L Catterton Haldiram partnership has been officially announced, with the global consumer-focused investment firm acquiring a stake in India’s leading snacks and food brand. The investment marks a significant milestone for Haldiram as it looks to strengthen domestic leadership while accelerating its global expansion strategy. While financial details and valuation were not disclosed, L Catterton...
Bira founder Ankur Jain steps down from the leadership of the company in principle, following months of intense negotiations with investors, according to media reports. Discussions are now in an advanced stage and are expected to conclude soon, paving the way for the induction of external professional leadership at the financially stressed beer maker. The...
Bengaluru: It’s been just over two months since US-based pizza giant Papa Johns, the world’s third-largest pizza delivery chain with thousands of outlets globally, made its foray into India. Under the operation of master franchisee PJP Foods India — a joint venture between PJP Investments Group and Ambrosia QSR — the brand launched four restaurants,...
Mumbai, November 11, 2025: India’s food and dining industry is in the midst of a creative transformation, one defined by storytelling, experimentation, and a growing emotional connection with consumers. From embracing change and omnichannel dining to building brands rooted in authenticity and narrative, the country’s leading chefs and entrepreneurs are reimagining how India eats and...
New Delhi: Shares of on-demand convenience firm Swiggy Ltd ended nearly 5 per cent higher on Monday following a fag-end rally after the firm termed the newly-notified labour codes as a “transformative step” that will unlock far-reaching benefits for millions of workers. The stock climbed 4.90 per cent to settle at Rs 404.55 apiece on the...
New Delhi: On-demand convenience firm Swiggy expects its 10-minute ready-to-consume food delivery service ‘Bolt’ to continue to play a strong role in driving its overall food services growth, having reached 10 per cent of total deliveries, a top company official said on Thursday. “It will continue to play a strong role…it is not like it is...
India’s food delivery growth in 2026 will be driven by customer experience, speed and value consciousness, according to aggregators magicpin and Swiggy. Anshoo Sharma, CEO & Founder of magicpin, India’s third-largest food delivery platform, believes growth will come from deeper merchant inclusion and catering to value conscious users. “We are scaling by onboarding a wide...
Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) and Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT) have claimed that lakhs of workers are set to join the nationwide strike to demand better payouts and improved working conditions. The strike may affect the operations of food delivery and quick commerce firms like Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Instamart and...
