The move comes as the Bengaluru-based company looks to raise capital in the public markets amid intensifying competition in the 10-minute delivery segment, with a fresh sof rivals including Amazon and Flipkart doubling down. According to people who attended investor meetings with Zepto’s senior management, the five-year-old company is targeting full-year post-tax profitability by FY2028-29, while continuing to grow at 25-30 percent quarter-on-quarter.The move comes as the Bengaluru-based company looks to raise capital in the public markets amid intensifying competition in the 10-minute delivery segment, with a fresh sof rivals including Amazon and Flipkart doubling down. According to people who...
Colombian speciality coffee house Libertario has entered India’s burgeoning coffee scene with its first café in Delhi’s GK2 and plans an ambitious rollout through 2026. Led by founder and CEO Miguel Villaquiran, who brings two decades of global coffee and hospitality experience from Colombia, the brand aims to introduce authentic farm-to-cup coffee culture across key Indian metros including Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Mumbai.Colombian speciality coffee house Libertario has entered India’s burgeoning coffee scene with its first café in Delhi’s GK2 and plans an ambitious rollout through 2026. Led by founder and CEO Miguel Villaquiran, who brings two decades of global coffee...
In her new role at Novotel Pune, Rauthan will be responsible for overseeing the front office operations, enhancing guest satisfaction, and leading the team to deliver seamless and memorable guest experiences aligned with the brand’s global standards.In her new role at Novotel Pune, Rauthan will be responsible for overseeing the front office operations, enhancing guest satisfaction, and leading the team to deliver seamless and memorable guest experiences aligned with the brand’s global standards.
Quoting available data, the tourism department officials said 245 building permissions were granted by TDAs in 2023-24, 147 in 2024-25 and 415 in 2025-26. The permissions included 544 residential houses, 121 commercial buildings, 26 hotels, 14 huts and two guest houses over the three-year period. As for homestays, 2,613 units have been registered by the Tourism Department across Jammu and Kashmir, with a total bed capacity of 19,328, the officials said.Quoting available data, the tourism department officials said 245 building permissions were granted by TDAs in 2023-24, 147 in 2024-25 and 415 in 2025-26. The permissions included 544 residential houses,...
The hospitality veteran with more than a decade-and-a-half of leadership experience across various hotel groups, announced the launch of his company which he says focusses on operational excellence, revenue optimisation and consistent brand performance across owned and franchised assets.The hospitality veteran with more than a decade-and-a-half of leadership experience across various hotel groups, announced the launch of his company which he says focusses on operational excellence, revenue optimisation and consistent brand performance across owned and franchised assets.
The 100-key hotel will cater to year-round leisure and business demand in Goa’s capital, Panaji The 100-key hotel will cater to year-round leisure and business demand in Goa’s capital, Panaji
With 82 rooms, Enrise Amravati offers a comfortable yet refined stay experience across categories, including Grande, Grande Twin, Executive Grande, and Premium Grande rooms, each thoughtfully designed to cater to both business and leisure travellers. A standout feature of the property is its extensive banqueting and event infrastructure, making it one of the largest event destinations in the region. This hotel in Amravati boasts eight versatile venues, including grand indoor halls such as Mahal, Jewel, and Solitaire, alongside sprawling outdoor spaces like Vrindavan and Vatika, as well as a dedicated amphitheatre ideal for wedding pheras and cultural gatherings. With capacities...
As part of the agreement, Olive Hospitality will develop a pipeline of approximately 2,000 branded hotel keys across key destinations in Andhra Pradesh, including Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Vijayawada, and Guntur, with a projected investment of around Rs 500 crore from third-party owners and investors. The initiative is expected to generate employment for approximately 700 people. The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority will facilitate approvals and clearances, enable access to identified land parcels and tourism zones, extend incentives under the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Policy (2024–2029), and support investor outreach initiatives, said a release.As part of the agreement, Olive Hospitality will develop a pipeline...
Following disruptions to energy supplies from the West Asia conflict, the government is pushing wider adoption of piped natural gas (PNG) as a convenient alternative to LPG, given its more diversified sourcing and lower dependence on the Gulf region. Besides laying pipelines to household kitchens to provide them with a convenient cooking gas alternative, IGL is targeting fast-food chains that had faced the brunt of LPG supply disruptions after the government prioritised the limited available cooking gas for households.Following disruptions to energy supplies from the West Asia conflict, the government is pushing wider adoption of piped natural gas (PNG) as...
Malhotra is a passionate hospitality professional with over two decades of diverse experience across leading hotel organisations, including Hyatt International, The Leela, and Accor. He brings with him a strong and intuitive understanding of revenue and sales management, hotel operations, and evolving guest expectations across both mature and emerging markets.Malhotra is a passionate hospitality professional with over two decades of diverse experience across leading hotel organisations, including Hyatt International, The Leela, and Accor. He brings with him a strong and intuitive understanding of revenue and sales management, hotel operations, and evolving guest expectations across both mature and emerging markets.