Walk down any urban high street in India today and the coffee chains seem to be everywhere — sleek, air-conditioned, Instagram-ready. It would be easy to assume tea, the country’s oldest beverage habit, is losing ground. The numbers say otherwise. The retail reality tells a different story. Coffee’s visibility is a café-culture phenomenon, concentrated in …
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There are brands that sell products. And then there are brands that shape culture. K.C. Das belongs firmly in the second category — a Kolkata sweet shop whose legacy stretches across 150 years, two invented sweets, and a canning innovation that took Bengal’s most iconic dessert to the world before refrigeration made it easy. The …
The Giants of Bengal: K.C. Das — The Sweet Shop That Gave India Its National Sweet Read More »
Eastern India has long been discussed as a region of potential. What is happening in Jagiroad, Morigaon district, Assam is something more concrete — a Rs 27,000 crore investment that puts the Northeast firmly on the global semiconductor map. The Project in Numbers Tata Electronics’ Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test facility at Jagiroad is being …
Introducing Studio Earth’s Raksha Bandhan collection: elegant enough for adults,whimsical enough for kids, special enough for everyone….. August 2025, Kolkata — Who hasn’t broken a vase and blamed it on their sibling? Or eaten the last piece of their favourite chocolate? While playing around as troublemakers in each other’s life has its own fun and …
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The Government of India and the West Bengal Government run extensive MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) schemes to boost entrepreneurship and industrial growth. Here’s a detailed overview of these schemes, including how you can apply and access their benefits: Central Government MSME Schemes (India) Key Central Schemes ₹5 Lakh MSME Subsidy Scheme (2025) What: Direct grant (not a loan) of …
MSME Schemes by the Government of India and the West Bengal Government. Read More »
What began as a small-scale, handcrafted operation in Kolkata’s Tangra area has today become a nationally recognized brand synonymous with quality Asian condiments. Pou Chong’s story is not just about food—it’s about legacy, adaptability, and regional pride turned national presence. From Local Legacy to National Reach In the mid-20th century, when Indian Chinese cuisine was …
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Can Ola Disrupt the Zomato–Swiggy Duopoly? The food delivery market in India is more competitive than ever, with Ola, supported by the Open Network For Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform, making a bold move. ONDC, a government-backed initiative, aims to level the playing field by challenging the dominance of major players. Ola is taking advantage of …
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By 2028, nearly one-third of food outlets in India are expected to be quick-service restaurants (QSRs), with their market share increasing from 19% in 2018 to an anticipated 29%, according to market Intelligence firm 1Lattice. In contrast, other restaurant formats such as casual dining, frozen dessert/ice cream, pubs, bars, cafés, lounges (PBCL), and fine dining …
Dabur India Limited is committed to reducing the amount of added sugars in its beverages! In the latest phase of its sugar reduction program, Dabur plans to lower added sugars by an average of 3% across two-thirds of its beverage range. Since 2019, the company has been progressively reformulating its Real fruit juices, achieving notable …
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Flora Khiangte, a determined woman from South Mizoram, is transforming the region’s well-known crop, Roselle, through her entrepreneurial venture, ZeroTru. Since 2022, Flora and her dedicated team have been processing Mizoram’s native Roselle Hibiscus into tea and non-alcoholic beverages. Traditionally, this little red flower has been harvested, sun-dried, and processed into tea by rural women …
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