India’s franchise sector is booming in 2025, with local operators playing a pivotal role in scaling international brands across food, fashion, hospitality, fitness, and retail. 90% of the world’s top 50 brands now operate in India, and half generate over $30 million annually. These master franchisees are not just importing...
India Gains Cost Advantage in Global Sourcing
India is aiming to establish itself as a major manufacturing hub for global markets, following China's successful model of becoming the "factory of the world." This shift is driven by recent changes in global supply chains due to the pandemic and geopolitical factors, presenting India with an opportunity to increase...
Foreign Retailers Step into India
Tesco's plans for expansion into India have been approved by the country's government. The British retail giant intends to invest $110m in India's recently liberalized retail sector. It will set up a chain of supermarkets in partnership with an Indian company. Tesco is the first global food retailer to get...


