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India’s retail sector grows 4% in February 2025, says RAI

Retail sector sees modest YoY growth in February 2025

North India experienced the highest sales growth at 5%, while West India recorded a 4% increase followed by South India at 3%. East India showed a growth of only 2%.

Temasek buys 10% stake in Haldiram’s snacks business for Rs 8,500 cr

In 2024, Delhi and Nagpur branches of the business were merged into a new company called Haldiram Snack Foods Private Limited (HSFPL) (Image source: Moneycontrol)

Haldiram’s is likely to sell a 5 percent stake to Blackstone and consortium partners Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Singapore’s GIC or Alphawave Global

Woman alleges Zomato ‘scammed’ her 3 times by repeatedly missing items from orders

Zomato faces insolvency plea from uniform supplier

The user, Moni (@Moni848202), posted about the issue on Monday, 17th February, tagging Zomato’s official handle to seek a resolution.

Unilever backs women’s football as official sponsor of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025

The tournament, set to take place in Switzerland this summer (2–27 July), is anticipated to be the most viewed and attended UEFA Women’s EURO to date

Unilever and The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) have today named brands from Unilever’s Foods and Personal Care Business Groups as Official Sponsors of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025.

HUL likely to acquire skincare startup Minimalist in Rs 3,000 crore deal: Report

HUL will also make a primary infusion of Rs 45 crore and plans to acquire the remaining 9.5% shareholding of Uprising Science in the coming two years.

Post the acquisition, Minimalist’s valuation may surge to Rs 3,000 crore from Rs 650 crore in just three years of span.

GCPL’s Q3 FY25 outlook: Flattish growth, margin pressure amid inflationary environment

GCPL's ad spend increases by 5.32% in Q3

The GCPL management said it would remain focused on navigating the near-term challenges while maintaining strategic investments for long-term growth as these negative trends are likely to persist for a few months.

Delhi HC rules in favour of Britannia in trademark infringement case

The court granted Britannia an ex parte ad interim injunction, directing that Desi Bites and its associates cease using the 'GOOD DAY' mark or any similar variations.

Britannia argued that its ‘GOOD DAY’ brand has become synonymous with quality in the bakery and confectionery sector, having gained substantial goodwill and recognition in the Indian market over the years.

Agro Tech Foods to acquire Del Monte Foods in Rs 1,300 crore share swap deal

This strategic acquisition marks Agro Tech's push to broaden its portfolio in the processed foods sector.

The deal is subject to regulatory approvals, including clearance from the Competition Commission of India, and is expected to close within nine months.

Britannia’s profit declines by 10% in Q2 FY 25; ‘Committed to investing in brand dev,’ says MD Varun Berry

On a standalone basis, Britannia's profit increased to Rs 557.13 crore

On a standalone basis, Britannia’s net profit reduced by nearly 10 percent to Rs 514.41 crore in Q2 FY 25. The revenue from operations surged to Rs 4,500.84 crore

WokTok to generate 8-9% of VRB’s overall revenue by FY27, says Veeba’s Viraj Bahl

"We are not putting any revenue pressure on WokTok"

“We are planning to spend over Rs 40-50 crore on the marketing brand WokTok alone by next year.”