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Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Dunkin’ Bank on Bolder Beverages

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Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Dunkin’ Bank on Bolder Beverages

Younger demographics are experimenting with diverse drink flavors and categories to satisfy both their functional requirements and emotional well-being, according to the Keurig Dr Pepper State of Beverages 2026 Trend Report.

via Modern Restaurant Management·May 14, 2026

Jagadeesh Kumar On The Indus Valley’s Playbook For Building A ₹200 Cr Toxin-Free Cookware Brand

What’s cooking in the modern Indian kitchen? Not merely a facelift recipe, but a makeover, at work. What used to be a purely functional buy, like pots, pans, and pressure cookers, picked for durability and price, is now being looked at very differently.

via Inc42·May 14, 2026·9 min

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How Quick Commerce’s $68 Bn GMV Opportunity Is Reshaping Brand Strategy

No longer just a fad, quick commerce is rapidly becoming a deeply embedded consumer habit in India. And the results are beginning to show.

via Inc42·May 14, 2026·4 min

Inventory Model Pivot? Swiggy Seeks Shareholder Nod To Cap Foreign Ownership

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Inventory Model Pivot? Swiggy Seeks Shareholder Nod To Cap Foreign Ownership

Foodtech major Swiggy has kickstarted the process of becoming an Indian-owned and controlled company (IOCC). As part of this, the foodtech major has sought shareholder approval to amend its articles of association and rejig its board nomination framework.

via Inc42·May 13, 2026·3 min

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Who Will Bell The Consumer AI Cat?

In India, almost every AI conversation today is about sovereign models, semiconductor fabs, GPU clusters, compute capacity, and the race to build the infrastructure powering the country’s AI ambitions.

via Inc42·May 13, 2026·9 min

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New Rules For The Baby Food Aisle

Picture this: It’s 8 AM in a Mumbai apartment. A working couple is juggling a screaming pressure cooker, an endless stream of Slack notifications, and a Zoom call that could have been an email.

via Inc42·May 12, 2026·7 min

HR Tech’s RoI Focus, Adda247 Axes 200 Jobs & More

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HR Tech’s RoI Focus, Adda247 Axes 200 Jobs & More

The Indian HR Tech Scene HR tech is at a crossroad. After years of just digitising payroll, the industry is now chasing measurable business outcomes, tighter budgets and AI-led intelligence. Can this soft reset finally fix the category’s weak economics?

via Inc42·May 12, 2026·6 min

Krutrim In A Rut, Fashinza Cofounder Quits & More

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Krutrim In A Rut, Fashinza Cofounder Quits & More

What Went Wrong At Krutrim? Ola Krutrim began as one of India’s boldest AI moonshots in 2023. Three years and a unicorn leap later, the homegrown challenger to OpenAI seems to be dumping its promises of building custom chips and sovereign AI models.

via Inc42·May 11, 2026·6 min

Paytm’s Profitability Milestone Comes With Caveats

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Paytm’s Profitability Milestone Comes With Caveats

For nearly five years after its public listing, the question hanging over One97 Communications, the parent of Paytm, was if India’s biggest listed fintech platform could consistently turn a profit. In FY26, Paytm finally delivered the answer the market had been waiting for.

via Inc42·May 11, 2026·8 min

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Indian Startup IPO Tracker 2026

Dalal Street emerged as a founder’s paradise in 2025, with 18 Indian startups listing on the bourses and collectively mopping up a record ₹41,248 Cr from the public markets. The surge was driven by a combination of macroeconomic tailwinds and regulatory support.

via Inc42·May 10, 2026·58 min

Swiggy Q4: Food Delivery Beats ‘LPG Crisis’ Fears But Instamart Cools Off

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Swiggy Q4: Food Delivery Beats ‘LPG Crisis’ Fears But Instamart Cools Off

“The industry did take a hit, but we were able to hold on to growth,” Swiggy Food CEO Rohit Kapoor told Inc42 just hours after the company announced its Q4 earnings.

via Inc42·May 9, 2026·6 min

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Optimizing Operations at a Legacy Brand

There is immense power in being “The Place for Ribs” in an era of fleeting food trends, Tony Roma’s CEO Mina Haque said, however their role has transitioned from being the brand's only story to its anchor one as the chain is leveraging that equity to introduce new concepts wit...

via Modern Restaurant Management·May 8, 2026·6 min

Swiggy Q4: Loss Narrows 26% To ₹800 Cr, Revenue Up 45% YoY

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Swiggy Q4: Loss Narrows 26% To ₹800 Cr, Revenue Up 45% YoY

Foodtech major Swiggy narrowed its loss by 26% to ₹800 Cr in Q4 FY26 from ₹1,081 Cr in the same quarter last year. Sequentially, loss declined 24.9% from ₹1,065 Cr. Revenue from operations zoomed 44.7% to ₹6,383 Cr from ₹4,410 Cr in the year-ago period.

via Inc42·May 8, 2026·5 min

Indian Unicorn Tracker: Funding, Investors, Revenue And More

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Indian Unicorn Tracker: Funding, Investors, Revenue And More

The year 2026 has begun on a strong note for India’s startup ecosystem, with Juspay becoming the first unicorn of the year in January. Shortly after, KreditBee became the second unicorn in April.

via Inc42·May 8, 2026·17 min

MRM Research Roundup: Cravings, Pint Prices, and Swangy

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MRM Research Roundup: Cravings, Pint Prices, and Swangy

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dining visit trends, US fast food market performance, menu price inflation, Met Gala dining stats, 50-plus buying power, Green Restaurant Awards, and the happiness of small business owners.

via Modern Restaurant Management·May 4, 2026·26 min

Creating a True Coastal Experience in a Landlocked State

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Creating a True Coastal Experience in a Landlocked State

Guests can hear the story of each oyster from seed to shuck at Blue Island Oyster Bar & Seafood in Denver. That’s because Sean Huggard, Founder and President of Shucking Good Hospitality, always wanted to bring an authentic oyster bar to the area.

via Modern Restaurant Management·May 1, 2026·4 min

How the F&B industry actuallyruns, evolves, and grows.

Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Dunkin’ Bank on Bolder Beverages

Jagadeesh Kumar On The Indus Valley’s Playbook For Building A ₹200 Cr Toxin-Free Cookware Brand

How Quick Commerce’s $68 Bn GMV Opportunity Is Reshaping Brand Strategy

Inventory Model Pivot? Swiggy Seeks Shareholder Nod To Cap Foreign Ownership

Who Will Bell The Consumer AI Cat?

New Rules For The Baby Food Aisle

HR Tech’s RoI Focus, Adda247 Axes 200 Jobs & More

Krutrim In A Rut, Fashinza Cofounder Quits & More

Paytm’s Profitability Milestone Comes With Caveats

Indian Startup IPO Tracker 2026

Swiggy Q4: Food Delivery Beats ‘LPG Crisis’ Fears But Instamart Cools Off

Optimizing Operations at a Legacy Brand

Swiggy Q4: Loss Narrows 26% To ₹800 Cr, Revenue Up 45% YoY

Indian Unicorn Tracker: Funding, Investors, Revenue And More

MRM Research Roundup: Cravings, Pint Prices, and Swangy

Creating a True Coastal Experience in a Landlocked State

How the F&B industry actually
runs, evolves, and grows.