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Colgate-Palmolive India leans on premium products, advertising to drive growth
Colgate-Palmolive India is boosting investments in premium products and advertising. The company prioritizes volume-driven growth over margin expansion. This strategy aims to capture rising consumer demand for higher-value oral care. Urban demand is recovering, benefiting premium offerings. E-commerce and quick commerce are significant growth drivers, especially for premium products.
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.
Nirala World to invest Rs 525 crore to develop a mall in Greater Noida
Nirala World will invest Rs 525 crore to develop Nirala Diadem, a premium mall in Greater Noida West. The project will feature a multiplex, retail showrooms, and studio apartments. Designed as a green building, it prioritizes sustainability. Completion is planned for the first quarter of 2030. This follows their recent high-street retail project, Nirala Gateway.
Standard Chartered likely to exit ICICI Pru Life bancassurance tie-up; may join Bharti Life Insurance
Sources said the bank currently contributes around 5% to ICICI Prudential Life’s annualised premium equivalent (APE) and about 6% to its retail APE.
Buyback alert! Welspun Living announces Rs 252-crore share buyback at 30% premium. Check details
Welspun Living announced a Rs 252 crore share buyback through the tender route at a 30% premium to the previous closing price, boosting investor sentiment despite weak Q4FY26 earnings. The company reported declines in profit, revenue and EBITDA during the March quarter, while the stock gained following the buyback announcement.
Chanel for Chandigarh, Mango for Mangaluru: India’s luxury map shifts beyond metros
India's retail landscape is shifting as smaller Tier-2 cities are now attracting global brands and premium malls, outperforming larger metros. A new study reveals a parallel retail economy emerging, driven by strong consumption power and modern infrastructure in these rapidly developing urban centers.
Bajaj Auto's Rs 5,633 crore share buyback: Should you participate or avoid?
Bajaj Auto is undertaking its largest share buyback at Rs 5,633 crore. The offer price of Rs 12,000 per share presents a premium for shareholders. Retail investors may benefit due to a reserved portion and promoter non-participation. This move signals management confidence and strong cash generation. Investors should await the record date and letter of offer for participation decisions.
Britannia bets on ‘Many Indias’ strategy amid inflation, shifting consumer demand
Britannia is adopting a 'Many Indias' strategy. Startup-style teams will gain local decision-making power. This move aims to boost agility and product customisation for regional markets. The company is also investing in premium products and new food categories. These changes are expected to yield results in the coming quarters.
Titan Q4 profit jumps 35% as jewellery sales power growth
Titan reported a 35% rise in Q4 FY26 net profit to Rs 1,179 crore, driven by strong jewellery demand and premium watch sales. Revenue surged 46%, while expansion in India and overseas, including the Damas acquisition, strengthened Titan’s retail and international market presence.
Bajaj Auto Share Buyback: All you need to know as a shareholder
From buyback size to premium and record date, here's everything that nearly 3 lakh retail shareholders of Bajaj Auto need to know with regards to its share buyback.
Bharti Airtel explores 5G network slicing for premium plans
Bharti Airtel is exploring network slicing. This technology will allow for premium voice and data plans. It aims to monetize its 5G infrastructure. This move follows rival Reliance Jio's enterprise use-case plans. Network slicing creates virtual networks for specific needs. This could boost retail and enterprise offerings.
United Spirits sees modest Q4 sales growth and a strong FY26 as premium segment drives gains
On a standalone basis, the P&A segment recorded growth, with FY26 NSV at ₹11,152 crore versus ₹10,271 crore in FY25, reflecting an overall increase of 8.6%.