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NPPA Fixes Retail Prices Of 30 Drug Formulations, Including Vitamin D3, Diabetes And Cardiac Medicines
The revised prices cover a range of formulations, including Vitamin D3 oral solutions, calcium supplements, diabetes therapies, cardiovascular drugs and antibiotics.
After Zudio boom, Trent still has a long runway for growth: Noel Tata
Trent Chairman Noel Tata sees the retail firm in its early growth phase. He is confident of achieving ambitious revenue targets. The company plans to build distinct brands and take them to international markets. Trent's strategy focuses on a portfolio of brands catering to diverse customer needs. This approach will guide future expansion.
Zara posts weakest India performance since pandemic years
Inditex Trent Retail India saw its weakest performance since pandemic years. Revenue fell, and profit dropped significantly. This highlights growing competition in India's apparel market. Global rivals, digital brands, and local retailers are vying for market share. Trent, however, reported strong revenue growth from its own brands.
Shalibhadra Finance eyes Rs 500 crore AUM as FY26 profit climbs 22%
Shalibhadra Finance is set for major expansion. The company aims to more than double its loan book by FY29. This growth will be fueled by new products like Micro LAP and home loans. Geographic expansion into new states is also planned. Technology investments will enhance efficiency. Shalibhadra Finance is positioning itself for significant growth in the retail finance sector.
For a match made in retail heaven, friction on earth can be real
Quick commerce is transforming Indian retail. Platforms like Blinkit and Zepto now drive a significant portion of online sales for major FMCG companies. This shift captures impulse buys and premium product sales. However, operational costs and competition pose challenges. Brands must diversify their digital strategies beyond just ten-minute deliveries for long-term growth.
How a debt transaction helped lift profit at Reliance Retail in 2025-26
The parent Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL) converted ₹40,000 crore worth of interest-bearing intercorporate loans to its operating company Reliance Retail Ltd (RRL) to a zero-coupon OFCDs, substantially reducing the latter's interest outgo.
CMR Green public offer to open on June 3; CIL retail book subscribed 1.5x
CMR Green's IPO opens June 3, Coal India's OFS sees strong retail demand, while Mahindra Manulife enters the specialised investment fund space
SoFi surges 13%: Stablecoins, short squeezes, and the return of retail - Investing.com India
SoFi surges 13%: Stablecoins, short squeezes, and the return of retailInvesting.com India
Non MF-retail ownership on NSE-listed firms falls to five year low in March 2026
Tepid earnings growth over the past 18 months and war-induced elevated crude prices are behind the decline. However, combined with retail flows through MFs, total individual ownership stands at 18.7%, exceeding FPI holdings of 15.8% as of FY26-end.
Industrial activity stays resilient despite global conflict: RBI bulletin
Quarterly results of listed private non-financial companies for Q4:2025-26 reflected improved business performance. Aggregate sales rose in double digits, with manufacturing companies benefiting from automobiles and iron and steel. In services, both IT and non-IT firms maintained growth despite global uncertainties, with wholesale and retail trade driving non-IT gains.
Japanese stocks rally on ceasefire hopes and strong data
Domestically, Japans retail sales grew at the fastest pace in a year, while industrial production unexpectedly rose, adding to the positive momentum. Tech and electronics stocks led the gains, with Kioxia up 7.5%, SoftBank Group rising 5.1%, Murata Manufacturing advancing 12.7%, Taiyo Yuden gaining 13.9%, and Ibiden Co climbing 16.5%. For the month, the Nikkei gained 11.88% and the Topix 6.17%, driven largely by renewed enthusiasm around artificial intelligence.
JHS Svendgaard Retail Ventures reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.06 crore in the March 2026 quarter
Sales decline 0.23% to Rs 4.30 crore