Top Business News India 2026 – Franchise, EV, FMCG & Economy Updates
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🔥 Today’s Top Business News
The biggest business stories in India right now. Stay ahead of the market with real-time updates from Economic Times, Mint and Business Standard.
Temple’s Valuation Jackpot, PhonePe’s FY26 Losses & More
by Team Inc42 on July 28, 2026 at 2:30 am
Temple Hits $375 Mn Valuation Temple is riding a valuation surge. Deepinder Goyal’s wearable startup is undertaking its first ESOP…
Tata Digital Posts Nearly ₹5,000 Cr Loss In FY26 As BigBasket Bleeds
by Team Inc42 on July 27, 2026 at 10:04 pm
Digital juggernaut Tata Digital’s net losses ballooned 7.9% to ₹4,974 Cr in the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) as against ₹4,610…
Ex-Share.Market CEO Ujjwal Jain Launches Wealth Management Startup Atyx.AI
by Gaurav Bagur on July 27, 2026 at 1:07 pm
Former Share.Market CEO Ujjwal Jain and ex-Microsoft researcher Debopam Bhattacharjee have teamed up to launch a new fintech venture Atyx.AI. …
Delhi HC Restrains ‘Zepto Finance’ From Using Zepto Trademark
by Shrishti Bisht on July 27, 2026 at 12:51 pm
Delhi High Court (HC) has granted Zepto an ex-parte interim injunction against entities operating under the name “Zepto Finance”, restraining…
Why Enterprise Trust Is India’s Next AI Growth Frontier
by Pranav Pai on July 27, 2026 at 12:21 pm
Zero data retention is today a promise, not an architecture. As enterprise knowledge flows into the models, a new trust…
Can TakeMe2Space Build The AWS Of Space?
by Anjali Jain on July 27, 2026 at 12:18 pm
When Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) PSLV-C61 rocket lifted off from Sriharikota in January this year, Ronak Samantray believed that…
🏪 New Franchise Launches in India
Discover the latest franchise brands entering the Indian market. Be the first to know about new opportunities before they become mainstream in your city! Why this matters to you: – Early franchise partners get better territory rights – Lower investment in early stages – Ground floor opportunity = maximum profit potential – Less competition in your city.
🚀 Startup & Entrepreneurship News
India is the world’s 3rd largest startup ecosystem. Every day new businesses are launching, funding is being raised and opportunities are being created for smart entrepreneurs across the country. Stay updated on: – New startup launches in India – Funding rounds and investments – IPO news and market updates – Success stories of Indian entrepreneurs – New business models and emerging trends.
by Muskaan Kapoor on July 27, 2026 at 12:31 pm
Here’s your daily dose of Indian startup funding roundup and key business news for 27 July 2026. Fleetx draws ₹65 crore from IndiaMART and Omega Seiki Mobility raises ₹50 crore, while PhonePe reports a ₹2,792 crore FY26 loss.
Why Gold Lending Is Evolving in India’s Digital Payment Ecosystem
by Shubham Kumar on July 27, 2026 at 12:28 pm
India’s digital economy has transformed the way consumers save, invest, transact, and borrow. Over the past decade, digital payments have moved from being an emerging convenience to becoming an integral part of daily financial activity. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, mobile banking platforms, digital wallets, and online financial
List of All the Brands Under Aditya Birla Fashion
by Ria Sahni on July 27, 2026 at 11:31 am
Explore the complete list of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) brands, including Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, Pantaloons, Reebok, Sabyasachi, Jaypore, and more. Learn about each brand’s category, target audience, and what makes them popular in India’s fashion industry.
Nvidia Plans $250 Billion Backing for OpenAI’s Massive Data Centre Project
by Nitin Konde on July 27, 2026 at 11:12 am
Nvidia is allegedly in talks to give a $250 billion financial assurance for OpenAI’s mammoth AI data center project in Ohio, perhaps one of the largest AI infrastructure finance deals on record. The initiative, which would include Nvidia AI chips, may cost more than $500 billion in total.
Flying Flea Boosts Bengaluru Dealer Network to Accelerate EV Expansion
by Nitin Konde on July 27, 2026 at 10:09 am
Flying Flea has increased its dealer network in Bengaluru from one to 11, boosting its retail and service presence before a broader roll-out across India. The electric motorcycle manufacturer has opened six dealerships with five more to open in early August.
🏛️ Government Schemes & MSME Updates
The Indian government regularly launches new schemes, subsidies and loan programs for small business owners, franchise seekers and entrepreneurs across the country. Latest updates on: – PM Mudra Loan Scheme — up to ₹10 lakh – Startup India scheme news and updates – MSME loan and subsidy schemes – GST updates for small businesses – Make in India opportunities – State government franchise schemes – New dealership and distribution policies – CSC franchise — government digital services
Pro Tip: Government backed franchises have zero brand risk and guaranteed customer demand. CSC franchises are among the safest investments in India today!
To fix unemployment, fix the economy first
on July 27, 2026 at 7:59 pm
The ‘ease of doing business’ must now become subordinate to the ease of living and earning for all citizens
RBI sees rupee as undervalued; inflows largely through FCNR (B) touch $32 billion
on July 27, 2026 at 3:52 am
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says inflation control remains the foremost priority; FCNR(B) deposits and foreign investment in government securities have strengthened India’s external position
India’s green transition is missing long-duration energy storage
on July 26, 2026 at 11:55 am
The longer the time over which a technology discharges energy, the better its economics. At the same time, storing more energy also costs more. So for discharge durations beyond six hours, short-duration energy storage systems are unlikely to prove cost-effective
What’s behind the vault of India’s gold exchange?
on July 26, 2026 at 11:43 am
Every electronic gold receipt has a story before it reaches your portfolio; a journey from physical gold through vaults, depositories and stock exchanges, it can change hands countless times
45% of Indian exports to the U.S. will not face new 10% tariffs, says Commerce Ministry
on July 25, 2026 at 5:27 pm
The remaining 55% will attract the new 10% ‘forced labour’ tariffs but lower than that imposed on most of the other countries that were investigated by the U.S.
🛒 Retail & FMCG Business News
India’s retail sector is growing at 10% every year. Reliance, Tata, D-Mart and hundreds of other brands are expanding aggressively across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities — creating thousands of franchise and dealership opportunities every single month. Stay updated on Reliance Retail expansion, D-Mart new store openings, FMCG brand launches and dealerships, quick commerce growth with Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart and new retail franchise opportunities across India.
Quick Commerce Alert: Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart are expanding dark store partner programs in most Tier 2 cities with very low competition right now!
Decoded: Tata Sons’ annual report
on July 28, 2026 at 1:30 am
Tata Sons’ 16 privately held businesses saw combined loss nearly double to ₹27,854 crore in FY26, about 80% of which was due to one company—Air India.
PayU gears up for the next payments battle with UPI credit, Mindgate
on July 28, 2026 at 12:45 am
The Prosus-owned fintech is looking beyond checkout lending as it explores UPI credit lines, targets profitable merchant growth and strengthens its payments infrastructure through Mindgate.
Bankrupt Aquatic Parks Selling Dolphins Amid Fight With Ex-CEO
on July 27, 2026 at 8:02 pm
US advisers liquidating the Mexican aquatic-theme parks operator The Dolphin Company asked a judge in Delaware for permission to sell some parks, alongside the animals in them, despite an ongoing fight over whether the company’s former chief executive officer was wrongly removed.
Tata Teleservices’ ₹4.5k cr impairment a key hit to Tata Sons’ profit in FY26
on July 27, 2026 at 5:13 pm
The one-time hit in the form of impairment, which in simple words refers to a one-time loss that a company incurs due to a non-recurrent issue, comes at a time when Tata Sons saw its losses in Air India Limited rise exponentially to ₹22,238.22 crore—more than double that of FY25.
The youngest company in Tata’s consumer portfolio is its fastest-growing
on July 27, 2026 at 5:03 pm
While Titan remains the group’s largest consumer business by revenue, Trent has overtaken Voltas and nearly caught up with Tata Consumer Products Ltd.
⚡ EV & Automobile Dealership News
India’s electric vehicle revolution is creating thousands of new dealership opportunities across the country. From Ather and Ola Electric to Tata EV and Hero Electric — EV dealership is one of the fastest growing franchise opportunities in 2026.
India’s EV market is growing 40% annually. Early dealership partners in Tier 2 cities are already earning ₹80,000 to ₹2 lakh per month in 2026. Stay updated on new EV brand launches, EV dealership investment updates, government EV subsidies and FAME scheme, automobile franchise opportunities and petrol and diesel dealership news.
Kawasaki Z900 offered with a tall visor and free first service until July 31
by Autocar India on July 28, 2026 at 1:30 am
A reputed Kawasaki dealer in Mumbai is offering the Z900 with a tall visor and free first service until July 31. Apart from these offers, the price of the Z900 remains unchanged at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India).Kawasaki Z900 offered with a tall visorFirst service offered free-of-costOffer valid until July 31Kawasaki Z900 offers: What’s new?Ex-showroom price of Rs 9.99 lakh remains […]
India-bound BMW X5 and iX5 LWB unveiled
by Autocar India on July 27, 2026 at 12:40 pm
BMW has taken the wraps off the long-wheelbase Neue Klasse X5 and iX5 for the Chinese market. Apart from a longer wheelbase, these versions get revised lighting signatures, bumpers and badging compared to their standard counterparts. We had exclusively reported that the X5 is set to arrive in India in long-wheelbase guise.LWB X5 and iX5 get revised lighting and rear bumpers over regular […]
by Autocar India on July 27, 2026 at 12:09 pm
Vida has made its international debut by entering Nepal through a distributor partnership with CG Motors.Vida enters Nepal through a partnership with CG MotorsVX2 Go, VX2 Plus and Dirt.E K3 to be debut productsHero Vida enters Nepal The brand enters its first international market with three electric productsHero MotoCorp had previously announced plans to launch the Vida brand in the UK, Germany, […]
Skoda Slavia facelift to launch on August 18
by Autocar India on July 27, 2026 at 10:18 am
Skoda is set to launch the Slavia facelift on August 18. The updated midsize sedan is expected to receive cosmetic updates, feature additions and a new automatic gearbox for the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol mill while retaining its existing engine line-up.New grille, revised lighting and updated bumpers likely1.0 TSI’s 6-speed AT could be replaced by a new 8-speed unitIt may get a larger digital […]
Maruti sees CNG moving beyond value buyers as demand spreads across segments
by Autocar India on July 27, 2026 at 10:14 am
Maruti Suzuki believes factory-fitted CNG vehicles have entered a new phase of growth, with demand expanding well beyond traditional value-conscious buyers to include customers in higher-priced segments.Speaking to Autocar India, Partho Banerjee, senior executive officer for sales and marketing at Maruti Suzuki India, said CNG is no longer being chosen only for lower running costs. Improvements […]
🍕 Food & Beverage Franchise News
Food franchise is the most popular and profitable franchise category in India — growing at 15% every year. From cloud kitchens and QSR brands to chai cafes and restaurant chains, the F&B franchise market offers opportunities for every budget.
Did you know? Cloud kitchen businesses require as little as ₹3 to ₹5 lakh to start with no shop needed!
Stay updated on new food franchise launches, cloud kitchen and ghost kitchen news, QSR brand expansions like Dominos, KFC and McDonalds, chai franchise news including Chaayos and MBA Chai Wala and restaurant funding and IPO news.
From soaps to refrigerators, GST cuts promise to supercharge India’s consumption story
on September 5, 2025 at 1:15 am
As families save on groceries and essentials, FMCG, D2C, and appliance makers expect a demand revival this festive season with the GST reforms.
Meet the biotech startups charting the future of lab-grown meat and dairy proteins
on August 23, 2025 at 1:30 am
The rise of cellular agriculture in India is redefining the future of food. From cultivated chicken and fish to precision-fermented dairy proteins, startups are innovating ethical, sustainable, and climate-friendly alternatives to conventional farming.
Scale or sale: D2C brands feel the FMCG pull as consolidation in the sector grows
on January 17, 2025 at 5:53 am
Minimalist and Wow Skin Science are among the latest digital-first brands either seeking or having already been acquired by traditional FMCG companies aiming to expand their portfolios with niche, youth-focused brands.
Inflation continues to hit FMCG industry, urban growth expected to slow in H1/2025: Kantar report
on December 24, 2024 at 9:20 am
The FMCG volume growth was lower sequentially also as in the May-July period, this was 4.5%, according to Kantar’s latest FMCG Pulse report.
Now Get the “Taste of India” in the US: Amul’s Expansion in American FMCG
on April 13, 2024 at 11:08 pm
Amul Doodh Piyega Ab America! Amul partners with a legacy diary to promote and distribute “Fresh Milk” in the U.S. Uncover this expansion here.
📊 Indian Economy & Market Updates
Understanding the economy helps you make smarter franchise and investment decisions. Track key economic indicators that directly affect your business profitability and growth.
We cover RBI interest rate decisions, inflation and fuel price updates, stock market and Sensex news, import and export policy changes, FDI and foreign investment news and India GDP and growth updates.
FAA says seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets were incorrectly installed
on July 28, 2026 at 1:43 am
The FAA’s proposed airworthiness directive issued would apply to 453 jets registered in the U.S.
To fix unemployment, fix the economy first
on July 27, 2026 at 7:59 pm
The ‘ease of doing business’ must now become subordinate to the ease of living and earning for all citizens
Thai FDA approves new treatment for gonorrhoea
on July 27, 2026 at 5:39 pm
Dr. Reddy’s with support from the GARDP Foundation had led the regulatory submissions, while subsidiary Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services played an important role in supporting the product’s development
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