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Malabar Gold opens 2nd store in UK, eyes further expansion
Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world's sixth-largest jewellery retailer, opened its second UK showroom in Leicester on Thursday. This new 2,000-square-foot store is on Belgrave Road's Golden Mile. The inauguration was done by Leicester City Mayor Peter Soulsby. The store features over 20,000 jewellery designs from 20 countries. It caters to various wear categories, including bridal and office, the company said in a statement.
AstraZeneca to invest Rs 250 crore on expansion of its GCC in India
The facility currently occupies 334,000 square feet of office space at Ramanujan IT City, with plans to add approximately 180,000 square feet over the next six months to accommodate this expansion, creating AstraZeneca’s biggest global capability centre.
India's services growth picks up in June on record rise in exports
India's services sector saw robust growth in June, driven by strong demand and record export orders, according to the HSBC India Services PMI by S&P Global. The index rose to 60.5, indicating expansion. Hiring reached its highest in nearly two years, while positive sentiment dipped slightly due to market uncertainty.
Corporates embrace more flexibility amidst the hybrid work model
About 30% of occupiers are expected to expand their use of flexible office space over the next 12 months, while 17% are likely to consolidate their offices into fewer locations, CBRE said in its latest ‘2024 India Office Occupier Survey’.
Earnings growth likely to be in mid-teens; overall growth trajectory remains strong: Shibani Sircar Kurian
The building materials segment, specifically tiles, has underperformed despite significant real estate growth. Typically, when real estate sales pick up, demand and volume growth in building materials follow with a lag.
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Asian Paints doubles production capacity at Mysuru plant for Rs 1,3o5 crore investment
Asian Paints is investing heavily to expand production capacity at various plants. The company is doubling capacity at the Mysuru plant and increasing capacities at Ankleshwar, Kasna, and Khandala. Additionally, a new water-based manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh is underway. CRISIL Ratings forecasts a significant growth in the organized paints sector. Aditya Birla Group's new brand, Birla Opus, targets to secure the position of the second-largest player in the market.
Y Combinator-backed AI robotics startup Pivot Robots raises funding from NuVentures
Pivot Robots will use the funds for team expansion, particularly in the areas of motion planning and computer vision. Siddharth Girdhar, cofounder of the company told ET, the funding will facilitate team growth, especially in motion planning and computer vision. Additionally, it will support increased robot testing and the establishment of office space.
Expect 8-10% industry volume growth for FY-25: Mohan Bangur, Shree Cement
So, in the next three quarters, the demand has to meet around 9% to 10% to make up for the lost time. In the first quarter, there were elections, there were water shortage, uncertainty of election results were there, now all those is over.
Titan Eye+ to resume expansion strategy amid growing eyewear market
Titan Eye+, an eyewear retailer, will resume network expansion from July. The company, an arm of Titan, has over 900 stores across 350 cities and recorded earnings of Rs 707 crore in fiscal year 2023-24. The company is aiming to expand its premium eyewear market share to 10% or less, with the launch of retail store Runway for premium sunglasses.
Titan lines up aggressive expansion plans for Tanishq, Taneira, other brands this year, says MD
Venkataraman was talking to reporters after unveiling one of the company's Helios watch stores along with the 59th jewellery store Tanishq and the 7th Taniera store at Pondy Bazaar, in Chennai. Taniera offers the best of Indian sarees under one roof. It offers handcrafted sarees along with a range of ready to wear blouses, kurtas, short tops among others, the press release said. The launch of the new brand outlets today marks a significant milestone in Titan's ongoing commitment towards aggressive retail expansion in FY24-25, particularly in Tier I, II and III geographies.
Royal Orchid aims for major expansion with 11,000 keys by 2026
Royal Orchid, a hospitality company based in Bangalore, plans to expand its portfolio to 11,000 keys over the next two years by entering new markets in Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, and by enhancing its presence in existing locations.
Dollar Industries sets sights on southern expansion with 50 new outlets
Under its 'Vision South India' initiative, Dollar Industries anticipates a 50-per cent surge in sales from markets in that region compared to the current year, officials said.
Anil Ambani's Reliance Infra to raise USD 350 mn FCCB to repay rupee debt, expansion
The company has debt facilities in form of term loans on non-convertible debentures of Rs 2253 crore and Rs 703 crore respectively, according to a Care Rating report dated February 26 this year.
PNGRB seeks to regulate LNG terminals
Companies intending to establish new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals or expand existing ones will need the approval of the downstream regulator, as per a draft regulation by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB). This regulation aims to manage the rapid expansion of terminals that remain significantly underutilized.
Trent plans global retail push after acing it in India
Noel Tata-led Trent is venturing into international markets with a flagship store in Dubai, targeting the Indian diaspora. Zudio, a key brand, has surpassed ₹7,000 crore in revenue in India. The company experienced another year of substantial growth in FY24, with net sales increasing by 50% to ₹12,375 crore and net profit nearly quadrupling to ₹1,477 crore.
PFRDA reviews strategies for expansion and distribution of NPS
Almost 63% of the enrolments in the voluntary segment (UoS-All Citizen) were sourced through the extensive efforts of PoPs, which include banks, NBFCs, stockbroking firms, fintech companies and pension funds, it said. "During the year, 3,112 corporates got registered under the NPS corporate model, which has been the highest number so far," the statement said.
Cement industry in India consolidating, market shares of top companies growing: ICRA
Large cement companies are expanding capacity through organic growth and acquisitions, driven by strong demand. Market share of the top five firms rose to 54% in 2023 and is expected to reach 55% by 2025. Consolidation, especially in eastern and western regions, enhances cost efficiency. ICRA's outlook for the sector remains stable.
Kewal Kiran Clothing acquires 50% stake in Kraus Jeans for Rs 166.51 crore
Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited, a leading menswear brand owner, has made a strategic move by acquiring a 50% stake in Kraus Casuals Private Limited for a whopping Rs 166.51 crore. This acquisition marks the company's foray into the women's denim and casual wear segment, expanding its already impressive portfolio which includes popular brands like Killer, Integriti, Lawman Pg3, and easies.
Retail cos, QSRs expand at slowest pace in 5 years
Retailers and quick-service restaurant chains in India experienced the slowest pace of store expansion in five years at 9%, with 33,219 stores as of March 31. In FY23, the number was 30,551, up 18% from the previous year. These companies added 2,700 stores, averaging 7 a day, but that's nearly half compared to 13 doors each day in FY23. Retail sales growth rate fell year-on-year every month in the previous fiscal, reflecting weak consumer sentiment across segments like apparel, footwear, and QSR.
Shriram Life Insurance eyes expansion of business across geographies
Shriram Life Insurance plans to expand into tier 2 and 3 towns across 15 states, focusing on underserved customer segments needing life insurance, said MD and CEO Casparus J H Kromhout. The company aims to deepen its presence in key states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Bihar.
KIMS: Healthy prospects ahead; why analysts are bullish on this stock
KIMS operates a network of 12 hospitals across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra with a total bed capacity of 3,975 beds. A JM Financial report is bullish on the stock due to expansion-led growth, stable margins, and valuation comfort. It trades at a 12-month forward EV/EBITDA of 21.4 times, a 12.4% discount to the industry median, according to Reuters-Refinitiv data.
Instabase appoints Deepak Sharma to advisory board to drive expansion in India
Instabase announced appointment of Deepak Sharma to its advisory board to drive expansion plans in India. Sharma, a Mumbai-based digital leader and former President at Kotak Mahindra Bank, brings over two decades of expertise in scaling digital businesses. Anant Bhardwaj, CEO of Instabase, lauded Sharma's insights, highlighting his pivotal role in navigating India's digital landscape.
Dubai-based Pluugin e-commerce plans expansion in India, create 2,000 jobs in 3 years
Dubai-based Pluugin E-commerce plans to expand in India, aiming to create over 2,100 jobs in three years and achieve full pan-India coverage within 12 months. India will also serve as the backend office for operations in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The company focuses on MSMEs, promoting a global presence for 'Make in India' brands.
AP fire-hit Foxlink back on track with a new Tamil Nadu plant
Apple supplier, Foxlink of Taiwan, is setting up a new factory in Oragadam, close to Chennai. This move comes as part of a fresh expansion plan following a destructive fire at their facility in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, last year.
Hero MotoCorp, India's top two-wheeler maker, has a three-pronged strategy for the EV sector
Hero MotoCorp, led by CEO Niranjan Gupta, aims to boost EV sales with strategic acquisitions. Gupta, with a 30% stake in Ather Energy, plans to expand the VIDA portfolio with affordable variants and enhance the charging infrastructure network.
Universal Music Group plans to expand India play
Apart from India, the music company sees China as another other important market. "There are two markets we talk about most often, and that would be China and India. But India is one of our key markets and one of our key vocal points for growth," the CEO said.
Q4 results today: SBI, Asian Paints among 69 companies to announce earnings
Q4 results today: On Thursday, State Bank of India (SBI), the foremost public sector lender in India, will be among the 69 companies set to unveil their financial results for the quarter ending March 2024. Investors will also keep a close eye on companies like Asian Paints, BPCL, and Indian Overseas Bank as they announce their results.
SMFG invests Rs 1,300 crore in SMFG India Credit Co Limited via rights issue
The Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group holds 100% in SMFG India Credit Co, which was formerly Fullerton India Credit Company Limited. Following the fund infusion, SMFG India Credit Co has invested Rs 150 crore in its wholly owned subsidiary SMFG India Home Finance Co. Ltd.
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