Diwali Hamper Orders Tripled on Zepto. Who Carried the Inventory Risk?-Editorial
11-November-2026
Zepto reported that festive hamper orders on its platform were three times the previous Diwali’s level, according to The Economic Times on 9 November. That is a company-reported result for one platform, not a measure of the whole retail...
Mankind’s PetStar engages pet parents through a campaign connecting digital participation with offline pet...
Mumbai, 09, November 2026: Mankind's PetStar, a pet food brand, has rolled out its 'Picture 10 Lakh* Ki' campaign to engage pet parents through a digital-led initiative that connects online participation with offline pet retail stores. The campaign features PetStar...
Keep the Market Open and the Right to Protest Visible — Editorial
09-November-2026
On 9 November, The Times of India reported that the Confederation of All India Traders was considering approaching the authorities and courts over business disruptions linked to demonstrations in Delhi. The issue is expected to come up at its...
Bigger Dhanteras Bills Do Not Automatically Mean Bigger Purchases — Editorial by Khazi Altaf...
07-November-2026
Jewellery-industry estimates reported on 6 November suggest strong Dhanteras business, with gold sales by value expected to rise 15–20%. The same reporting records the industry’s expectation that gold volumes could remain broadly flat. These are preliminary assessments, not an...
Retail Platforms Must Remain Open to the Next Independent Brand — Editorial by Khazi...
05-November-2026
Nykaa’s 4 November disclosures reported quarterly revenue of approximately ₹3,006 crore and profit of ₹101 crore, alongside an announced 82% majority acquisition in Simply Nam. Its growing portfolio of owned brands brings a wider retail question into focus: how...
An Honest Discount Should Survive a Price Comparison-Editorial by Khazi Altaf Hussian
04-November-2026
India’s amended e-commerce rules, announced in September and scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2027, address this directly. For announced price reductions, the government specifies disclosure of the reduced price and the prior price, defined as the lowest...
MSME Compass: Eight Volumes to Bridge the Gap Between Business Knowledge and Execution
Bengaluru, 03, November 2026: Corporate Comm India invites entrepreneurs, institutions, industry associations and libraries to acquire the MSME Compass Series—from The SME Times, presented by the publisher as a first-of-its-kind integrated MSME guide.
Built on the conviction that “information is...
Keep Markets Accessible Without Turning Public Space Into a Battleground — Editorial by Khazi...
03-November-2026
Delhi’s Chamber of Trade and Industry has sought restrictions on rallies and demonstrations until 11 November, citing substantial festive-season business losses. Its ₹14,000-crore estimate is an association claim, not an independently established loss figure. Nevertheless, the disruption concern deserves...
When AI Recommends a Purchase, Who Explains Its Commercial Interest? — Editorial
02-November-2026
Reporting published on 1 November draws on McKinsey’s June 2026 consumer survey to describe substantial use of AI tools for shopping among Indian respondents. The findings concern a survey sample and an earlier research period; they should not be...
Smaller Cities Deserve Better Retail, Not Just More Retail — Editorial
31-October-2026
The RAI–Innoviti SANKET report, published on 30 October, records stronger same-store spending growth in Tier 3 markets than in Tier 1 cities during July–September. Its analysis draws on transactions captured within its checkout network; it should not be read...







































