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New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Global hospitality major Hilton on Wednesday announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Regenta Hotels Private Limited, owned by Royal Orchid Hotels Limited, for opening 125 'Hampton by Hilton' hotels across western and southern India by 2035. The partnership accelerates Hilton's upper mid-scale expansion in India, where rising domestic travel and growing demand from the country's expanding middle class are driving strong opportunities in the mid-market segment. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI : Royal Orchid Hotels Limited (NSE: ROHLTD.NS), today announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Hilton ( NYSE : HYT), to sign and open 125 Hampton by Hilton hotels in India. The partnership accelerates Hilton's upper midscale expansion in India, where rising domestic travel and growing demand from the country's expanding middle class are driving strong opportunities in the mid-market segment. The franchised hotels will primarily be developed across western and southern market ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Domestic revenue of Jubilant Foodworks Ltd (JFL), the country's leading QSR chain operator, was up 6.2 per cent to Rs 1,686 crore in March quarter of 2025-26 fiscal year. For the full fiscal, revenue was at Rs 6,887.8 crore, said the Bhartiya family-promoted firm, which has franchise rights for global QSR brand as Domino's, Popeyes. Consolidated revenue, which includes income from international operations, came in at Rs 2,505.8 crore in March quarter, up 19.1 per cent ye ...Read More >
Shares of Senco Gold Ltd rallied sharply on Monday after the jewellery retailer indicated a strong end to the financial year, supported by healthy demand during the peak wedding season. The stock rose over 13% to around Rs 328 in intraday trade, as investors responded positively to the company's March quarter business update. The trigger was the March quarter update, where the jewellery retailer flagged strong traction during the wedding season, a period that typically drives a bulk of annual ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 6: The laundry business in India has grown and changed over time. The laundry business in India is going through a huge change. It used to be unorganised and not so refined, but now it is organised and driven by technology. The laundry business in India is becoming one of the best places for entrepreneurs and investors to invest because of changing lifestyles, growing cities, and more people being aware of hygiene in a post-pandemic world. Also Read | Badsha ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Govt is working to step up the supply of induction cooktops and vessels, while nudging companies and institutional kitchens to move to electricity-based cooking to reduce pressure on gas.To meet the immediate requirement of cooktops, whose demand has increased in the wake of LPG concerns, imports are lined up, while domestic production is sought to be speeded up in the coming weeks.Commerce & industry minister Piyush Goyal, DPIIT secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia, power secretary Pankaj ...Read More >
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is expanding its presence in India and Southwest Asia. Vikas Chawla will lead the company's strategy and growth in the region starting April 1, 2026. Hyatt plans to add nearly 5,000 rooms to its pipeline in 2025. The company is strengthening its brand in key cities and exploring new destinations. New Delhi: Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the appointment of Vikas Chawla in the newly created senior role of President - India and Southwest Asia effective April 1, 20 ...Read More >
PRNewswire New Delhi [India], April 1: Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the next stage of growth of Hyatt's business in India with the appointment of Vikas Chawla in the newly created senior role of President - India & Southwest Asia to lead the business in the region, effective April 1, 2026. The new leadership position reflects Hyatt's commitment to accelerating its expansion and deepening its brand presence in one of Hyatt's most strategically important growth markets. - A ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd (JFL), India's largest foods services player, on Monday said it will not renew its franchise agreement to operate US coffee-and-donut chain Dunkin' in India, ending a 15-year franchise deal amid recurring losses and weak growth. The existing agreement ends on December 31, 2026, JFL said in a stock exchange filing. The company will evaluate options for the stores including sale and transfer of franchise rights in consultation with Dunkin', it added. The JFL boa ...Read More >
PRNewswire Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 15: Coldwell Banker India today announced the appointment of Value Add Realty represented by Mr. Balaji Badrinath as the Area Developer for the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Goa. Value Add Realty has been associated with Coldwell Banker for over a decade as a franchisee and has played a key role in strengthening the brand's presence in Bengaluru. Over the years, Value Add Realty has consistently demonstrated a commitment to prof ...Read More >
PNNNew Delhi [India], October 1: In India's rapidly evolving food and beverage landscape, one brand is making waves with its authentic blends, sustainable growth, and community-driven vision -- GoChai Beverages Private Limited, popularly known as ChaiEra. Established in August 2019 and operational post-COVID from April 2022, the company has swiftly become a standout in the tea cafe segment by blending tradition with innovation.From humble beginnings in a 90 sq. ft. outlet generating just ₹2,000 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Fashion and apparel brands accounted for nearly 60 per cent of retail leasing by direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands in the first half of this year (H1 2025), a report said on Wednesday. It was followed by the Homeware and Furnishings (12 per cent), Jewellery (12 per cent) and Health and Personal Care (6 per cent). Between 2020 and 2022, several digital-first brands witnessed considerable growth, mainly fuelled by a rise in online shopping during the COVID-19 pand ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Commercial Tax Department has once again issued a clarification regarding the recent tax notices sent to bakeries, condiments, and tea stalls in Bengaluru. Following earlier backlash, the department had stated that traders with annual turnover below ₹1.5 crore can opt for the Composition Tax Scheme and pay only 1% tax, offering significant relief. Now, in a press release, the department reiterated that traders who have received notices should visit their respective tax ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Heritage Foods Limited, a leading Indian dairy brand, reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue of Rs11,368 million for the first quarter of FY26, registering a 10% year-on-year growth despite headwinds from unseasonal rainfall across its key markets. The company, which is celebrating 34 years of operations, attributed its strong performance to steady progress in milk procurement, resilient milk and value-added product (VAP) sales, and its continued focus on quality, innovation, an ...Read More >
Kolkata: ITC Hotels Ltd is aiming at expanding its portfolio to over 220 operating units with more than 20,000 keys by 2030, its latest annual report said. According to the annual report for 2024-25, the company plans to accelerate its growth through management contracts and franchise arrangements. Approximately, 70 per cent of the keys are being operated under management contracts, including franchising, it said. Spun into a separate entity after the demerger from ITC Limited, the company owns ...Read More >
WeWork India gets the green light from SEBI for its initial public offering. The IPO involves an offer for sale of over 43 million equity shares. Embassy Buildcon LLP and 1 Ariel Way Tenant Limited are the selling shareholders. JM Financial and ICICI Securities are among the book running lead managers. WeWork India Management Limited (WeWork India), one of India's leading flexible workspace operators, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its initial p ...Read More >
Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): A Telugu Desam Parliamentary Party meeting was held at the Chief Minister's Camp Office under the leadership of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, in which it was emphasised that the party will focus on issues concerning Andhra Pradesh in the upcoming Parliament session. Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh and several MPs attended the meeting. Also Read | Ganeshotsav Declared 'Rajya Mahotsav': Maharashtra Government Elevates Century-Old Festival to St ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The suspension of IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash following the June 4 stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium came under fresh scrutiny Friday, with his counsel arguingthe state govt's position in court contradicts its own actions.Senior advocate Dhyan Chinnappa, appearing for Vikash, told a division bench that while the govt has maintained it implemented all necessary security measures, the suspension of police officers appears to be a "knee-jerk reaction." He questioned the govt's cla ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 17: The Karnataka government has blamed IPL franchisee RCB, its event management partner, and the state cricket association for ignoring standard procedures and safety measures, leading to a stampede that claimed 11 lives and injured 33 others last month. In its status report on the June 4 stampede near the M Chinnaswamy stadium that was submitted to the Karnataka High Court, the state government said RCB, its event management partner, and the state cricket association unilatera ...Read More >
GNC operates on U.S. military bases through contracts exempt from standard federal procurement rules and foreign ownership disclosure requirements. Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-N.C.) has called for a criminal investigation into GNC, the national supplement retailer owned by China's state-run Harbin Pharmaceutical Group. GNC operates more than 85 stores on U.S. military bases, including four stores at Fort Liberty in North Carolina. Harrigan pointed to a report from national security firm Exiger reveal ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The business valuation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has surged an unprecedented USD 18.5 billion, marking a 12.9 per cent increase over the past year. According to the latest edition of analysis by Houlihan Lokey, valued at Rs 1.56 lakh crore in Indian currency, this growth underscores the IPL's status as one of the most lucrative sports leagues in the world. The global investment bank listed on the NYSE stated that the brand value of IPL increased 13.8 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The business valuation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has surged an unprecedented USD 18.5 billion, marking a 12.9 per cent increase over the past year. According to the latest edition of analysis by Houlihan Lokey, valued at Rs 1.56 lakh crore in Indian currency, this growth underscores the IPL's status as one of the most lucrative sports leagues in the world. The global investment bank listed on the NYSE stated that the brand value of IPL increased 13.8 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) World's largest hotel franchisor Wyndham Hotels and Resorts sees India becoming one of its top markets with more than 50 hotels in the pipeline and plans to bring more brands to the country, according to top company officials. In an interview with PTI, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts' President for Europe, Middle East, Eurasia and Africa, Dimitris Manikis, and Market Managing Director for Eurasia, Rahool Macarius, shared the leading hotel franchisor's expansion plans for Indi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) World's largest hotel franchisor Wyndham Hotels and Resorts sees India becoming one of its top markets with more than 50 hotels in the pipeline and plans to bring more brands to the country, according to top company officials. In an interview with PTI, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts' President for Europe, Middle East, Eurasia and Africa, Dimitris Manikis, and Market Managing Director for Eurasia, Rahool Macarius, shared the leading hotel franchisor's expansion plans for Indi ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: In households in Gujarat's cities, cereals may take up less space in the grocery bill, but they still dominate the dinner plate. A new Union govt report shows that cereals, while accounting for just 3.8% of household spending, supply 35% of total calorie intake in cities. In villages, their role is even more dominant, making up 43% of calorie consumption while accounting for 4.5% of total spending.Cereals also account for a major portion of protein intake for people in Gujarat.These ...Read More >
MUMBAI: IPL, cricket's annual showpiece event, has seen its business value jump 13% in a year to $18.5 billion - nearly Rs 1.6 lakh crore. At the same time, its brand value has risen 14% to nearly $4 billion (about Rs 33,000 crore), a report by NYSE-listed investment bank Houlihan Lokey, which has valued several sports franchises around the world, showed.The year also saw 2025 IPL winner Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking the top slot in terms of brand value among the 10 teams that compete in th ...Read More >
Bengaluru : Foodlink F&B Holdings (India), a catering and food retail chain company, has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO is a mix of fresh issue of equity shares of up to Rs 160 crore and an offer for sale of over 1.19 crore shares by promoters and investor selling shareholders, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). As part of the OFS, promoters -- Ankita Chugh, Trans Global Hotels LLP ...Read More >
NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 5: With the holiday spirit in the air, McDonald's India (West & South) is marking a significant milestone - the first anniversary of its widely loved global loyalty program, My M Rewards. To celebrate this journey of loyalty and love, McDonald's has launched an exciting new contest called Collect Quest, conceptualized and designed by OMD and DDB network teams. This initiative has been rolled out across various markets in Southeast Asia, to elevate ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 3 (PTI) The initial public offer of Suraksha Diagnostic Ltd got fully subscribed on the last day of share sale on Tuesday. The Rs 846-crore initial share sale received bids for 1,70,08,534 shares against 1,34,32,533 shares on offer, translating into 1.27 times subscription, according to data available with the NSE. Also Read | What Is 'Tankhah', Religious Punishment Given to Sukhbir Singh Badal by Akal Takht in 2015 Sacrilege Case?. The portion for Qualified Institutional Buyer ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 3 (PTI) The initial public offer of Suraksha Diagnostic Ltd got fully subscribed on the last day of share sale on Tuesday. The Rs 846-crore initial share sale received bids for 1,70,08,534 shares against 1,34,32,533 shares on offer, translating into 1.27 times subscription, according to data available with the NSE. The portion for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) attracted 1.74 times subscription while the category for non-institutional investors got subscribed 1.40 times. ...Read More >
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