Mid-year ecommerce sales set to cool as costs heat upOnline sales volumes are expected to grow about 10-15%, compared with 20% last year when Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan coincided, boo...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Premiumisation lifts liquor companies' June quarter topline amid cost headwindsPremiumisation is the key growth driver for India's alcoholic beverages industry. Major spirit makers expanded revenue and protected margin...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
FSSAI crackdown sends food, beverage firms back to drawing boardAmid heightened regulatory scrutiny, Indian food and beverage companies are taking steps to update product labels and advertising claims. R...
08 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
FSSAI won't ease 'energy drink' label deadline for PepsiCo, Red Bull, Monster & othersIndia's food regulator will not extend the ninety-day deadline for energy drink labeling changes. Global beverage companies sought a one-ye...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
FSSAI penalises AWL Agri Business for substandard fortified Fortune sunflower oil sold in GoaIndia's food regulator FSSAI has penalized AWL Agri Business Ltd for selling substandard oil. A sample of Fortune Fryola refined sunflower ...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
AlcoBev makers challenge FSSAI directive over flavoring, labelling norms in High CourtsIn a significant move, United Spirits and Associated Alcohol & Breweries are contesting a directive from the food regulator regarding flavo...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Dabur honey, ghee, coconut oil banned by FSSAI over misleading claims: Why food regulator acted, list of products under lensDabur sale ban news: India's food regulator has prohibited Dabur India from selling several food products. These products carried misleadin...
04 Aug, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
FSSAI prohibits Dabur from selling food products with '100%' claimsIndia's food regulator FSSAI has banned Dabur India from selling many products. These products included honey and cow ghee with misleading ...
03 Aug, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
India bans sale of some Diageo, Inbrew whiskies and rum over flavouringIndia's food safety regulator has banned popular whiskies and rums from Diageo and Inbrew. These beverages were found to use artificial fla...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
The ethanol story is changing. Is investing in the ecosystem the better way? 15 stocks across different market cap segmentsThe ethanol story started simply enough: Cut India's dependence on imported crude oil. It would save foreign exchange. Give farmers a new a...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
FSSAI names United Spirits, INBREW in crackdown over added flavours voilation in alco-bev productsThe FSSAI has issued notices to several liquor manufacturers for adding artificial flavors. These companies are accused of imitating natura...
02 Aug, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
FSSAI's 'energy drink' crackdown sends distributors into panic modeDistributors are refusing to pick up existing energy drink stocks nationwide. This action has led to shortages of popular brands on retail ...
30 Jul, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
FSSAI suspends licence of Dior Pharmaceuticals for violations at nutraceutical plantThe FSSAI has suspended Dior Pharmaceuticals' license due to serious violations. The nutraceutical factory operated with severely deficient...
30 Jul, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Diet Coke shortage a wonderful problem; India lost share but an attractive market: Coca-ColaThe CFO of Coca-Cola pointed out the Diet Coke shortage in India as a promising sign of consumer demand, even while facing the pressures of...
30 Jul, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
India attractive long-term opportunity for Coca-Cola: CEO Henrique BraunCoca-Cola sees significant opportunities in India's beverage market. The company is investing in both affordable and premium product segmen...
28 Jul, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
Anicut Capital takes over Bira founder Ankur Jain's stake, to lead restructuringAnicut Capital has taken over B9 Beverages founder Ankur Jain's shares. The venture debt provider will now lead the troubled company's rest...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
RJ Corp picks former Diageo maven Prathmesh Mishra to expand drinks playRJ Corp, led by Ravi Jaipuria, has appointed former Diageo executive Prathmesh Mishra as it explores expanding into the premium alcoholic b...
25 Jul, 2026, 12.40 AM IST