India's premium coffee boom: How the brew is becoming a lifestyle, not just a beveragePremium coffee is becoming a lifestyle symbol across India. Consumer expectations are shifting towards quality and personalized experiences...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.57 PM IST
MSME Day 2026 showcases government's vision for a tech-driven and future-ready MSME ecosystemThe event celebrated the sector's growth, highlighting government commitment to a resilient, technology-driven MSME ecosystem. New initiati...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Great Experiences: Why cheese tourism is becoming the latest luxury travel trend among IndiansLuxury travellers yearning for authentic yet offbeat experiences are opting for cheese tourism, finds Glynda Alves
31 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Starbucks, try some artisanal starbrightIn the bustling world of coffee culture, a clear divide is emerging between the behemoths of the industry and the charming independents. As...
25 May, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
'Bean there, done that': Imported coffeemakers turn the new luxury flaunt, with prices running into lakhsAffluent Indians are investing lakhs in artisanal coffee machines, seeking the café experience from Paris to Prague at home. These premium ...
16 Jan, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
Depresso! Cafés go through the grinderStarbucks, Barista, Chaayos, and Third Wave Coffee are facing a slowdown in growth due to rising competition and reduced consumer spending....
09 Jan, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Bikaji Foods acquires 53% stake in Hazelnut Factory for Rs 131 crore; to compete in QSR spaceBikaji Foods International has acquired a 53.02% stake in Lucknow's Hazelnut Factory for Rs 131 crore through its subsidiary. This strategi...
16 Oct, 2024, 08.09 PM IST
'Yellowstone' showdown: Taylor Sheridan's Bosque Ranch sues Cole Hauser's coffee brand over trademark disputeIn a lawsuit filed on November 21 in the federal court of the Northern District of Texas in San Angelo, Sheridan alleges that Free Rein has...
07 Dec, 2023, 01.59 AM IST
Coffee reserves plunge to lowest in more than two decadesCoffee reserves certified by ICE have been falling since September due to soaring shipping costs and unfavorable weather that clipped produ...
08 Feb, 2022, 10.33 AM IST
Covid-19 Impact: DTC tea brand Vahdam Teas partners Blue Tokai for online deliveryWith this partnership, Vahdam’s collection of artisanal teas will be sold on the coffee brand’s flagship portal for delivery for at-home co...
18 Jun, 2020, 03.00 PM IST
Not Bean There: Why hasn't artisanal coffee taken off in India?As the 'third wave' of a global coffee culture goes mainstream, conversations over a cup of coffee have moved from just single origin or cu...
08 Feb, 2020, 11.00 PM IST
Local lolly! Bengaluru is scooping up India-flavoured artisanal ice-creamRising health consciousness is making citizens shift from factory-made to artisan gelatos.
29 May, 2018, 12.52 PM IST
How gifting coffee blends made Rohan Bopanna an entrepreneurThe tennis star gifted coffee blends from his estate in Kodagu to fellow players Mahesh Bhupathi and Bruno Soares.
07 Feb, 2018, 12.09 PM IST
How better pricing is driving companies to introduce single-origin chocolates and beveragesIndia is the world’s second largest producer and fourth biggest exporter of tea, and tea is both the world’s and India’s most preferred bev...
03 Feb, 2018, 11.00 PM IST
Coffee perking up in latte latitudes?Is it any wonder that supermarkets abroad are stocking up on canned frappés, iced mochas and “cold brew” — obtained by steeping coffee grin...
27 Nov, 2017, 10.50 PM IST
Here is how young entrepreneurs are making sure you have the great Indian coffee experienceThis is a trend that started five years ago, with third- and fourth-generation coffee planters deciding to offer A-grade beans to the India...
29 Oct, 2017, 10.10 AM IST
A look at how Indian consumers have been steadily changing their patterns of drinking coffeeEarlier, people were happy with something hot, frothy and bittersweet. Now most can discern the difference in taste among various coffee ch...
12 Feb, 2017, 02.27 PM IST