Food delivery apps like Swiggy and Zomato charge up to 50% more than restaurant prices in 2026 due to commissions, GST, packaging, and platform fees.
Quick commerce is growing fast in India, but kirana stores still dominate grocery retail. Here’s why AOV economics and FMCG strategy protect kiranas.
India’s top cuisines in 2026 revealed through Swiggy, Zomato and HVS ANAROCK data—biryani, North Indian, South Indian, QSR and Pan-Asian lead demand.
Union Budget 2026 shifts India’s farm strategy towards high-value crops like cashew, cocoa and nuts to boost farmer income, exports and sustainability.
Union Budget 2025–26 under Nirmala Sitharaman boosts food industry, FMCG and hospitality through agriculture push, MSME credit, tax relief and tourism growth.
The Bohri Kitchen shut operations on January 31, 2026. Founder Munaf Kapadia ends the iconic Mumbai food brand’s 11-year journey.
IMF Outlook 2026 shows India and China driving nearly 44% of global growth. Here’s what this economic shift means for food, FMCG, and consumption.
FSSAI proposes mandatory FIFO and FEFO inventory norms for food manufacturers under 2026 rules to reduce food safety risks and expired stock misuse.
Pepsi targets Coca-Cola’s iconic polar bears in a bold Super Bowl LX ad, promoting Pepsi Zero Sugar as cola wars heat up ahead of the Big Game.
Economic Survey 2025–26 warns against ultra-processed foods, links them to obesity and lifestyle diseases, and suggests higher taxes, labels and ad restrictions.
Nestlé India Q3 FY26 profit jumps 46% to ₹1,018 crore on record sales of ₹5,643.5 crore; board declares interim dividend of ₹7 per share.
Dabur India Q3 FY25 results show 6.1% revenue growth and 10.1% profit rise, driven by rural demand, FMCG growth, and strong overseas markets.
Bikaji Foods Q3 FY26 results show 10.7% revenue growth and 122% surge in profit, driven by ethnic snacks demand, exports, and margin expansion.
Union Budget 2026–27 preparations enter final stage as Halwa Ceremony is held at North Block ahead of February 1 budget presentation.
Kolkata warehouse fire in Nazirabad exposes major safety lapses as conflicting death tolls emerge. Probe continues into Wow! Momo-linked godown blaze.
CBI-led SIT files final chargesheet in the Tirumala Tirupati ghee adulteration case, exposing ₹250 crore fake ghee supply and major lapses.
Goa’s Deposit Refund Scheme set for April 2026 faces stiff opposition from FMCG majors over pricing, QR codes and EPR overlap. Full details here.
Indian FMCG companies like Tata Consumer Products, Nestlé India and Britannia are shifting to harvest-time bulk buying to manage food inflation and input costs.
BrewDog will stop producing spirits like LoneWolf Gin and Abstrakt Vodka at its Ellon distillery, shifting focus back to core beer operations.
LuLu Group launches 'Adipoli' and 'Malayali Habibi' at Gulfood 2026. Discover these innovative beverages from Poland-based Hexagon Spirits tailored for UAE shoppers.