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India, US Finalise Trade Pact; Tariffs Cut to 18%, Punitive Duties Withdrawn
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India, US Finalise Trade Pact; Tariffs Cut to 18%, Punitive Duties Withdrawn

India and the US finalise a trade pact cutting tariffs to 18%, easing trade tensions and impacting food, FMCG, seafood and agriculture sectors.

Yash Singh 4 months ago
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India’s Ice Cream Industry in FY26: ₹40,000 Cr Market Faces a Premium-or-Perish Moment
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India’s Ice Cream Industry in FY26: ₹40,000 Cr Market Faces a Premium-or-Perish Moment

India’s ice cream market hits ₹40,000 crore in FY26 as Amul, Kwality Wall’s and rivals battle over milk, margins and premium growth.

Yash Singh 4 months ago
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Varun Beverages Q4 Results: Net Profit Jumps 33% to ₹260 Crore, ₹0.50 Dividend Announced
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Varun Beverages Q4 Results: Net Profit Jumps 33% to ₹260 Crore, ₹0.50 Dividend Announced

Varun Beverages Q4 results FY26: Net profit rises 33% to ₹260 crore, revenue up 14%, volumes grow 10%, and ₹0.50 dividend declared.

Yash Singh 4 months ago
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Can the King Save Veeraswamy? Campaign Grows to Protect London’s 99-Year-Old Indian Restaurant
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Can the King Save Veeraswamy? Campaign Grows to Protect London’s 99-Year-Old Indian Restaurant

Campaigners urge King Charles III to save Veeraswamy, London’s 99-year-old Indian restaurant on Regent Street, facing closure after lease renewal was denied.

Yogita Singh 4 months ago
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PepsiCo Cuts Lay’s and Doritos Prices by Up to 15% as U.S. Consumers Push Back on High Costs
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PepsiCo Cuts Lay’s and Doritos Prices by Up to 15% as U.S. Consumers Push Back on High Costs

PepsiCo cuts Lay’s and Doritos prices by up to 15% in the U.S. to ease inflation pressure, boost snack volumes, and retain price-sensitive consumers.

Yash Singh 4 months ago
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Why Ordering Food on Swiggy & Zomato Costs Up to 50% More Than Dining Out in 2026
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Why Ordering Food on Swiggy & Zomato Costs Up to 50% More Than Dining Out in 2026

Food delivery apps like Swiggy and Zomato charge up to 50% more than restaurant prices in 2026 due to commissions, GST, packaging, and platform fees.

Yash Singh 4 months ago
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Quick Commerce Won’t Kill Kiranas - Why 10-Minute Delivery Can’t Beat a ₹10 Sachet in India’s Grocery Market
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Quick Commerce Won’t Kill Kiranas - Why 10-Minute Delivery Can’t Beat a ₹10 Sachet in India’s Grocery Market

Quick commerce is growing fast in India, but kirana stores still dominate grocery retail. Here’s why AOV economics and FMCG strategy protect kiranas.

Yash Singh 4 months ago
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India’s Top 5 Cuisines in 2026: What Food Delivery and Dining Data Say About How India Eats Today
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India’s Top 5 Cuisines in 2026: What Food Delivery and Dining Data Say About How India Eats Today

India’s top cuisines in 2026 revealed through Swiggy, Zomato and HVS ANAROCK data—biryani, North Indian, South Indian, QSR and Pan-Asian lead demand.

Ankita Sharma 4 months ago
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India’s New 'Nutty' Ambition: Why Budget 2026 is Betting on Cashews and Cocoa over Traditional Grains
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India’s New 'Nutty' Ambition: Why Budget 2026 is Betting on Cashews and Cocoa over Traditional Grains

Union Budget 2026 shifts India’s farm strategy towards high-value crops like cashew, cocoa and nuts to boost farmer income, exports and sustainability.

Team IFT 4 months ago
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Union Budget 2026: How Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget Boosts Food Industry, FMCG and Hospitality
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Union Budget 2026: How Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget Boosts Food Industry, FMCG and Hospitality

Union Budget 2025–26 under Nirmala Sitharaman boosts food industry, FMCG and hospitality through agriculture push, MSME credit, tax relief and tourism growth.

Yash Singh 4 months ago
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The Bohri Kitchen Shut Operations on January 31, Ending an 11-Year Journey in India’s Food Startup Space
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The Bohri Kitchen Shut Operations on January 31, Ending an 11-Year Journey in India’s Food Startup Space

The Bohri Kitchen shut operations on January 31, 2026. Founder Munaf Kapadia ends the iconic Mumbai food brand’s 11-year journey.

Yogita Singh 4 months ago
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IMF Outlook 2026: India and China to Drive Nearly Half of Global Growth — What It Means for Food & FMCG
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IMF Outlook 2026: India and China to Drive Nearly Half of Global Growth — What It Means for Food & FMCG

IMF Outlook 2026 shows India and China driving nearly 44% of global growth. Here’s what this economic shift means for food, FMCG, and consumption.

Yash Singh 4 months ago
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FSSAI Proposes Mandatory FIFO and FEFO Storage Norms for Food Businesses Under 2026 Licensing Rules
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FSSAI Proposes Mandatory FIFO and FEFO Storage Norms for Food Businesses Under 2026 Licensing Rules

FSSAI proposes mandatory FIFO and FEFO inventory norms for food manufacturers under 2026 rules to reduce food safety risks and expired stock misuse.

Yash Singh 4 months ago
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Pepsi Steals Coca-Cola’s Iconic Polar Bears in Bold Super Bowl LX Ad Push
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Pepsi Steals Coca-Cola’s Iconic Polar Bears in Bold Super Bowl LX Ad Push

Pepsi targets Coca-Cola’s iconic polar bears in a bold Super Bowl LX ad, promoting Pepsi Zero Sugar as cola wars heat up ahead of the Big Game.

Yash Singh 4 months ago
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Economic Survey Flags Ultra-Processed Foods as Major Health Risk, Calls for Tax, Warning Labels and Ad Curbs
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Economic Survey Flags Ultra-Processed Foods as Major Health Risk, Calls for Tax, Warning Labels and Ad Curbs

Economic Survey 2025–26 warns against ultra-processed foods, links them to obesity and lifestyle diseases, and suggests higher taxes, labels and ad restrictions.

Yash Singh 4 months ago
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Nestlé India Q3 FY26 Profit Surges 46% to ₹1,018 Crore on Record Sales; Interim Dividend of ₹7 Announced
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Nestlé India Q3 FY26 Profit Surges 46% to ₹1,018 Crore on Record Sales; Interim Dividend of ₹7 Announced

Nestlé India Q3 FY26 profit jumps 46% to ₹1,018 crore on record sales of ₹5,643.5 crore; board declares interim dividend of ₹7 per share.

Yash Singh 4 months ago
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Dabur India Q3 FY25 Results: Revenue Rises 6.1%, Profit Jumps 10% on Strong Rural and International Growth
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Dabur India Q3 FY25 Results: Revenue Rises 6.1%, Profit Jumps 10% on Strong Rural and International Growth

Dabur India Q3 FY25 results show 6.1% revenue growth and 10.1% profit rise, driven by rural demand, FMCG growth, and strong overseas markets.

Yash Singh 4 months ago
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Bikaji Foods Q3 FY26 Results: Profit Jumps Over 122% as Ethnic Snacks and Exports Drive Growth
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Bikaji Foods Q3 FY26 Results: Profit Jumps Over 122% as Ethnic Snacks and Exports Drive Growth

Bikaji Foods Q3 FY26 results show 10.7% revenue growth and 122% surge in profit, driven by ethnic snacks demand, exports, and margin expansion.

Yash Singh 4 months ago
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Union Budget 2026–27: Halwa Ceremony at North Block Marks Start of Budget Lock-In Process
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Union Budget 2026–27: Halwa Ceremony at North Block Marks Start of Budget Lock-In Process

Union Budget 2026–27 preparations enter final stage as Halwa Ceremony is held at North Block ahead of February 1 budget presentation.

Yash Singh 4 months ago
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Kolkata Warehouse Fire: 21 Dead, 28 Missing in Wow! Momo and Pushpanjali Decorators Godown Blaze; Safety Norms Under Scanner
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Kolkata Warehouse Fire: 21 Dead, 28 Missing in Wow! Momo and Pushpanjali Decorators Godown Blaze; Safety Norms Under Scanner

Kolkata warehouse fire in Nazirabad exposes major safety lapses as conflicting death tolls emerge. Probe continues into Wow! Momo-linked godown blaze.

Yash Singh 4 months ago
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