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The tenth episode of the Business Standard Dialogue webinar will explore the rising importance of food regulation and the role of the FSSAI. The discussion would focus on increased regulatory scrutiny on food companies and restaurants regarding hygiene, contamination, labelling, and proper kitchen practices.

Restaurants will now have to display calorie counts, allergen information, and clearly label veg and non-veg dishes. Free drinking water and stricter food safety norms are also now mandatory.

🚨 Amazon just doubled down on India with a massive $48 billion bet. CEO Andy Jassy announced the investment after meeting PM Narendra Modi, including $13 billion for AI and cloud infrastructure.

Waiting for the "perfect" market dip could cost you more than you think. A new WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund study suggests that starting a SIP earlier, even at market peaks, can build greater long-term wealth than waiting for a correction.

Lodha Developers' founder group has sold shares worth ₹1,865 crore through block deals. The transaction involved promoter entities, even as the real estate major remains focused on an ambitious growth roadmap through FY31.

⚖️ GST officers may not be police officers, but they must follow the same procedural safeguards. A recent Supreme Court ruling draws an important distinction while reinforcing that investigations under GST and Customs laws remain bound by due process under the BNSS.

EPFO UPI withdrawals to credit card charges: Key financial changes coming into effect from July 1

Nvidia's pullback may have created a new opportunity for investors. The AI chip giant is now trading cheaper than the semiconductor sector overall, with technical indicators pointing to a key support zone.

Travel rewards are evolving beyond points. Banks and travel brands are shifting the focus to experiences, flexibility and premium access, even as many issuers quietly scale back perks.

After the Central government clarified that a passport is a mere travel document, not proof of citizenship, the debate over citizenship documents has intensified, with opposition leaders questioning the Centre about which document will prove citizenship.

Gold prices are falling. Gold finance stocks are feeling the heat. Shares of Muthoot Finance, Manappuram Finance, IIFL Finance and CSB Bank came under pressure as declining gold prices raised concerns over growth in the gold loan business.

Suzlon and Tata Power have crossed a major renewable energy milestone. Suzlon has secured a 400 MW EPC order from Tata Power Renewable Energy, taking the companies' partnership past the 1 GW mark across four states.

A new $60 million fund is betting on India's distressed asset opportunity. Areion Group has launched a GIFT City-based fund to invest in special situations, targeting recovery-led opportunities across sectors such as infrastructure, manufacturing, real estate and financial services.

India Post has changed the rules for POSB account holders. From September 1, customers without a linked mobile number won't be able to use the DREAM app for transactions. Aadhaar-based e-KYC and biometric banking are also being rolled out across Branch Post Offices.

The Ministry of External Affairs says the answer isn't as straightforward as many believe. 📘 A passport is primarily a travel document, not conclusive proof of citizenship. Here's what the MEA clarified, and why the distinction matters.

28.8 million AI queries. 25,000 proxy accounts. That's the scale of what Anthropic alleges was an effort by Alibaba-linked operators to access and copy its Claude AI model, claims that sent Alibaba shares to a 16-month low.

A Michelin-starred taste of Manila is coming to Mumbai, but only for two nights. Chef Jordy Navarra of the acclaimed Toyo Eatery is bringing authentic Filipino flavours, from tangy adobo and kinilaw to heritage ingredients, in an exclusive seven-course dining experience at The St. Regis Mumbai.