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Off-season fades from India's travel scene amid flexible work, breaks

Long weekends, hybrid work flexibility driving this shift

India will be among our top 3 markets in 3 years: Agoda's global CEO

Morgenshtern noted that India is not only the company's top market for growing it's tech workforce but also one of the only three countries where it advertises

Dabur reaffirms support to general trade amid quick commerce disruption

This comes as channels like quick commerce gain ground, becoming growth drivers for packaged foods companies

Titan looks to double bag sales under IRTH, Fastrack brands in FY26

Titan aims to double sales to 15 lakh bags in FY26 under IRTH and Fastrack, supported by rising demand, new leather ranges, online partnerships, and retail expansion

Indian hospitality companies see little room for growth in FY26: Icra

Revenue growth may be 6-8% after 3 years of double-digit rise

Unbranded FMCG driving consumption in urban areas, says Kantar report

Improving economic indicators yet to impact consumption, says market researcher

Self-audit within 3 mths: CCPA's advisory to ecom firms on dark patterns

Based on the audits, the platforms have also been encouraged to give self-declarations that their platform is not indulging in any dark pattern

Hospitality giant Hilton to bring the Waldorf Astoria to Delhi's Aerocity

Hilton signs Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Hotels property in Aerocity with DIAL, aiming to boost its India footprint with luxury and flagship brands in the capital

Indian hospitality chains chart global routes; target UK, West Asia markets

Hotels planned in UK, Western Asian countries and African continent

Designer havens: Tahiliani Homes is all about 'bringing the outside in'

"The concept of cross-ventilation is vanishing in new buildings, but wisdom is in recognising what works where & why"

Govt tells e-commerce firms to audit dark patterns, submit yearly reports

DoCA directs e-commerce platforms to conduct annual dark pattern audits and file reports, as govt plans stricter oversight and collaborative enforcement

Nestle SA makes first India funding, buys stake in pet food brand

The global FMCG giant has acquired a minority stake in pet food brand Drools, which recently achieved unicorn status and will remain operationally independent

StayVista forays into branded residences, targets Rs 250 crore in FY26

The villa rental platform, with a leisure-city portfolio target of 80:20, enters metro markets and aims to expand in Delhi-NCR, Pune, Mumbai and Bengaluru

Sky Gate buy gives us entry into cloud kitchens: Devyani International

Devyani sees cloud kitchens as new growth avenue, aims to turn Sky Gate profitable within a year and integrate its brands into food courts and kitchen network

Uber gets CCPA notice for dark pattern; Rapido, Ola also under watch

CCPA issues notice to Uber for its advance tip feature as government widens probe into dark patterns in ride-hailing apps including Rapido and Ola

Danish toy firm Lego opens first store in India, eyes double-digit growth

Danish toy giant Lego launches its first store in Gurugram, aiming to expand offline footprint in India with new outlets, tier II city reach, and accessible price points

Early rains throw a wet blanket over FMCG, air conditioner, beauty sales

Typically, the summer season from April to June sees peak sales of cold beverages, including carbonated drinks, ice creams, ACs, and other edible and non-edible cooling products

Indians take to private labelling as value reigns supreme: Survey

Indian shoppers are prioritising value and price over brand loyalty as retailers expand private labels and enhance shelf visibility, says EY Future Consumer Index

Responsibility on food firms to pack micronutrients, says FSSAI chief

FSSAI on Tuesday directed all states and UTs to intensify inspections and launch special drives against the use of illegal fruit ripening agents, synthetic colours, and non-permitted wax

Bookings to Turkiye, Azerbaijan and China remain blocked: Ixigo CEO

Bookings to Turkiye, Azerbaijan, and China remain suspended amid geopolitical tensions as Ixigo projects double-digit revenue growth and stronger user spending