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Future Group aims to generate Rs15,000 crore revenue in FY14
KOLKATA: With only a couple of months left for the current fiscal year (2013-2014) to go, India’s largest retailer, Future Group, hopes to reach the target of achieving a turnover of Rs 6,000–7,000 crore.
On the sidelines of inaugurating a Big Bazaar Alcove store on 6 January, Group CEO Kishore Biyani highlighted that the group is looking at garnering a sales of Rs15,000 crore in FY14.
Biyani said by the end of current fiscal, revenues from Future Retail, Future Life Style and Future Consumer Enterprises are expected to be about Rs 11,000 crore, Rs 3,000 crore and Rs 1,500 crore respectively.
Biyani said he was confident that the format like Big Bazaar, which has generated revenue of Rs 9,000 crore in the current fiscal, would register above 20 per cent growth year-on-year. “We expect that in the next fiscal revenue from Big Bazaar would be Rs 11,000 crore,” he said, adding the total number of stores would rise to 200 from the present 165 in the next 18 months.
When asked about the apparel brands, Biyani said DJ&C, Lee Cooper as well as Bare could touch a sales turnover of Rs 500 crore by the next fiscal. Sales turnover of both DJ&C and Bare, at present, stands at about Rs 400 crore.
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Gomechanic expands nationwide roadside repair services
200 service bikes now live in major cities, with 300 more planned by mid-2026.
MUMBAI: Gomechanic just gave India’s roads a roadside guardian angel because when your car decides to throw a tantrum at midnight, even the best mechanic needs wheels of his own. Gomechanic, a leading player in India’s automotive service industry, has announced the nationwide expansion of its Roadside Repair Services (RSR), aiming to deliver fast, reliable and tech-enabled assistance to car owners across the country.
The service addresses critical gaps in India’s fragmented roadside assistance market by ensuring trained mechanics reach customers promptly during unexpected breakdowns. It is designed to be especially supportive for individuals driving alone or in unfamiliar areas, with a strong focus on women’s safety and trust during every interaction.
In Phase 1, Gomechanic has deployed 200 service bikes across key cities including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Amritsar, Jaipur and Ahmedabad. Phase 2 will add another 300 bikes, taking coverage to all major cities by the second half of 2026.
The service offers essential support such as flat tyre assistance, battery jump-starts and fuel delivery, backed by 24×7 availability and multilingual customer support. Customers can request help through the Gomechanic mobile app or by calling the dedicated helpline 9388893888.
Gomechanic co-founder and CEO Himanshu Arora said, “Every journey in India is unique, and every car user deserves the security of knowing professional help is never far. With GoMechanic’s Roadside Repair Services, the focus is on reducing downtime during unexpected breakdowns.”
Gomechanic co-founder and COO Muskaan Kakkar added, “This is more than just a service expansion; it is about building trust and reliability for every Indian car owner.”
In a country where breakdowns don’t check the clock or the map, Gomechanic isn’t just fixing cars on the roadside, it’s giving drivers the confidence to keep moving, one reliable rescue at a time.
