New retail brands and store launches in India

Signify expanded its EcoLink portfolio in India into smart water heaters and OFR room heaters.

Signify · India · Company announcement

Amazon began rolling out Alexa for Shopping on its app and website in India.

Amazon · India · Company announcement

Lavish Soni launched IATE Fashion, which plans a premium menswear brand by early 2027.

IATE Fashion · Rs 500–800 crore · Media reports

SCINQ Neurocosmetics launched in India with two skincare formulations sold on its website.

SCINQ Neurocosmetics · India · Company announcement

TAG Heuer launched an exclusive digital boutique on Tata CLiQ Luxury.

TAG Heuer · Media reports

Smoke Lab and AABBCC launched a popcorn-flavoured vodka in New Delhi.

Smoke Lab · New Delhi · Media reports

Boby Chemmanur International Jewellers opened a showroom in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep.

Boby Chemmanur International Jewellers · Kavaratti, Lakshadweep · Company announcement

Johnnie Walker launched its first India-inspired Blue Label festive blend.

Johnnie Walker · Media reports

Bharti Real Estate launched World St at Aerocity, a 2.6 lakh sq ft retail destination.

Bharti Real Estate · 2.6 lakh sq ft · Aerocity · Media reports

Reliance Consumer Products is launching an expanded Independence biscuit portfolio with nine variants.

Reliance Consumer Products · nine variants · Tamil Nadu · Media reports

FirstClub entered the beauty and personal care segment with 80-plus brands.

FirstClub · 80-plus brands · Media reports

Yuvraj Singh launched PROTOCOL32, a 32-ingredient daily supplement sachet.

PROTOCOL32 · 32-ingredient · Media reports

PepsiCo India launched Doritos Loaded Nachos and Kurkure Mast Bhel kits for at-home snacking.

PepsiCo India · Rs 110 · Media reports

AAPE opened its first standalone store in India, in Delhi.

AAPE · Delhi · Media reports

Only Good entered India through Kiwiyāna.

Only Good · India · Media reports

Casio India opened its first G-SHOCK Exclusive Store in Indore.

Casio India · Company announcement

PhonePe rebranded Indus Appstore as PhonePe Appstore and expanded into a digital goods marketplace.

PhonePe · Media reports

Lucky Brand entered India through a partnership with Confluxe Retail.

Lucky Brand · India · Media reports

SNITCH entered the men's innerwear market with the launch of UNDERPLAY.

SNITCH · Media reports

Poetrique expanded its movement philosophy to Delhi NCR with Verse No. 2 and launched The Q Edit.

Poetrique · Delhi NCR · Media reports

Italian retailer OVS opened its largest India store at R City Mall in Mumbai.

OVS · 12,400 sq. ft. · R City Mall, Ghatkopar, Mumbai · Company announcement

Baskin Robbins entered the waffle category with a new dessert range.

Baskin Robbins · Media reports

Fossil launched its Swiss-made Signature watch collection in India.

Fossil · India · Media reports

Lenskart opened a concept flagship store under its new evolv format in Mumbai.

Lenskart · Mumbai · Media reports

NBA said it will open its first India store in 2027 and expand its Suditi merchandising range.

NBA · India · Media reports

Contraband by Ananya Birla launched a new fragrance and plans to double retail presence to 200 outlets.

Contraband by Ananya Birla · 200 outlets · Media reports

Eternz launched a zero-commission selling programme for women-led jewellery brands.

Eternz · Media reports

boAt entered Sri Lanka and Bhutan with audio products, smartwatches and charging solutions.

boAt · Sri Lanka, Bhutan · Media reports

Swiggy launched a multi-restaurant ordering feature across 720-plus cities.

Swiggy · 720-plus cities · Media reports

Former Dyson India MD Ankit Jain launched appliance brand Foundry.

Foundry · Media reports

Reliance Consumer Products entered ready-to-drink dairy with Joyland, launched in Tamil Nadu.

Reliance Consumer Products · Tamil Nadu · Media reports

Antila Lifesciences launched HydraSure ORS products in ready-to-drink packs and sachets.

Antila Lifesciences · Media reports

Happy Cultures entered the protein bars category.

Happy Cultures · Media reports

Mafatlal Industries launched its own home fashion D2C platform with 400-plus products.

Mafatlal Industries · 400-plus products · Media reports

PepsiCo India expanded its portfolio with zero-sugar beverages and millet-based snacks.

PepsiCo India · Media reports

Adie Broswon expanded MOOOZ Jamun Vodka into Punjab, Chandigarh and Uttarakhand.

Adie Broswon · Punjab, Chandigarh and Uttarakhand · Media reports

Jaipur Kurti opened four stores in a single day.

Jaipur Kurti · four stores · Jaipur · Media reports

CJ Foods entered India with its Bibigo Bapsang brand through GTGO.

CJ Foods · India · Media reports

Mayavé Jewellery opened five stores across Delhi NCR within 45 days.

Mayavé Jewellery · five stores · Delhi NCR · Media reports

Patel Retail launched a whole spices range under its in-house brand Indian Chaska.

Patel Retail · Media reports

Simpolo entered the faucets segment, adding it to its surface and bathware portfolio.

Simpolo · Media reports

Amazon expanded its Amazon Now ultra-fast delivery service to over 120 cities.

Amazon · 120+ cities · Media reports

Nykaa Fashion expanded its Hidden Gems programme with an accelerator for home-grown brands.

Nykaa Fashion · Media reports

BIRKENSTOCK entered the personal care category in India with Care Essentials.

BIRKENSTOCK · India · Media reports

Yes Madam expanded its Sokora range across D2C and e-commerce channels.

Yes Madam · Media reports

Paras Dairy entered the cream cheese category with its Galacia brand, planning trials in three cities.

Paras Dairy · Media reports

McCain Foods opened its first Signature Café in India to showcase its portfolio via food-service formats.

McCain Foods · India · Media reports

Harit Zaveri Jewellers opened a new flagship store at Parle Point in Surat, inaugurated by Vicky Kaushal.

Harit Zaveri Jewellers · 10,000 sq. ft. · Surat · Company announcement

BlueStone opened a flagship jewellery store on Park Street in Kolkata.

BlueStone · Media reports

Adie Broswon Group launched Kingpin Whisky in North India in the IMFL segment.

Adie Broswon Group · North India · Media reports

Radico Khaitan expanded its Global Travel Retail presence to four major UK airports.

Radico Khaitan · four major UK airports · Media reports

Ranbir Kapoor entered FMCG with the launch of shower-care brand Flux Theory.

Flux Theory · Media reports

Tira opened a standalone FACEGYM studio in Mumbai and plans a multi-city rollout.

Tira · Mumbai · Media reports

GOPIZZA rebranded as GTGO and expanded into a multi-brand Korean food platform.

GOPIZZA · Media reports

Rapido launched its Ownly food delivery service in Hyderabad.

Rapido · Hyderabad · Media reports

Pepe Jeans London opened three upgraded stores in Bengaluru.

Pepe Jeans London · three · Bengaluru · Media reports

Third Wave Coffee opened its 250th café in Lucknow.

Third Wave Coffee · 250th · Lucknow · Media reports

Amazon launched its Amazon Now fast delivery service in Amritsar and Jaipur.

Amazon · Amritsar, Jaipur · Media reports

Libas entered the jewellery category, selling the range on its website, app and marketplaces.

Libas · Media reports

VERO MODA unveiled Aditi Rao Hydari as the face of its Autumn/Winter 2026 campaign and launched a festive line.

VERO MODA · Company announcement

Pinit launched an app-led quick-commerce saree platform delivering curated collections to homes within 45 minutes.

Pinit · 45 minutes · Hyderabad · Company announcement

Modi Illva added three new variants to its Artic Vodka portfolio.

Modi Illva · three · Media reports

Ubalance Naturals unveiled a rebrand as 'The Forest Within'.

Ubalance Naturals · Media reports

Tommy Hilfiger launched an India e-commerce website for its brand.

Tommy Hilfiger · India · Media reports

el Jimador Tequila re-enters India with Silver and Reposado variants.

el Jimador Tequila · Media reports

Huma Qureshi and Dressfolk launched the handwoven saree brand Freefall.

Dressfolk · Media reports

Puresta launched EVERQ, an AI-powered skin-health platform with an AI Care Expert.

Puresta · Media reports

Ai+ Smartphone launched the Ai+ Assistance App for service support.

Ai+ Smartphone · Media reports

VVM Restaurant Consultants entered the biryani segment with Birian.

VVM Restaurant Consultants · Media reports

EBG Group entered the toys and play segment with Adhira & Appa.

EBG Group · Rs 50 crore · Media reports

Kushals forayed into silver jewellery with the launch of Anera.

Kushals · Rs 25 crore · Media reports

Vijay Deverakonda co-launched Unhype, a functional skincare brand for young Indians.

Unhype · Media reports

Handpickd expanded its offering beyond fresh produce into everyday kitchen staples.

Handpickd · Media reports

PVR INOX opened its first SMART Cinema in Bihar, starting in Muzaffarpur.

PVR INOX · Media reports

Lindt & Sprüngli opened its first India retail store, in Aerocity, New Delhi.

Lindt & Sprüngli · New Delhi · Media reports

Lahori Zeera launched a zero-sugar diet variant of its drink.

Lahori Zeera · Media reports

Ochre Spirits entered the cocktail mixer market with a D2C launch.

Ochre Spirits · Media reports

V2 Retail opened 24 stores in August, taking its total store count past 415.

V2 Retail · 24 stores · Media reports

Ember launched SuperPan, an uncoated non-stick cookware made with its TitaniumSteel material.

Ember · Company announcement

Symphony announced its foray into air conditioners, BLDC fans and air purifiers.

Symphony · Media reports

Kati Patang entered Madhya Pradesh, expanding its premium beer footprint.

Kati Patang · Madhya Pradesh · Media reports

SORRY SUGAR is preparing to enter the dessert category with zero-added-sugar gelatos.

SORRY SUGAR · Media reports

Pee Safe is launching a women's nutraceutical brand called Within.

Pee Safe · Media reports

Evenflow Brands signed a licensing deal with Authentic Brands Group to make and sell Reebok products in India.

Evenflow Brands · India · Media reports

Eddie Bauer entered India through Outdoor Goats, with offline retail expansion planned in 2027.

Eddie Bauer · India · Media reports

NEXT opened its first Mumbai store at Infiniti Mall in Malad.

NEXT · Media reports

Fable Street opened its first Bengaluru store, bringing Pink Fort into physical retail.

Fable Street · Bengaluru · Media reports

Bangalore Watch Company debuted at Geneva Watch Days 2026, the first Indian independent watch brand to participate.

Bangalore Watch Company · Geneva · Company announcement

Reliance entered India's ice cream market with products priced from 10 cents.

Reliance · 10-cent · Media reports

Amway India launched Nutrilite Ayurveda with three formulations.

Amway India · three formulations · Media reports

Quickeee launched a 60-minute fashion delivery service in Mumbai.

Quickeee · 60-minute · Mumbai · Media reports

Swiss Military launched its Alpine Club hard-luggage brand with 36 SKUs.

Swiss Military · 36 SKUs · Media reports

Manish Malhotra launched The M Collection fine jewellery, sold exclusively online on Tata CLiQ Luxury.

Manish Malhotra · Media reports

The Organic World opened two stores in Bengaluru.

The Organic World · two · Bengaluru · Media reports

Dr Blossom Kochhar launched ERTH, a professional men's grooming brand using essential oils and botanicals.

Dr Blossom Kochhar · Media reports

Lava entered the UK smartphone market with its AGNI 4N handset.

Lava · UK · Media reports

SanRaj Group entered consumer retail with digital-first fashion platform 31 Labels.

SanRaj Group · Media reports

Botenz entered India with a range of nut powders.

Botenz · India · Media reports

Medusa Beverages announced its entry into New Zealand as part of its international expansion.

Medusa Beverages · New Zealand · Media reports

Clean hydration brand No Secrets entered the Indian market, with Rannvijay Singha joining as a shareholder.

No Secrets · India · Media reports

Wipro Consumer Care launched Snuggles, its first pet food brand, starting with dry dog food.

Wipro Consumer Care · India · Media reports

Apparel Group opened its first Ben Sherman store in India and plans an eight-store rollout.

Apparel Group · eight · India · Media reports

Livspace expanded into furniture, appliances and home decor, selling via its experience centres.

Livspace · 120 · Media reports

Swiggy Dineout launched Order-in-Cinemas with Cinepolis and Asian Cinemas for food ordering at cinemas.

Swiggy Dineout · Media reports

Thangamayil Jewellery opened two new stores in Mogappair West and Purasaiwakkam in Chennai.

Thangamayil Jewellery · 2 · Chennai · Company announcement

Kunal Rawal launched a contemporary Indian menswear collection on Tata CLiQ Luxury.

Kunal Rawal · Media reports

Dilmah is launching a premium tea collection called Thambapanni for the Indian market.

Dilmah · $1 million · India · Media reports

Fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee opened a new flagship store in New Delhi.

Sabyasachi · New Delhi · Media reports

Boby Chemmanur International Jewellers opened a new showroom in Pala, Kottayam.

Boby Chemmanur International Jewellers · Pala, Kottayam · Company announcement

Surya Roshni has entered the corporate gifting business.

Surya Roshni · Rs 300 crore · Media reports

Nippo entered India's air purification market with its Airvue range of smart air purifiers.

Nippo · India · Media reports

Bangalore Watch Company introduced Forty-Seven, its first-ever pocket watch.

Bangalore Watch Company · Company announcement

Sazerac expanded its Indian whiskey portfolio with American Wolf and Southern Comfort.

Sazerac · India · Media reports

Kirtilals launched Sindooram, a bridal jewellery collection, at its Somajiguda store in Hyderabad.

Kirtilals · Hyderabad · Company announcement

MAMONDE launched in India exclusively with Nykaa on August 15, 2026.

MAMONDE · India · Media reports

Myntra will launch Virat Kohli's one8 collection with an 18-hour drop.

Myntra · 18-hour drop · Media reports

Fabletics is launching in India in partnership with Reliance Brands Limited.

Fabletics · India · Media reports

Ankit Gems entered jewellery retail with natural diamond brand Eyora Jewels, planning stores across 10 cities.

Ankit Gems · 10 cities · Mumbai, Delhi, Indore, Bengaluru and Hyderabad · Media reports

ONDC will launch its DigiDukaan B2B procurement network in Mumbai by September.

ONDC · Mumbai · Media reports

Flipkart Minutes expanded to over 90 micro-fulfilment centres across Tamil Nadu.

Flipkart · 90 · Tamil Nadu · Media reports

ZILO launched a Mall-to-Home model with a free home trial where customers pay only for kept items.

ZILO · Media reports

Peter England launched VYBE, a contemporary menswear sub-brand aimed at Gen Z.

Peter England · Rs 1,200 · Company announcement

Monika Alcobev became the exclusive India distribution and marketing partner for Rémy Cointreau.

Monika Alcobev · India · Media reports

VERO MODA India launched its first mobile shopping app on iOS and Android.

VERO MODA India · India · Company announcement

Xiaomi introduced its Mijia sub-brand in India to expand its home appliance portfolio.

Xiaomi · India · Media reports

super.money launched splitStore, an in-app marketplace for shopping across brands with zero-interest instalments.

super.money · Media reports

Yardley London entered the premium air care segment with Floralis under Wipro Consumer Care.

Yardley London · India · Media reports

Emami Agrotech launched WeMe, a digital-first snacking brand, with three initial categories.

Emami Agrotech · Rs 1,000 crore · India · Media reports

Recode Studios opened seven premium kiosks across six cities to expand its offline presence.

Recode Studios · seven · six cities · Media reports

Croma launched its digital-first neighbourhood format Edge and opened its first store in Mumbai.

Croma · Mumbai · Media reports

Intex expanded its home appliances portfolio into fans, water heaters and kitchen appliances.

Intex · Media reports

TUMI unveiled AXIS, a new collection of backpacks and small bags, for Fall/Winter 2026.

TUMI · Company announcement

Cycle Pure Agarbathi unveiled a new festive product portfolio in Chennai.

Cycle Pure Agarbathi · Chennai · Company announcement

Meevaa Foods expanded its ready-to-cook vegetarian snacks to Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Meevaa Foods · Mumbai and Bengaluru · Media reports

Bhuvan Bam launched premium fragrance brand Sarkar with four unisex perfumes.

Sarkar · four unisex perfumes · Media reports

Astrotalk Store launched a dedicated gemstones platform and claims Rs 1 Cr daily GMV.

Astrotalk Store · Rs 1 Cr · Media reports

Hair Drama Co. launched its handcrafted hair accessories at Nordstrom in the U.S.

Hair Drama Co. · Company announcement

IMPACT MINTS signed Ranveer Singh as its first India brand ambassador and launched a new campaign.

IMPACT MINTS · Media reports

HealthKart opened its first international offline stores in Dubai, its global retail debut.

HealthKart · Dubai · Media reports

Flipkart launched Pay Later, a credit product for everyday and larger purchases on its platforms.

Flipkart · Media reports

EBG Group opened a Daewoo flagship experience store in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad.

EBG Group · 3,200 sq. ft. · Indirapuram, Ghaziabad · Media reports

SNITCH entered the travel category with the launch of a premium luggage collection.

SNITCH · Media reports

Ekart opened its pan-India logistics network to outside businesses via a franchise model.

Ekart · 300 franchise outlets · Media reports

Roca launched an expanded Ohtake Collection with new basin designs in India.

Roca · India · Company announcement

Popees Baby Care opened its 112th global store in Zirakpur, Punjab.

Popees Baby Care · 112th · Zirakpur, Punjab · Company announcement

Glow by Kirtilals launched The Frill Collection of lightweight natural diamond jewellery.

Glow by Kirtilals · Company announcement

FreshTerra is entering premium grocery retail with plans for five stores by March and an omnichannel model.

FreshTerra · 5 stores · Media reports

Reliance Retail launched AJIO Beauty, a beauty platform offering Indian and international brands.

Reliance Retail · Media reports

Khan Chacha is launching a premium casual dining format called Khan Chacha Canteen.

Khan Chacha · Media reports

Cycle Pure Agarbathi unveiled a festive range of Bamboo-less Solid Dhoop and Sambrani cups.

Cycle Pure Agarbathi · India · Company announcement

Kati Patang entered Chandigarh with the launch of its Saffron Lager.

Kati Patang · Chandigarh · Media reports

Palmonas opened its first international store in the UAE, starting Middle East expansion.

Palmonas · UAE · Media reports

SunBridge Consumers launched four family-focused nutrition FMCG brands.

SunBridge Consumers · four · Media reports

TechnoSport opened a new 64,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Baglur, Bengaluru.

TechnoSport · 64,000 sq. ft. · Bengaluru · Media reports

Philips Avent launched its Sterilizer and Dryer Premium appliance in India.

Philips Avent · India · Company announcement

So Good Soju entered Karnataka and added new flavours to its portfolio.

So Good Soju · seven flavours · Karnataka · Media reports

Myntra Beauty added French fragrance house Chloé to its luxury portfolio.

Myntra Beauty · Media reports

Ayubal Wellness opened a manufacturing facility in Jaipur with 40 lakh units monthly capacity.

Ayubal Wellness · 40 lakh units per month · Jaipur · Media reports

Ishant Sharma and Yuzvendra Chahal launched hydration brand AQUON.

AQUON · Media reports

Relaxo Footwears unveiled a new retail store format and revamped its Vasundhara outlet.

Relaxo Footwears · Vasundhara · Media reports

Myntra launched a Desigual apparel collection in India, expanding its partnership with the brand.

Myntra · India · Media reports

Nilkamal Homes opened its 80th flagship store in Thane, Maharashtra.

Nilkamal Homes · 15,500 sq. ft. · Company announcement

MR. D.I.Y. entered India's beauty market with the launch of Adorea Beauty skincare range.

MR. D.I.Y. · India · Media reports

Vokka expanded its quick commerce presence across Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart and Amazon Now.

Vokka · 240 cities · Media reports

My Barrel & Beyond launched Emberstone Irish Whiskey in India.

My Barrel & Beyond · India · Media reports

DeVANS Modern Breweries entered the premium gin segment with the launch of Gingalalahu.

DeVANS Modern Breweries · Media reports

NoBroker entered beauty services with a new offering called Zivora.

NoBroker · Media reports

Rasna expanded its Jumpin portfolio with a 1-litre Tetra Pak range of RTD beverages.

Rasna · 1-litre · Media reports

The Magnum Ice Cream Company opened an RD&I centre in Bengaluru for ice cream innovation.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company · Bengaluru · Media reports

Fire-Boltt launched boltt, a Made-in-India smartphone brand, to be sold on Flipkart and other channels.

Fire-Boltt · Company announcement

Sublime opened its first airport store at Bengaluru Airport's Terminal 2.

Sublime · Media reports

PepsiCo India commissioned its second flavour manufacturing plant in Ujjain.

PepsiCo India · Rs 1,266-crore · Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh · Media reports

Fixderma re-entered the men's grooming skincare segment.

Fixderma · Media reports

Paradise Biryani launched two mall outlets in Bengaluru and plans 20 new outlets.

Paradise Biryani · 20 · Bengaluru · Media reports

Fire-Boltt entered the smartphone segment with the launch of its boltt brand.

Fire-Boltt · Media reports

Smytten opened a Hyderabad store with its World of MINIS sampling concept, targeting 50 South India outlets by 2027.

Smytten · 50 outlets · Hyderabad · Media reports

Casio opened a flagship G-SHOCK Exclusive Store on Linking Road in Mumbai.

G-SHOCK · 890 sq. ft. · Mumbai · Company announcement

Myntra Beauty added K-beauty brands Seapuri and Frankly to its portfolio in partnership with kindlife.

Myntra Beauty · Media reports

Ed-a-Mamma opened eight new stores across seven cities to strengthen its offline presence.

Ed-a-Mamma · eight new stores · seven cities · Media reports

HealthKart expanded its offline retail network to over 250 stores across 111 cities.

HealthKart · 250 stores · 111 cities · Media reports

ROSIND launched Soyuzprod Vodka in the Indian market.

ROSIND · India · Media reports

Popees Baby Care opened its first North India store in Chandigarh, its 109th outlet globally.

Popees Baby Care · 109th outlet · Chandigarh · Company announcement

Livpure launched an experiential Studio retail format and plans 17 outlets across India.

Livpure · 17 outlets · India · Media reports

Apparel Group India opened its first Dolce and Gabbana Beauty store at DLF Mall of India in Delhi-NCR.

Apparel Group India · Media reports

Frido expanded its offline presence with 15 new stores across five cities.

Frido · 15 · Media reports

Impresario launched a delivery-only food brand called Goodness To Go in Delhi NCR.

Impresario · Delhi NCR · Media reports

Swiggy launched EatRight Exclusives in Bengaluru with curated healthy menu offerings from restaurant brands.

Swiggy · Bengaluru · Media reports

Vadilal and Parle launched a Melody-branded ice cream under a trademark licensing deal.

Vadilal · Media reports

Cumin Co. entered the kitchen knife segment with its Quill collection.

Cumin Co. · Media reports

Third Wave Coffee entered East India by opening three cafés in Kolkata.

Third Wave Coffee · three cafés · Kolkata · Media reports

GIVA rolled out a jewellery exchange programme across 350 stores nationwide.

GIVA · 350 stores · Media reports

Hisense India partnered with Sonovision to add its products to Sonovision's electronics outlets.

Hisense India · Andhra Pradesh and Telangana · Media reports

Banana Club opened its 20th store in Tirupati and targets 50 outlets by 2027.

Banana Club · 20th · Tirupati · Media reports

TechnoSport launched a new retail format and targets 25 express stores by FY27-end.

TechnoSport · 25 · Media reports

Indonesia's Ai-CHA entered India with plans for 500 stores in three years via franchising.

Ai-CHA · 500 · India · Media reports

Glow by Kirtilals launched Facet Four, a pair of earrings stylable in four ways, across its stores.

Glow by Kirtilals · Company announcement

Associated Alcohols & Breweries entered Odisha with brands including Nicobar Gin and Hillfort Whisky.

Associated Alcohols & Breweries · Odisha · Media reports

Pepsico launched energy drink Adrenaline Rush priced at Rs 60 in the mass-premium segment.

Pepsico · Rs 60 · Media reports

PMJ Jewels launched the limited edition SuperStar Bracelet 2.0 across its stores and online.

PMJ Jewels · Company announcement

D2C Insider launched ConsumerX Ventures, a Rs 150-crore fund for early-stage consumer brands.

ConsumerX Ventures · Rs 150 crore · Media reports

Marico is extending its Parachute Advansed brand into the hair cleansing and shampoo segment.

Marico · Media reports

Lava established a new mobile charger facility as it diversifies into electronics components.

Lava · Media reports

Rare Rabbit entered the travel gear category through a partnership with Escape Plan.

Rare Rabbit · Media reports

Snabbit entered beauty services with an instant salon-at-home model after a Bengaluru pilot.

Snabbit · 2,000 · Bengaluru · Media reports

Argos Watches launched its Olympus II automatic watch collection in India, entering women's automatic watches.

Argos Watches · Rs. 13,990 · Company announcement

Arvind Limited launched Arvind Atelier in the UAE and a design hub in London.

Arvind Limited · UAE · Media reports

ACME Poshan expanded its NCR presence across vending, modern trade and quick commerce.

ACME Poshan · NCR · Media reports

Active Clothing entered organized retail with its new multi-brand apparel platform NUEMO.

Active Clothing Co. Limited · Media reports

D2C Insider announced it will launch ConsumerX Ventures, a Rs 150 Cr early-stage fund.

D2C Insider · Rs 150 Cr · Media reports

Globus Spirits entered the premium tequila segment with TERAI Tequila, now available in Rajasthan.

Globus Spirits · Rajasthan · Media reports

SOISU Furniture launched a manufacturing plant in Bhiwandi, entering domestic production.

SOISU Furniture · $7 mn · Bhiwandi, Maharashtra · Media reports

Carlton London entered India's furniture market with EBG Group under the Carlton Luxury Furniture brand.

Carlton London · 600 franchise showrooms · India · Media reports

Beverly Hills Polo Club set up an India subsidiary and partnered RJ Corp and Shoppers Stop for store rollouts.

Beverly Hills Polo Club · Company announcement

Amazon plans to expand its Amazon Now quick commerce service to 100 cities across India.

Amazon · 100 cities · Media reports

Judith Leiber Couture opened its first boutique in Delhi, re-entering the Indian market.

Judith Leiber · Delhi · Media reports

Libas launched Gerua, a digital-first workwear sub-brand.

Libas · Media reports

Third Wave Coffee launched Third Rush, a dessert brand, starting in Bengaluru.

Third Wave Coffee · Bengaluru · Media reports

Rosso Brunello will open seven new exclusive outlets in the coming quarter.

Rosso Brunello · seven new exclusive outlets · Media reports

Tissot launched its official online store in India, the first Swatch Group brand to sell directly online there.

Tissot · India · Media reports

Fackelmann launched its Triply Pressure Cooker range in India in inner-lid and outer-lid variants.

Fackelmann · Company announcement

Penguin Overseas launched its 'So Good' Soju in India, currently available in Maharashtra and Haryana.

Penguin Overseas · Maharashtra and Haryana · Media reports

Akshayakalpa Organic entered Mumbai and Pune, investing Rs 50 crore in infrastructure and distribution.

Akshayakalpa Organic · Rs 50 crore · Mumbai and Pune · Media reports

Glow by Kirtilals opened its 10th showroom on West Masi Street in Madurai.

Glow by Kirtilals · 10th · Madurai · Company announcement

Citykart opened 22 stores across multiple states in 40 days.

Citykart · 22 stores · Media reports

CavinKare entered the ice cream market with a Cavin's range, rolled out in Chennai with 72 variants.

CavinKare · 72 variants · Chennai · Media reports

GIVA opened its 300th store, a flagship outlet at South Ex in Delhi.

GIVA · 300 · Media reports

TAG Heuer opened its first franchise boutique in India at DLF Mall of India with Kapoor Watch Company.

TAG Heuer · 517 sq. ft. · DLF Mall of India · Company announcement

Charlotte Tilbury opened its first flagship store in India, operated by Nykaa.

Charlotte Tilbury · India · Media reports

Off-White entered India with a flagship store in Bengaluru in partnership with Brand Concepts.

Off-White · Bengaluru · Media reports

Aarus launched in India with habit-based nutrition products, starting with Drift sleep drink.

Aarus · India · Media reports

TAG Heuer opened its first franchise boutique in India in Noida with Kapoor Watch Company and DLF Retail.

TAG Heuer · Noida · Media reports

Clockwork Rituals launched in India with a biomimetic oral care range built on Nano-Hydroxyapatite.

Clockwork Rituals · Company announcement

Ochre Spirits launched two new gins, Original Dry Gin and Plum Citron Gin.

Ochre Spirits · Goa · Media reports

Sharp launched a new air conditioner range with air purification in India.

Sharp · India · Media reports

Solitario entered the Maldives, its eighth international market, partnering with Essence Retail.

Solitario · 15+ SIS and 2 EBOs · Maldives · Media reports

Myntra Beauty added US body care brand Tree Hut, expanding its bath and body range.

Myntra Beauty · 13,000+ · Media reports

Orveon brought Laura Mercier back to India, planning 150 sales points within three years.

Laura Mercier · 150 POS · India · Media reports

Meesho launched Vaani, a Gen AI voice shopping assistant for digital commerce users.

Meesho · Media reports

Spanish sportswear brand KELME entered India with a flagship store in Noida and an e-commerce site.

KELME · Noida · Media reports

IGP opened an experiential store in Gurugram, its first in North India.

IGP · Gurugram · Media reports

Wild Stone opened 18 exclusive brand outlets in key cities for experiential fragrance retail.

Wild Stone · 18 · Media reports

Luxor launched the Crayola brand in India through a partnership with Crayola.

Luxor · India · Media reports

Thomson entered the Indian refrigerator market with plans for about eight entry-level models.

Thomson · eight models · India · Media reports

WforWoman, from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, presented its Spring-Summer'26 collection at Paris Fashion Week.

WforWoman · Paris · Company announcement

Malabar Gold & Diamonds will open 20 showrooms by March 2026, including in Gurugram and Bengaluru.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds · 20 stores · India · Media reports

Mount Everest Breweries entered Goa, its thirteenth market, introducing STOK beer, Hilfort whisky, Nicobar gin and Lemount brandy.

Mount Everest Breweries · thirteenth market · Goa · Media reports

Interio by Godrej expanded its mattress portfolio, adding orthopaedic, foam and spring lines and more dealers.

Interio by Godrej · Media reports

KT Men launched a men's grooming brand in India, partnering with Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

KT Men · India · Media reports

Hettich India opened a new automated plant in Indore to make drawer runners and sliding systems.

Hettich India · Indore · Media reports

Forever 52 opened four new stores in India, taking its total outlet count to 41.

Forever 52 · four · India · Media reports

iD Fresh Food opened a ₹25 crore manufacturing plant in Hyderabad, its fourth in India.

iD Fresh Food · ₹25 crore · Hyderabad · Media reports

Ekatra Retail Ventures launched Shristi Ratna, a lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, with its website going live on 8 March 2026.

Ekatra Retail Ventures · 108 facets · Company announcement

Curefoods is expanding into fried chicken, premium ice cream and budget coffee ahead of its IPO.

Curefoods · Media reports

TRG Group launched OneMart, a 20,000 sq ft supermarket at TRG The Mall in Greater Noida West.

TRG Group · 20,000 sq ft · Greater Noida West · Media reports

Brown-Forman will bring El Jimador, Herradura tequila and Benriach whisky to India within two to three years.

Brown-Forman · India · Media reports

Handpickd expanded its fresh food platform into the flour and spices category.

Handpickd · Media reports

Charles & Keith opened its 24th India store at Unity One, Elegante Mall in Delhi-NCR.

Charles & Keith · 24th outlet · Delhi-NCR · Media reports

Domicil launched its Domicil Sleep brand and opened two experience stores in Bengaluru.

Domicil · two experience stores · Bengaluru · Media reports

Asian Paints unveiled Moonlit Silk as its Colour of the Year 2026 and launched 'The Way We Live'.

Asian Paints · Company announcement

Surya Brasil is expanding its India portfolio with new hair care and treatment products.

Surya Brasil · India · Media reports

Garmin made its cycling products available at select Giant Bicycles India stores in three cities.

Garmin · Mumbai, Pune, and Jaipur · Media reports

Archies launched its Express store format, debuting at Unity One Elegante Mall in Delhi.

Archies · 17-19 new stores · Netaji Subhash Place, Delhi · Media reports

Libas launched its first perfumes, Chase and Fling, entering the fragrance segment.

Libas · Media reports

General Mills India opened a new Pillsbury manufacturing plant in Nashik.

General Mills India · ₹100 crore · Nashik, Maharashtra · Media reports

Time Out Market will open its first India outlet in Aerocity, New Delhi in H2 2026.

Time Out Market · 11 kitchens and two bars · Aerocity, New Delhi · Media reports

Bhima Jewellery opened a new showroom in Noida.

Bhima Jewellery · Noida · Media reports

ACPL Exports launched TrueSilver, a silver jewellery D2C brand, targeting 100 retail stores.

ACPL Exports · 100 stores · Media reports

KT Kids launched a Peppa Pig-branded range of kids' personal care products across India.

KT Kids · India · Media reports

Bangalore Watch Company opened its first flagship boutique on Lavelle Road in Bangalore.

Bangalore Watch Company · 1,800 sq. ft. · Company announcement

Epigamia entered the UAE market with its Turbo 25g Protein Milkshakes sold exclusively on Noon.

Epigamia · UAE · Media reports

Duroflex launched the Airboost mattress series, a sleep-tech material innovation, in India.

Duroflex · 1 lakh+ micro-support points · Company announcement

Metro Brands opened FILA's first new-concept store in India at Mall of Asia, Bengaluru.

Metro Brands · Bengaluru · Media reports

Ochre Spirits is expanding into Karnataka, targeting over 2,300 premium outlets.

Ochre Spirits · 2,300 · Karnataka · Media reports

French bagel chain Bagelstein opened its third outlet in Bengaluru.

Bagelstein · third · Bengaluru · Media reports

De Beers is launching new stores across India to tap growing diamond demand.

De Beers · India · Media reports

Dhampur Green is expanding its portfolio into healthier pantry staples.

Dhampur Green · Media reports

LT Foods is investing ₹6 crore to build a new rice plant in Raichur, Karnataka.

LT Foods · ₹6 crore · Raichur, Karnataka · Media reports

Chique opened its first store in Bengaluru, its first in South India.

Chique · Bengaluru · Media reports

Simta Astrix opened an Experience Centre in Madhapur, Hyderabad, for windows, doors and interiors.

Simta Astrix · Hyderabad · Company announcement

Bhumi World is launching The Outlet Mall of India in Bhiwandi with a ₹200 crore investment.

Bhumi World · ₹200 crore · Bhiwandi · Media reports

South Seas Distilleries launched Madhuca, a Mahura-finished single malt whisky range.

South Seas Distilleries · Media reports

Ambrane opened a ₹50 crore automated manufacturing plant in Kundli, Haryana.

Ambrane · ₹50 crore · Kundli, Haryana · Media reports

Lake Shore opened the Y-Junction mall in Hyderabad.

Lake Shore · ₹1,200 crore · Hyderabad · Media reports

Apple opened a new retail store in Noida as part of its India expansion.

Apple · Noida · Media reports

Nara Thai opened its first outlet in Gurugram, entering North India.

Nara Thai · Gurugram · Media reports

UBON entered smart home appliances with a new range of kitchen and home devices.

UBON · Media reports

Timex India introduced Aston Martin watches to the Indian market in two lines.

Timex India · Rs 12,000 and Rs 60,000 · India · Media reports

Superdry launched its Superdry Sport performance-wear category in India.

Superdry · India · Media reports

Mankind Pharma launched PetStar Delight, entering India's cat food segment.

Mankind Pharma · India · Media reports

Danish eyewear brand Orgreen Optics launched in India through a partnership with ZEISS India.

Orgreen Optics · India · Media reports

Two Brothers Organic Farms opened a Dubai office to expand into the Middle East.

Two Brothers Organic Farms · Dubai · Media reports

Arabian Delites opened a cloud kitchen in Delhi's Vasant Kunj.

Arabian Delites · Media reports

Samsung unveiled its first multi-folding smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold.

Samsung · Media reports