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Meesho IPO: Why Valmo, the asset-light logistics play, is key to future profitability

Bengaluru, Dec. 4 -- When Jaya Singh Yadav, a home-based home decor seller in Indore, started selling her wares online about six years ago, she was a tiny player in a city where logistics options were... Read More


Why Flipkart and Amazon's content leap in India faces a steep hurdle

Bengaluru, Dec. 2 -- For online retailers such as Flipkart, Myntra, Amazon, and Nykaa, the old playbook of a broader selection of products and quicker delivery is no longer enough to draw shoppers. So... Read More


AI ads explode in India-and fuel fear of brand dilution

Bengaluru, Nov. 26 -- Major consumer brands-from Coca-Cola to Pidilite and even startups-are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to create quick, low-cost advertisements, launching sharply... Read More


Beauty brands race upmarket as rising competition squeezes margins

Bengaluru, Nov. 20 -- Beauty and personal care brands are relying on prestige products with globally sourced ingredients, innovative packaging, and premium positioning to stand out. The shift reflects... Read More


Investors smell opportunity as men's grooming triggers a gold rush

Bengaluru, Nov. 17 -- The men's grooming category, long seen as a low-margin afterthought in personal care, is finally showing real momentum, as fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) majors and private in... Read More


Investors smell opportunity in men's grooming boom

Bengaluru, Nov. 17 -- The men's grooming category, long seen as a low-margin afterthought in personal care, is finally showing real momentum, as fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) majors and private in... Read More


Mint Explainer | Why new-age sports padel and pickleball are turning into a magnet for consumer brands

Bengaluru, Nov. 13 -- Indian consumer companies are increasingly turning to emerging sports to boost engagement and cultural relevance. McDonald's India (West and South) tied up with the Indian Padel ... Read More


Face wash to oral care: Mamaearth parent's new growth path post profit surge

Bengaluru, Nov. 12 -- Honasa Consumer Limited, the parent company of Mamaearth, The Derma Co and Aqualogica, plans to deepen its focus on new categories such as oral care and premium skincare after re... Read More


Nykaa Now fuels growth in top cities as beauty giant bets on quick deliveries

Bengaluru, Nov. 7 -- Nykaa Now, the beauty and personal care retailer's quick-delivery arm, is gaining traction among customers and helping expand its market share in the top seven cities, chief execu... Read More


Flipkart's fashion problem: Can Gen Z save its fading style empire?

Bengaluru, Nov. 5 -- Garima, a 38-year-old homemaker in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, used to navigate the virtual aisles of Flipkart with the ease of a seasoned online shopper. For years, the blue-and-yell... Read More