DK Shivakumar's first big test as Karnataka CM: Giving nod to Adani Enterprises Ltd road projectKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar faces a significant political challenge. His approval of Adani Enterprises' bid for a major tunnel r...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Consumer goods companies chart new manufacturing and sourcing course as West Asia crisis hits supply chainIndian consumer goods firms like Dabur, Britannia, Tata Consumer Products, and Emami are rerouting manufacturing and sourcing away from Wes...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Ladakh's new excise policy eases restrictions on liquor saleLadakh's new Excise Policy permits hard liquor sales, reduces license documents from 16 to six, and expands availability to four more distr...
31 May, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Aureate Tradde IPO opens for subscription today. Check GMP, price band and other detailsAureate Tradde's initial public offering begins on Friday, May 29. The company is seeking to raise approximately Rs 27.29 crore through a f...
29 May, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Diageo India bets big on premium demandDemand for premium alcohol in India remains robust despite global challenges, says Diageo India's managing director Praveen Someshwar. Howe...
18 May, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
17 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
UpGrad-Unacademy deal closes; India’s largest private satellite lifts offHappy Monday! Upgrad is set to acquire Unacademy at a 90% markdown of its peak valuation. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
04 May, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Diet coke runs dry in Indian cities as Iran war triggers aluminium can shortageDiet Coke is disappearing from shelves across major Indian cities. A global shortage of aluminium beverage cans, exacerbated by the Iran wa...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
'Pet parents, not owners': Indians make space for pet products in monthly expenditureMillennials and Gen Z are reshaping India's economy, driving e-commerce, cafe spaces, convenience services, and the expanding pet care indu...
21 May, 2024, 10.18 PM IST
Affinity Petcare to invest 20% revenues on marketingAffinity Petcare has entered the India market in partnership with pet foods and products maker Scientific Remedies. The company has first l...
24 Oct, 2023, 08.26 AM IST
L Catterton invests $60 mn in pet foods company DroolsGlobal consumer-focused investment firm L Catterton has invested $60m in Indian pet food company Drools. It is the firm's first entry into ...
20 Jun, 2023, 01.22 PM IST
Paw Power: How pets are becoming a serious business in IndiaIndia's pet care industry is growing at a CAGR of 16.5%, according to Decipher Market Research Agency, with the market size expected to rea...
06 May, 2023, 10.51 PM IST
Pet care industry grows after pandemic; attracts FMCG companiesLast week, Nestle India entered into the segment by acquiring the pet foods business from its fellow subsidiary Purina Petcare India for Rs...
31 Jul, 2022, 05.02 PM IST
How startup Pet Fed has become a leading pet events companyThe startup seeks to be a forum for pet lovers, allowing them to meet all their pet-related needs—from pet food to pet-friendly cars and ev...
20 Nov, 2017, 06.30 AM IST
PET bottles recycling a Rs 3500 crore industry now: ReportThe report, released recently by the Pune-based National Chemical Laboratory, has revealed that close to 70% of PET bottles get recycled th...
30 Aug, 2017, 07.05 PM IST
Govt to soon frame rules to regulate pet shops in the countryThe government will soon frame rules to regulate business activities related to pet shops, dog breeding and aquarium fish breeding in the c...
11 Oct, 2015, 09.09 PM IST
Luxury pet products and services flourish in India amid slowing economyThe business of pet care, packaged food and grooming, is growing at a healthy clip at a time when most other industries are facing challeng...
20 Jul, 2012, 05.41 PM IST