NewsletterSign in
Indian Food Times
Trending
News
1ITC completes ₹645 crore acquisition of Yoga Bar — Major FMCG deal
2₹76 lakh food stock seized in Navi Mumbai over fake expiry dates
3FSSAI bans certain Everest/LG hing products
4Rising concerns over severe weather impacting sugarcane crops sent global sugar price indices soaring by 5.6%.
5FSSAI Rejects Energy-Drink Label Extension, Putting PepsiCo, Red Bull and Monster Under Pressure
6MP High Court stays FSSAI’s partial licence suspension of Sayaji Hotels’ Indore unit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside an industrial French fries processing line, highlighting Banas Dairy’s ₹51.65 crore potato processing plant expansion in Gujarat.
Know More

PM Modi to Inaugurate ₹51.65 Crore Banas Dairy French Fries Plant in Gujarat, Capacity to Rise to 5 Tonnes Per Hour

Yogita Singh · 15h ago

Nandini milk price hike in Karnataka, showing a Nandini milk packet, fresh milk being poured into a glass, dairy cows, and an upward red arrow beside stacks of coins, symbolising rising milk prices from November 1, 2026.
Trending

Karnataka Approves ₹8 Per Litre Hike in Nandini Milk Prices From November 1

16h ago
Friends choosing Indian food together on a smartphone during a group order, with takeaway dishes and a red food delivery bag on the table.
Know More

Zomato to Roll Out ‘Mehmaan Mode’ to Hide Food Prices During Group Orders After LinkedIn User’s Suggestion

17h ago
Watch Now

We're Indian Food Times

Web Stories

Indian Food Times food myth Reel thumbnail featuring a woman in a red top holding a microphone, with whole wheat bread, jaggery, an apple and fruit juice. Bold red and black text reads “Food Myths: Your Favourite Food Is Lying to You?” on a clean off-white background.Your Favourite Food Is Lying to You? | Food MythsHappy NavratriNavratri ke 9 din, Maa Durga ke 9 khaas bhogIndian Food Times Navratri reel thumbnail featuring a woman in traditional red and cream attire with a bindi, alongside fasting foods like makhana and sabudana, highlighting the business opportunity behind Navratri fasting.Navratri Fasting: The Business Behind the TraditionIndian Food Times thumbnail featuring a UGC creator discussing the business behind food, including restaurants, burgers, biryani, coffee, food delivery and quick commerce.Every bite has a business storyUGC creator explaining why restaurants need an Instagram marketing strategy beyond food photosRestaurant Instagram Strategy Rajasthani food thumbnail featuring a thoughtful woman, Dal Baati Churma, Rajasthan fort and desert, with the text “Rajasthani Food sunte hi kya yaad aata hai?”Rajasthani Food Sunte Hi Kya Yaad Aata Hai?Madhya Pradesh food banner featuring a smiling woman holding a wooden spatula, surrounded by Dal Bafla, Bhutte Ka Kees, Bedai-Sabzi, Bhopali Gosht and Dal Puri, with the headline “MP Food is More Than Poha-Jalebi!” and visuals representing the diverse food culture of Madhya Pradesh.MP Food Is More Than Poha-JalebiBihari CuisineBihar Is More Than Litti! Schoolgirl promoting healthy eating habits and a balanced diet for children.Healthy Diet, Healthy FutureDr. Muskan Singh explains whether ultra-processed foods are unhealthy, with packaged snacks and food products featured in the background.Ultra-processed foods Safe or Not?Food SafetyFood Saftey AwarenessFood Delivery: Win or Loose?Food Delivery: Win or Loose?Restaurant GrowthRestaurant Growth TipFood FactsFood Facts & TipsDaily TipsIFT Daily Bites

Editor's Choice

Handpicked by the Indian Food Times desk

India’s food delivery competition featuring Zomato, Swiggy, Rapido Ownly, Swish and Flipkart, highlighting the growing battle for India’s online food delivery market.Know More

Everyone Wants a Bite of India’s Food Delivery Market: Can Zomato and Swiggy Hold Their Ground?

Yogita Singh·21 Oct 2026
Global conflicts, protests and shipping disruptions affecting food supply chains, rising food prices, FMCG costs and the global food and beverage industry.Trending

Wars, Protests and Food Prices: How Global Crises Are Hitting FMCG and F&B

Yogita Singh·18 Oct 2026
Mumbai restaurant serving idli and dosa as rising food, LPG and hygiene costs drive a potential 10–15% menu price hike amid FDA scrutiny.Know More

Mumbai Restaurants May Hike Menu Prices by 10–15% as Hygiene Costs Rise Amid FDA Scrutiny

Yash Singh·16 Oct 2026
Reliance Joyland flavoured milk cartons in strawberry, vanilla and pistachio flavours featured in a promotional banner highlighting Reliance's entry into India's flavoured milk market.Know More

Reliance Enters India's Flavoured Milk Market With ₹20 Joyland Drink, Targets Competition With Amul and ITC

Yash Singh·14 Oct 2026
Realistic representation of groundwater sampling near the Nashik Kumbh Mela site, highlighting concerns over chromium contamination and water pollution.Food Safety & Policy

Nashik Kumbh Mela: Groundwater Tests Find Cancer-Linked Chemical at 1,000 Times the Safe Limit

Yogita Singh·12 Oct 2026
nestleBreakingFood Safety & Policy

FSSAI Called a Nestlé Dairy Whitener ‘Unsafe’. The Phosphorus Dispute Shows What We Still Can’t See

Sakshi Mishra·10 Oct 2026
Indian consumer examining a smaller ₹10 FMCG packet while comparing it with a larger pack, illustrating shrinkflation and rising effective prices for the same MRP.Know More

The ₹10 Packet Is Getting Smaller: Are FMCG Brands Raising Prices Without Raising MRPs?

Yash Singh·26 Sept 2026
ferrero rocherTrending

Ferrero Rocher Spent Two Decades Teaching India to Gift It. Now It Wants ₹499 for a Bar You Eat Alone

Sakshi Mishra·20 Sept 2026
Swiggy vs Eternal as Bernstein sets ₹430 target for Swiggy amid India’s evolving food delivery market.JwcmV2aWV3Ijp0cnVlLCJpYXQiOjE3ODk1NzUzMjEsImV4cCI6MTc5MDE4MDEyMX0.DObxRyaWJMjORNFdlPiwk-8oT2mukxwITt_t3m9LoBsKnow More

Swiggy vs Eternal: Bernstein Sees 52% Upside for Swiggy as India’s Food Delivery Market Enters a New Competitive Phase

Yash Singh·16 Sept 2026
Banner featuring five emerging Indian ice-cream brands — Hocco, NIC, Go Zero, NOTO and Getaway — with their original brand logos and ice-cream products.Know More

From Hocco to Go Zero: 5 Indian Ice-Cream Brands Challenging the Old Guard

Yogita Singh·8 Sept 2026
RESIGNATION DIVYA MITTALUttar Pradesh

Water Came After 76 Years. Three Years Later, So Did the Goodbye.

Sakshi Mishra·7 Sept 2026
Steaming momos served in a bamboo basket with Wow! Momo restaurant storefront in the background, representing India’s growing momo market.Know More

India’s ₹30,000 Crore Momo Market: Why Is Wow! Momo Still the Only National Giant?

Yash Singh·5 Sept 2026
pm modi love for avacadosTrending

PM Modi Praised Avocado Farmers on Mann Ki Baat Here's the Bigger Story Behind It

Sakshi Mishra·3 Sept 2026
Zepto grocery delivery bags and shopping basket filled with fresh produce and packaged food, representing the quick-commerce company's shift toward bigger baskets and premium groceryKnow More

Zepto Shifts Strategy From Discounts to Bigger Baskets, Paid Membership and Premium Grocery

Yash Singh·2 Sept 2026
Quick-commerce dark store with stocked food and FMCG shelves alongside a delivery rider serving an urban neighbourhoodKnow More

India’s Dark-Store Network Could Nearly Triple to 7,500 by 2030 as Quick Commerce Surges

Yash Singh·2 Sept 2026

Mandi Price Tracker

View full tracker →

Real wholesale prices from Agmarknet (Ministry of Agriculture) for a standard thali basket, via IFT Intelligence · updated 29 Oct 2026

IFT Kitchen Cost Index
₹531
Sum of wholesale per-kg rates across a thali basket (rice, wheat, potato, onion, tomato, dal, oil, sugar) -- a proxy for input-cost trends, not a retail price.

Prices are wholesale (per quintal / 100kg), sourced daily from Agmarknet via data.gov.in. Hover or tap a card to pause the ticker and see a state-by-state comparison.

Indian Food Times · Recipes as per Indian Standard Time

Lunch Time

Healthy Recipes

Palak Paneer Roti Recipe – Healthy & Protein-Rich Indian Flatbread

Ankita Sharma·24 Aug 2025
Healthy Recipes

Kabuli Chana Tikki Wrap with Creamy Kashmiri Chili–Cashew Sauce in a Soft Beetroot Roti

Team IFT·9 Jun 2025
Recipes

Authentic Indian Keema Paratha Recipe – Spiced Lamb-Stuffed Flatbread

Team IFT·9 Mar 2025
Recipes

Maharashtra Special: Easy to Make Puran Poli Recipe

Team IFT·2 Feb 2025
Recipes

Avocado Recipes indian | Avocado Paratha, Avocado Chaat, Avocado Curry and more

Team IFT·16 Aug 2023
Recipes

East-to-Make Recipe of Prayagraj Ki Tehri: A Culinary Heritage Dish of Prayagraj

Super Admin·27 Jul 2023
Healthy Recipes

Bajra Khichdi Recipe– A Nutritious and Flavorful Dish that is Easy to Prepare

Team IFT·29 Jun 2023
Recipes

Bihari-style Litti Chokha Recipe - Must Try

Team IFT·19 Jun 2023
Recipes

Discover Quick and Nutritious 30-Minute Meals for Busy Professionals

Sneha Kumari·4 Jun 2023
Recipes

Try this Delicious Bihari Style fish curry recipe

Team IFT·30 Apr 2023
Recipes

Easy to make Himachal Pradesh Famous Rajma Chawal Recipe

Team IFT·24 Apr 2023
Recipes

East to make Aloo Gobi recipe | You will love it

Team IFT·24 Apr 2023

Chef & Culinary

View all →
Chef Damu, Padma Shri award-winning chef, smiling in his white chef uniform while holding a ladle in a professional kitchen setting.Chef & Culinary

Padma Shri Awardee Chef Damu Dies at 72; Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Pays Tribute to Culinary Legend

Yash Singh·25 Oct 2026
Chef & Culinary

Indian Chef Himanshu Saini Ranked Third Best Chef in the World at The Best Chef Awards 2025

Yogita Singh·3 Oct 2025
Chef & Culinary

From Farm to MasterChef: Nayan Jyoti Saikia Commitment to Local Ingredients

Super Admin·12 Apr 2023
Chef & Culinary

From Law to Pastry Chef: Gurkirat Singh's Inspiring Journey to MasterChef India Season 7

Super Admin·4 Apr 2023

Food Business

View all →
chocolates

Lindt's New Delhi Boutique Opens Right After Its Closest Rival's India Bet Fell Apart

Sakshi Mishra·12 Sept 2026
Zomato-themed Hyderabad office closure concept showing an employee leaving an office, packed belongings, a Zomato delivery bag and the Charminar in the background.

Zomato Shuts Hyderabad Customer Support Centre, Cuts Up to 300 Jobs as Support Operations Shift to Gurugram

Yash Singh·31 Aug 2026
Bira 91 beer bottle and brewery representing the company's financial crisis and fresh insolvency threat from HNGIL over ₹11.77 crore in unpaid dues

Bira 91 Faces Fresh Insolvency Threat as HNGIL Seeks ₹11.77 Crore Over Unpaid Bottle Dues

Sakshi Mishra·30 Aug 2026
Sustainable food delivery packaging including compostable bowls, takeaway boxes, paper bags and wooden cutlery representing Zomato's PackSwitch initiative

Zomato Launches PackSwitch to Help Restaurants Shift to Sustainable Packaging

Yash Singh·19 Aug 2026

Food Safety & Policy

View all →
Fortis Hospital Mulund and Sodexo kitchen collage highlighting Maharashtra FDA’s reported licence suspension following hygiene violations, including cockroaches, fungus-affected food containers and rusted knives.

Cockroaches, Fungus and Rusted Knives: FDA Suspends Sodexo’s Kitchen Licence at Fortis Hospital in Mumbai

Yash Singh·19 Oct 2026
PriyaGold Marie Lite biscuits featured in a food safety news banner about FSSAI action over reported use of animal-feed bran in biscuit manufacturing.

Animal Feed Bran in PriyaGold Biscuits? FSSAI Action Raises Serious Food Safety Questions

Yash Singh·18 Oct 2026
AI-generated illustration of food safety inspectors examining packaged food products at a warehouse during an inspection.

Maharashtra FDA Crackdown: FIR Names Reliance Consumer Products Director, Blinkit and Zomato Hyperpure Officials in Expired Food Case

Yash Singh·17 Oct 2026
Realistic representation of groundwater sampling near the Nashik Kumbh Mela site, highlighting concerns over chromium contamination and water pollution.

Nashik Kumbh Mela: Groundwater Tests Find Cancer-Linked Chemical at 1,000 Times the Safe Limit

Yogita Singh·12 Oct 2026

Food Tech

View all →
Starbucks global technology hub in Chennai, India with technology professionals working in a modern office alongside a coffee cup and Chennai skyline.

Starbucks to Set Up Global Technology Hub in Chennai, Plans 800 Tech Jobs

Yash Singh·21 Sept 2026

Amul Launches ‘Sarlaben’ AI Assistant to Help Dairy Farmers with Cattle Health, Feeding and Government Schemes

Yash Singh·11 Feb 2026

Zomato Launches AI-Powered Hotline for Delivery Partner Onboarding via WhatsApp, Says Process Takes Under 30 Minutes

Yash Singh·10 Feb 2026

How AI and Smart Technology Are Transforming India’s Food Industry in 2026

Ankita Sharma·26 Jan 2026

Health & Nutrition

View all →
Dr. Muskan Singh (BAMS) featured in a health and nutrition banner with fresh foods and ultra-processed foods, highlighting the discussion around healthy food choices.

Ultra-Processed Food: Do We Really Need to Stop Eating It Completely?

Yash Singh · 26 Aug 2026

ban sweets ghaziabad

1,000 Kg of Rasgulla Destroyed in Ghaziabad. Nobody's Asked Where the Rest Went

26 Aug 2026
A steaming cup of black coffee surrounded by roasted coffee beans on a rustic wooden table

Black Coffee: The Bitter Cup That May Be Better for Your Health Than You Think

21 Aug 2026

The Great Khichdi Audit: How India’s Comfort Food Heals, Nourishes, and Adapts Across Regions

5 Jan 2026

Ozempic Explained: What It Is, How It Works, Benefits, Risks, and Why It’s in the Spotlight

19 Dec 2025

My India

View all →
Sanatan

Tofu Tadka, Curd and a Tulsi Offering: Inside the ‘Sanatani Protein Breakfast’

Sakshi Mishra · 4 Oct 2026

PM Modi

PM Modi Said He Has No Fixed Diet. A Viral List of 12 Foods Says Otherwise.

21 Sept 2026
india building next food industry

India Is Building Its Next Food Industry in Bioreactors Not Just Farms

3 Sept 2026
Rise of fusion food in India

Rise of Fusion Food in India

20 Aug 2026
Chai

Why Do Indians Love Chai So Much? The Story Behind India’s Favourite Cup

14 Aug 2026

Restaurants & Dining

View all →
mc donaldsRestaurants & Dining

McCain’s Noida Café: A Test Kitchen With a Till

Sakshi Mishra·17 Oct 2026
Gen Z drinking trends in India in 2026, showing young consumers embracing cocktails, premium drinks and moderationRestaurants & Dining

Gen Z Didn’t Quit Alcohol. They Changed the Rules: How India’s Young Drinkers Are Redefining Alcohol in 2026

Ankita Sharma·15 Aug 2026
Tukaram MundheRestaurants & Dining

The Mundhe Effect: What Maharashtra's Restaurants Must Get Right Before Inspectors Arrive

Sakshi Mishra·9 Aug 2026
Restaurants & Dining

London’s Rangrez Restaurant to Shut After 16 Years; Owner Claims Harassment Linked to Pro-Khalistan and Pakistan-Based Groups

Yogita Singh·24 Feb 2026

Trending

View all →
Nandini milk price hike in Karnataka, showing a Nandini milk packet, fresh milk being poured into a glass, dairy cows, and an upward red arrow beside stacks of coins, symbolising rising milk prices from November 1, 2026.

Karnataka Approves ₹8 Per Litre Hike in Nandini Milk Prices From November 1

Yash Singh · 16h ago

Lay’s 15g chips packet allegedly containing only 4g of chips as Jaipur consumer commission orders PepsiCo to pay ₹8,000 in compensation and legal costs.

Jaipur Consumer Commission Orders PepsiCo to Pay ₹8,000 After Lay’s Packet Allegedly Contains Just 4g of Chips

29 Oct 2026
Paradise Hotel in Hyderabad featured alongside flowing water, illustrating the ₹20,000 fine imposed by the Hyderabad Water Board for alleged drinking water wastage.

Hyderabad Water Board Fines Paradise Hotel ₹20,000 for Wasting Drinking Water

27 Oct 2026
Global conflicts, protests and shipping disruptions affecting food supply chains, rising food prices, FMCG costs and the global food and beverage industry.

Wars, Protests and Food Prices: How Global Crises Are Hitting FMCG and F&B

18 Oct 2026
PepsiCo and Monster energy drink cans shown with a courtroom, gavel and scales of justice, representing their legal challenge against FSSAI’s energy drink labelling order.

PepsiCo, Monster Challenge FSSAI’s ‘Energy Drink’ Order in Court as Red Bull Wins Relief

2 Oct 2026