BRAND MANAGERS
Flipkart cofounder Binny Bansal launches new startup Opptra
Opptra is a tech-led company that houses franchising businesses to help brands scale in the Asian markets across categories, including fashion and lifestyle, home and kitchen products and electronics.
Rebel Foods flags slowdown in food delivery growth; bets on 15-minute offering
Cofounder and India CEO Ankush Grover of the homegrown cloud kitchen startup, said it plans to scale up the number of outlets of the US fast-food chain Wendy’s from 200 to 500 in the next three years. Rebel Foods is the master franchise for India of Wendy’s.
Shares in Zara owner Inditex tumble as slowing growth startles investors
Zara owner Inditex on Wednesday reported a slower start to its first quarter starting February 1, raising questions around its ability to keep building on rapid recent growth and sending its shares down 8%.
4 ways for freshers to build a personal brand at work
Building a personal brand at work is essential for freshers to shape their professional identity and create opportunities for growth. Focused on delivering high-quality work, networking, maintaining an online presence, and communicating professionally, freshers can establish a strong professional image and gain recognition within their organization.
Phonemaker says its screen is full of Motorola orders
Lenovo's Motorola plans to ramp up smartphone production and exports from India after US tariffs on Chinese imports. Dixon Technologies reports healthy volumes of over 1 million units monthly and expects a significant increase. Motorola aims to export 12-18 million units to the US, despite potential reciprocal tariffs, highlighting a shift from China to India and Vietnam.
Bessemer closes $350 million India-only fund to boost play
Bessemer Venture Partners closed a $350 million India fund to invest in AI, SaaS, fintech, digital health, consumer brands, and cybersecurity. It plans to back early-stage startups with investments between $5 million and $40 million, continuing long-term support.
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Music artists gaining ground in brand endorsements, challenging film stars and cricketers
Music artists are emerging as significant players in brand endorsements, historically dominated by film stars and cricketers. Leading artists like AR Rahman, Diljit Dosanjh, and Badshah are securing lucrative deals, reflecting the growing appeal of musicians among brands targeting younger audiences.
Omaxe to invest Rs 600 crore in Faridabad’s retail project
Omaxe will invest Rs 600 crore to develop 1.5 million sq ft of retail space in Faridabad. The project, part of Omaxe World Street, will feature over 1,000 car parking spaces. Listed on both the NSE and BSE, Omaxe has delivered significant real estate developments across multiple states in India.
Summer sales sizzle early: Soft drinks and ice creams see 25% YoY surge in March quarter
India experienced its hottest February in 125 years, resulting in a significant increase in sales of cooling products such as soft drinks, air-conditioners, coolers, and ice-creams, which saw a rise of 20-25%. Manufacturers and retailers are ramping up production and supply chains to meet early summer demand.
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of more than 26%
The Indian market, in correction mode for five months, is not a standalone underperformer. A part of the correction does and will continue to happen because of global markets. So, when Dow Jones Futures indicates in the afternoon that it will open with a 1% cut, or Nasdaq is set for a cut of over 2%, expecting the Nifty to end the day in the green is foolhardy. It’s simple: If the US markets are going to drop, there is no way the Indian market, or for that matter any other, whether emerging or developed, will see a standalone uptrend. Yes, there will be phases of relative outperformance. Are Indian markets going through that? Is market behavior indicating that?
Groww to enter wealth management business with unit ‘W'
IPO-bound Groww is launching wealth management services for high-net-worth individuals under the brand W, offering portfolio management and alternative investment funds. The move marks its first independent expansion as it prepares for an IPO.
Hostel startup GoStops raises Rs 35 crore from Blume Ventures, others
Travel hostel startup GoStops raised Rs 35 crore ($4.2 million) in a round led by Blume Ventures. Funds will expand capacity to 10,000 beds across 100 locations. The startup targets young travelers and plans nationwide expansion.
MrBeast roasted after him saying he is 'miserable' despite earning $85 million a year goes viral. 'Don't work', says netizens
Reddit users are mocking YouTuber MrBeast after he claimed that an average person would be 'miserable' living his life despite earning $85 million per year. They criticized him for being out of touch with reality and for normalizing the idea that wealth equates hard work.
Rise Worldwide to represent Manchester City in India
Rise Worldwide, India's preeminent sports management agency, has teamed up with Manchester City to represent the club in India. This partnership aims to build custom brand alliances and tap into Man City's expanding fanbase, highlighting India's crucial market role. Nikhil Bardia emphasizes the potential for business growth and sport development.
Takashi Nakajima named new President & CEO of Honda Cars India
Takashi Nakajima has been appointed as the new president and chief executive of Honda Cars India Ltd, effective from April 1. He will replace Takuya Tsumura, who is returning to Honda's Japan headquarters. Nakajima's experience spans multiple countries and roles in business planning, marketing, and product planning.
ET Awards: We are driven by the purpose of giving vision to people: Peyush Bansal
Lenskart's CEO, Peyush Bansal, has led the company's growth to over 2,500 stores while maintaining operational efficiency. The 2022 acquisition of Japan's Own-days boosted its international expansion. The company, which focuses on providing vision to people, achieved a revenue of ?5,500 crore in 2024 and is preparing for a $10 billion IPO.
ET Corporate Awards | Businesses need to be built around a purpose and mission: Lenskart CEO Peyush Bansal
Gurgaon-based Lenskart managed to balance rapid scale with operational performance, growing to more than 2,500 stores in India and Southeast Asia, while keeping losses in check.
Greenply Industries to benefit from these factors: Analysts are bullish on its stock
Greenply Industries is reaping the benefits of India’s growing furniture and wood panel markets. Factors like rising population, increasing disposable incomes, improving living standards and rising usage of online shopping platforms are driving furniture demand.
The MOAT way: A different approach to long-term investing. 5 non-FMCG consumer stocks with upside potential up to 25%
Companies with well-established brands have often shown that, despite market fluctuations, brand strength sustains them through tough times. Both in terms of business stability and long-term stock performance. While inflationary cycles do impact discretionary spending, the Indian economy presents a unique case. Inflation levels, although currently higher than in the recent past, have averaged significantly lower over the last decade, compared to the previous one. This has allowed consumer-facing businesses to grow steadily even when conventional wisdom suggested they would struggle. Over the past 10 years, companies with strong brands have managed to expand market share, retain pricing power, and maintain customer loyalty, enabling them to defy expectations.
For investors with a time frame of 2-3 years: 5 large-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 36%
Challenging conventional wisdom can sometimes lead to deeper insights and better investing decisions for the long term. One principle that has long shaped investment decisions is the belief that a higher net margin indicates a superior business. While largely true, a closer look at certain industries reveals a different path to wealth creation, one where single-digit margins have not prevented companies from delivering consistent, long-term growth and outperforming the market. You may be surprised by our list today. These companies have not only created wealth, but over a period of time have been able to outperform strong bearish markets.
America’s liquor, wine, and spirit brands replaced in Canada over Donald Trump’s tariffs?
Trump's tariffs have sparked nationalist consumer movements and the ongoing trade battle poses a significant challenge for American businesses seeking to maintain their foothold in Canada.
South City Mall-Blackstone deal 'speculative', no urgency to clinch sale: Consortium partner
South City Projects' consortium has labelled reports of a potential USD 400 million deal with Blackstone as speculative. The consortium has received offers from several funds but insists there's no urgency to finalize a deal. They are also considering expanding by acquiring DLF IT Park II and possibly floating a REIT.
Beauty brand Inde Wild raises $5 million from Unilever Ventures, others
The funds will help accelerate the global expansion of skincare and haircare brand Inde Wild, strengthen its current partnership with Sephora in the UK, and prepare for its upcoming launch with Sephora in the US.
Sattva, Blackstone files papers for REIT with plan to raise up to Rs 7,500 cr
This will be the second largest REIT in Asia by size and the largest in India based on the gross asset value.
Visual content startup Phot AI raises $2.7 million from Info Edge Ventures, others
Founded in 2023 by Venus Dhuria, Aneesh Rayancha, and Akshit Raja, Gurugram-based Phot.AI will use the fresh capital to expand its team, invest in research and development, and launch an AI-powered creative assistant copilot.
It is not always about buying or selling; sometimes, just ‘hold’ quality stocks: 7 large-caps with upside potential of up to 53%
While markets are largely about buying and selling, there are times when it is more important to just hold on to stocks. Given the current sentiment, the chances are that you may end up selling a winner too early. So, stay with companies with some positive underlying developments. For example, hold, or even buy, this company where restructuring is taking place. With the plan being to split the company into two: One, a front-end consumer-facing firm, and the other a large export-focused textile business. Similarly, there are others where there is one or the other reason to continue holding the stock. And, if you have the ability to invest, even look at buying more.
Why dropshipping is the new favourite of e-commerce town
Growing alongside e-commerce, dropshipping is gaining traction among entrepreneurs and small businesses looking for online trade, creating new opportunities for third-party logistics players and digital marketers.
IPO-bound PhonePe set to hire Amit Doshi as CMO
Rohan Misra, son of former SoftBank Vision Fund chief executive Rajeev Misra, is launching his own fund, Gravity Holdings. The London-based fund has raised $150 million to back Indian technology startups.
CereOne Media, Yahoo DSP partner to elevate programmatic advertising in India
CereOne Media has teamed up with Yahoo Demand-Side Platform to boost programmatic advertising in India. This partnership aims to help brands run high-performance campaigns with advanced audience insights and omnichannel reach. By using Yahoo DSP’s tools, CereOne Media plans to maximize campaign efficiency, offering smarter optimisation, premium inventory, and privacy-first identity solutions.
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