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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 03 Oct 2026, 07:47 PM IST

Below-Normal Monsoon Raises Fresh Concern Over Rural Demand for FMCG Firms

A below-normal monsoon is emerging as a key risk for India’s fast-moving consumer goods sector, with analysts warning that weaker rainfall could curb rural purchasing power and delay a broader demand recovery. The impact is expected to be uneven across regions, as some parts of the country have faced sharper rainfall deficits than others, complicating the outlook for staples, personal care products and discretionary household spending.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read

Retail, FMCG & E-commerce4h ago

Amazon India Plans $3 Billion Push Into Quick Commerce as Battle for Instant Delivery Intensifies

Amazon India is reportedly preparing to invest $3 billion in its quick commerce arm, Amazon Now, through 2030, marking one of its biggest bets yet on the fast-growing instant delivery market. The move comes as the company races to scale dark stores, improve inventory systems and use AI-driven demand forecasting to challenge entrenched rivals such as Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart.

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Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AI6h ago

Akamai's $11.6 Billion Anthropic Deal Signals AI Infrastructure Arms Race as Indian Startups Raise, Expand and Scale

Akamai Technologies' reported $11.6 billion, seven-year cloud computing agreement with Anthropic underscores how rapidly the global AI infrastructure market is expanding, with the deal potentially rising to $20 billion. In India, the same day's startup roundup reflected a broader ecosystem in motion, from Dextr AI's $6.7 million seed round to mPokket's push deeper into New-to-Credit lending, alongside fresh moves in startup competitions and logistics capacity.

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Retail, FMCG & E-commerceSept 26, 2026

TPG Exits FirstCry with ₹202 Cr Bulk Deal, Signaling Market Shift

Private equity giant TPG has successfully exited its investment in FirstCry, a prominent omnichannel kids wear retailer, through a substantial ₹202 crore bulk deal. This move reflects shifting dynamics in the Indian e-commerce landscape.

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Retail, FMCG & E-commerceSept 26, 2026

Amazon India Plans $3 Billion Investment in Quick Commerce by 2030

Amazon India is set to invest $3 billion in its quick commerce arm, Amazon Now, aiming to enhance delivery speed and expand its market presence by 2030. This strategic move reflects the company's commitment to the rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape in India.

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