Late kick-offs drag FIFA World Cup 2026 TV ad volumes down 14% in IndiaThe FIFA World Cup 2026 saw a significant drop in linear TV advertising in India, with unfavorable match timings and a paywall on ZEE5 impa...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
FDA issues compliance order for milk sector in Maharashtra; warns of Rs 10 lakh fine for violationsMaharashtra FDA has mandated strict food safety compliance across the entire milk supply chain, from farms to retailers. New guidelines aim...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan asks food cos to focus on making quality productsUnion Minister Chirag Paswan underscored the potential within India's food processing industry, encouraging businesses to focus on quality ...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Fake Canadian admission scam exposed: Study abroad dream turns fraud as Chandigarh panel orders ₹12.35 lakh refund to studentA Chandigarh consumer commission has ordered a visa consultancy and its former employee to refund ₹12.35 lakh with interest to a young woma...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
Food inflation shaped household choices; long-term growth potential intact: Nestle chairmanNestle India's Chairman highlighted how food inflation reshaped consumer choices, impacting pack sizes and purchase habits in FY26. Despite...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Broadcasters in a fix as weekly rating suspension disrupts Rs 40,000 crore ad marketIndia's ₹40,000 crore TV advertising market faces disruption as weekly ratings are suspended. Advertisers must now rely on historical data,...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Red Bull, Campa, Monster and other beverage cos get notices over 'energy drink' claimsIndia's food regulator, FSSAI, has cracked down on major beverage brands like Red Bull and Monster, issuing notices for using the 'energy d...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Influencer boom masks growing ad fatigue as brands chase clicks over brand-building: KantarIndian marketers might be overestimating influencer impact, as a Kantar report reveals Gen Z fatigue with sponsored and AI ads. While creat...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
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
From WhatsApp chats to food orders: How Sebi cracked a Rs 144 crore stock manipulation schemeSebi uncovered an alleged Rs 144 crore pump-and-dump scheme by analysing airline bookings, hotel stays, food delivery records, WhatsApp cha...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
KC Venugopal gives Notice for Privilege Motion against Rajnath Singh over Op Sindoor remarksCongress MP KC Venugopal has lodged a breach of privilege notice against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Venugopal alleges Singh misled Par...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
US DOJ closes criminal probe into Abbott over baby formula plant: ReportThe US Justice Department has reportedly ended its criminal investigation into Abbott Laboratories concerning its baby formula plant, which...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
India’s nutraceutical market set to nearly double to $57 billion by 2030 on preventive health boomIndia's health-conscious population is fueling a boom in the nutraceutical market, projected to nearly double to $55-57 billion by 2030. Th...
28 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Chocolate, juice, noodles, tofu, protein powder, cooking oil, water & more under FSSAI action; Here's which brands were called out for misleading claimsIndia's food regulator, FSSAI, has cracked down on numerous food businesses for making misleading claims on product packaging. Companies ar...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Online: Two-thirds of Indians (66%) have encountered a health or wellness scam: McAfee Health & Wellness researchNew research from McAfee reveals a surge in health scams targeting Indians, particularly young adults. Scammers are exploiting influencer t...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Sebi proposes common advertising code for brokers, mutual funds, may allow celebrity endorsementsSebi has proposed a common advertising code for brokers, mutual funds, investment advisers and other regulated entities, aiming to simplify...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
CCPA fines Storia Foods, English Oven Rs 1 lakh each for misleading '100%' claims on food labelsTwo prominent food companies, Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities, have been fined Rs 1 lakh each by the Central Consumer Prote...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.22 PM IST