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Restaurant Costs Under Pressure: India’s commercial LPG price surge is squeezing restaurant margins, with owners warning menu hikes may follow as LPG can double in cost versus pre-war levels. Inflation Watch: A report expects FY27E CPI to average around 4.8–4.9% and says the RBI MPC is likely to stay on pause unless inflation persistently nears 6%. Tech Meets Hospitality: Retail and food operators are leaning harder into self-service and interactive checkouts to cut queues and speed up service. Dealmaking in QSR: Carlyle and Yum China are among bidders for Jardines’ Asian KFC/Pizza Hut business, with non-binding bids due this week. Food Culture, Fast: Tim Hortons launches a Korea-exclusive Iced Capp campaign with Korean flavors and bingsu-style drinks. Food Safety Backdrop: A watermelon scare in Mumbai is being linked to toxic chemicals used in the supply chain, not the fruit itself.

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