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India coffee output to miss forecast after below-normal rains
India's Coffee Board has adjusted its coffee production outlook for the fiscal year concluding in March due to insufficient monsoon rains. The revised estimate stands at approximately 380,000 metric tons, a decrease from the previous prediction of over 400,000 tons.
5 cups of coffee before 10 am, 8 cups daily: At 50, Nestlé CEO reveals his unusual coffee habit. ‘I just like the flavour’
Philipp Navratil, the CEO of Nestle, has an exceptional coffee ritual, enjoying 8 cups daily, favoring cold-brewed black coffee. His morning starts with hydration, drinking water before indulging in his first cup. His day winds down with a final espresso or decaf after dinner, yet he still achieves a full eight hours of rest. Rising at 6:30 am, he prioritises productivity during his morning routine until lunch.
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%
Oil prices matter to the Indian economy, and the market responded with a smart rally as Brent crude cooled significantly on Monday. The rally was broad-based and involved all segments. But too much should not be read into one day’s showing. The thing to watch remains the results of the US mid-term elections which will be known in India through Wednesday. It will decide which way the market will move in the coming days and weeks.
No storm outside, so why is your plane shaking? How climate change could make your next flight bumpier
You experience turbulence sometimes in your flight even if the weather is clear outside, but why do those sudden bumpy jolts happen. Here's a complete analysis on what goes on.
Hindustan Unilever looks to stronger FY27, but commodity inflation threatens to squeeze margins
Hindustan Unilever expects commodity inflation to continue impacting margins in the near term. The company anticipates better growth in FY27 due to strategic portfolio and channel transformations. In its recent financial result, HUL reported a 15% underlying sales growth and an 8% increase in EBITDA. The Home Care and Beauty segments led the growth with double-digit increases in sales and volume.
HUL reports highest sales growth in 14 quarters as volumes pick up
Hindustan Unilever reported its highest underlying sales growth of 15% in 14 quarters during the September quarter. Sales in the home care segment rose by 22%, and beauty products saw a 16% increase, contributing to performance. The company experienced a flat profit after tax at Rs2,796 crore, influenced by previous one-off gains. Turnover for the quarter was recorded at Rs18,071 crore, with an EBITDA margin decline to 22.6%.
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A Fresh Brew: Trent set to serve up Caffe Nero at Westside, Zudio outlets
Tata Group's Trent has entered into a licensing agreement with Caffe Nero to establish cafes in their retail stores. This decision follows unsuccessful negotiations with Tata Starbucks over a similar partnership. The differences included store formats, locations, and the desired prominence of the Starbucks brand. The terms of the Caffe Nero deal remain undisclosed, with potential for significant expansion in India.
Research: Navigating the Business Risks of Changing Pro-America Sentiment
U.S. firms increasingly operate in a marketplace where “Made in USA” is no longer a neutral provenance claim but a charged political signal. A new study analyzing 5,355 companies over twenty years found that pro-America marketing has increasingly shifted from pride-based patriotism to grievance-fueled, us‑versus‑them nationalism. While this can create upsides—new customers, loyalty, pricing power—it also exposes companies to narrative capture, boycotts, and legal scrutiny. To avoid risk, companies must examine their exposure along two axes: domestic embeddedness and symbolic intensity. Leaders must align operations and symbolism, set clear guardrails, and proactively manage meaning drift before others define their loyalties.
Exclusive: Unacademy founders Gaurav Munjal, Roman Saini plan Rs 700 crore AI, deeptech fund
The fund, named Longshot Capital, has secured commitments of about Rs 300 crore and is targeting its first close in January 2027, following which it plans to begin investing, the people said. Fundraising discussions are continuing, and the size and timing of the first close could change.
Jaya Bachchan sends emotional videos, Amitabh Bachchan replies late: When Abhishek Bachchan revealed Bachchan family’s WhatsApp habits
Koffee With Karan kicked off its ninth season with the lively duo Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda as featured guests. Previously, Abhishek Bachchan took a walk down memory lane, sharing quirky stories about his family's WhatsApp dynamics, highlighting Jaya Bachchan as the chatty one and Amitabh Bachchan as the silent observer. He also recounted a funny moment when Amitabh's response was notably delayed.
Arise, awake, let the caffinati into office
In a bid to boost productivity, companies are on the lookout for workers who thrive without the aid of coffee. Dubbed as caffinati, these individuals promise to enhance efficiency in the workplace. By minimizing reliance on caffeine breaks, organizations aim to cut costs and reduce idle chatter. However, this shift may encounter pushback from management who appreciate the traditional coffee-fetchers as vital support.
No barista, no delay: Delhi airport launches robotic cafe that makes coffee under three minutes; the robot also dances and serves ice cream
Robotic cafe at Delhi airport: Delhi airport has launched a fully automated cafe at Gate 42 in Terminal 3. A robotic arm takes orders on a screen, makes coffee, serves soft-serve ice cream and hands drinks through a window in two to three minutes. Payment is cashless. The kiosk also sells tea, flavoured milk and snacks. When idle, the arm waves and dances to music.
Brian Niccol graduated with an engineering degree after running a lawn-mowing business in 1996; 28 years later, he became Starbucks CEO
Brian Niccol graduated from Miami University in Ohio in 1996 with an engineering degree. At the time, his career in business leadership was still decades away. He started out in brand management at Procter & Gamble, moved into the restaurant industry, and eventually led Taco Bell and Chipotle Mexican Grill. 28 years after graduating, Niccol became chairman and CEO of Starbucks in September 2024.
Air India CEO looks to cut high maintenance bill of A350 fleet engines; sets up committee
Tewolde Gebremariam is exploring ways to reduce the cost of Air India's Airbus A350 maintenance. The airline has faced higher expenses than anticipated for operating and maintaining the Trent XWB engines. This cost review is part of Tewolde's effort to improve the financial performance of the loss-making carrier. Additionally, he aims to enhance cargo operations, which currently utilize only a fraction of their capacity.
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%
A piece of advice for those who still have the stomach to invest in the current volatile market. Don’t take any price action as the gospel truth; look beyond the index movements. And, finally, be both cautious and selective in your stock picks.
While still in the NBA, Junior Bridgeman invested $150,000 in a small Milwaukee cable company; about five years later, its sale returned roughly $700,000
After his NBA tenure, Ulysses 'Junior' Bridgeman transitioned into business with an initial investment in a local cable company. Despite facing challenges, he ultimately found success by opening several Wendy's franchises. This journey highlighted the importance of learning from setbacks, as many athletes face bankruptcy despite high earnings. Bridgeman's experience underscores the necessity of informed investments and a deep understanding of business principles.
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 20%
In times like these, the market will have its green and red days. What matters, however, is not the colour of a single day, but the things underneath it: The central bank, the fund flows, and, above all, corporate earnings. Watch those, stay patient, and forget the daily noise.
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu calls for concerted effort to expand coffee cultivation in the state
Khandu said the State Government had introduced several interventions and schemes under agriculture and horticulture over the past five to six years, but coffee had not received a dedicated policy intervention so far.
Anup Bagchi's big test at HDFC Bank is winning back investor trust
Incoming HDFC Bank CEO Anup Bagchi’s immediate task is to restore investor confidence by improving execution and governance, as the bank’s loan growth and return on equity have fallen towards industry averages.
Jensen Huang cleaned bathrooms at 9; in 2006, he launched CUDA as Nvidia’s valuation plunged. 18 years later, it helped make GPUs central to AI
Jensen Huang's journey started at a boarding school in Kentucky, where he worked as a janitor. After his parents joined him, they faced financial struggles, which shaped Huang's future. He later worked at Denny's, where he conceived the idea for Nvidia. Despite initial challenges, Nvidia introduced CUDA, which became crucial for AI development.
These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analysts
What is needed in the markets these days is realism. Not fear or gloom, but a clear-eyed acceptance of where things actually stand. Realism means not hoping for things facts do not support. It means accepting that the next few months may be difficult: That earnings may disappoint, that prices may fall further. It also means planning for such a scenario instead of just hoping that it will go away.
Caffeine clash: Starbucks slayer now brews a global coffee blend
Luckin Coffee is looking to expand into Gulf countries with a focus on local tastes and preferences. The company's recent $1 billion investment from Mubadala signals strong institutional support for its growth strategy. After previously overcoming an accounting scandal, Luckin aims to replicate its successful model from China. The venture into the Gulf marks a strategic test of its adaptability in different markets.
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25% according to analysts
The coming earnings season will reflect the impact of the bad monsoon, higher oil prices, and, in pockets, higher inflation. Given that, in terms of valuation, stocks are still not cheap, the risk to the market stays high. But that is in the short term. But then who said investing is only about the short term?
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analysts
The next time you take some action in the stock market – whether it is buying or selling – ask yourself these questions: Why am I doing this? Is it because the news flow is bad? Or, because the company is in trouble? Or is it because the stock price has come down? Answering these questions honestly will probably help you make better decisions.
The big winners from India's coffee craze may not sell coffee at all
India’s coffee culture is expanding beyond cafes and coffee chains, creating opportunities across beauty, homeware, luxury hospitality, whisky and experiential retail. Brands such as mCaffeine, Tata Westside’s Studiowest, Nestasia, Reliance-owned Tira, Amrut Distilleries and Taj Palace are tapping coffee’s lifestyle appeal through skincare, fragrances, tableware, coffee-cask whisky, cafes and premium experiences, as consumers increasingly embrace coffee as a culture and lifestyle trend.
A $1 million Starbucks agreement in Florida puts its hiring & workplace diversity policies under fresh scrutiny as the company faces four years of compliance requirements
Starbucks will pay one million dollars to settle a Florida lawsuit concerning hiring practices. The coffee company did not admit any wrongdoing as part of this agreement. Florida officials alleged race-based criteria were used in employment and advancement. Starbucks must now comply with Florida's Civil Rights Act for four years. This case highlights increased scrutiny of workplace diversity programs nationwide.
Urinal in storage area, unclean water: Why FDA suspended licence of Mumbai’s Olympia Coffee House visited by Christopher Nolan and The Odyssey stars
Mumbai's Olympia Coffee House license was suspended by the FDA. The historic cafe faced numerous food safety and hygiene violations. These included a urinal in the food storage area and unhygienic practices. Officials also noted pest infestations and improper food segregation. Many food handlers lacked mandatory safety training and records were missing.
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 22%, according to analysts
Rising crude-oil prices are an obvious concern. But domestic factors like FPI selling, market repricing in select sectors, and the impact of supply chain disruption on margins may also be beginning to impact sentiment. But there is another thing that needs to be watched carefully: Will the world see some unwinding of AI-related trades? If yes, what does it mean for the Indian market?
New York student gets suspended for bringing coffee to class. Her fight over the school’s new rule is now bigger than latte
A New York high school student faced suspension for bringing coffee to class. This incident occurred after administrators implemented a new policy without proper notification. The student and her mother challenged the school's adoption of this outside food and drink restriction and qestioned the policy's legality and the lack of a public hearing. The school board will now revisit the policy and hold a public hearing.
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