Consumer
Latest updates on news, funding, market trends, and innovations driving the consumer industry in India.
Consumer
QSR market to double in size by 2016 led by new stores; almost half of new outlets to come in tier II & III cities: CRISIL
The Indian quick service restaurants (QSR) industry is expected to double its size from Rs 3,500 crore currently to Rs ......
Consumer
Arisaig Partners ups stake in McDonald's franchisee Westlife to 6.9% for $29M more
Emerging markets-focused investment firm Arisaig Partners, which chases investments in public-listed consumer-facing companies, has raised its holding in Westlife Development ......
Consumer
Lamborghini bullish on US and India as crackdown hits China sales
Italian car maker Lamborghini will struggle to find another China as sales of its super sports cars in the world's ......
Consumer
HUDCO files criminal case against McDonald's Indian partner Vikram Bakshi
Housing and Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) has filed a court case against Vikram Bakshi, former managing director and a key ......
Consumer
Footwear retailer Khadim's in talks to raise $12.7M from Reliance Equity Advisors
Kolkata-based footwear manufacturer and retailer Khadim India Ltd, which runs its operations under the brand Khadim’s, is in advanced talks ......
Consumer
Subway accelerates India expansion, targets 100 new outlets per year now
World’s largest quick service restaurant (QSR) chain by number of outlets, Subway is looking to accelerate the pace of expansion ......
Consumer
IAN invests in tabletop dosa machine maker Mukunda Foods
Bangalore based Mukunda Foods Pvt. Ltd has received its angel round of funding from Indian Angel Network (IAN), a national network of ......
Consumer
Bain, GIC pick direct stake in Hero MotoCorp as promoter entity merges with two-wheeler maker
Private equity firm Bain Capital and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC have picked direct equity stake in public-listed company Hero ......
Consumer
Vikram Bakshi moves CLB against McDonald's, claims QSR JV partner wants to buy him out cheap
Vikram Bakshi, former managing director and a key shareholder of Connaught Plaza Restaurants Ltd (CPRL), the master franchisee for McDonald’s ......
Consumer
VLCC enters Africa through joint venture with Kenya's Sameer Group
Health and wellness product and service firm VLCC Health Care Ltd has entered into a joint venture with Sameer Group, ......
