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Swiggy Becomes Majority Indian-Owned as Foreign Shareholding Falls Below 50%

Swiggy has officially transitioned into a majority Indian-owned company after its foreign shareholding fell below the 50% threshold, a development that could have significant...

Coca-Cola Explores $1 Billion IPO for Indian Bottling Business Amid Growing Beverage Market

The Coca-Cola Company is exploring a public listing of its Indian bottling operations in a move that could become one of the largest consumer-sector...

Late-Night Food Delivery Gets a World Cup Boost in India

Major sporting events continue to reshape consumer dining behavior, and the ongoing FIFA World Cup is proving to be another strong demand driver for...

Indian Governments Ease Commercial LPG Restrictions as Energy Supplies Stabilize, Offering Relief to Hospitality Operators

After years of energy market volatility, improving fuel availability is beginning to ease operational pressures for restaurants, hotels, and commercial kitchens. The latest policy...

Swiggy’s Shareholder Revote Highlights Growing Governance Scrutiny Across Food Delivery Platforms

Swiggy CEO Sriharsha Majety has said the company will conduct a revote on a shareholder resolution following procedural concerns, while maintaining that there are...

Airbnb’s Expansion Into Hotels, Cars, and Groceries Signals a New Battle for Hospitality Ecosystems

Airbnb is moving far beyond home rentals. The global travel platform has announced a major expansion into hotels, car rentals, experiences, and even grocery-related services,...

Chip Wade’s Gold Plate Award Highlights Hospitality’s Leadership Shift

Chip Wade, CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG), has been named the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Gold Plate Award by the International...

Starbucks Layoffs Signal a New Phase of Restaurant Cost Restructuring

Starbucks is once again tightening its corporate structure. The coffee giant has announced another round of layoffs affecting nearly 300 U.S.-based corporate employees, alongside...

Swiggy’s Push for ‘India-Owned’ Status Signals a Bigger Shift in Global Tech Regulation

Swiggy is restructuring its governance framework to qualify as an “Indian-owned and controlled company” (IOCC), a move that could significantly reduce regulatory hurdles tied...

LPG Price Hike Pushes Indian Restaurants and Food Brands Toward Fresh Price Increases

Restaurants and food manufacturers across India are raising menu and product prices after a sharp increase in commercial LPG rates added fresh pressure to...

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