Consumer
Latest updates on news, funding, market trends, and innovations driving the consumer industry in India.
Consumer
Biba Apparel to raise up to $30M in PE funding; eyes acquisitions to launch budget brand
Future Ventures-backed Biba Apparels Pvt Ltd, a retailer of ethnic wear for women, is looking to raise a fresh round ......
Consumer
IDFC Alternatives strikes 3rd deal with Manipal Group, puts $18M in Manipal Servicecorp
In a first-of-its-kind deal, IDFC Private Equity Fund III has invested Rs 100 crore ($18 million) for a significant minority ......
Consumer
MT Educare to acquire 51% stake in IIT entrance teaching institute Lakshya
Mumbai-based K-12 tutoring and test preparation firm MT Educare Ltd (MTEL) is buying 51 per cent stake in Lakshya Forum ......
Consumer
Carzonrent sees biz tilting towards B2C, integrates online cab rental platform Qcabs
Carzonrent India Pvt Ltd, which started as a corporate leasing and cab rental service provider, is now focusing heavily on ......
Consumer
Wellness firm VLCC acquires Malaysia's Wyann International
Wellness and beauty company VLCC has acquired a majority stake in Wyann International, a Malaysia-based slimming and beauty chain for ......
Consumer
Ronnie Screwvala's Unilazer picks up stake in Matrix-backed Tree House
Unilazer Ventures, the family office set up by Walt Disney India chief Ronnie Screwvala, has acquired 2.34 per cent stake ......
Consumer
Royal Palms hires advisor for sale of hospitality biz, to diversify into farming
Royal Palms India Pvt Ltd, part of the Amir Group of Companies, is looking to sell off its four hotel ......
Consumer
Education sector needs patient capital; many prefer franchise route
Education is a recession-free sector, but requires financial support to expand and survive. Entrepreneurs present at the third edition of ......
Consumer
Tara Jewels gets $7.4M in pre-IPO funding from Swarovski; issue opens on Nov 21
Jewellery manufacturer and exporter Tara Jewels, whose IPO opens on Nov 21, has roped in Austria-based cut crystal and related ......
Food & Agri
Raising equity is better than going for debt in the food biz: Vikram Bakshi of McDonald's
As the world’s largest fast food retail chain, McDonald’s has more than a thing or two to share with the ......
