In a win for the restaurant industry, Zomato has agreed to share customers’ phone numbers with eateries after seeking consent from users, the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) said. The restaurant industry had been at loggerheads with food delivery platforms – Zomato and Swiggy – over their refusal to share consumer data, which the … Read more
The United States demonstrates one of the world’s largest disparities between its outbound visa-free privileges and inbound visa requirements. (AI image) It’s a historic low for the US passport! For the first time since Henley Passport Index started releasing passport rankings almost 20 years ago, the US passport has dropped out of the top 10 … Read more
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has banned the company from participating in future tenders of the ministry and India Mission abroad for two years. The order has been issued on the account of allegations including court cases and complaints of various applicants. The order will not affect the existing contracts, which will continue as per … Read more
In a surprise announcement, company has announced exit from it’s main business – the airport lounge access. That’s the business the Company was built upon, was known for and had got most of it’s fan following. (check my Company notes for details) There were speculations that this would eventually happen as the largest airport operator … Read more
Swiggy had to make a decision: It had made a strategic investment in Rapido three years ago, but the ride-sharing company was now eyeing its stronghold of food delivery. Finally, in July, Swiggy chose to sell the 12% Rapido stake that it had bought for $180 million in 2022. With this, Swiggy kills two birds … Read more
Devyani has acquired 80.72% stake in Sky Gate Hospitality (SGH). Founded in 2015, SGH is the owner of popular brands including Biryani by Kilo, Goila Butter Chicken and The Bhojan Its two other brands – Get-A-Way and Krazy Kebab Co – will get disinvested over the next nine months. SGH operates 100 outlets in 40 … Read more
The Company is acquiring 49% stake into Big Charter Pvt Ltd; a prominent player in India’s charter aviation sector. The Indian charter aviation industry, currently valued at approximately USD 650.5 mn, is projected to grow to USD 1.14 bn by 2033 In FY 2023-24, Big Charter generated revenues of Rs 128.75 cr (approx USD 15.5 mn) … Read more
The Company has been adjudged as the highest bidder for Developing, Operating and Maintaining of Wayside Amenities in South Zone on Bengaluru Chennai Expressway Corridor (Phase II) Section on lease basis. The contract is awarded by National Highways Logistics Management Limited – a 100% owned SPV of National NHAI, Under Ministry of Road Transport and … Read more