QSR News
Mint Explainer | Why Indian Railways is betting on QSR chains
A new IRCTC catering category allows national food brands into stations for the first time. Here’s what’s driving the shift, and what it means for Railways, QSRs and small vendors.
4 min read9 Dec 2025“Next leg of growth from FMCG, consumer discretionary, building material companies"
Wealthy families are diversifying investments into long-term growth pools and FIIs are expected to return to Indian markets as valuations stabilize, said Vipul Bhowar of Waterfield Advisors. The next leg of growth will be from FMCG, consumer discretionary, and building material companies, he added.
5 min read30 Nov 2025How KFC lost fast food’s chicken crown—and how it plans to win it back
The veteran chicken chain is battling U.S. sales declines as consumers choose sandwiches and tenders over buckets of fried chicken.
4 min read28 Oct 2025Who’s really winning the QSR race in India: A comparative analysis of key players
Finology Research Desk has analysed key players in the Indian Quick Service Restaurant market and provided insights on their positions and operational strength. Find out in the article.
5 min read26 Sep 2025GST cuts, PE interest fuel sale frenzy in QSR and dessert brands
Private equity firms are circling India’s mid-sized food and quick-service restaurant brands, spurred by goods and services tax cuts and rising consumer demand.
4 min read22 Sep 2025Theobroma buyout spurs ChrysCapital’s $200 mn foray into India’s desserts market
The development comes after the private equity firm mopped up an 85% stake in the desserts chain last month, marking its first buyout in the consumer sector.
3 min read21 Sep 2025Calories per rupee: Why pizza is a winner in India’s fast-food race
Pizza delivers the best “calories per rupee” for Indian foodies, making the Italian-origin dish a winner in India’s fast-food market, according to a new report by Bernstein.
4 min read19 Sep 2025From tables to takeout: India’s middle class cuts back on eating out
Despite cooling inflation and rising confidence, middle-class households are cutting back on eating out, pushing QSRs like Domino’s, KFC, and Barbecue Nation to lean harder on delivery.
5 min read3 Sep 2025GST rate cuts to benefit QSR stocks including Jubilant Foodworks, RBA and Devyani: Report
Quick Service Restaurants face challenges from weak demand and competition, but proposed GST reforms may reduce raw material costs, benefiting branded players. Analysts expect companies to pass savings to consumers, boosting demand, especially for brands like Domino’s and Burger King.
3 min read25 Aug 2025Four years after checking into Subway, Everstone eyes a part exit
Everstone will offload some of its stake in Subway in tranches. The $100 million fundraise will be a mix of primary and secondary shares.
3 min read29 Apr 2025Popular Topics
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The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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