​Lifestyle brand Boat has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of three new senior executives to help it expand its presence across segments over the next few years. 

​Dukaan, a platform that helps local stores sell their products online, has appointed Sandeep Mina as its chief operating officer, with effect from July 1, 2021.

​Value fashion retailer V-Mart Retail Ltd has signed a deal to acquire all existing stores of 'Unlimited' from Arvind Lifestyle Brands Ltd (ALBL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arvind Fashions Ltd (AFL).

India's antitrust regulator has accused Amazon.com Inc of concealing facts and making false submissions when it sought approval for a 2019 investment in a Future Group unit.

Flipkart Group, that includes e-commerce marketplace Flipkart and fashion and lifestyle platform Myntra, has partnered with not-for-profit environmental organisation Canopy to advance its sustainability efforts.

Entrepreneur and yoga guru Ramdev has announced that he has no plans for a Patanjali initial public offering this year but could take a decision on the matter by the end of the current 2022 financial year.

The majority of online shoppers do not want the government to ban or intervene in sales on e-commerce platforms, which it is considering to do in its draft e-commerce policy, according to a new survey.

​Ethnic wear brand Soch Apparels has been witnessing strong online sales amid the Covid-19 disruptions and subsequent lockdowns that led to the closure of its stores.

​Mumbai-based eco-friendly home and personal care D2C (direct-to-consumer) brand Beco has raised Rs 4 crore ($537,342) in a funding round led by Climate Angels Fund and other investors.

Vegan accessories brand Zouk has raised $1.5 million (Rs 10 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round and intends to use the investment to expand in India and internationally. 

From July 23 to 25, business-to-customer shopping fair Spotlight on Style will bring together a range of apparel, jewellery, and lifestyle brands at Seema Hall in Prahladnagar, Ahmedabad. 

Events business Aura Productions plans to hold a second edition of its recently launched Aura Fashion Week in Goa this winter alongside its pageant, Aura Mr, Miss and Mrs India. 

E-commerce business Snapdeal plans to continue its focus on brands in the value section of the market and said it will not retail high-end brands, optimising its supply chain towards this aim.

As ethnic wear retailer Biba continues to expand its brick-and-mortar network across India, the brand has opened a new store in Rajokri, Delhi. 

​Video streaming platform YouTube has signed an agreement to acquire Indian social commerce start-up Simsim for an undisclosed amount.

​Sports brand Puma India has signed 18 Indian athletes across sporting disciplines who will represent the country in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.