FSSAI crackdown on energy drink brands; issues notices to 6 firms including Red Bull, PepsicoFood Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has "issued notices to several beverage brands claiming to be 'energy drinks' for misb...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
CCI clears RCB's $1.78-billion buyout by Aditya Birla Group, ToI consortiumThe Competition Commission of India has greenlit a massive $1.78 billion deal, allowing a consortium led by Aditya Birla Group and The Time...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
PepsiCo commissions second India flavour plant in Ujjain with Rs 1,266-crore investmentPepsiCo India has launched a massive Rs 1,266-crore flavour manufacturing plant in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. This significant investment, par...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
Woman loses 7.5 kg in 2 months after giving up rice, chapati and dosa; Apollo neurologist debunks carb myth, explains what really drives fat lossWeight loss isn't solely about ditching rice or chapatis, according to neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar. True weight loss stems from a consiste...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Why do people snore? Causes, symptoms, risks and how to stop snoringSnoring, often dismissed as a mere annoyance, can signal underlying health issues like sleep apnea. The sound arises from obstructed breath...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Speaker Radhakrishnan denies backing low-alcohol liquor policy during LDF regimeKerala Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan refuted claims of supporting low-alcohol liquor sales during his previous tenure. He st...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Cooling products see mixed demand in June qtr; AC sales slump, beverages, ice cream stay resilientSummer demand for products showed a mixed trend. While air-conditioner sales dipped due to unseasonal weather and rising prices, beverages,...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Differences emerge in Kerala govt over PM SHRI schemeKerala's ruling UDF faces internal friction as the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) voices strong objections to the state's proposed PM SH...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
Long- or medium-term: Invest in ability and balance sheet; 5 large-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 23%At this juncture, what an investor in the market needs is some hard work and the ability to be contrarian. In picking companies, focus on t...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
Pure milk, fresh fruit and cocoa: 141-year-old famous ice cream shop in Pune once started as a pharmacyPune's oldest ice cream parlour, Ganu Shinde, established in 1885 on Laxmi Road, boasts nearly 150 years of serving pure milk ice cream. Wh...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsAs the old saying goes: Nothing can be ruled out on the street. Which means that one should be prepared for anything. Now, what is the prob...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Kerala liquor policy to be decided after talks with coalition parties, says Kerala Revenue Minister A P Anil KumarKerala Revenue Minister A P Anil Kumar stated that any policy on tax cuts for low-alcohol beverages will be decided after internal UDF disc...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Paris to set ban on drinking alcohol in public to deal with heatwaveParis is implementing a ban on public alcohol consumption starting Friday midday to combat health risks exacerbated by the ongoing heatwave...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Waka Waka! Indian consumer giants seek to roar louder in AfricaIndian consumer firms are significantly boosting investments in Africa, shifting from market entry to large-scale operations. Driven by a y...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Coke, Pepsi, Red Bull to add QR codes linking to ingredient information in USMajor beverage companies are now placing QR codes on their products across the US, offering consumers direct access to detailed ingredient ...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Japan's Asahi taps Varun Beverages to make India debut with 'CALPIS'Japan's Asahi Group is bringing its CALPIS brand to India through a partnership with Varun Beverages Limited. This marks Asahi's entry into...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
India-UK FTA draws mixed response from liquor industry over Scotch duty cutsThe India-UK Free Trade Agreement is set to begin on July 15. Alcoholic beverage makers welcome the pact, expecting increased trade and a b...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.18 PM IST