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AC makers flag production risks as LPG shortage worsens amid West Asia war

Air-conditioner makers warn of production risks as LPG shortages linked to the West Asia conflict disrupt supply of fuel used in brazing and coating processes

Hyatt appoints Vikas Chawla as president for India, Southwest Asia

Former Compass Group India head will lead strategy and expansion as Hyatt targets 100 hotels in India, its fastest-growing market, over the next five years

Rasna eyes up to 20% growth as early summer boosts beverage demand

Rasna expects 15-20 per cent revenue growth this year as early summer boosts demand, with new launches and digital-first marketing aiding sales momentum

West Asia conflict: From biryani to dosa, LPG crisis bites into menus

Industry body asks 500,000 eateries to scale down cooking-intensive dishes

Restaurants consider raising prices by 20-30% amid LPG shortage

Industry face double whammy, input costs rising amid LPG shortage

Amid LPG shortage, NRAI asks restaurants to curtail menus, save fuel

Restaurant body NRAI advises members to rationalise menus, conserve LPG, and explore electric cooking alternatives after commercial cylinder supply was disrupted in parts of the country

Restaurant body writes to govt to ensure supply of commercial LPG cylinders

The National Restaurant Association of India has warned the Centre that disruption in commercial LPG supplies could trigger widespread restaurant closures, urging sustained cylinder availability

Well positioned for strong recovery this year, says Varun Beverages

Varun Beverages says expanded capacity, a diversified portfolio and its Africa strategy support confidence in a strong recovery, despite last year's weather-led demand disruption

War shadow dims Brand Dubai's glitter amid rising West Asia tensions

With $250 billion property deals in 2025, property market may continue to show resilience

India-NZ T20 World Cup final play means business for eateries, pubs

Restaurants and pubs expect higher footfall as India faces New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final, while hotel bookings in Ahmedabad surge and room rates edge up

Urban-rural FMCG growth gap narrows in December quarter, says NIQ

Rural FMCG demand continued to outpace urban markets for the eighth quarter, but the gap narrowed as metro consumption improved and GST-related adjustments softened overall growth

MakeMyTrip buys majority stake in Flamingo Transworld to boost packages

MakeMyTrip will acquire a majority stake in Flamingo Transworld, aiming to expand its holiday packages business by tapping the tour operator's strong regional presence in western India

West Asia crisis: Rising input costs may push up consumer durables prices

Copper and aluminium prices are surging, crude is climbing and the rupee is weakening, raising input costs for appliance makers as geopolitical tensions strain supply chains

Hotels likely to wait before unlocking West Asia biz expansion door

Indian hotel companies exploring growth opportunities in West Asia are adopting a wait-and-watch stance as the sudden conflict in the region injects uncertainty into long-term expansion plans

Travel firms hit as West Asia crisis triggers cancellations, stock decline

Travel and tourism stocks fell more sharply than the Sensex as tensions in West Asia led to mass cancellations, flight disruptions and rising uncertainty across key outbound markets for India

Dabur acquires minority stake in RAS Beauty under new ventures arm

Dabur Ventures has made its first investment by acquiring a minority stake in RAS Beauty for Rs 60 crore, strengthening Dabur's presence in the fast-growing premium skincare market

FMCG companies worried about price pressure amid West Asia conflict

FMCG firms exporting to West Asia are monitoring the Iran conflict as rising crude prices and supply chain risks threaten higher packaging and freight costs, with exporters bracing for volatility

Bira91's current, former employees protest as unpaid dues stack up

Over 40 current and former Bira91 employees gathered outside Ankur Jain's home alleging prolonged non-payment of salaries, even as the company pursues investors and asset sale talks

India sees 350 flight cancellations as West Asia conflict disrupts routes

Indian carriers cancelled 350 flights on Sunday after airspace restrictions across West Asia, with Europe-bound routes hit hardest and airlines issuing waivers, rerouting or suspending services

Domestic travel surges ahead of Holi as bookings jump across categories

Flight, bus and hotel bookings are rising sharply ahead of Holi, with strong tier-II and III demand and a surge in destination searches as travellers plan extended festive getaways