Caught on camera: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag filmed vaping in dressing roomRajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was filmed vaping in the team dressing room during a live match broadcast. The incident occurred in th...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
India eyes end to popcorn imports by 2030, targets Rs 810 crore forex savings: ICAR’s JatDomestic production has surged, driven by indigenous hybrid development and a strong public-private partnership, significantly reducing imp...
25 Mar, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
The makeover announced by GST Council is welcome, but a cup half-full with red tape still flutteringThe GST Council's recent meeting delivered on the promise of GST reduction and rationalization ahead of Diwali, reaffirming commitment to t...
04 Sep, 2025, 11.04 PM IST
Operation Sindoor: How homegrown deftech mount a near-impregnable air defenceThe standout air defence weapon, Akash, a short-range surface-to-air missile, shielded vulnerable installations and cities. It's entirely c...
18 May, 2025, 11.06 PM IST
How to tax popcorn? India's formula sparks outrage against GST systemIndia's new popcorn tax has everyone talking. Different flavors now have different GST rates. Plain popcorn is taxed at 5%, branded at 12%,...
24 Dec, 2024, 10.46 AM IST
Snack brand 4700BC collaborates with Netflix to launch content-specific variantsSnacking brand 4700BC has partnered with Netflix to launch new popcorn variants in India. This collaboration aims to boost the popcorn cate...
05 Sep, 2024, 12.44 PM IST
A tale of the two most successful brand appropriations everHitching a ride’ with two unrelated phenomena – Durga Puja and cinema – two ‘products’ became iconic in their own right and forever associa...
24 Sep, 2022, 11.08 PM IST
Modi Naturals to launch sub-brand Oleev Kitchen to enter RTC/E segments as consumers continue to remain indoorsThe mid-premium brand will be retailed on ecommerce platforms and modern trade channels. Launch of more variants and related snacks are pla...
10 May, 2021, 08.53 PM IST
Meet the popcorn man of India: From supplying popcorn machines to selling gourmet kernels, Vikas Suri does it allVikas Suri’s popcorn business was well entrenched until the lockdown closed cinemas. He intends to pop back up by going retail with gourmet...
09 Jan, 2021, 11.00 PM IST
Timla Foods raises $2 million in debt financingThe Chennai-based alternative asset management firm, which typically invests in small and medium enterprises, counts beer brand Bira maker’...
01 Aug, 2018, 12.54 PM IST
India can achieve 50 million tones maize output by 2025 to meet demandIndia can double its maize production to 50 million tones by 2025 to meet the rising domestic demand of the crop, Agriculture Minister Radh...
26 May, 2016, 04.25 PM IST
Maggi ban: Sandwich makers gainSandwich makers, popcorn makers and bread were the big gainers from the Maggi ban, and now, as Maggi returns to store shelves, these catego...
12 Nov, 2015, 11.25 AM IST
Ajay Bijli-led PVR Ltd acquires 70% stake in 4700BC Popcorn startup owner Zea Maize4700BC Popcorn will be rolled out in 30-35 premium cinemas of PVR during the first phase and may be expanded to other markets in future.
20 Aug, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Startups look to cash in on healthy processed food boomSome of these ventures such as Bangalore-based YCook and Soulfull and Delhi-based Zea Maize have gained investor attention with their prote...
16 Sep, 2014, 03.13 PM IST
Why popcorn business is booming in India, with high sales & margins and new investmentsNationwide regularised production, sales and profit data on the popcorn business is tougher to find than a Bollywood movie with a tragic en...
19 Aug, 2013, 05.00 AM IST
Rural consumers stock up on brands like Fem, Real, Pamper, Horlicks and othersRural consumers are now stocking up on branded juices, facial bleaches and health food drinks with eagerness and are increasingly convertin...
28 Mar, 2013, 05.56 AM IST
- Product pipeline for India looking very good: Sachin Gopal, CEO, Agro Tech Foods
Sachin Gopal, CEO, Agro Tech Foods, in a chat with ET Now talks about the company’s plans in India and about margins going forward.
25 Nov, 2010, 05.03 PM IST