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Inspira Global completes ₹2,235-crore Restaurant Brands Asia acquisition
The deal gives Inspira control of Burger King India and Indonesia operations of Burger King and Popeyes, as consolidation gathers pace in the QSR industry.
Cooktops in high demand as West Asia war alters household habits
Home appliance makers are boosting induction cooktop production significantly. This surge is driven by consumers adopting hybrid cooking methods after LPG disruptions. The market is expected to grow substantially by 2026. New brands are entering the segment, attracting significant consumer interest. Manufacturers are experiencing doubled orders compared to last year.
Yum Brands to sell struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain for $2.7 billion
Yum Brands will sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion as heightened competition and cautious consumer spending is affecting the fast-food sector. Details here.
Large brands gain as West Asia war, GST cut hit auto aftermarket’s small players
Last year’s GST cuts have narrowed the price gap between formal automotive spare parts and cheaper alternatives sold by unorganized players, accelerating the shift towards formal brands.
Restaurant Brands Asia Allots Shares, Warrants Worth Rs 1,500 Crore To Lenexis Foodworks
Restaurant Brands Asia is the operator of restaurant chain Burger King in India.
Emami Q4 Results: Stock falls on earnings miss amid weak summer portfolio demand
Emami reported a weak fourth quarter as an unfavourable summer season and geopolitical disruptions in West Asia hurt demand, while the FMCG maker stepped up investments in Ayurveda and digital beauty brands.
CCI approves stake purchase in Burger King India operator by Lenexis consortium
The Competition Commission of India has given its approval for a partial ownership acquisition in Restaurant Brands Asia Limited. This deal involves a consortium led by Lenexis Foodworks Private Limited. The acquisition will occur through various steps including equity and warrant subscriptions, and an open offer. Restaurant Brands Asia operates Burger King outlets across India.
Bharti-backed Gourmet Investments brings Olive Garden to India, bets on premium casual dining expansion
Bharti Family Office-backed Gourmet Investments plans to scale to 100–125 outlets in three years as it expands Olive Garden and other international restaurant brands amid rising competition in India’s dining market.
GST gains eroded by Gulf war: Dabur CEO Mohit Malhotra
Dabur's CEO Mohit Malhotra says the West Asia war has impacted the gains from GST measures. The company is raising prices and acquiring digital brands. Inflation has surged due to the conflict. Dabur expects value growth to continue for two quarters. Rural markets are a key focus. The company is also investing in smaller brands through Dabur Ventures.
Restaurant Brands Asia reports consolidated net loss of Rs 43.01 crore in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 11.74% to Rs 706.84 crore
Burger King parent Restaurant Brands Asia cuts Q4 loss to ₹43 cr on strong EBITDA growth
Revenue rose 11.7% year-on-year to ₹706.8 crore while margins improved to 13.4% from 11.6%. Shares of Restaurant Brands Asia Ltd ended at ₹66.77, up by ₹0.16, or 0.24%, on the BSE today, May 14.
Pidilite signals further price hike as West Asia crisis fuels 40-50% raw material inflation
Pidilite Industries is planning another price increase for its products. This move comes as raw material costs surge due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The company, known for brands like Fevicol, has already implemented price hikes earlier. Pidilite aims to manage these costs while focusing on growth and maintaining its profit margins.