Cash, Code, Crores: Tax Probe Exposes Billing Manipulation in India’s Restaurant Sector
By comparing billing screen data with backend logs, officials found large-scale manipulation, including cases where bills like ₹2,784 were allegedly…
The Lobby as a Profit Centre: Turning Space into Strategy
Hotel that activates lobbies report 12–18% higher non-resident footfall and 8–15% increase in overall F&B billing.
From Gut Feeling to Algorithms: How Data is Redefining India’s Food Choices
In a 5.5–6 lakh crore market growing at 10–12% annually, survival and scale increasingly depend on how well restaurants use data.
Delhi HC Makes Service Charges Voluntary, Industry Reacts
The ruling reinforces that forcing diners to pay a service charge amounts to an unfair trade practice under the Consumer Protection Act.


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How Talent Churn Is Redesigning the Indian Kitchen
National Restaurant Association of India reported that attrition rates range between 10–40% per month in food service sector, with nearly 75% of QSR…
How Compact Kitchens Are Reshaping the Restaurant Biz
With rising rents and ingredient costs, compact kitchen setups significantly reduce overheads often by 20–30%.
Beyond QR and UPI: How Tech is Quietly Rewiring Café Operations
While QR menus and contactless payments are now common, cafés are increasingly turning to technology to optimise inventory, staffing, training and…


How Restaurants Are Rewriting the Affordability Playbook
25–30% of restaurants make affordability a core positioning, while 35–40% treat affordability as a competitive necessity and 60-70% restaurants focus…
Jobs, GST Relief and Solar Power: Hospitality Sector Demands Big From Budget 2026
In line with Atmanirbhar Bharat, he believes targeted support for food-tech automation and smoother access to credit will be key to helping…
  • By - Nusra
  • Jan 22, 2026 / 7 MIN READ
The Core Strategies Behind Great Customer Experiences
To stay relevant and build loyalty, restaurants are adopting structured strategies that combine people, processes, technology, and data.
The Real Challenges Shaping India’s Bakery Boom
The industry is growing at a CAGR of 9-10%, it is projected to surpass $30 billion by 2033.
The Future of Dining: Key Restaurant Tech Trends in 2026
Technology is expected to grow with a CAGR of 25-35% by 2030. India’s technology sector is projected to cross USD 280 billion this year.
How India’s Cafés Are Redefining Coffee Through Wellness
Across the ecosystem, there is broad agreement that functional coffee in India will not explode overnight. Instead, it is likely to surface first as…
Inside Restaurant Kitchen that Drives Profits and Performance
A positive and well-organized kitchen environment also plays a crucial role in motivating staff, which in turn ensures smoother operations and better…
6 Key Highlights if you are Running an Omni-Channel Restaurant Venture
Recently, Restaurant India hosted its Bengaluru Edition of the Restaurant India Conference Awards on 1st May at Sheraton Bengaluru, where it…
  • By - Nusra
  • May 09, 2024 / 6 MIN READ
Swiggy, Zomato to Elevate Train Food Order Service: Puneet Sharma, Founder of Zoop
IRCTC's catering partners support Indian Railways' goal of offering passengers diverse food options. Adhering to ecatering guidelines…
  • By - Nusra
  • May 06, 2024 / 6 MIN READ
How CSR can Elevate Restaurant Industry further Impacting the Society
There are a lot of scope of small or larger impact CSR that restaurants company can engage. Irrespective of the fact that its a single outlet brand…
Why Restaurant Industry is Bleeding with Entry Level Workforce
ICRA estimates suggest that these chains are set to open 2,300 new stores with an investment of Rs 5,800 crore between 2022-23 and 2024-25,…
IRCTC's Zoop Achieves 20 Lac Train Meals, Sets Sights on INR 50 Cr Revenue in FY 2024
As outlined in the IRCTC Corporate Plan for FY 24-28, catering services contributed 27% to the revenue in FY 22, second only to internet ticketing.…
Hospitality Industry Rally for Equitable GST on Dining Experiences in Hotels
Since 2018, hoteliers have been vocal about their concerns that this tax variation is causing a decline in restaurant footfall, as customers opt for…
Swiggy Becomes First Food Delivery Platform to Reach Lakshadweep
Taking an eco-friendly approach to preserve the beauty of the island, all deliveries will be solely made on bicycles.
  • By - Nusra
  • Jan 25, 2024 / 5 MIN READ
Rebel Foods Joins ONDC Network to Strengthen its D2C Presence in India
Customers can now order Behrouz Biryani, Oven Story Pizza, Faasos, Sweet Truth, LunchBox, Wendy’s and more from the ONDC Network.
  • By - Nusra
  • Jan 24, 2024 / 3 MIN READ
Luxury Hotel Giants Set to Transform Ayodhya's Tourism Landscape
The collaboration between these hotels and local suppliers will contribute to Ayodhya's overall growth. The decision by Radisson, Taj, ITC, and…
Why Swiggy's Pockethero is a Great Initiative for Value-Conscious Consumers
While the positive effects of additional discounts are clear, it's crucial to navigate potential challenges. Striking the right balance between…