Protein powder is the buzz word on social media, but is more really better? The data-driven truth and who needs how muchIn 2025, protein has become a global obsession, fueled by social media trends and innovative food products. While a majority of Americans i...
08 Aug, 2025, 08.24 AM IST
Popcorn, in loose form, sold in movie theatres to attract 5% GSTPopcorn sold in loose form in movie theatres will continue to attract a GST rate of 5 per cent. If popcorn is sold together with a movie ti...
26 Dec, 2024, 02.41 PM IST
ET Explainer: Taxing times for popcorn & used carsThe GST Council clarified the tax rates on ready-to-eat, pre-packaged, and caramelised popcorn at 5%, 12%, and 18% respectively. It also re...
26 Dec, 2024, 02.40 PM IST
GST Council meet: From no GST on penal charges by banks, NBFCs for loan defaults to 5% GST on new EVs & more; Here are top 10 outcomesThe GST Council lowered the compensation cess rate for merchant exporters to 0.1% and reduced the tax on fortified rice kernels to 5%. The ...
23 Dec, 2024, 12.44 PM IST
Popcorn casteism is alive and poppingThe GST Council has decided to maintain the existing tax rates on popcorn, but clarified its classification for taxation purposes. Ready-to...
22 Dec, 2024, 11.09 PM IST
Caramelised popcorn’s sweetness in jeopardy? Sitharaman’s GST clarification adds a tangy twistThe GST Council clarified the tax rates for popcorn. Ready-to-eat popcorn with salt and spices will be taxed at 5% if loose and 12% if pre-...
22 Dec, 2024, 10.38 AM IST
GST Council ups tax on sale of used cars by businesses; says rate on popcorn depends on flavourThe GST council met on Saturday. It decided to not tax gift vouchers. Used cars purchased by businesses will face an 18% tax. This includes...
21 Dec, 2024, 04.55 PM IST
Snacking while binge-watching? OTTs, brands smell opportunitySnack brands are partnering with streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney Hotstar to offer co-branded packs tailore...
08 Sep, 2024, 11.39 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
Agro Tech Foods to diversify portfolio to cater to post-pandemic demandLed by increase in in-home consumption amid the pandemic which has forced people to stay indoors, Agro Tech Foods’ ready-to-cook business g...
02 Dec, 2020, 11.35 AM IST
Google gets ready for 2019 with a fun doodle featuring purple elephantsNew Year's Eve doodles have become a kind of tradition with the tech giant having one every year.
31 Dec, 2018, 11.27 AM 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
Early-stage VC firm Kae closes second fund with $53-millionInternational backers include Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin's Velos Partners besides institutional investors like Quilvest and Axis C...
13 Sep, 2017, 11.26 AM IST
PopiCorn Time as Timla gets seed from Kae Cap"We realised that the market gap is large and PopiCorn received positive response in the Telangana market," said Navin Honagudi, investment...
21 Dec, 2016, 08.45 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
- Agro Tech plans Rs 100-crore capacity expansion in 2-3 years: Official
Agro Tech Foods plans to launch ready-to-eat meals, peanut butter and oil sprays nationally, and invest Rs 100 crore on capacity expansion ...
09 Jan, 2012, 04.16 AM IST
- AgroTech Foods enters ready-to-eat segment, launches rice-based Sundrop Yummeals
AgroTech Foods has entered into the ready-to-eat segment by launching rice-based Sundrop Yummeals.
18 Jul, 2011, 05.31 PM IST