Facing competition from digital-first startups, century-old Ayurvedic and Unani brands like Dabur and Hamdard are overhauling products and messaging to appeal to India's health-conscious Gen Z. Discover how the $40 billion wellness market is evolving.
Devyani International and Sapphire Foods merge in a $933 million share-swap deal, consolidating KFC and Pizza Hut operations in India. The merger aims to unlock significant synergies and create a dominant QSR platform.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launches IITM Global Research Foundation. Initiative to establish IIT Madras as a globally networked hub with centres in US, Dubai, Malaysia, Germany. Read more.
Devyani International and Sapphire Foods merge to create India's largest Yum! Brands operator. The deal aims for ₹210-225 crore annual synergies amid a QSR slowdown. Full analysis inside.
Devyani International, operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in India, jumps 8.3% after merging with Sapphire Foods in a $934 million deal. The combined entity, with over 3,000 outlets, aims to rival Jubilant Foodworks. Analysts see strategic benefits and cost sa
Cigarettes to get costlier as the Centre imposes additional excise duty from February 1. Find out how much more you'll pay for brands like Marlboro, Gold Flake, and others.
Sapphire Foods and Devyani International, operators of KFC and Pizza Hut in India, announce a $934 million merger to tackle rising costs and competition. The new entity aims for annual synergies of ₹2.1-2.25 billion.
Forget waiting for foreign drops. In 2026, India's coolest footwear is homegrown. Discover how brands like Comet, Thaely, and Neeman's are reshaping style, sustainability, and status with local stories.
Yum Brands' India partners Sapphire and Devyani announce a major merger, creating a franchisee behemoth. The move comes as the sector faces slowing sales and consumer cutbacks. Read the full analysis.
From Canali's wedding wear to Zegna's boardroom power suits, discover the five global luxury labels that are dominating the wardrobes of style-conscious Indian men in 2025. Explore the shift towards contextual elegance.
From the wars in Ukraine & Gaza to climate crises & AI disruption, explore the powerful global headwinds set to define 2024's geopolitical and economic landscape. Understand the challenges ahead.
NBA tunnel fashion is now a major pre-game event. Discover 5 active stars like Russell Westbrook and Stephen Curry who have successfully launched their own fashion brands, blending style with personal branding. Read more!
Global architects of growth converge in New Delhi for ICSME 2025, strategizing India's developed nation vision and a sustainable global economy. Explore the key insights.
Brand Finance's 2025 report reveals Porsche as the most valuable luxury brand, while Chanel jumps 45% to overtake Louis Vuitton. Dior is the strongest brand. Explore the full list.
Homegrown labels like Gully Labs and Vahdam Teas are ditching Western personas for authentic Indian stories, driven by young consumers seeking cultural relevance. Discover the shift reshaping India's consumer market.
YouTube star MrBeast publicly asks brands to let him create their Super Bowl ad, pitching his "amazing" idea. This bold move could reshape creator-led advertising. Read more.
Arvind Fashions acquires Flipkart's stake in Arvind Youth Brands for ₹135 crore, making Flying Machine brand a wholly-owned subsidiary. Read the full story for details.
Arvind Fashions Ltd acquires Flipkart's 31.25% stake in Arvind Youth Brands for ₹135 crore. Flying Machine brand to remain on Flipkart. Full story on the strategic buyout.
From SRK's Met Gala debut to Chanel's India focus and Tesla's entry, 2025 marked India's rise in global luxury. Explore key moments shaping fashion, law, and retail.
In his Mann Ki Baat address, PM Modi highlighted India's growing global influence in 2025, citing achievements in tech, space, and diplomacy. Read the full analysis.
Global & Indian food chains like McDonald's, KFC, Haldiram's are set to open outlets at Indian railway stations. First outlets expected in 2026. Read more.
Team Marksmen Networks unveils the Most Preferred Brands 2025-26 list, highlighting a strategic shift towards hyper-personalization and consumer-centric engagement in India's market.
Funds advised by Convergent Finance and Samara Capital are set to acquire an additional 4.99% stake in Sundrop Brands, increasing their total holding. This strategic move signals strong confidence in the packaged foods company's growth trajectory.
For Indian FMCG brands, sustainability is now a key competitive edge. See how Seagram's 100 Pipers hosted a zero-waste concert in Gurgaon, turning entertainment into a testbed for eco-innovation. Discover the future of green branding.
Discover expertly shortlisted smartwatch deals from leading brands like Apple, Samsung & Noise. Find your perfect wearable with specs, prices & key features detailed. Shop now!
Gujarat's startup ecosystem sees a funding surge exceeding Rs 300 crore, with venture capital shifting focus to D2C, SaaS, and clean energy firms demonstrating clear scale and exit paths. Explore the key deals and investor insights.
Jaipur police raided a fake ghee factory in Sarna Dungar, seizing 7,500 litres of spurious product. Four arrested for forging top dairy brands. Read the full investigation details.
India's retail sector emerges as a global bright spot with malls at 95-100% occupancy. Over $3.5 billion in investments expected in 3 years as 88+ foreign brands enter. Read more.
PM Narendra Modi launches the WHO-backed Traditional Medicine Global Library, a digital hub for Ayurveda & yoga research. A major step for evidence-based global healthcare integration.
A FAT Brands shareholder sues, alleging the firm hid over $1.4B debt & used high-interest loans. Stock hits a 5-year low. Read about the bankruptcy risk & legal battle.