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Adani Wilmar buys Kohinoor brand
Mumbai: Adani Wilmar Ltd announced the acquisition of several brands including Kohinoor brand – domestic (India region) from McCormick Switzerland GMBH for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will give Adani Wilmar exclusive rights over the brand Kohinoor basmati rice along with ‘ready to cook’ and ‘ready to eat’ curries and meals portfolio under the Kohinoor brand umbrella in India.
“The addition of Kohinoor’s domestic brand portfolio strengthens Adani Wilmar’s leadership position in the food FMCG category by augmenting a strong product basket with premium brands along with potential to scale value added products,” said the statement. “It also leverages the reach of Kohinoor brand to drive synergies for Adani Wilmar across geographies and complements the reach of its flagship brand ‘Fortune’ in the food FMCG domain.”
“The acquisition will fuel the next level of growth to Adani Wilmar and widen the portfolio to cater to premium customer segments across rice and other value-added food businesses,” it added.
The Kohinoor brand portfolio comprises ‘Kohinoor’ for premium Basmati rice, ‘Charminar’ for affordable rice and ‘Trophy’ for HORECA (Hotel/Restaurant/Catering) segment.
“Adani Wilmar is pleased to welcome the Kohinoor brand to the Fortune family,” said Adani Wilmar managing director and chief executive officer Angshu Mallick. “Kohinoor is a trusted brand which represents the authentic flavours of India and is loved by consumers. This acquisition is in sync with our business strategy to expand our portfolio in the higher margin branded staples and food products segment. We believe the packaged food category is under-penetrated with significant headroom for growth. The Kohinoor Brand has a strong brand recall and will help accelerate our leadership position in the Food FMCG category.”
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Hyundai India posts record February sales of 66,134 units
Domestic sales hit 52,407 (plus 9.8 per cent YoY) and exports 13,727 (plus 24.8 per cent YoY) in Feb 2026.
MUMBAI: Hyundai India just floored the accelerator because when February sales hit an all-time high, even the calendar wants to take a victory lap. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) reported its highest-ever February sales since inception, clocking 66,134 units in February 2026, a robust 12.6 per cent year-on-year growth. The figure comprises domestic sales of 52,407 units (up 9.8 per cent YoY) and exports of 13,727 units (up 24.8 per cent YoY), marking the strongest February performance for both total and domestic volumes in the company’s history.
HMIL MD & CEO Tarun Garg said, “We kicked-off 2026 on a high note achieving our highest-ever monthly sales in January and the momentum continues in February. With a total sales (domestic plus exports) of 66,134 units, the highest for any February in our history, we posted a robust growth of 12.6 per cent YoY. This includes domestic sales of 52,407 units, also the highest-ever February sales since inception.”
The results reflect HMIL’s strong product momentum, growing export footprint, and focus on connected technology and ownership experience as the company nears 30 years in India. As one of the country’s leading passenger vehicle makers, the February numbers underline sustained demand across segments and markets, with exports showing particularly sharp acceleration.
In a market where every month counts toward yearly targets, HMIL’s February surge isn’t just a number, it’s proof that when the road gets busy, Hyundai knows exactly how to keep the pedal down and the smiles wide.
