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Online festive sales are growing at their fastest pace in five years, and smaller cities are leading the charge. Yet physical stores still carry the bulk of India’s Diwali spending, pushing brands ...

• By - Beny Sachdeva
• Nov 06, 2026 / 6 MIN READ

From pilgrimage and business trips to weekend breaks, changing travel habits are pushing India's hotel companies to rethink their brands, formats and expansion plans.

• By - Pallavi Majha
• Nov 06, 2026 / 9 MIN READ

The growth of organised food businesses, greater exposure to global food trends and the popularity of online ordering are also creating new avenues for dessert brands to expand.

• By - Pallavi Majha
• Oct 30, 2026 / 9 MIN READ

In a conversation with Franchise India, Ramesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director, Kalyan Jewellers, discusses the brand's vision, the logic behind its franchise model and why, in a business built on trust, growth must ...

• By - Beny Sachdeva
• Oct 26, 2026 / 10 MIN READ

For furniture brands, interior design firms and budding entrepreneurs, the changing scenario is paving the way for franchise growth, retail tie-ups and design-focused ventures well beyond the metros.

• By - Pallavi Majha
• Oct 23, 2026 / 9 MIN READ

As retailers expand across physical stores, e-commerce, marketplaces, quick commerce and digital platforms, connecting operations is becoming critical.

• By - Pallavi Majha
• Oct 22, 2026 / 7 MIN READ

I asked four of India's most seasoned consumer and retail leaders where the Indian shopper is headed by 2036. None of them answered with a number.

• By - TFW Bureau
• Oct 19, 2026 / 8 MIN READ

For years, food franchising in India meant one thing: find a site, copy the store, repeat. That formula is being rewritten.

• By - Beny Sachdeva
• Oct 16, 2026 / 8 MIN READ

Discover how to start a wellness studio in India, including setup costs, recovery equipment, space requirements, licences, services and profit potential.

• By - Sapna Ahlawat
• Oct 09, 2026 / 13 MIN READ

Understand how the prevailing gold price, purity and weight of your gold can influence the loan amount you may be eligible for in Mumbai.

• By - TFW Bureau
• Oct 09, 2026 / 4 MIN READ

A Fixed Deposit (FD) is opened for a specific tenure, with an interest rate agreed upon at the time of booking. But financial needs can change before the FD reaches maturity.

• By - TFW Bureau
• Oct 09, 2026 / 5 MIN READ

Explore the padel court business in India, including court cost, total investment, space requirements, setup process, revenue sources, profit calculation and licences.

• By - Sapna Ahlawat
• Oct 08, 2026 / 13 MIN READ

Learn how to start a Hojicha café in India, including setup cost, menu, equipment, sourcing, pricing, profit potential, licences, challenges and more.

• By - Sapna Ahlawat
• Oct 07, 2026 / 13 MIN READ

Reliance Retail has stayed officially silent on shutting its 7-Eleven stores. But the inside story points to a tangle of missteps and quick commerce sits at the very bottom of the list.

• By - Beny Sachdeva
• Oct 07, 2026 / 5 MIN READ

Learn how to start a car detailing business in India, including setup cost, equipment, detailing kit, services, pricing, profit margins and business models.

• By - Sapna Ahlawat
• Oct 06, 2026 / 13 MIN READ