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Airtel launches priority postpaid 5G plans to offer faster, reliable telecom services
Bharti Airtel introduces its latest innovation: Priority Postpaid 5G plans, leveraging state-of-the-art network slicing technology to deliver unmatched speed and reliability.
PepsiCo to invest Rs 5,700 crore in India by 2030
PepsiCo plans a significant Rs 5,700 crore investment in India by 2030. This expansion will boost manufacturing capacity through new and existing projects.
US-based Intuit inks Rs 915 cr office lease for over 630,000 sq ft in Bengaluru
Financial software firm Intuit has secured a significant office space in Bengaluru. The deal involves over 630,000 square feet across 11 floors.
Steel giant Jindal India completes Rs 1,500 cr expansion in West Bengal
Jindal India Ltd has finished its Rs 1,500-crore expansion in West Bengal. A new colour coating line is now operational at its Howrah facility.
HCG opens new Bengaluru facility with Rs 129 crore investment
HealthCare Global Enterprises (HCG) has inaugurated a new 132-bed oncology facility in Bengaluru, marking its third hospital in the city with an investment of nearly Rs 129 crore.
Starbucks to cut 300 jobs, close 4 support centers
Despite improved sales and the impending opening of a secondary headquarters in Nashville, the coffee chain is undertaking its third round of layoffs under CEO Brian Niccol.
PepsiCo’s Muscle Milk flexes rebrand in crowded protein drink space
The reformulated beverage amps up the protein while cutting artificial colors, sweeteners and flavors, positioning it to stand out among competitors like Coca-Cola's Core Power.
Riding the Retro Wave
Seeing the the salad bars, Tiffany lamps, and red plastic cups at a number of Pizza Hut restaurants evokes a sense of nostalgia for diners.
Canmakers say capacity is tight as beverage industry gears up for big summer
Ball, Crown and Ardagh are navigating higher input costs and inflationary pressures as brands prepare promotions related to the World Cup and America250 celebrations.
Starbucks is laying off another 300 workers
The coffeeshop chain, which last month laid off 61 technology employees, is also consolidating some of its regional support offices
Leftovers: Welch’s debuts biggest ‘function-forward innovation’ | Mother’s sprinkles Nerds on frosted cookies
A new probiotic-packed yogurt fruit snack looks to answer demand for gut-friendly foods, while Saint James Iced Tea adds its twist to Arnold Palmer.
Fuel price hike: logistics, quick commerce and consumer firms brace for higher costs
A spike in fuel and input prices is squeezing margins for Indian consumer and logistics firms, potentially leading to higher product prices and delivery fees.
The restaurant metric that doesn't exist (but should)
Why revenue per call should be an important data point for all operators
ITC Hotels set to acquire luxury resort along iconic backwaters of Kurarakom, Kerala
The Resort is spread over 18 acres of lush landscaped greenery, along the serene banks of the Vembanad Lake, offering panoramic views and a private waterfront frontage.
ITC Hotels announces record revenues and profitability in FY26 amidst global turbulence
Consolidated revenue from operations at Rs 4,139 crore up 16 percent, EBITDA at Rs 1,424 crore up 21 percent on a comparable basis, PAT at Rs 888 crore up 39 percent.
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Chalet Hotels Limited reports strong FY26 results; Consolidated revenue crosses Rs 2500 crore
Consolidated Revenue (ex-Resi) for FY 26 was reported at Rs 2070 crore up 18 percent YoY with ARR at Rs 13,727, up by 13 percent YoY and RevPAR at Rs 9,226, up by 5 percent YoY.
Affordable Indulgence, Pass the Plate, the Micro Community Effect, and Other Dining Trends
Because consumers are moving fluidly across platforms and touchpoints, restaurant operators need a deeper understanding of where people are in their journey, what mindset they’re in, and which chan...
Compounding Value: Blending Butter for Maximum Menu Impact
Butter has always been a kitchen staple traditionally treated as a side or add-on, but its role on the plate is shifting and it has the potential to be a core driver of craveability, premium percep...
India's consumer durable makers are betting on the heat. Costs may spoil the party
FY27 may bring demand recovery helped by weather and base effects, but durable makers remain squeezed by volatile input costs, limited pricing power and uncertain discretionary demand.
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