R Madhavan is a top actor, has electronics degree, but has a big problem with money. He calls himself 'dumb' despite being educatedR Madhavan admitted he was “dumb” about money despite being academically qualified, revealing that he did not know what a balance sheet mea...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Karnataka: Junk food banned near schools and colleges of Bengaluru, other regionsKarnataka's food department banned unhealthy food sales near schools and colleges. Officials inspected institutions and found high refined ...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Starbucks bets on India's premium coffee boom amid rising competitionStarbucks is expanding its premium Reserve stores in India, aiming to capture a growing coffee market. The company sees intensified competi...
31 Jul, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
The ripple effect of El Nino runs from village fields to corporate boardroomsA deficient monsoon warning flags many districts at risk across India. Reduced agricultural yields will increase food inflation and rural i...
30 Jul, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Hershey to focus on top six cities, exit general trade in non metrosHershey India is pivoting away from general trade in non-metro areas, focusing its efforts instead on the premium urban markets of six majo...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Think diet sweeteners are harmless? Here's how they alter gut-brain signallingArtificial sweeteners, discovered by chance, offer temporary sugar relief for many individuals. Experts suggest long-term use can negativel...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Varun Beverages shares jump 3% after Q1 PAT rises 15%, revenue grows 20%Varun Beverages reported a 15% profit and 20% revenue increase in Q1 FY2027. Consolidated sales volumes grew by nearly 20% driven by India ...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
India orders Pepsi, Red Bull, Monster and others to drop ‘energy drink’ label despite industry protestsIndia's food regulator has mandated that beverage brands discontinue the 'energy drink' label. This directive entails a compliance period o...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Govt cracks down on sugar hoarding, imposes 30-day stock limit from Aug 1 till Nov 30The Centre has imposed stock holding limits on sugar dealers nationwide from August 1 to November 30. This measure aims to curb hoarding an...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Varun Beverages shares fall 5% as Q2 margins shrink after Twizza acquisition in South Africa; net profit rises 15%Varun Beverages shares fell 5% after the Pepsi bottler reported a 76-basis-point contraction in Q2 CY2026 EBITDA margin to 27.7%, weighed d...
28 Jul, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Coca-Cola India set to enter zero-caffeine market; to introduce global brand Coke Zero-Caffeine Zero-SugarCoca-Cola India is preparing to launch Coke Zero-Sugar Zero-Caffeine with local manufacturing, marking a new phase in the cola wars as dema...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
40-year-old woman, with flawless skin, reveals six foods she completely cut off from her diet for radiant, age-defying skin. One is a comfort food, 75% Indians are addicted toTaking to Instagram, an influencer named Sushmita Prasad revealed six common foods, she completely cut from her diet to make her skin look ...
28 Jul, 2026, 02.31 AM IST
Premium car buyers drive EV, hybrid shift as high-margin segment goes electricElectrified vehicles are now nearly half of new premium car registrations. This significant shift reflects changing buyer preferences in In...
26 Jul, 2026, 04.00 AM IST
Monk fruit vs sugar: India's new sugar substitute is gaining popularity, but doctors say real problem isn't sugar, it's the way we eatMonk fruit is emerging as a popular natural sweetener in India's health food market, driven by growing consumer demand for zero-calorie and...
25 Jul, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Make junk food costlier, tighten school canteen rules: Five steps ICMR suggests to curb childhood obesityIndia faces a significant childhood obesity crisis with 41 million affected children. New government policies aim to curb unhealthy food ma...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Sugar stock limits may offer temporary relief but risk disrupting the supply chain: IndustryIndia is unlikely to face any immediate sugar shortage, as domestic stocks are expected to be sufficient to meet demand until the next crus...
23 Jul, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
FSSAI cracks down on misleading 'healthy food' claims, tightens noose on brandsIndia's food regulator is targeting deceptive health claims made by beverage and food companies. Approximately eighty-five percent of digit...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.34 AM IST