IFAB in Bengaluru sources roses from Bengaluru rural, Chikkaballapur, and Ramanagar districts, catering to both domestic and international markets. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, demand for premium rose varieties is soaring, fueling a thriving export market.
Increasing Covid cases in the country are unlikely to dampen large-scale New Year s Eve festivities, as there are currently no restrictions on crowd size, according to hoteliers and restaurateurs. Plans for celebrations and parties are proceeding as usual, with no numerical limits mentioned.
Zorawar Kalra, founder of Massive Restaurants that owns brands such as Farzi Cafe, Masala Library and Bo Tai, said he expects to end the year on a "record high," and will open 30 cloud kitchens this quarter, besides launching new restaurants in Bhopal, Chennai and Raipur.
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Zorawar Kalra, managing director of Massive Restaurants, said demand is heartening and more people are vaccinated now. But, the restrictions on timings are a major concern for the industry.
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About a month after they were allowed to resume dine-in services, restaurateurs say business is still hurting due to continued restrictions on timings and reduced seating capacity, though there is a surge in demand.
They are calling for longer operating hours from this month, besides financial support and relief on statutory dues.
In Mumbai, where restaurants are allowed to operate only till 4 pm and are to be closed on weekends, 30-40% of them have continued staying shut.
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