Why packed, frozen parathas attract 18% GST

Packed frozen 'paratha' is not 'roti or chapatti' as it requires further cooking before consumption and despite wheat flour being the 'common thread' there are other ingredients used in making......

'18% GST on parathas, as they are not ready-to-eat'

The controversy over the goods and services tax (GST) rate on food products refuses to die. Now, the Gujarat-based authority of advance rulings (AAR) has ruled that 'parathas' would attract 18 per......

Beverage, ice-cream makers smile as heat wave rises

This summer could turn out to be one of the better seasons for beverage and ice-cream makers, going by forecasts of weather conditions. This is in stark contrast to last year when companies......

How Naturals plans to woo Gen Y ice cream lovers

While the brand did step into cities such as Delhi in the last few years, it is now stitching up an expansion strategy aimed at partaking of growth in areas where consumption of ice cream remains......