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Cigarette Prices Set to Increase in India as New Excise Duty Law Takes Effect

India’s cigarette market is bracing for a sharp reset after Parliament cleared amendments to the Central Excise Act, altering the way cigarettes are taxed...

Zomato, Swiggy, Zepto Delivery Partners Announce Nationwide Strike on December 31

Food and grocery deliveries across India could face renewed disruption on December 31 as delivery partners working with major app-based platforms announce another nationwide...

Arvind Fashions Acquires Flipkart’s 31.25% Stake in Flying Machine for ₹135 Crore

Arvind Fashions has moved to consolidate its hold over one of India’s best-known denim labels by acquiring Flipkart India’s entire stake in the Flying...

India’s Water Crisis Puts Global Beverage Giants Under Pressure in Rajasthan

Global beverage makers operating in India are confronting an intensifying challenge that goes well beyond regulatory complexity or taxation. In water-stressed Rajasthan, companies such...

Bengaluru Tea Stall “ChatGPTea” Goes Viral, Showcasing How AI Culture Is Entering Street Life

A modest tea stall in Bengaluru has unexpectedly captured national attention, offering a telling snapshot of how technology jargon is filtering into everyday life....

Zomato Partners With Amazon Pay to Offer Up to 5% Cashback on Every Food Order

Zomato has entered into a strategic partnership with Amazon Pay to deepen customer engagement by offering assured rewards on every food order placed through...

Biryani Tops Swiggy Orders in 2025 as Burgers, Pizza and Dosa Drive India’s Food Delivery Boom

India’s appetite for convenience-led dining continued to grow in 2025, with biryani, burgers, pizzas and dosas emerging as the most ordered food items on...

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