Coca-Cola eyes $1 billion IPO for Indian bottling unitCoca-Cola has invited investment banks to pitch for roles in the planned IPO of its Indian bottling arm, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, in ...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Energy drinks vs sports drinks: Top neurologist explains the key difference you’re missingHyderabad neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar clarifies that energy drinks primarily offer caffeine and sugar, not true energy for workouts. He em...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Consumer firms to create nearly 5,000 jobs in 2 years as India outshines global marketsLeading consumer companies are injecting significant investment into India, creating nearly 5,000 new jobs over the next two years. This ex...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
ITC enters cola business to add more fizz to beverages portfolioIndia's carbonated soft drinks market is intensifying as ITC launches a premium sugar-free Coconut Cola, aiming to compete with global gian...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.32 AM 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
Retail space leasing in malls, high streets rises 18 pc to 2.4 mn sq ft across top 8 cities: CushmanRetailers are witnessing an impressive 18% increase in leasing activities for shopping mall and high street locations across key Indian cit...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.49 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
India's e-commerce exports can add $10 billion in just a few years. Here's how.Indian e-commerce exports are poised for significant growth, potentially adding USD 10 billion in the next 2-3 years, according to a Direct...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Twinkle Papers IPO opens for subscription today. Check GMP, price band and other detailsRetail investors can bid for a minimum of 4,000 shares, requiring an investment of Rs 2.76 lakh at the upper end of the price band. Novus C...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.55 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
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
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