Ecommerce festive sales fizzle out on price pangsExecutives attributed the slowdown to sluggish demand for premium electronics, including smartphones, home appliances and laptops, as price...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
India braces for first Diwali after Gulf war with tighter budgetsAs households prepare for Diwali, rising food prices and travel expenses are impacting festive budgets significantly. Increased costs for e...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Eateries cut corners as high costs and hygiene crackdowns take a tollNew strategies include pausing high-cost menu items and introducing smaller portions for diners. Increased operational expenses due to regu...
19 Oct, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Weather the Weather: A seasonal guide to food, fitness, skincare and staying healthyAs the seasons change, your wardrobe shouldn’t be the only thing that needs a reset. A better approach, finds Lijee Philip, is to prepare f...
18 Oct, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
FMCG firms grapple with input cost inflation in Q2, brace for margin pressure in H2FMCG companies are experiencing increased margin pressure as input costs continue to rise. Rising inflation is affecting profitability, for...
18 Oct, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
India's cuisine, culinary diversity & Bollywood take centre stage at New York City's biggest food festivalThe NYC Wine and Food Festival recently featured an event highlighting Indian cuisine with renowned chefs. Maneet Chauhan and Chef Vijaya K...
18 Oct, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Mizoram’s Hnahsin Kut ends: Cosmos festival in Champhai logs 22.5 million social reach, eyes year-round tourismHnahsin Kut, also known as the Cosmos Festival, recently concluded in Champhai after eleven days of celebration. Organised by Champhai Natu...
18 Oct, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Navratri fasting food goes gourmet as restaurants see demandRestaurants are stepping into a meal occasion traditionally associated with home kitchens to keep guests observing dietary restrictions at ...
18 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Reliance and Blinkit executives face FIR in food safety caseExecutives of Reliance Consumer Products named in the FIR include V Subramaniam, Ashok Kumar Singh, Vijay Bhikaji Kharmale, and Nilesh Ramd...
18 Oct, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Buying groceries online for festivals? Unsafe ghee, expired green peas, yoghurt & brownies found at Delhi facilities; mosquitoes and lizards also spottedDelhi's Food Safety Department found expired green peas, Greek yoghurt, brownies and cow ghee, along with flies, mosquitoes and a lizard, a...
17 Oct, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Banke Bihari Temple new rules: Why throwing pedas and flowers is banned nowThe Banke Bihari Temple management committee in Vrindavan has banned devotees from throwing pedas, flower garlands and tulsi malas at the d...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Festive cheer is high, but shoppers are counting every rupeeConsumers are maintaining festive spending but are focusing on value and utility as shopping habits evolve. Clothing remains the top catego...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Delhi High Court seeks FSSAI, Centre's response on sale of non-dairy products as paneerIn a significant move, the Delhi High Court has called for replies from the FSSAI, the Centre, and the Delhi government concerning a public...
14 Oct, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Bitter truth: Surge in sugar prices to push up festival budgetsSweets and desserts are experiencing higher prices this festive season due to increasing sugar costs and rising demand. Sugar prices have s...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Festive shopping takes a hit as protests empty Delhi’s Khan Market, Connaught PlaceRetailers in Khan Market and Connaught Place report a 90% drop in footfall due to ongoing protests. The disruptions have led to extensive f...
13 Oct, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Food firms scramble for experienced safety professionals as demand soarsIndia's food industry is currently experiencing a significant shortage of experienced food-safety professionals. Employers have reported a ...
09 Oct, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Quick commerce fuels festive credit demand as brands seek working capitalIndifi has seen a roughly 50% increase in disbursements to quick commerce-focussed sellers compared to previous years. “Quick commerce is a...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST