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CPCL’s first retail outlet opens at Nemam in Tiruvallur district

CPCL’s first retail outlet opens at Nemam in Tiruvallur district

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The newly opened outlet at Nemam in Tiruvallur district. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (CPCL)’s first retail outlet selling petrol and diesel opened recently at Nemam in Tiruvallur district without much fanfare. It is a dealer-operated outlet and is expected to soon have alternative fuels and battery charging stations. The company has branded its retail outlets as Sooper. Sources said that in about 10 to 15 days, CPCL’s first COCO (company-owned, company-operated) outlet will be opened at Mathur. One more COCO outlet will come up on Ennore Road, closer to the Manali refinery.   Published – April 04, 2026 01:11 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

India’s retail inflation rises to 3.21 per cent in February: Govt data

India’s retail inflation rises to 3.21 per cent in February: Govt data

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India’s retail inflation rose slightly to 3.21 per cent in February 2026 compared to the same month last year, according to official data released on Thursday by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The inflation rate is based on the revised Consumer Price Index (CPI) series with 2024 as the base year, which was introduced earlier this year to improve the accuracy and representation of consumption patterns in the country. Inflation increases from January level The February figure represents an increase of 0.47 percentage points compared to the revised CPI inflation rate of 2.74 per cent recorded in January 2026, when the new CPI series was first launched. According to the official statement, headline inflation rose by about 47 basis points on a year-on-year basis in February. The inflation rate for rural areas stood at 3.37 per cent, while urban inflation was recorded slightly lower at 3.02 per cent during the same period. Vegetable prices decline sharply in February Despite the rise in overall inflation, prices of several key vegetables registered a significant decline …

Don’t permit slaughtering of animals at retail meat shops, insists a PIL before Madras High Court

Don’t permit slaughtering of animals at retail meat shops, insists a PIL before Madras High Court

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Chennai-based activist S. Muralidharan had filed the PIL in the Madras High Court. He said, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001 make it clear that no animal should be slaughtered within a municipal area except in a slaughter house recognised or licensed by the authorities concerned. File | Photo Credit: Anirudh Parthasarathy 10914@Chennai A public interest litigation petition has been filed in the Madras High Court to prevent the slaughtering of animals either within or behind the retail shops that sell mutton, chicken, or beef and ensure that it takes place only in authorised slaughterhouses of the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC). A special Division Bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice R. Suresh Kumar is slated to hear the PIL plea during the commencement of court hearings at the Additional Heritage Court Building, which once housed the prestigious Madras Law College, from Monday (March 2, 2026). Chennai-based activist S. Muralidharan had filed the PIL. He said, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001 make it clear …

U.S. retail chain 7-Eleven expands its only Global Solution Centre in the world in Bengaluru

U.S. retail chain 7-Eleven expands its only Global Solution Centre in the world in Bengaluru

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7-Eleven Inc., a Texas-based convenience retail chain that operates 86,000 stores across 20 countries, has significantly expanded its only Global Solution Centre (GSC) in the world, located in Bengaluru. The U.S. retailer has now broadened the centre by adding 2,32,090 sq. ft to make it a large workspace, comprising a mock store for employee experience. Malahar Pinnelli, vice-president and country leader, 7-Eleven GSC, told The Hindu that the centre has evolved from an operational support function into a strategic value hub. “Bengaluru now represents a critical node in 7-Eleven’s global ecosystem, leveraging deep technical expertise and innovation capabilities to build end-to-end digital, data, and operational platforms,” he said, adding that as a result the GSC has been embedded at the core of the enterprise, co-owning global platforms and driving outcomes across technology, finance, and customer experience. The 7-Eleven’s GSC in Bengaluru, set up in 2020, now employs over 900 professionals. Leveraging India’s deep, multi-skilled talent pool, the GSC was investing in upskilling, leadership development, and apprenticeship programmes to build future-ready leaders, the company said. In a …

Retail inflation in India recorded at 2.75 pc for January with 2024 as base year

Retail inflation in India recorded at 2.75 pc for January with 2024 as base year

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India`s inflation rate based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with the new base year 2024, for the month of January this year is estimated at 2.75 percent compared to the same month of the previous year, according to official data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Thursday. The food inflation came in at 2.13 percent during the month. Prices of vegetables such as potatoes, onions and garlic declined during January along with the prices of pulses such as arhar and tur. However, there was an increase in the price of tomatoes during the month. Housing Inflation was estimated at 2.05 percent. The data showed a sharp increase in the inflation rate for silver jewellery at per percent and in the case of gold jewellery at 46.77 percent. India`s CPI inflation was estimated at 1.33 percent for December 2025 which was marginally higher than the corresponding figure of 0.71 percent for November, but the inflation rates for both months was based on the old base year of 2012. The base for the Consumer Price …

Retail inflation rises to 0.71 per cent in Nov on higher food and fuel prices

Retail inflation rises to 0.71 per cent in Nov on higher food and fuel prices

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Retail inflation inched up to 0.71 per cent in November on rising prices of vegetables, protein-rich items, and fuel, government data showed on Friday. The consumer price index (CPI)-based retail inflation had fallen to a record low of 0.25 per cent in October, mainly due to lower prices helped by GST rate cuts and a favourable base. According to data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO), deflation in food items was 3.91 per cent in November against 5.02 per cent in October. The rise in headline and food inflation during November 2025 is mainly attributed to an increase in inflation of vegetables, eggs, meat and fish, spices, fuel and light, the NSO said. Fuel and light inflation for November was 2.32 per cent against 1.98 per cent in October 2025. The Reserve Bank, earlier this month, significantly lowered the inflation projection for the current fiscal to 2 per cent from 2.6 per cent estimated earlier, as the economy continues to witness rapid disinflation.  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. …

Kajol leases Goregan retail unit earn Rs. 8.6 crore during nine year tenure

Kajol leases Goregan retail unit earn Rs. 8.6 crore during nine year tenure

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Bollywood actor Kajol Devgan has given a retail unit in Mumbai’s Goregaon West locality on rent, with a monthly rent starting at Rs. 6.9 lakh, according to property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards on the website of the Inspector General of Registration (IGR). The deal was officially registered in November 2025. Kajol leases property  As per the IGR property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards, the Kuch Kuch Hota Hai actress purchased this retail unit in March 2025 for Rs. 28.78 crore. The retail unit is located in Bharat Arize and has a carpet area of 1,817 sq. ft. (168 sq. m) and one car parking. The location, Goregaon West, is a dynamic and rapidly developing real estate hotspot in Mumbai. It offers a balanced mix of residential and commercial spaces. The locality benefits from strong connectivity through the Western Express Highway, Link Road, SV Road, and the suburban railway network, along with expanding metro routes that enhance daily commuting. It is strategically located near key business and entertainment hubs, including Andheri, Malad, and the …

WizzFinancial’s Unimoni Signs Strategic Partnership with Sahaj Retail Limited

WizzFinancial’s Unimoni Signs Strategic Partnership with Sahaj Retail Limited

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Kolkata, November 06th, 2025: WizzFinancial, a premier global fintech platform specializing in cross-border payments, digital wallets, and inclusive financial solutions, is thrilled to announce a landmark strategic partnership between Unimoni India, fully owned subsidiary of WizzFinancial with Sahaj Retail Limited – one of India’s largest and fastest-growing phygital rural retail networks. This alliance will leverage Sahaj’s extensive rural network – targeting over 350 thousand centres set to expand to 600 thousand across India—and the innovative capabilities of Wizz Voyager, Wizz UPI, and Wizz Wallet to bring affordable, accessible digital financial services directly to India’s underserved communities. Through this partnership, WizzFinancial and Sahaj will jointly facilitate and distribute a suite of financial products, including cross-border remittances, micro-lending, digital wallets, and UPI-enabled payments, creating new opportunities for economic inclusion and empowerment. By combining Sahaj’s village-level entrepreneurship model with Wizz’s corridor expertise in India, GCC, and the USA, both organizations will unlock prosperity for millions of individuals and businesses bridging these key global markets. This collaboration positions WizzFinancial in India at the forefront of digital transformation and financial …

Apple Stores Said to Be Opened in Mumbai and Bengaluru as Apple Eyes Retail Expansion

Apple Stores Said to Be Opened in Mumbai and Bengaluru as Apple Eyes Retail Expansion

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Apple inaugurated its first retail stores in two cities in India in 2023, and the company is preparing to open new Apple Stores in more parts of the country. Earlier this year, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that the company was planning to open four more stores in the country, and the announcement came nearly two years after the firm launched its first retail stores in Mumbai and Delhi. The company has yet to provide further details on its plans to open more stores in India. Upcoming Apple Store Locations in Mumbai and Bengaluru A report in The Financial Express states that the company plans to launch new Apple Stores at Sky City Mall in Borivali (Mumbai) and Phoenix Mall of Asia in Yelahanka (Bengaluru). Citing unidentified sources, the publication states that Apple has been hiring staff for these outlets over the past couple of months. These are two of four new locations for upcoming Apple Stores in India. Last month, it was reported that Apple had finalised locations for new Apple Stores at Kopa Mall in …

Retail inflation rate eases to near six-year low of 3.16% in April | Business News

Retail inflation rate eases to near six-year low of 3.16% in April | Business News

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Retail inflation rate slipped to a 69-month or near six-year low of 3.16 per cent in April, primarily due to moderation in prices of food items including vegetables, pulses, cereals, meat and fish, data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) showed. This marked the sixth month of a downward trajectory in retail inflation, the lowest inflation level after July 2019 and the third successive month of inflation rate remaining below the Reserve Bank of India’s band of 4+/- 2 per cent for medium-term inflation targeting. Food inflation, based on the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI), moderated for the sixth consecutive month, easing to a 42-month low of 1.78 per cent in April from 2.69 per cent a month ago and 8.7 per cent in April 2024. Vegetables recorded a deflation of 10.98 per cent in April, the sharpest pace of decline since February 2023, while pulses also recorded a deflation of 5.23 per cent in April as against a deflation of 2.73 per cent in the previous month, marking the fastest fall in prices …