The Union Budget 2026-27 has introduced a mix of changes that will affect prices and operating costs across India’s food and beverage sector, influencing producers, processors, restaurateurs and consumers alike. Overall, some inputs and equipment will become cheaper thanks to tax reliefs, while others — especially fuel and certain machinery — are expected to cost …
Longitude 77, a premium Indian single malt whisky from Pernod Ricard India, has made its grand debut in Kolkata with an exclusive launch event at ITC Sonar, captivating the city’s discerning spirits connoisseurs with its blend of Indian craftsmanship and global expertise. The launch marked a key step in the brand’s expansion strategy, targeting markets …
Indian whisky brand Rampur Distillery celebrated major success at The Fifty Best World Whisky Tasting 2025 held in New York, with two of its premium spirits earning top accolades at the globally recognised tasting event. Rampur Barrel Blush Indian Single Malt was awarded the Double Gold medal — one of the highest distinctions — while …
Marriott International has unveiled Ummrao Saaj, its first modern Indian restaurant in South Asia, at the Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport in Andheri East, Mumbai. The new dining destination celebrates the rich heritage of Awadhi cuisine by merging traditional recipes with contemporary culinary techniques, offering guests a refined and sensory dining experience that honours …
Paradise Food Court, one of India’s most enduring restaurant brands known for its authentic Hyderabadi cuisine, has opened its 57th outlet nationwide with a new branch at Phoenix Mall of Asia in Bengaluru. This marks the second Paradise restaurant in the city since the brand entered the Bengaluru market last year, reflecting its strategic expansion …
South Indian vegetarian restaurant brand Atmanam has expanded its presence in Gurgaon by opening its second outlet in the city, this time at Elan Miracle in Sector 84. The new restaurant builds on the brand’s existing location at AIPL Joy Central in Sector 65 and reflects its strategy of bringing authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine …
The Waffle Co., a fast-growing dessert-focused quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand in India, has announced an ambitious expansion plan to open more than 200 new outlets across the country by the first half of 2026. The move underscores strong demand for organised dessert formats and reflects the brand’s strategy to strengthen its footprint in both major …
Coffeeshop Company, the Austrian coffeehouse brand with over 25 years of heritage and more than 100 outlets globally, has officially entered the Indian market with the launch of its first flagship café in New Delhi. This move positions the company within India’s fast-growing café and lifestyle F&B segment, as international players seek to capitalise on …
A free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) could lead to substantial tariff cuts on a wide range of food and beverage products, reshaping trade between the two regions and increasing market access for producers and consumers. Once ratified by India’s Cabinet, the European Parliament and the Council, the deal is …
India’s newly concluded free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) is expected to significantly widen the range of food and beverage products available to Indian consumers by lowering or eliminating import duties that previously made many European imports expensive and less competitive in the Indian market. Under the pact, tariffs on a variety …
