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FMCG brands turn up the volume on ads as costs and scrutiny riseMultiple packaged goods companies are increasing their advertising expenditures to maintain consumer demand amid rising inflation. Nestle I...
Love shooting trains, Vande Bharat videos & scenic railway bridges with a drone? Railways is cracking down, and vloggers need to take noteIndian Railways has stepped up its crackdown on unauthorised drone operations over railway tracks, stations and other infrastructure, citin...
From paneer to pizza, FSSAI puts India’s ₹200 lakh crore consumer boom to the test. Who pays?The FSSAI's escalated enforcement in consumer sectors in India has led to increased compliance costs for companies. Many brands are now ree...
Reliance, PepsiCo, Monster get court breather over Campa ‘energy drink’ label banFSSAI's order barring Reliance Industries from selling its Campa beverages as “energy drinks” has been put on hold. This is an interim reli...
PepsiCo, Monster challenge India 'energy drink' label ban citing business impactPepsiCo and Monster Beverage have initiated legal action against India's food regulator regarding a recent labeling ban. The regulator's di...
Cornell University gang rape case reveals 1200 sexual assaults reported between 2018-24, only 7 expulsion even as over 51 people were found responsible; trend follows in NYU, Coloumbia and major NewYork collegesBetween 2018 and 2024, Cornell University documented 1,200 instances of sexual misconduct, yet only a handful of disciplinary measures were...
IT firms cut H-1B reliance; Anthropic flags AI risks in IPO filingTop Indian IT firms have sharply cut H-1B visa filings as rules tighten. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Milind Deora backs FSSAI crackdown, says one year is fair for food cos to shift to new labellingFood companies in India are expected to transition to front-of-pack nutrition labeling over the next year. The FSSAI proposed a system incl...
FSSAI rules put beverage makers in a tizzy as ‘energy’ deadline loomsRed Bull has approached the Delhi High Court to dispute FSSAI's ban on energy drink labeling. The company argues that due process was not f...
FSSAI crackdown sparks hiring surge in food safety and complianceLarge food companies and restaurants are expanding their hiring for food safety and compliance roles. This increase is in response to rigor...
US government seeks to join Elon Musk in challenge against EU's fine on XThe US government has formally requested to join Elon Musk's effort to annul a significant EU fine. The fine of €120 million was imposed by...
FSSAI initiates penal action against Amazon, Zepto, BigBasket, othersFSSAI has taken action against major e-commerce platforms for various food safety violations and misbranding. The platforms include Amazon,...
Trai tightens anti-spam rules, brings AI-based detection, automated calls under frameworkIndia's telecom regulator has strengthened anti-spam rules significantly. New regulations now include AI detection for suspected spam numbe...
Trump and the court: If he wins, he's happy. When he loses, he ridicules justices he appointedPresident Trump has personally reacted to Supreme Court decisions, both favorable and unfavorable. He expressed frustration after the court...
Tukaram Mundhe strikes again: FDA shuts Mumbai's iconic Cafe Mondegar in statewide raid over hygiene breachesMaharashtra FDA suspended licenses of four food businesses for hygiene breaches. Officials inspected thirty-eight establishments and collec...
70% NSE revenue under Sebi shadow: Is F&O risk a key overhang for IPO investors?NSE’s IPO comes with a strong market position but also a key regulatory overhang, with options contributing nearly 60% of operating revenue...
SEBI tightens scrutiny of Wall Street giants operating in IndiaIndia's securities regulator is increasing its oversight of foreign financial firms. Prominent players like JPMorgan Chase and Jane Street ...
Raids, shutdowns, warning labels - India's unprecedented food safety pushIndia's food safety regulators are intensifying checks on eateries and restaurants nationwide. This crackdown follows years of consumer com...
Party's over for crypto scammers who went on a spending spree after a $240 million bitcoin theftIn a bold social engineering heist, young con artists pilfered over $240 million in bitcoin, leading to an extravagant month of luxury splu...
Labels are now the main course for F&B chiefs as regulatory scrutiny reshapes boardroom prioritiesSpotlight on food safety and compliance is shining brightly in Indian F&B sectors. With regulatory scrutiny reaching CEO boardroom discussi...