The order comes months after the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) asked the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to investigate the companies for breaching platform neutrality by providing priority to the exclusive contractors. Key points to note – NRAI represents more than 5,00,000 restaurants across India. Other than complaints about platform neutrality, complaint by … Read more
Zomato has announced fresh investment into Mukunda Foods Private Limited (MFPL). Key points to note: MFPL, founded in 2012 is into the design & development of automated kitchen food equipment. It’s current product portfolio includes – deep fryers, rice/ noodle/ pasta maker, chinese food, dosa maker and grilling machine. It’s products are more technologically advanced, … Read more
With the fresh wave of COVID-19 plunging the hospitality sector back into uncertainty, industry body HAI on Monday said it has asked the government to consider granting infrastructure status to hotels, extend moratorium on loans and rationalise taxes. In its pre-Budget memorandum, the Hotel Association of India (HAI) said policy interventions are imperative for the … Read more
Reliance continues on it’s expansion spree. The Company now announces to buy 73.37% of Mandarin Oriental New York (MONY) for $98.15 mn i.e. approx Rs 735 crore. Key points to note – The acquisition is by Reliance Industrial Investments and Holdings (RIIH), a wholly owned unit of Reliance Industries. RIIH is buying the entire issued … Read more
The $4.3 billion Hilton hotel is filled with all the classic Las Vegas accoutrements, like plenty of food, gambling opportunities, pools, and watering holes. Resorts World Las Vegas. John Locher/AP Photo But unlike many of the Strip predecessors, Resorts World’s amenities have a tech-friendly twist, such as the option to pay with cryptocurrency. The … Read more
Amazon Pay, the digital payments arm of the e-commerce giant and MakeMyTrip India, a fully owned subsidiary of MakeMyTrip Limited (MMYT), India’s leading travel group, have announced a strategic long-term partnership to offer travel services on Amazon.in which includes its suite of mobile apps and websites. The partnership will help Amazon Pay create a convenient … Read more
Bandhan Employees’ Welfare Trust and Angshuman Ghosh, son of Bandhan Bank founder Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, together have bought a 25% stake in Nicco Parks & Resorts, the largest amusement park in eastern India. Key points to note – The Trust owns 14% in Bandhan Financial Services, the promoter of Bandhan Bank. The Trust has around … Read more
Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) while announcing the Q2 results for FY 22, informed about two more key decisions – It’s acquiring balance 39.84% of Roots Corporation Limited (operates Ginger brand of hotels) at an equity valuation of Rs 1,225 crore (i.e., for Rs 488 crore). Stake would be acquired from the existing shareholders making … Read more