Prem Panicker: Pinocchio Pervez

I must confess to being continually amazed by Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf --and it does not stem from the ease with which he, with the straightest of straight faces, manages to tell......

Pandemic heat spreads to large restaurant chains

A third of the total restaurant market in India - valued at Rs 4.25 trillion - could be wiped out in the current financial year, since many players have simply been unable to sustain operations in......

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

The cloud kitchen market in India will hit $1.05 billion by 2023.Just 13% of the total market has been utilised so far.Veer Arjun Singh and Dhruv Munjal report. IMAGE: A waiter with a protective......

Coronavirus fear robs malls, multiplexes of Holi colour

‘There is a clear business impact. People are avoiding crowded places and gatherings across cities. This is hitting business, both at traditional and modern trade outlets, during the Holi......

Why restaurants have not slashed prices post GST rate cut

'If the consumer has to benefit on the pricing front, the rate cut will have to be tax efficient to restaurants.' The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) is likely to make a......