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New Indian Plate Discusses Protein Day Importance

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For years, most Indians never planned meals around protein. Food was cooked based on habit, taste, budget, and what was available at home. Dal was dal. Milk was milk. Eggs were just eggs. No one counted grams or checked labels. Protein was not part of daily conversation, and it did not need to be. That began to change slowly. As lifestyles shifted, work hours got longer, and health conversations moved from doctors to social media, protein started entering everyday language. What was once taken for granted became something people actively talked about. From fitness conversations to family WhatsApp groups, protein moved from being invisible on the plate to becoming a buzzword, as more people began questioning whether their daily diets were getting enough of it. One of the lesser-known realities of Indian diets is that protein is not necessarily missing, but unevenly distributed across the day. Many everyday meals provide energy and fullness but fall short on protein unless supported by...

Tamil Nadu Police conduct raids in Madurai on units dealing in counterfeit Goodknight products

  Tamil Nadu Police, along with Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), the company behind Goodknight, India’s leading household insecticide brand, conducted raids in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, to curb the manufacture and sale of counterfeit Goodknight products in the region. The action, carried out with support from GCPL’s investigation agency, marks a crucial step in curbing the spread of fake mosquito repellent products in the market.   Based on actionable intelligence, the Silaiman Police Station team and investigative teams conducted searches at multiple locations in Meenakshi Nagar, Sakkimangalam (Madurai East). The raids led to the identification and verification of two counterfeit manufacturing units operating out of Sourashtra 1st Colony and #1/33, Sourashtra Colony, 1st Main Road, Meenakshi Nagar, Sakkimangalam, Madurai – 625201. During the operation, the police seized 3,600 pieces of counterfeit Goodknight Liquid Flash Refills (89 ml each), priced at an MRP of ₹85 per un...

ASCI launches its first ever influencer-led consumer awareness campaign on greenwashing and dark patterns

  The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has launched its first ever influencer-led campaign to raise awareness about greenwashing and dark patterns, two practices manipulating consumer choice in the digital age. This is part of ASCI Academy’s agenda to educate consumers to navigate advertising in a more informed way. In recent times, greenwashing and dark patterns have emerged as key concerns.   The greenwashing campaign will educate consumers to ask critical questions around sustainability claims, the decoding of eco-labels and distinguishing credible commitments from buzzwords. Influencers will also educate viewers about dark patterns, such as basket sneaking, hidden costs or confusing choices that nudge them into taking unintended decisions. The influencers partnering with ASCI are Shraddha Jain (@aiyyoshraddha), Aalekh Kapoor (@aalekhkapoor), Sakchi Jain (@ca.sakchijain), Ashutosh Pratap Singh (@technical_sapien), Pankti Pandey (@zerowasteadda), Vinod Kuma...

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare achieved sustained growth momentum across key business segments

Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India Limited, releases its financial results for the fourth quarter, demonstrating sustained growth momentum across key business segments. Revenue growth for the quarter stood at 47% year-on-year. Domestic sales grew by 23%, supported by the relaunch of recalled products to the market. Profit after tax (PAT) for Q4 reached ₹665 million, an increase of 50% on a year-on-year basis. For the full year 2025, the Company reported revenue of ₹8,784 million, reflecting a growth of 21% over the previous year. Profit after tax for the year stood at ₹2,401 million, up 33% year-on-year, supported by disciplined cost management and improved product mix. Dividend of ₹75 per share was also declared for the year ended December 31, 2025. Commenting on the Q4’25 results, Himanshu Bakshi, Managing Director, Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India Limited, said, “This quarter’s performance emphasizes the strength of our core portfolio and the disciplined execution of our growth a...

Swiggy Dineout Onboards Bhuvan Bam as GIRF 2026 Ambassador; Brings BB Ki Vines Characters to Life with ‘Bill Half. Party Full

Swiggy Limited, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, has announced the launch of Swiggy Dineout’s widely popular Great Indian Restaurant Festival (GIRF) 2026. Launched with Bhuvan Bam as the official ambassador for GIRF 2026, integrating the much loved universe of BB Ki Vines into India’s biggest dining festival. Following the phenomenal success of last year’s editions, GIRF 2026 returns bigger, better and louder with a simple, powerful promise: Bill Half. Party Full. Starting 15 February 2026, diners can enjoy up to 50 percent off at 40,000+ top restaurants in 60+ cities in India. The offers are available across categories including cafes, pubs, bars, luxury dining and family restaurants for two full months. Diners can not only unlock up to 50 percent off on their food bill, but also get an additional 10% instant discount across all HDFC Bank cards and avail 10% back as Dinecash on every order when booking via Dineout. Leading this year’s cultural moment is Bhuvan Bam,...

Schaeffler India Limited announces results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2025

Schaeffler India Limited (BSE: 505790, NSE: SCHAEFFLER), the Motion Technology Company, today announced that the Board of Directors approved the results for the fourth quarter and  year ended December 31, 2025 . October – December 2025 (Fourth Quarter) ·        Revenue from operations (net) for the quarter (Q4 ’ 25) was INR 26,431 million, 26.9% higher than the corresponding quarter of 2024 and 12.0% higher than preceding quarter (Q3 ’ 25) ·        PBT (before exceptional items) for the quarter (Q4 ’ 25) was INR 4,455 million, 31.5% higher than the corresponding quarter of 2024. PBT margin for the quarter stood at 16.9% (labour code impact -0.8%), compared to 16.3% during the corresponding quarter of 2024 and 17.5% during the preceeding quarter ·        Net Profit for the quarter was INR 3,280 million and net profit margin stood at 12.4% January – December 2025 (Twelve Months) ·...

World’s Most Powerful Water Blaster Brand SPYRA Debuts in India on Instamart Just in Time for Holi

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Festive shopping today is about more than tradition- it’s about elevating the experience. Embracing this shift, Instamart is debuting SPYRA ahead of Holi 2026, bringing one of the world’s most powerful water blasters to customers just in time for the celebrations. The launch marks the brand’s official India debut and adds a global, innovation-led product to Instamart’s Holi and summer lineup. Engineered in Germany, SPYRA combines precision-shot technology with rapid reload capability to deliver a powerful, high-performance play experience that has built a strong global following. Its India debut also taps into the growing “kidult” trend, where adults are rediscovering nostalgia through premium, design-forward products. As one of India’s most experience-rich festivals, Holi is the perfect moment for a tech-enabled upgrade like this, adding a bold, memorable edge to the celebrations. Speaking about the global brand’s India debut through quick commerce, Manender Kaushik, Head - Instam...