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Nestlé India, in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Mizoram, and the National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI), has launched Project ‘Serve Safe Food’ in the state, expanding its footprint across the Northeast. Under the initiative, 100 street food vendors in Mizoram will be trained, taking the total number of trained vendors in the region to over 10,000 across all seven states. The project, launched by Nestlé India in 2016, has already benefitted more than 92,800 street food vendors across 26 states and four Union Territories. It focuses on improving health, hygiene, safe food handling, waste…

ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd., the super-premium and luxury spirits arm of Allied Blenders & Distillers, has launched ZOYA Pink Mix Berries Gin, expanding its premium ZOYA portfolio with a small-batch, craft-led offering. The launch comes at a time when India’s premium spirits segment is witnessing strong growth, driven by younger consumers exploring craft beverages and experimental cocktails. Industry trends show rising demand for flavour-forward spirits with strong visual appeal and elevated drinking experiences, positioning India as a key global market. ZOYA Pink Mix Berries Gin blends a classic juniper base with strawberry, cranberry, blackberry, and raspberry, creating a visually striking,…

The Reserve Bank of India has kept its key policy rates and stance unchanged, in line with expectations, as it continues to assess evolving macroeconomic conditions. Commenting on the development, Upasna Bhardwaj, Chief Economist at Kotak Mahindra Bank, stated that recent regulatory measures aimed at restricting offshore speculative activity, along with the de-escalation of geopolitical tensions, have provided some relief to the Indian rupee. She noted that the current environment offers the RBI an opportunity to evaluate the sustained impact on growth and inflation dynamics, as well as the persistence of the balance of payments (BOP) deficit. Bhardwaj further emphasised…