Paradise Biryani plans ₹100-crore fundraiseParadise Biryani plans to raise ₹100 crore. This funding will fuel aggressive expansion. The iconic Hyderabadi brand aims to open 100 new o...
27 Apr, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Fish, meat & West Bengal elections: It’s about money and not politicsWest Bengal Elections BJP vs TMC: Political campaigns in West Bengal are creatively using fish and meat, staples of Bengali culture, to con...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Asha Bhosle loved cooking: How she turned her passion for food into a global restaurant business empire; even Tom Cruise visitedThe passing of Asha Bhosle has brought renewed attention to a lesser-known part of her life, her deep love for cooking. Beyond her legendar...
12 Apr, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
LPG crisis: Food prices set to increase as hotels shift to firewood, others; biryani takes the hit during EidLPG crisis: Hotels in Tamil Nadu are switching to firewood due to an LPG shortage. This shift is driving up food prices, particularly for b...
21 Mar, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Devyani International to acquire 80.72% stake in Sky Gate Hospitality for Rs 419.6 crDevyani International Ltd (DIL) is set to acquire up to 80.72% stake in Sky Gate Hospitality for Rs 419.6 crore, incorporating brands like ...
24 Apr, 2025, 02.47 PM IST
Devyani International to acquire majority stake in 'Biryani by Kilo'Devyani International Ltd (DIL), a major franchisee for KFC, Pizza Hut, and Costa Coffee, plans to acquire a controlling stake in Sky Gate ...
22 Apr, 2025, 11.43 AM IST
India's biryani craze keeps food, delivery companies on their toesGrover said the company is also conducting a pilot in Mumbai for ‘Mehfil-e-Behrouz’. “Under this, we will arrange a buffet-like setup for p...
27 May, 2024, 10.56 PM IST
Samara wants full biryani, takes control of Paradise Food CourtSamara, which already held a 49% stake, has invested about $75 million (Rs 560 crore) to acquire the stake from promoters and as fresh capi...
11 Feb, 2022, 10.08 AM IST
Sanitising kitchen every hour, using tamper-proof sealed bags: Biryani by Kilo is serving a feast for the palate in the pandemicBiryani by Kilo has been doing its bit and taking all precautions during the pandemic.
25 Jun, 2021, 08.25 AM IST
Biryani sales rise after AAP victory in Delhi electionsSocial media platforms have been flooded with posts of citizens announcing celebrations with biryani after the AAP win. This was in respons...
11 Feb, 2020, 11.28 PM IST
For the love of chicken & mutton biryani: How political gatherings helped caterers grow bigTamil Nadu’s love for biryani probably stems from the state’s love of rice.
27 Oct, 2019, 12.50 PM IST
PE firm CX Partners buys majority in TN biryani chainThe funds will be used by the promoters of Dindigul Thalappakatti to expand in metros across India and also overseas.
21 Oct, 2019, 10.54 AM IST
Biryani By Kilo raises Rs 30 cr in series-A roundInvestors say building restaurant supply is a huge opportunity in India since the number as well as density of restaurants is limited compa...
20 Jun, 2019, 08.19 AM IST
IKEA to stop veg biryani, samosas at its restaurantA week after caterpillar fiasco, IKEA has decided to stop selling vegetable biryani and samosas.
05 Sep, 2018, 08.06 PM IST
Indians who order food online just can’t get enough of this dishBiryani has emerged as an unlikely champion of India’s fast food scene, unseating the pizzas and burgers.
06 Aug, 2018, 07.47 PM IST
Premium Biryani chain ‘Biryani by Kilo’ raises $1 million in pre-Series A round of fundingCurrently headquartered in New Delhi, Biryani by Kilo is looking to use the capital to scale operations and stores across India.
02 Jul, 2018, 04.48 PM IST
Making exotic & healthy vegetable biryani the new trend among chefsChefs are cooking up newer versions using alternatives such as brown rice, tofu, olive oil and quinoa, besides fruits and vegetables.
10 Aug, 2014, 12.41 PM IST