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Consumer behaviour shifts: Understanding the dynamics of travel retail “Enhanced customer engagement strategies like improved store designs, exclusive in-store promotions, and a focus on sustainability, are shaping the future of the travel retail sector in India. Airports and travel hubs are becoming major retail destinations, showcasing a mix of regional specialties, global brands, fashion, and gourmet foods.” https://lnkd.in/gjyTH9-h IRHPL Group of Companies #Airports #Retail #retailsales #Retailers

Why 67% of Indians Now Trust Frozen Snacks from Reputed Brands “As modern lifestyles reshape our eating habits, frozen snacks have emerged as the unsung heroes of the Indian culinary landscape. Once considered a Western convenience, frozen snacks are now finding their way into Indian households, driven by a mix of taste, technology, and trust. What fuels this surge in popularity? India’s Frozen Snack Report 2024, launched by Godrej Yummiez at the India Food and Beverages Awards in Goa, sheds light on this transformation. Based on a survey of 2,004 respondents conducted by YouGov, the findings underscore the evolving preferences of Indian consumers. The five pillars of Safety, Technology, Taste, Ease, and Mood Uplifter—captured in the STTEM 2.0 framework—reveal why frozen snacks are increasingly becoming a staple.” https://lnkd.in/gPdAzuUk YouGov Godrej Foods Limited #Godrej #Snack #retailIndia #IQF #Food 

India-Australia CCEA stocktake visit concludes in Delhi “The 3-day stocktake visit for the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) concluded in New Delhi on 6th December, 2024. The meeting, held from December 4th to 6th, 2024, was a crucial step in strengthening the trade and strategic partnership between the two nations. The Indian delegation was headed by Additional Secretary and Chief Negotiator, Department of Commerce, Shri Rajesh Agrawal, and the Australian delegation was headed by First Assistant Secretary and Chief Negotiator, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Shri Ravi Kewalram.” https://lnkd.in/gH7Ex2EP Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India Ministry of Finance #MSME #IndiaAustralia #IndoPacific #SCRI 

Move to boost holistic growth of startup ecosystem through Flipkart’s USD 100 mn venture fund “In a significant move, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has partnered with Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce market and signed an MoU with the former to support and empower tech start-ups across India. Aimed at encouraging the growth of innovators and entrepreneurs, the partnership further catapults on existing efforts under the Flipkart Leap and Ventures initiative with its USD 100 mn fund. Till date the company has invested in 20 companies and continues to identify startups with high growth potential.” https://lnkd.in/gw8zecjB Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India Flipkart #DPIIT #Startup #Fund #VC 

PM’s address at the inauguration of Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 in Jaipur, Rajasthan “The Prime Minister said today was another special day in the journey of success of Rajasthan. PM remarked that business experts and investors were buoyed by the business climate in India. He added that the progress that India has seen with the mantra of Perform, Transform and Reform, is visible in every field. Shri Modi highlighted that India was able to rise to 11th largest economy in the world after 7 decades of Independence, but in just the last decade, India has risen to 5th largest economy in the world” https://lnkd.in/gwXyc5w5 Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India Ministry of Finance Government Of Rajasthan  #PMO #Rajasthan #RisingRajasthan #BusinessDevelopment #MSME #Industry #PinkCity #ViksitBharat #Investment #FDI 

He bought a KFC store in Australia for $100,000 in 1969. Today, his fast food company is worth over $3 billion https://lnkd.in/gfmYYpWz #Franchise #retail #food

India is our second headquarters, says U.S. general merchandise retailer Target https://lnkd.in/gHxtaEQA 

Nirmala Sitharaman meets MSME stakeholders in pre-Budget consultation “Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a pre-Budget meeting with Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) representatives to gather inputs for the 2025-26 Budget. The meeting included various industry associations and government officials. This is Sitharaman's third pre-Budget consultation, following meetings with economists and agricultural stakeholders. The budget is expected to be presented on February 1.” https://lnkd.in/gWHZJvJ2 Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India Ministry of Finance  #2025Budget26 #MSME #PreBudget #GDP #PLI #NirmalaSitharaman

India's Digital Revolution: Transforming Infrastructure, Governance, and Public Services “India's digital infrastructure has undergone a transformative evolution in recent years, positioning the country as a global leader in digital adoption. With a rapidly expanding digital economy, driven by innovations in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and digital governance, India's infrastructure is continuously evolving to meet the growing demands of the public and private sectors. Key initiatives and projects have been rolled out to strengthen the country’s digital backbone, ensuring accessibility, scalability, and security in delivering government services, fostering economic growth, and enhancing citizens’ lives.” https://lnkd.in/gZJP_zqA Ministry Of Information & Broadcasting #DigitalIndia #Technology #ViksitBharat #Bharat2047