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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...

Chique enters Bengaluru with first South India store, targets 25 outlets and 50% revenue growth in 2026

Premium Indo western womenswear label Chique has strengthened its offline presence with the launch of its first store in Bengaluru, marking the brand’s entry...

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...

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