Aneeka Chatterjee

Mini-economy: Little shoppers become Indian apparel's biggest growth story

Country's youngest consumers are reshaping wardrobes as brands expand kidswear offerings to capture rising demand

From royal courts to waiting queues, Mysore silk enjoys a luxury revival

With women lining up before sunrise and saris selling out within hours, scarcity, prestige, and soaring demand are turning the century-old royal weave into India's newest luxury obsession

Drape revival: Sari brands find fresh folds of growth in a crowded market

New-age players lean on design, storytelling, and direct consumer engagement

Spending on experiences to outpace physical goods in India: Report

Indian households are expected to increase spending on experiences faster than physical goods through 2030, with hotel accommodation emerging as the fastest-growing category

Liquor firms urge Telangana to clear ₹3,700 cr dues before discount rollout

Industry bodies representing more than 80 per cent of India's alcoholic beverage market have urged Telangana to clear pending payments before implementing a new early-payment discount mechanism

Brands hit goal as Fifa-themed offerings spark a surge in consumer sales

FIFA World Cup 2026 fever is boosting sales of jerseys, TVs and fan merchandise as brands tap into rising football enthusiasm across India

Prestige, BACL plan integrated convention destination in Bengaluru

The 1.5 million sq ft development near Bengaluru airport will house a convention centre, performing arts venue, hotels, offices and retail spaces, with completion targeted by 2031

Smartworks leases Bengaluru office space with Sattva in a ₹589 crore deal

Smartworks Coworking Spaces has leased nearly 492,000 sq ft at Sattva Aura in Bengaluru, strengthening its presence in a key enterprise market driven by GCC and technology demand

High spirits: Indian liquor brands bet on premium buzz in Hindi heartland

Liquor makers are targeting the Hindi heartland as rising incomes, policy reforms and evolving tastes fuel demand for premium spirits and craft alcohol

Moët Hennessy eyes double-digit growth in India amid premiumisation push

Moët Hennessy India is betting on premium whisky, rising demand in smaller cities and experiential consumption to drive strong double-digit growth

Retail's rightsized moment comes with outsized bets on new consumers

Tier-II & Tier-III consumers reshaping how brands think about space, expansion, store economics

Yet to see slowdown in sales post govt's gold directives: Titan MD

Titan said it will take another four to six weeks to assess the impact of higher gold import duty and the PM's appeal to reduce gold consumption on consumer sentiment

Puravankara eyes ₹2,000 crore investment in FY27, bullish on demand

Puravankara plans to invest up to Rs 2,000 crore in FY27 as it expands launches across southern India and Mumbai amid stable housing demand

Agoda bets on resilient India market to expand its global travel business

Agoda is expanding accommodation supply, localisation and fintech offerings in India as resilient travel demand boosts domestic and outbound tourism

India's hotel investment market surges 67% to $567 million in 2025: JLL

India's hotel investment market surged 67 per cent year-on-year to $567 million in 2025 across 28 deals, driven by institutional capital, private equity, and strong demand from Tier II and III cities

United Spirits Q4 net profit rises 28%, bullish on India opportunity

Diageo India reports resilient quarterly growth led by premium portfolio despite adverse impact from Maharashtra liquor policy changes

Leela Palaces bets on firm domestic demand; staycations rise: CEO

International expansion exploration on, capex plan of ₹1,300 crore till 2030

Gold loses its sheen on import duty hike, jewellery stores feel the pinch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to Indians to reduce their gold purchases for a year in a move to encourage foreign exchange savings amid the crisis in West Asia

AI travel bots gain traction as users seek faster itinerary planning

Ixigo, MakeMyTrip and Yatra are strengthening multilingual AI assistants as travellers increasingly prefer conversational and intent-driven travel planning experiences

Hospitality chains upbeat about PM Modi's call for domestic travel

Hotel chains and industry bodies expect stronger domestic tourism demand after PM Modi urged citizens to avoid non-essential foreign travel