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Hospitality CEOs raise demands of infra status, increasing marketing spends

Infrastructure status and easing taxation have been a long-standing demand of the sector

RBI has a tough balancing act to do: Ficci's Harsha Vardhan Agarwal

Agarwal expresses confidence of pick up in private capex and opportunities arising out of US president-elect Donald Trump's tariff war

Jubilant Bhartia Group to acquire 40% stake in Coca-Cola's bottler HCCB

Reports peg the deal at around Rs 12,500 crore

After QSR, Bhartias and Jaipurias to battle it out in soft drink space

The Bhartias and the Jaipurias are already competing in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) space as both have known global brands in their portfolios

Mother Dairy's ice cream business crosses Rs 500 crore-mark in FY24

Milk and milk products were the biggest contributors to the company's revenue, with a share of 72.47 per cent

Hope govt brings down tax burden on aerated beverages category: IBA

Currently, aerated beverages, regardless of their sugar content, attract a 28 per cent GST-the highest slab-along with a compensation cess of 12 per cent

Sazerac Company targets India's whisky market to uncork bourbon growth

Identifying India as a key priority market, Diego Bianchi, general manager, emerging markets and barrel select at Sazerac Company

Bacardi distills new Irish whisky variant for India as demand rises

Demand for Irish whisky was six times higher in 2023 than in 2020: IWSR report

India a top five country for us globally, says Booking.com parent

While foreign tourist arrivals in India are yet to return to pre-pandemic levels, Steenbergen noted strong international demand from travellers wanting to visit the country

Businesses gasp as Delhi's bad air chokes demand; air purifiers sales rise

Malls go empty, open-air markets also hit

Fifth 'Kanda Express' to reach Delhi by November 21, says Centre

Apart from Delhi, bulk shipments of onions were also sent to Chennai in October and to Guwahati in early November

CCPA to bring out guidelines for diamond sector in consumer interest

Industry consensus at the meeting emphasised the need for ethical marketing practices and consistent terminology to enhance consumer protection

Agro Tech Foods buys Bharti group's Del Monte Foods in Rs 1,300 cr deal

The acquisition, valued at Rs 1,300 crore, will be completed within nine months

Quick commerce platforms flouting FDI norms, competition law, alleges CAIT

The traders' body issued a white paper, claiming unfair business practices are putting nearly a quarter of 3 crore kirana retailers out of business

EIH unveils expansion plan with 20 properties, including a Nile cruiser

The company also outlined a robust expansion plan, with a pipeline of 20 properties to be completed by 2029. This includes 17 hotels, two luxury boats, and a Nile cruiser

Designer Tarun Tahiliani takes a decisive dive into pret with OTT

"I'm not here to make clothes that are not wearable," says Tahiliani. "Even my couture is wearable". OTT, he adds, is for a larger audience, with the clothes produced at scale

FSSAI sets expiry timelines for food items sold on ecom and qcom

FSSAI has asked firms to ensure minimum shelf life of 30% or 45 days before products expire on delivery

Rural FMCG basket expands on hybrid media usage, rising digital engagement

Digital platforms are playing an increasingly vital role in reaching and engaging consumers. From payments and e-commerce to gaming and lifestyle content, the digital landscape is expanding rapidly

Indian Hotels Company inks pact with Delhi's iconic Claridges Hotels

The hospitality giant reported a 232 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 555 crore in the September quarter, with revenue rising 25 per cent to Rs 1,890 crore

Samsung Electronics India posts 4% revenue rise to Rs 102,626 crore in FY24

Its revenue from the telephone sets, hand held devices segment was at Rs 71,283 crore. Hand held phones contributed 71.61 per cent to total revenues