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Ladakh's new excise policy eases restrictions on liquor sale
Ladakh's new Excise Policy permits hard liquor sales, reduces license documents from 16 to six, and expands availability to four more districts.
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The Hindu BusinessLine — Agri
Centre withdraws draft Sugarcane Control Order amid opposition from khandsari units, farmers
The draft sought to replace the 60-year-old Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966, with a new regulatory framework that proposed, among other things, bringing the ethanol and khandsari sectors under regu...
The Hindu BusinessLine — Agri
·4 min read
From Fairdeal.Market To abCoffee — Indian Startups Raised $52 Mn This Week
Weekly funding activity remained volatile in the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem. Between May 22 and 25, 14 Indian startups collectively raised $52 Mn, marking a 44% decline from the $92.2 Mn secured across 17 deals in the previous week.
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Economic Times
Mumbai CNG gets Rs 2/kg costlier from Saturday; piped cooking gas rates also raised
Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) has increased CNG prices by Rs 2 per kg and piped cooking gas by 50 paise per unit across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Economic Times
Economic Times
Delhi HC rejects Pernod Ricard's plea against denial of L1 liquor licence
The Delhi High Court has rejected Pernod Ricard's plea for an L1 wholesale liquor licence. The French spirits giant faced denial due to a pending money laundering case.
Economic Times
Economic Times
Deposit rates fall sharply by 30 bps in April as banks move to protect margins
Indian banks aggressively cut fresh deposit rates in April 2026 to protect margins, with the weighted average falling to 5.77%.
Economic Times
·3 min read
Ola Electric Rallies Over 9% Amid Signs of Demand Revival
Update | May 29, 2026, 13:47 IST Shares of Ola Electric ended today’s trading session 6% higher at ₹41.5 apiece on the BSE. Its market capitalisation stood at ₹18,335.8 Cr (about $1.9 Bn) at end of the day.
Restronomics Editorial
·4 min read
How to Meet Consumers’ Clean Caffeine Goals
The morning daypart remains beverages’ most dependable profit engine, but it is no longer a guaranteed win for programs that treat caffeine as a blunt tool.
Restronomics Editorial
·4 min read
Why Cleanliness Still Equals Brand Reputation for Restaurants
A clean environment tends to signal safety and professionalism. The cleanliness of facilities is doing far more work than most businesses realize. It is not just a maintenance standard or an operational detail, it is a signal.
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·3 min read
Zomato Launches ‘Healthy Subscriptions’ To Double Down On Clean Eating
Eternal’s food delivery arm Zomato has launched a new feature called “Healthy Subscriptions” under its Healthy Mode offering which enables users to pre-plan healthy meals from partner restaurants.
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Oiling point: How India went from Dhara to edible oil import dependence
India is the world’s biggest importer of edible oil, shelling out ₹1.7 trillion for the greasy stuff in FY26. But three decades ago, it had nearly become self-sufficient in producing cooking oils.
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Economic Times
Further price hikes likely in food, personal care products as raw material costs rise: Report
Prices of everyday products are set to increase. Companies face rising raw material costs, leading to hikes and smaller product sizes.
Economic Times
·8 min read
Recently Sold Nothing Bundt Cakes Steadily Approaches 1,000 Units
Nothing Bundt Cakes’ $2 billion sale to private equity firm KKR could turn out to be one of the largest restaurant moves of the year. On the surface, it feels a remarkable turn for a 1997-founded bakery chain that specializes in frosted desserts.
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Himalaya Wealth Managers Launches ₹500 Cr Fund To Back Growth Stage Deeptech SMEs
Himalaya Wealth Managers LLP has announced the launch of a new SEBI-registered Category I alternative investment fund (AIF), Himalaya SME Scheme-I, to invest in high-growth small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across India.
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·6 min read
D2C In Repricing Mode, Aequs Bleeds In Q4 & More
Indian D2C Brands Rethink Pricing, Margins The war in West Asia has triggered crude oil spikes, packaging shortages and squeezed margins, forcing brands to rework pricing and sourcing to stay relevant. So, can D2C brands survive this broken supply math?
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Economic Times
Food packs still don't tell the full story: Firms make selective label changes as FSSAI rules gather dust
Food companies are now adding voluntary health information to some product labels. These front-of-pack declarations mention sugar, salt, and fat content.
Economic Times
Nation's Restaurant News
How restaurants can maximize revenue during the World Cup
The restaurants that come out ahead during a major event like this prepare deliberately
Nation's Restaurant News
QSR Magazine
The Hidden Cost of Inventory Blind Spots and How Operators Can Fix Them
For restaurant owners, food costs have always been one of the most closely watched lines on the Profit and Loss (P&L) statement.
QSR Magazine
The Hindu BusinessLine — Agri
China rejects Indian rice consignments on alleged GMO presence, again
Sent back 4-5 consignments last week; trade views it as Beijing waging a trade war against New Delhi
The Hindu BusinessLine — Agri
·5 min read
‘Connect Your Data. Everything Else Should Follow.’
Restaurant operators must turn their aligned data into action in order to generate revenue and manage rising costs, according to PAR Technology’s 2026 QSR Operational Index.
Restronomics EditorialModern Restaurant Management
‘Connect Your Data. Everything Else Should Follow.’
Restaurant operators must turn their aligned data into action in order to generate revenue and manage rising costs, according to PAR Technology’s 2026 QSR Operational Index.
Modern Restaurant Management
The Hindu BusinessLine — Agri
India cancels soymeal export deals, turns to African soybean imports, sources say
The sudden jump in domestic soybean prices pushed up soymeal costs, making it difficult for traders to fulfil export commitments
The Hindu BusinessLine — Agri
Economic Times
Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 7.5 per litre since Iran war: Here’s how it will impact your daily life
Fuel prices are rising again, making travel and goods more expensive. This impacts transporters, supply chains, and household budgets.
Economic Times
·3 min read
Pine Labs Posts ₹59 Cr Profit In Q4, Revenue Up 15% YoY
Fintech major Pine Labs turned profitable in the fourth quarter of FY26, posting a consolidated net profit of ₹59.4 Cr as against a loss of ₹28.9 Cr in the year-ago quarter. Sequentially, profit grew 40% from ₹42.4 Cr. Operating revenue rose 14.7% YoY to ₹700.5 Cr.
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·6 min read
Fuel Crisis Hits Ride-Hailing, Cashfree’s Profit Puzzle & More
Oil Shock & India’s Urban Mobility The ongoing crude oil crisis is testing the limits of India’s ride-hailing economy. The rising fuel costs are squeezing driver margins and hiking commuter fares, driving urban Indians to shared mobility and electric vehicles.
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·3 min read
Biotech Startup StrainX Bags $13 Mn To Manufacture Alternative Proteins
Emerging out of stealth mode, biotech startup StrainX Bioworks has raised $13 Mn (around ₹124 Cr) in a funding round led by Prime Venture Partners and Leo Capital.
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Nation's Restaurant News
How restaurants can once again become an employer of choice
The industry hasn’t experienced a workforce pinch like this among younger workers since the 1970s
Nation's Restaurant News
FSR Magazine
Turn Your Restaurant’s Busiest Hours into the Most Profitable Ones
Most restaurant owners assume their biggest profit opportunities come from menu pricing, food costs or marketing.
FSR Magazine
·3 min read
Sychedelic Bags $3.5 Mn To Build AI-Powered Mental Wellness Headphones
Wearable startup Sychedelic has raised $3.5 Mn (about ₹31.5 Cr) in its seed round from investors like Cultadvisors LLP, TurboStart, Ideabaaz and Praveek Ventures, along with participation from angel investors.
Restronomics Editorial
·2 min read
NPCI To Roll Out Unified Soundbox Infrastructure For Merchants: Report
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is working on building a common interoperable infrastructure for UPI soundboxes to enable a single device to process UPI payments across different payment apps.
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The Hindu BusinessLine — Agri
Global rice prices poised to gain on deficit, geopolitical crisis and weather concerns
Production projected to drop by 5 million tonnes, while consumption could rise by 3.8 million tonnes
The Hindu BusinessLine — Agri
·8 min read
Shadowfax’s Inflection Point And The Next Frontier
It was FY22 and Shadowfax was still viewed largely as another fast-growing logistics startup battling for ecommerce deliveries in India’s crowded third-party logistics (3PL) market.
Restronomics Editorial
·10 min read
Indian Listed New-Age Tech Company Tracker: Market Cap, Revenue & More
For years, we at Inc42 have tracked the Indian tech startup ecosystem and seen it grow from a kid to an adult. Among the clearest signs of evolution and maturity of this ecosystem is the growing number of startups eyeing a public listing now.
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The Hindu BusinessLine — Agri
India bans sugar exports with immediate effect to cool domestic prices
The order banning sugar export has clarified that the ban will lapse on September 30
The Hindu BusinessLine — Agri
·6 min read
D2C 3.0: The New Rules Of India’s D2C Economy
India’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) ecosystem is entering a new phase. A decade ago, most D2C brands were built around Instagram marketing, digital storefronts, and online-first consumer behaviour.
Restronomics Editorial
·7 min read
2026 Franchise Financing: What Every Franchisee Needs to Know Before Expanding, Buying, or Launching
Franchising has long been one of the most powerful models in business ownership. The systems are proven, the branding is established, and the operational playbook already exists.
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The Hindu BusinessLine — Agri
India bans sugar exports till September 2026 to control domestic prices
The decision comes as sugar production is expected to fall short of consumption for a second consecutive year due to weak cane yields and concerns over El Nino impacting the monsoon
The Hindu BusinessLine — Agri
·2 min read
Dil Foods Bags ₹72 Cr To Expand Footprint, Launch More Cuisine
Virtual restaurant operator Dil Foods has raised ₹72 Cr (around $7.7 Mn) in its Series B funding round led by Bikaji Foods Family Office, with participation from V3 Ventures, MJV Ventures, and Alteria Capital.
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·2 min read
Wingreens Farms Raises ₹120 Cr, Acquires Safe Harvest
Packaged food player Wingreens Farms has acquired sustainable food company Safe Harvest in a share swap transaction, after concluding its ₹120 Cr (around $12.6 Mn) Series D funding round led by Ashish Kacholia, with participation from Alchemy Fund.
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