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The health and wellness sector is buzzing with investment activity this week, with startups across supplements, AI health tech, diagnostics, beverages, and fitness raising over $400 million combined.Bioavailable supplement brand Cymbiotika led the charge, closing a...
Indian snack and restaurant giant Haldiram’s is reportedly in advanced discussions to bring American sandwich chain Jimmy John’s to India, marking a major move into the fast-growing quick-service restaurant (QSR) segment. The partnership aims to position...
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La Chérie Expands Beyond Pune, Bets on Mumbai with Japanese Cheesecake Priced at ₹299–₹899 as Artisanal Dessert Sales Surge 20%
Mumbai has a new addition to its dessert culture with the arrival of La Chérie, the brand best known for its “Dancing Cloud” Japanese...
Montreal’s Ssense Seeks Bankruptcy Protection as U.S. Sales Drop 28% and Tariffs Bite Into $800 Loophole
Montreal-based luxury e-commerce platform Ssense has filed for protection under Canada’s Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act after its largest lender moved to force a sale,...
Pernod Ricard Sells Imperial Blue for ₹4,150 Crore, Warns Maharashtra’s 50% Excise Duty Could Hit Q1 Sales
Pernod Ricard is betting on India’s long-term promise even as higher taxes in Maharashtra threaten to dent near-term sales. The French spirits major, maker...
PepsiCo Pumps $585M into Celsius, Hands Over Rockstar in US and Canada, Bets Big on 3-Brand Energy Play
PepsiCo is tightening its grip on the fast-growing energy drinks market with a fresh $585 million investment in Celsius Holdings, lifting its stake in...
“How Profitable Is an Ice Cream Parlour in India? Breaking Down Margins, Costs, and Models from Amul to Naturals”
In a country where food is both culture and celebration, ice cream holds a special place. From Amul’s affordable cones to Naturals’ fruit-forward scoops...
House of Beauty Bets Big: Kylie to Add 50 New SKUs, ABH Revenue to Double, Max Factor Taps Tier II & III as Group...
House of Beauty (HOB), the distributor of Anastasia Beverly Hills (ABH), Kylie Cosmetics and Max Factor in India, is preparing for an ambitious run...
Amazon and Flipkart Unleash Festival War Chest: New FCs in Delhi, Patna, Varanasi, Agartala, 3.7 Lakh Hires to Handle Record Orders
India’s online retail giants are gearing up for their busiest quarter, expanding warehouses and adding lakhs of temporary workers ahead of the annual festive...
Himalaya Wellness Revamps Neem Line, Launches Serum; Targets Gen Z in India’s 25–30% Penetrated Facewash Segment
Himalaya Wellness is reworking its skincare playbook around its flagship Neem line, hoping to strengthen relevance among Gen Z consumers while pushing into premium...
U.S. Tariff Shock: $48B Indian Exports at Risk as Piyush Goyal Pitches Diversification Drive Across 40 Nations
India is moving quickly to shield its exporters after Washington’s surprise tariff hike that doubled duties on Indian goods to as high as 50...
Should You Invest in an Ice Cream Franchise in India? Breaking Down Amul, Baskin Robbins and Havmor Models
India’s ice cream business mixes nostalgia with new-age demand—and franchising sits squarely at the sweet spot. The market reached about ₹26,800 crore (INR 268...
How to Start an Ice Cream Business in India: Costs, Flavors, FSSAI Rules and Big Brand Playbooks”
Few businesses in India capture both nostalgia and aspiration quite like ice cream. From Naturals’ fruit-based scoops to Amul’s affordability and Baskin Robbins’ international...
Baba Ramdev Slams Donald Trump’s 50% Tariff on Indian Goods, Calls for Nationwide Boycott of Pepsi, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s & More
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has come out strongly against US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steep tariffs on Indian goods, calling it an...