​Future Consumer reported a net loss to Rs 17 crore ($2.4 million) for the quarter ended September 30, 2019, as against a net loss of Rs 3 crore it had reported in the corresponding quarter last fiscal.

Nykaa is set to open its 55th brick-and-mortar store in Raipur, Chattisgarh, and the brand plans to expand into more Tier 2 locations driven by increased sales from non-metro markets.

Patanjali is now open to pursuing deals with global businesses after previously rejecting the idea and is currently reviewing several opportunities.

Sanjay Garg’s brand Raw Mango will hold a multi-designer Mela at its flagship store in Lodhi Market, New Delhi, to showcase contemporary brands and celebrate Indian design from November 16 to 17.

Nykaa has taken its new exclusive kiosk retail format to Bengaluru and opened in Koramangala’s Forum Mall. The new kiosk retails a selection of Nykaa’s private label cosmetics.  

The government plans to include textiles and cosmetics in its National Programme for Organic Production certification with the aim of boosting exports.

The Confederation of All India Traders has stated on Friday that it will not work with e-commerce giants Flipkart and Amazon to aid kirana store growth and would prefer to work with Indian businesses.

Fast-moving consumer goods retailer BigBasket saw sales increase by 60% during the 2019 financial year and expects to break even in the coming four to six months, as online shopping continues to grow.

Currently reviewing the possibility of a sale, Revlon announced declining revenues and widening losses for Q3 on Friday, as weaknesses in its North American business took their toll on the company’s top line.

Amazon and Flipkart have communicated to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade that they do not engage in predatory pricing online in India as the government body investigates them.

​Cosmic Nutracos Solutions Pvt. Ltd owned skincare brand Skinella has partnered with leading beauty retailer Nykaa to strengthen its presence in the online market in India.

Capri Holdings faced some challenges in Q2 but the company is upbeat about the prospects for its trio of power brands as Versace gains traction, Michael Kors returns to positive comparable sales and Jimmy Choo expands.

Designer Manish Malhotra has launched beauty kiosks to carry his Manish Malhotra Beauty makeup line in his flagship stores in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad.

​FMCG major Emami Ltd witnessed a 16 percent surge in its net profit to Rs 96 crore ($13.5 million) for the second ended September 30 as against Rs 82 crore it had reported in the same quarter last fiscal.

​Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) reported a 28 percent decline in its consolidated profit after tax at Rs 414 crore ($58.4 million) for the second quarter ended September 30.