Defence canteens to ban import of finished goods‘Direct imported’ items would include those that are shipped from other countries in finished form.
24 Oct, 2020, 10.22 AM IST
Going local: CSD canteens may sell only Indian itemsA decision to fully stop imported goods could help weed out Chinese-made items that have found their way into CSD stores as well over the p...
15 May, 2020, 12.06 AM IST
MHA directs CAPFs to adopt 'swadeshi' goods in canteens, officeThe MHA has also decided to enhance monetary grant to over 1,700 Central Police Canteens across the country as it has turned down the plea ...
17 Oct, 2019, 09.29 PM IST
Will CSD revert to its vanquished flaws with Air Marshal Baladitya's exit?At the famous Canteen Stores Dept, Air Marshal Baladitya has won against red tape and graft, posting Rs 1,253cr profit in FY18. But will CS...
04 Oct, 2018, 08.46 AM IST
Army Canteen’s profit zooms as companies fall in lineCSD, a not-for-profit organisation, earned Rs 1,253 crore during the year to March, significantly higher than other retailers in the countr...
15 Aug, 2018, 11.18 PM IST
Government opens up defence canteens for defence civilian pensionersThe sanction allows them to use defence canteens to purchase grocery items. However, they would not be able to buy liquor.
11 Jul, 2018, 12.47 PM IST
Dry run: New procurement system creates supply shortage at Army canteensUnder the new system, canteens have to place estimates based on ‘average strength’ of a unit in an area. This does not take into account ot...
11 Jul, 2018, 12.08 PM IST
In big shift, defence uniforms by private companies available at Army CanteensBranded fabric and fashion retailer Raymond has begun supplying uniform cloth to the defence ministry’s Canteen Stores Department (CSD) for...
09 Jul, 2018, 01.29 PM IST
Army seeks FMCG help to clean up canteensCSD, also referred to as the Army Canteen, said it posted sales of Rs 18,000 crore in FY18 through its outlets. It accounts for 5-7% of Ind...
03 Apr, 2018, 07.03 AM IST
Army canteens most profitable retail chain in India, ahead of Future & Reliance RetailThe defence canteen stores, which is a not-for-profit organisation, earned Rs 236 crore during FY14-15, according to a RTI query.
17 Aug, 2016, 04.25 PM IST
103-year-old building now Army canteen was earlier a ballroom and later BRV talkiesThe present structure was built in its place, in 1912. It housed regimental offices, armoury, stores and recreational spaces like a reading...
22 Oct, 2015, 10.34 AM IST
Army and Navy canteens asked to set aside Maggi stockOver 1,000 army canteens and some Navy canteens have been asked to set aside existing stock of the popular snack Maggi noodles until furthe...
03 Jun, 2015, 11.15 PM IST
Army asks personnel not to consume MaggiThe order, in a fresh setback to brand owner Nestle, covers over 1000 army canteens and the complete 13-lakh strong army.
03 Jun, 2015, 07.38 PM IST
Himachal govt reduces VAT on CSD canteen to 4 pcThe Himachal Pradesh govt today said it has reduced VAT to 4 pc from 14.3 pc earlier on sales of goods through CSD canteens.
13 Sep, 2013, 10.13 PM IST
- Defence Services chiefs appear before PAC on alleged discrepancies in ration procurement
Chiefs of the Army and the Air Force as well as the Vice-Chief of Naval Staff appeared before PAC to offer their side of the story on the a...
13 Jan, 2011, 04.03 AM IST
- Service chiefs called to explain 441cr loss to govt
The PAC of Parliament has summoned all three Service chiefs to appear before it on January 12 to discuss the damning report of the Comptrol...
06 Jan, 2011, 04.38 AM IST
- Army, SGPC in buyers’ list of Bharti-Wal-Mart
Apart from the Army, Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC), Virka and DAV schools are among the 30,000 members, who have register...
01 Jun, 2009, 01.03 AM IST