Restaurants

Delhi govt ends police permission for hotels, pools, entertainment trades

With the withdrawal of these regulations, Delhi Police will no longer be responsible for issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) or other licences for these commercial activities

Decision to exempt Delhi restaurants from police NOC to improve EoDB: NRAI

The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) on Monday welcomed the order issued by Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena to exempt eateries operating in the national capital from the requirement of obtaining a 'no-objection' certificate from police, saying the decision will reduce administrative hurdles and significantly improve ease of doing business. As per the order, restaurants in Delhi will no longer be required to obtain the Delhi Police Eating House Licence. The decision also applies to other business activities such as hotels, motels, guest houses, swimming pools, auditoriums, video game parlours, discotheques, and amusement parks. The licensing power will now be transferred to local bodies such as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, New Delhi Municipal Council, or Delhi Cantonment Board. "As per the new directive, restaurants operating in Delhi will no longer be required to obtain the Delhi Police Eating House License. This change will reduce administrative hurdles a

As incomes shrink, Beijing's nightlife shifts behind closed doors

China's economic slowdown is reshaping its nightlife, as middle-class professionals abandon upscale bars for low-cost, unlicensed home speakeasies hidden inside city apartments

Virat Kohli's restaurant in Bengaluru booked over missing smoking zone

Virat Kohli's One8 Commune, located in Bengaluru, has been booked under Sections 4 and 21 of the COTPA, which require hotels, restaurants, and similar venues to maintain designated smoking zones

Delhi restaurants refuse to budge on service charge despite HC order

Experts say errant establishments could face contempt of court proceedings

22 killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in China's Liaoning province

The fire broke out at 12:25 p.m. (0425 GMT) in a restaurant in a residential area of Liaoning Province's Liaoyang City, state broadcaster CCTV said

Devyani to acquire 80.72% stake in Sky Gate Hospitality for ₹419.6 cr

Quick service restaurant chain operator Devyani International Ltd on Thursday said it will acquire up to 80.72 per cent stake in Sky Gate Hospitality, which operates brands including 'Biryani By Kilo', for Rs 419.6 crore. The acquisition includes three brands of Sky Gate -- Biryani By Kilo, Goila Butter Chicken, and The Bhojan. The company's board in its meeting approved acquisition of up to 80.72 per cent equity stake for Rs 419.6 crore, on fully diluted basis, in Sky Gate Hospitality Pvt Ltd along with its subsidiaries, Devyani International Ltd (DIL) said in a regulatory filing. In addition, the company will also pay contingent consideration as per the terms of the transaction documents, DIL said. DIL operates quick service restaurant chains such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Costa Coffee through franchise agreements. Sky Gate along with its subsidiaries owns brands Biryani By Kilo, Goila Butter Chicken and The Bhojan. It predominantly operates through a chain of over 100 outlets ...

Restaurants can't compel customers to pay service charge, says Delhi HC

The HC decision came on a clutch of petitions moved by the Federation of Hotels and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) and the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI)

Hotel restaurants charge 18% GST if room rent exceeds Rs 7.5K per day: CBIC

Hotels charging a room rent above Rs 7,500 a day at any time in any financial year will be considered 'specified premises' for the next fiscal and restaurant services provided inside such premises will attract 18 per cent GST with input tax credit, the CBIC said on Thursday. From April 1, 2025, the taxability of such restaurants which operate inside hotels will be on the basis of value of supply (transactional value). This would replace the concept of 'declared tariff' which included charges for all amenities provided in the unit of accommodation (given on rent for stay) like furniture, air conditioner, refrigerators or any other amenities, but without excluding any discount offered on the published charges for such unit. "For the period starting from 01.04.2025, the value of supply of hotel accommodation in the previous FY, i.e., the transaction value charged for the said supply, would be the basis for determining whether the premises providing hotel accommodation service mandatoril

5% GST for restaurants with non-specified premises: Finance Ministry

Option of 5% GST without ITC or 18% with ITC to be applicable on restaurant services provided at non-specified premises, clarifies FinMin

Champions Trophy 2025: Restaurants, pubs eye surge in sales on Super Sunday

India takes on New Zealand in the Champions Trophy finale on Sunday. The two clashed earlier in the series, where India won the match by 44 runs

Explained: What is analogue paneer? Why is the internet buzzing about it?

The use of analogue paneer by food joints has sparked concern, especially in urban areas where many rely on food deliveries and restaurant meals

UK cracks down on Indian restaurants in Trump-style immigration raids

Under the direct supervision of Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, the Home Office recorded a record-breaking January, conducting raids on 828 premises

Zomato will not compete with restaurant partners: CEO Deepinder Goyal

Bistro, company's instant food delivery app, is not a private label, he says in email

NRAI plans legal action against Zomato, Swiggy over 10-min delivery apps

Both Zomato and Swiggy have defended their quick delivery services and are working to dispel fears of data exploitation

Baking good: How Indians are having their cake and enjoying it too

As hobby and business, baking means art and science to its practitioners

Customers likely to gain as high-end hotels get GST options on dining

The GST Council decided to suitably amend the CGST Act to link GST on restaurant services with actual room tariff provided by the hotel

NRAI warns restaurants about aggregator payment gateways, deep discounting

The National Restaurant Association of India has issued an advisory cautioning its members over deep discounting and payment gateway tools offered by aggregator platforms for dine-in operations. The advisory comes when food delivery giants including Zomato and Swiggy are aggressively focusing on expanding their dine-in customer base. NRAI urged restaurants to use aggregator payment platforms only if the payment gateway services are unbundled from the other services that it offers; and makes financial sense as a payment gateway independently compared to other payment gateways. In its advisory, NRAI asserted that aggregators use deep discounting as a tool to attract customers, including the restaurant's regular customers, to their platforms. The customers are then incentivised to participate through aggressive cashback and discounts, which eventually move the restaurants' existing customers to their platforms. "We are fine with aggregator platforms charging restaurants a reasonable .

Himachal mandates ID display for all shop owners, vendors for public safety

All shopkeepers and vendors are required to display their identification to avoid any inconvenience for the public. Street vendors selling food items should also maintain proper hygiene standards

UP tightens food safety rules: Masks, gloves, CCTVs mandatory at eateries

An inspection drive will be launched in the state, while also making police verification mandatory for all employees, whether they work at small roadside eateries or upscale restaurants