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As food inflation bites, Nestle turns to smaller cities to drive growth
Nestle India is strategically focusing on tier-2 and tier-3 markets for growth, anticipating rising consumption in these areas. Despite facing uneven demand and rising commodity costs in FY26, the company is investing in rural and semi-urban markets to drive future consumption. Nestle India reported a nearly 15% domestic sales increase, driven by volume growth and market share gains, as it navigates a dynamic economic landscape.
Cracks in cola kingdom: India's duopoly faces biggest test in decades
India's cola market is undergoing a significant transformation, moving beyond the traditional Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo rivalry. Reliance's Campa revival ignited a price war, while ITC's new premium, sugar-free coconut cola signals a shift towards health, premiumization, and niche offerings. This evolving landscape caters to health-conscious consumers seeking alternatives, indicating a more dynamic and diversified future for the Indian beverage sector.
Canara Bank, Indian Bank credit growth outpaces deposits
Leading public sector banks, including Canara Bank and Indian Bank, are experiencing a sustained trend where their loan disbursements are expanding at a quicker pace than customer deposits. Canara Bank saw its advances surge by 18%, while Indian Bank reported a 13.9% rise in credit. This robust credit expansion, particularly in retail, agriculture, and MSME sectors, signals a dynamic lending environment for these financial institutions.
Canara Bank, Indian Bank credit growth outpaces deposits
Leading public sector banks, including Canara Bank and Indian Bank, are experiencing a sustained trend where their loan disbursements are expanding at a quicker pace than customer deposits. Canara Bank saw its advances surge by 18%, while Indian Bank reported a 13.9% rise in credit. This robust credit expansion, particularly in retail, agriculture, and MSME sectors, signals a dynamic lending environment for these financial institutions.
GCC demand, flex workspaces keep India's office leasing on growth path in H1
India's office market is thriving, with a 6% year-on-year surge in leasing to 35.7 million sq ft in the first half of 2026. Global Capability Centres and steady demand from sectors like technology and BFSI are driving this growth. Bengaluru and Hyderabad lead the charge, showcasing robust expansion despite global economic headwinds. Flexible workspaces are also seeing unprecedented demand, signaling a dynamic and resilient market.
Meesho partners with BSE to drive IPO readiness for MSMEs, digital sellers
E-commerce platform Meesho has partnered with the BSE to launch a new initiative aimed at helping micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and digital businesses transition into publicly-listed companies. The initiative, named 'Project Shikhar', was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and aims to facilitate the listing of high-performing independent e-commerce sellers on the BSE SME platform, addressing their need for growth capital. BSE Managing Director and CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy said the exchange pioneered the SME platform to give dynamic, job-creating businesses a direct route to capital markets. "Over the years, the BSE SME platform has enabled hundreds of MSMEs to list, raise growth capital and strengthen governance standards. This partnership with Meesho extends that ecosystem to digital-first entrepreneurs, helping e-commerce sellers become public companies," Ramamurthy said. A substantial segment of India's retail commerce operates in the informa
87% of Indian Gen Z prefer short trips & weekend breaks over long vacations: Report
The tourism sector is undergoing a dynamic shift as a preference for trips that last under a week, with weekend breaks and short getaways dominate the travel calendar.
Retail health premium growth rises to 31% YoY in April 2026, anchoring non-life insurance sector: Kotak Institutional Securities
Indian non-life insurance saw robust growth in April 2026. Retail health premiums surged 31 percent year-on-year. Motor insurance also performed well. Private players and standalone health insurers are gaining market share from public sector companies. Commercial lines faced challenges, though marine and engineering segments showed resilience. This indicates a dynamic shift in the insurance landscape.
Chalet Hotels eyes Jaipur, Jodhpur and Hyderabad as future growth clusters
Chalet Hotels Limited, backed by K Raheja Corp, is focusing on expanding into leisure markets and evaluating opportunities in Hyderabad. The company continues to grow its portfolio and maintain strong revenue growth despite challenges in core city markets, driven by a robust demand-supply dynamic.
Hotel giants race to own India’s hottest 'vibe' economy
India's hospitality sector is witnessing a major shift as global hotel giants like Marriott, Accor, and Hyatt prioritize vibrant lobbies and social experiences over traditional room luxury for Gen Z and millennials. This 'lifestyle-led' approach features smaller, efficiently designed rooms and dynamic public spaces, driving down development costs and boosting revenue through enhanced social engagement and community building.
Dynamic Cables Ltd leads losers in 'B' group
Premco Global Ltd, Spandana Sphoorty Financial Ltd Partly Paidup, Digicontent Ltd and Sambhv Steel Tubes Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 12 May 2026.
Planning a trip to Vietnam? Akasa Air launches weekly Mumbai–Hanoi flights – Check date, frequency and other details
‘The launch of direct flights to Hanoi strengthens our presence in South Asia and marks another step in our effort to build a network that connects India with dynamic global destinations’