Consumer Goods & Retail

Bengaluru skincare brand Asaya has raised ₹88 crore in a Series A round led by RPSG Capital, valuing the company at ₹400 crore.

Summercool Home Appliances is investing about ₹50 crore in a Ghaziabad plant that will make 50,000 to 60,000 air coolers a month from October 2026.

Voltas reported Q1 FY27 net profit of ₹213 crore, up 50%, on income of ₹4,765 crore, and sold one million room ACs in just 81 days.

Samsung India has launched its full 2026 Vision AI TV lineup in India, introducing 72 television models across Micro RGB, OLED, Neo QLED, The Frame, Mini LED and UHD categories as the company broadens access to AI-powered viewing features across its portfolio.

Samsung Electronics and Google unveiled a first look at their new intelligent eyewear at Google I/O 2026, introducing two premium styles developed in partnership with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Designed as a companion device to smartphones, the eyewear combines AI capabilities with hands-free usability and fashion-focused design.

MTR Foods, part of Orkla India, has launched its MTR Minute Fresh Batter range in Hyderabad, expanding its presence in the convenience food segment as demand for ready-to-cook breakfast products continues to rise in urban markets.

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has launched the Liquids Lab of the Future (LLoTF) at its Mumbai R&D centre, expanding its AI and digital-led research capabilities for liquid product categories such as body washes, shampoos and laundry liquids.

Amazon India plans to expand its Ashray network of air-conditioned rest centres to 250 locations across the country by the end of 2026, as the company increases investments focused on delivery associate welfare and operational infrastructure.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the launch of the One UI 9 beta program for Galaxy S26 series users, introducing a new set of AI-powered personalization, accessibility and security features built on Android 17.

Samsung has expanded its television portfolio in India with the launch of its new Mini LED TV range, bringing AI-powered viewing features and advanced display technology to a wider consumer base. The launch comes as the company marks 30 years in the Indian market.