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PizzaExpress Debuts at Elegante Mall, Expands North Delhi Presence
Global casual dining chain PizzaExpress has strengthened its India footprint with the launch of a new outlet at Elegante Mall in North Delhi, marking...
Supreme Court Says Rooh Afza Is a Fruit Drink, Slashes VAT to 4%
The Supreme Court has determined that Hamdard’s iconic beverage Rooh Afza should be treated as a fruit drink, making it eligible for a reduced...
Medusa Beverages Targets Gulf Markets in Push Expected to Add 5–10% to Revenue by FY28
Medusa Beverages has launched a strategic drive into Gulf Cooperation Council markets, naming the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia among its early targets....
Akasa Air Taps Holi Nostalgia with Limited-Edition Café Akasa Menu
In India’s fiercely competitive aviation market, where fares often dictate choice, airlines are increasingly turning to experience-led differentiation. Akasa Air is the latest to...
Quick Commerce Enabler Inamo Set to Raise ₹50 Cr in Series A Round
Quick commerce enablement startup Inamo is in the process of raising ₹50 crore (approximately $5.4 million) in what appears to be its Series A...
Monster Beverage Surpasses Q4 Estimates on Strong Energy Drink Demand
Energy drink maker Monster Beverage reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by sustained demand for energy and sugar-free beverages despite broader...
Starbucks Expands Retail Portfolio with High-Protein Bottled Coffee Line
Global coffee chain Starbucks is extending its protein-focused beverage strategy from cafés to supermarket shelves with the launch of Starbucks Coffee & Protein, a...
BPCL and Burger King India Forge National Alliance to Transform Fuel Stations into QSR Hubs
State-run energy major Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has entered into a strategic national alliance with Restaurant Brands Asia Limited, the master franchisee of...
Home Essentials Raises $8M to Scale Omnichannel Play in India’s Fragmented Home Market
D2C home and kitchen brand Home Essentials has secured $8 million (₹70 crore) in a Pre-Series B funding round led by 360 ONE Asset,...
OoMee Raises $13M to Take Seaweed-Powered Nutrition Mainstream
Marine nutrition is gaining momentum in the functional beverage space. Aqua Theon, founded by Forbes Japan 100 honoree Alissa Miky, has closed a $13...
From Street Stall to Global Brand: How The Betel Leaf Co. Modernised India’s Paan Industry
What began in 2019 as a simple recommendation from a nutritionist has evolved into one of India’s most distinctive food startups. The Betel Leaf...
VCs Score Multi-Bagger Returns as FMCG Giants Snap Up D2C Health Brands
Venture capital firms have enjoyed outsized returns after a wave of acquisitions by established fast-moving consumer goods companies eager to buy into direct-to-consumer health...