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Papa Johns Targets 30 Stores in India by 2026, Plans to Launch Own Delivery Service
American pizza major Papa Johns is stepping up its India play, setting an ambitious target of 30 outlets by the end of 2026 while...
New Year Delivery Disruption Fears Drive Brands to Stock Kiranas and Supermarkets
As delivery executives across major food delivery and quick commerce platforms prepare for a nationwide walkout on New Year’s Eve, consumer brands and restaurant...
Dhampur Green Accelerates Growth as Demand for Natural Sweeteners Drives 60% YoY Expansion
Dhampur Specialty Sugars is scaling up its consumer-facing brand Dhampur Green as rising preference for natural and unrefined sweeteners fuels strong momentum across domestic...
YumYum Launches SNACKiT High-Protein Snacks with Millets and Pulses for Everyday Nutrition
India’s packaged snack market continues to see a steady shift toward nutrition-led products as consumer preferences evolve beyond indulgence. Riding this trend, YumYum has...
Radico Khaitan Focuses on Premiumisation to Fuel Growth in India’s Spirits Market
India’s spirits market is entering a new phase of growth, led by a decisive shift toward premium and high-value products, with companies like Radico...
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...
FSSAI Drops BIS Mandate, Introduces Stricter Testing Norms for Packaged Drinking Water from January 1
India’s packaged drinking water industry is set for a regulatory reset from January 1, as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India rolls...
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...
New Year Delivery Disruptions Likely as Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit and Zepto Gig Workers Announce Strike
Food and grocery deliveries across major Indian cities could face disruptions during the New Year period as gig workers associated with leading platforms announce...
DMart Bets on Aggressive Store Expansion for Long-Term Growth as JioMart and Blinkit Lead User Gains
India’s largest value retailer DMart is doubling down on physical expansion as it prepares for the next decade of growth, even if that means...
Swiggy Instamart Tests Offline Experiential Store in Gurugram as Quick Commerce Shifts Beyond Speed
Swiggy’s quick commerce arm Instamart has begun testing a new retail format with the launch of its first offline experiential store in Gurugram, marking...
