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SECTOR | 20 Jan 2026, 07:30AM

Maharashtra signs 19 investment MoUs worth 14.5 trillion on 1st day of WEF

Business Standard

Maharashtra government on Monday signed 19 MoUs involving investment commitments worth Rs 14.5 lakh crore and over 15 lakh jobs on its first day here for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. Announcing details, the state said these MoUs are across sectors and underscore strong global confidence in Maharashtra's consumer markets, infrastructure readiness, and long-term growth fundamentals. Soon after inaugurating the state pavilion, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the state is getting good response from investors and even the development of 'third Mumbai', being undertaken by his government, is seeing a lot of interest. Throughout the day, the chief minister held a series of business-to-government meetings with global giants such as Coca Cola, Antora Energy, Brookfield etc., operating across consumer goods, beverages, hospitality, logistics, urban development, green steel and digital infrastructure. He was joined by the Minister for Industries Uday Samant and senior

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SECTOR | 18 Jan 2026

Amway India loss widens to 74.3 cr in FY25, sales dip 10.5% to 1,148.2 cr

Business Standard

Amway India's total loss widened to Rs 74.25 crore in FY25, and its revenue from operations declined 10.56 per cent to Rs 1,148.16 crore, according to a filing by the leading direct seller. Its total income, which includes other income, was also down 9.2 per cent to Rs 1,174.85 crore for the financial year ended on March 31, 2025, according to financial data accessed through the business intelligence platform Tofler. Amway India Enterprise had reported a total loss of Rs 53.38 crore, and its revenue from operations was at 1,283.75 crore in the previous financial year. The direct selling industry in India has been facing slow growth in the last two years. Amway India's expenses on advertising and sales promotion were down 40.6 per cent to Rs 36.20 crore in FY25. Similarly, the royalty cost paid to its US-based parent firm was down 15.7 per cent to Rs 55.43 crore as against Rs 65.74 crore of FY24. Moreover, the amount paid to its sole selling agents was down 2.73 per cent to Rs 366

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SECTOR | 16 Jan 2026

Coca Cola evaluating acquisition opportunities in India: CFO John Murphy

Business Standard

Coca-Cola is evaluating acquisition opportunities in India as it expects the country to become its third-largest market by volume in the coming years

India moving in the right direction, potential to become among the top three markets : Coca-Cola's John Murphy

Business Line | 16 Jan 2026 1 more

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SECTOR | 14 Jan 2026

Coca-Cola elevates Sanket Ray to an expanded regional role

Business Line

Ray will serve as Emerging Large Markets Lead overseeing markets including Greater China, Mongolia, Japan and South Korea effective March 31 while continuing with the role of President of India and Southwest Asia unit

Coca-Cola reshuffle puts India head under new global CEO Henrique Braun

Business Standard | 14 Jan 2026

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SECTOR | 12 Jan 2026

Coca-Cola Brings the Iconic FIFA World Cup Trophy to India After 12 Years

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SECTOR | 10 Jan 2026

FIFA World Cup Trophy Arrives In Delhi, To Be In India For Three Days As Part Of World Tour

NDTV Profit

The World Cup trophy has come to India after a gap of almost 12 years as part of its international tour. The trophy tour is being organised by global beverage major Coca-Cola.

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SECTOR | 07 Jan 2026

Betting On A Pizza Hut Comeback? Here's How Brokerages Are Assessing The Devyani-Sapphire Merger

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While both brokerages remain positive on execution and synergy visibility, they underscored that a sustained pickup in consumer demand will be critical for store expansion.

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SECTOR | 06 Jan 2026

'Misinformation': Amul Issues Clarification After Video Of Masti Dahi Failing Quality Tests Goes Viral

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The video claimed the pouch version had potentially poorer hygiene or handling compared to the cup version.

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SECTOR | 03 Jan 2026

Mint Explainer: Why are KFC and Pizza Hut franchisees Devyani and Sapphire coming together?

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As KFC and Pizza Hut struggle with slowing sales and thinning margins, franchisees Devyani International and Sapphire Foods are merging. What's driving the deal, how will they benefit, and what does it mean for India's QSR market?

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SECTOR | 02 Jan 2026

Mint Explainer: Why are KFC and Pizza Hut franchisees Devyani and Sapphire coming together?

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Devyani-Sapphire merger: What the 3,000 restaurant deal means for your shares

Economic Times | 02 Jan 2026 4 more