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SECTOR | 17 Jun 2026, 07:43PM

Pizza Hut struggles in India as Yum, franchisees seek revival strategy

Business Standard

As Yum Brands agrees to sell Pizza Hut globally, its Indian franchise partners Devyani International and Sapphire Foods are grappling with weak demand and negative same-store sales growth

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Retailing on 08 Jun, 2026.

Pizza Hut sold to LongRange Capital and Yum China for $2.7 billion

Business Standard | 17 Jun 2026, 09:53AM 2 more

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SECTOR | 08 Jun 2026

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Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Retailing on 08 Jun, 2026.

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SECTOR | 05 Jun 2026

Fans barred from carrying refillable water bottles into World Cup venues

Business Standard

FIFA has made a late change of policy to bar World Cup fans from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament's 16 stadiums across North America including some with limited or no shade from the sun. The "Stadium Code of Conduct" update was criticised on Thursday by an English fan group, which argued FIFA had given assurances on carrying empty plastic bottles to fill with freely available water at a tournament where heat and extreme weather are expected to be a factor. "Naturally, the immediate thought from supporters is this is just the latest money grab," the Free Lions fan group said in a statement. Water, sodas and juices sold at World Cup stadiums are supplied exclusively by long-time FIFA sponsor Coca-Cola when the tournament starts next Thursday. Andrew Giuliani, who is the executive director of the White House Task Force for this year's World Cup, said conversations are ongoing with FIFA about the decision. "Certainly, understanding that fans with bottles - if anyt

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Retailing on 08 Jun, 2026.

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SECTOR | 04 Jun 2026

Tamil Nadu mango farmers reap succulent harvest with scientific, high-density planting

Business Line

Under Coca-Cola's Project Unnati, growers now get higher yields, better returns, while they save on maintenance and labour costs

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Retailing on 08 Jun, 2026.

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SECTOR | 03 Jun 2026

Tamil Nadu mango farmers reap succulent harvest with scientific, high-density planting

Business Line

Under Coca-Cola's Project Unnati, growers now get higher yields, better returns, while they save on maintenance and labour costs

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Retailing on 08 Jun, 2026.

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SECTOR | 03 Jun 2026

Coca-Cola uncaps IPO plans for India bottling business, eyes 2027 listing

Economic Times

The Coca-Cola Company is preparing to take its India bottling business, Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings (HCCH), public in a significant IPO expected to raise over $1 billion. The listing, likely in 2027, aims to value HCCH at over $10 billion, with Coca-Cola retaining significant shareholding.

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Retailing on 08 Jun, 2026.

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SECTOR | 02 Jun 2026

Coca-Cola announces plans to list its largest bottler Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings

Economic Times

Coca-Cola is exploring a public listing in India for the parent company of its largest bottler, Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings (HCCH), with a potential 2027 debut on Indian stock exchanges. This move aims to complete the refranchising of HCCH and position it for growth in the Indian market. The company has appointed Rothschild & Co to advise on the listing.

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Retailing on 08 Jun, 2026.

Coca-Cola says it's looking at listing HCCH on BSE

Business Line | 02 Jun 2026 3 more

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SECTOR | 17 May 2026, 04:26PM

Amul's sugar-free chocolate is India's top seller : Amit Shah

Business Line

Madhur Dairy's new milk processing facility is built at a cost of 128 crore on 15 acres in Dashela village of Gandhinagar district.

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Retailing on 08 Jun, 2026.

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SECTOR | 15 May 2026

Devyani International Q4 result: Loss narrows to 10 cr on strong KFC sales

Business Standard

The operator of KFC and Pizza Hut outlets in India reported a consolidated net loss of 10.04 crore ($1.05 million) compared to a loss of 14.74 crore a year ago

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Retailing on 08 Jun, 2026.

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SECTOR | 13 May 2026

Post-elections, Amul hikes milk prices by 2/litre across India; Mother Dairy raises rates in NCR

Business Line

The revision, which translates into an increase of around 2.53.5 percent, comes after nearly a year without any consumer price hike since May 2025

Axis Direct released a Sector Update report for Retailing on 08 Jun, 2026.

Amul milk prices hiked by 2 per litre amid rising input costs

Business Standard | 13 May 2026 2 more