11 per cent sequentially

Results preview: Alcobev industry growth may have cooled in Q3FY26

JM Financial estimates revenue growth of the industry at about 6.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the quarter, a sharp decline from the strong momentum seen over the past year

Carlsberg India inaugurates new can line in Mysuru, invests ₹100 crore

Carlsberg India boosts capacity at its Mysuru brewery with a ₹100-crore canning line, deepening its Karnataka presence and backing long-term growth in India's beer market

Puravankara Q3 pre-sales at Rs 1,414 crore; adds 12.76 mn sq ft in 9M FY26

The Bengaluru-based developer said it added 12.76 million sq ft of developable area in the first nine months of FY26 with a GDV of about Rs 13,900 crore, while collections rose 22% in Q3

Bata laces up plans to build India as global sourcing hub: Gunjan Shah

Bata India plans to scale up to 3,000 stores, deepen omnichannel play and drive product-led growth as casual and premium footwear demand reshapes the market

Homegrown perfume brands smell strong growth through capital infusion

Homegrown fragrance brands are scaling fast as young Indians turn perfumes into daily lifestyle statements, pushing India's scent market towards a $4-billion future

Sumadhura Group to invest ₹1K cr to launch six luxury residential projects

Largest-ever project rollout for group; potential to generate ₹10,000 crore revenue

GCC demand pushes office leasing to all-time high: Knight Frank report

Record office leasing led by GCCs and tightening vacancies boost commercial real estate, while housing markets stabilise amid rising prices and premiumisation

Chilled beer access puts United Breweries' growth on tap in Tier-II towns

India's largest beer maker will expand its visi-cooler network, add new capacity and roll out product innovations to drive accessibility and category growth

Payment delays, stricter policy cloud alcoholic beverage outlook

Payment delays in Telangana and Maharashtra's new MML policy are straining liquor makers' cash flows, disrupting IMFL sales, and forcing companies to rethink pricing and portfolios

India's lab-grown diamond market shines brighter with investor backing

Rising funding, rapid store expansion and Titan's entry are pushing lab-grown diamonds from niche to mainstream, as Indian consumers embrace affordable, sustainable fine jewellery

Strong demand, premium pricing brings non- NCR developers to Gurugram

Industry experts agree that Gurugram's position as the corporate and commercial hub of NCR is a key draw

Retailers step up hiring of women from shop floors to leadership roles

Retailers are planning to ramp up women hiring across store floors and leadership pipelines, citing higher retention and better customer experience as organised retail expands