Mumbai is ready to host India’s most premium F&B gathering this November. Restaurant India 2025, scheduled for 14–15 November at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai is the most recognised and well-attended platform for restaurateurs, hoteliers, caterers, and suppliers to expand their business, gain industry insights, and forge high-value partnerships.

Adding to this year’s excitement, the inaugural edition of HoCat 2025 – Hotels & Catering Conclave will debut alongside Restaurant India 2025 on 15 November, creating a holistic ecosystem for the HoReCa and food service industry. HoCat 2025 will spotlight innovations, challenges, and growth opportunities in the hospitality and catering segments through focused discussions, curated showcases, and networking with leading hospitality owners, CEOs, GMs, top hotel chefs and professionals plus solution providers.

Over 1,000+ attendees, 100+ speakers, and 50+ exhibition stalls from across India will converge to explore the latest trends, scalable concepts, and investment opportunities shaping the future of dining, delivery, and hospitality. The event also features the Restaurant Awards 2025 – West India Edition, celebrating 75+ outstanding innovators, with EY ensuring credible and transparent tabulation.

This year’s theme, Fuelling Growth: Capital, Concepts, Consumption, highlights how access to capital, disruptive concepts, and evolving consumer demand are driving sustainable and profitable growth in India’s F&B sector. Attendees can gain actionable insights, explore future-ready business models, and network with industry leaders and decision-makers from across the country.

Speakers at Restaurant India 2025 include industry stalwarts such as Chef Ranveer Brar, Aditi Dugar (Masque), Zorawar Kalra (Massive Restaurants), Sagar Daryani (Wow! Momo Foods), Ankush Grover (Rebel Foods), and Tarak Bhattacharya (Mad Over Donuts). They will be joined by leading innovators like Varun Kapur (Travel Food Services), Niyati Rao (Ekaa), and Pawan Shahri (Chrome Hospitality) to share insights on brand growth, innovation, and the evolving F&B landscape.

At the HoCat 2025 – Hotels & Catering Conclave, expect powerful discussions with hospitality leaders including Vishal Vithal Kamat (Kamat Group of Hotels), Rajesh Namby (Raffles Udaipur), Sachin Mylavarapu (JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar), Tejus Jose (Accor), and Altamsh Patel (Hilton Hotels) on the future of hospitality, sustainability, and catering excellence.

Supporting Associations: UAERG (UAE Restaurants Group), Indian Culinary Forum, India Food Tourism ORG, Indian Flair Bartenders Association, ISFA, Poona Hoteliers Association & HPMF

In today’s hospitality world, cleanliness and sustainability are the cornerstones of guest trust. Addressing this growing need, Palaniappa Electronics introduces the Thermostar Steam Cleaning System, a powerful, chemical-free cleaning solution that is transforming hygiene maintenance across India’s leading hotels.

Harnessing the natural power of superheated dry steam, Thermostar ensures deep sanitization without a single drop of detergent. In hotel kitchens, it cuts through stubborn grease, oil, and grime on cooking equipment, trolleys, and storage areas, leaving every surface spotless and hygienic. Beyond kitchens, it revitalizes carpets, upholstery, and bathrooms, effortlessly removing stains, scaling deposits, and odors while restoring original shine and freshness.

What sets Thermostar apart is its eco-friendly, cost-efficient, and odor-free cleaning process. By eliminating the use of chemicals, it safeguards both the environment and the health of guests and staff, an essential factor for hotels striving to align operations with sustainable standards.

For General Managers, Executive Housekeepers, and Chefs, Thermostar is not just another cleaning tool. It is a strategic investment in hygiene excellence and operational efficiency.

Behind this innovation stands Palaniappa Electronics, a trusted name in the electronics industry for over twenty-one years. With a strong presence across South India, the company is the authorized distributor for Samsung, JVD, and over eighteen global brands. It caters to hotels, hospitals, and educational institutions with a comprehensive portfolio that includes TVs, displays, laundry equipment, dishwashers, refrigerators, and more.

Under the guidance of Mr. Muthu Solaiappan, Head of Operations, Palaniappa Electronics continues to strengthen its position as a reliable partner for the hospitality sector, combining technology, sustainability, and service excellence.

To experience the power of steam cleaning, request a Thermostar demo today and discover how it can redefine your hotel’s standard of clean.

muthu@palaniappagroup.com | +91 90030 45685 

In the ever-evolving world of hospitality, where design, functionality, and technology converge, CORNELL INDIA India stands as a pioneer redefining the way equipment interacts with space, efficiency, and brand identity. Much like its namesake’s global reputation for innovation and research, CORNELL INDIA India has built its foundation on a forward-thinking vision where every product embodies precision, purpose, and progress.

At the heart of CORNELL INDIA’s success lies its unwavering commitment to customer-centric innovation. By engaging closely with chefs, hoteliers, and operators, CORNELL INDIA ensures that its products are not just designed for the industry but created in partnership with it. Each innovation arises from real-world insights, transforming operational challenges into opportunities for smarter and more efficient solutions.

Every product carries three defining pillars: innovation, research-led engineering, and reliability. From energy-efficient systems to technology-driven performance, CORNELL INDIA’s equipment is designed to meet global standards while addressing the unique needs of the Indian market. 

Today’s hotels and restaurants are no longer defined solely by grandeur; they are defined by experience. Recognizing this shift, CORNELL INDIA India designs equipment that seamlessly blends aesthetic appeal with operational intelligence. The company’s recent collaboration with QSR clients, for instance, showcases how brand identity can extend even into the kitchen. Machines are designed to complement the restaurant’s visual language rather than appearing as generic industrial units. The result is equipment that becomes an integral part of the brand narrative, not merely a functional tool.

Mr. Oommen Mathew, Founder, CORNELL INDIA

CORNELL INDIA’s engineers continue to refine designs for lightness, ergonomics, and durability, ensuring that form never compromises performance. The outcome is a product line that empowers teams with ease of use, maximizes space efficiency, and sustains reliability, all while maintaining the aesthetic standard expected in modern hospitality spaces.

The hospitality industry today is increasingly polarized. On one end are luxury properties that prioritize innovation and brand distinction, while on the other are budget-conscious operators navigating tight margins. CORNELL INDIA recognizes this divide and approaches it with empathy and pragmatism. For many cost-focused operators, essential back-of-house infrastructure such as food service equipment and ventilation systems is often undervalued. CORNELL INDIA advocates a long-term view, positioning these elements not as expenses but as investments in consistency, safety, and guest satisfaction. Durable and well-engineered equipment not only reduces downtime but also enhances food quality and operational efficiency, directly contributing to better guest experiences and profitability.

Looking ahead, CORNELL INDIA envisions a future where technology is seamlessly integrated into design. Spaces will be driven by invisible intelligence, with sensors, automation, and voice controls working together to create seamless and personalized guest experiences. The next generation of hotels will feature interiors that adapt dynamically to lighting, acoustics, functionality, and form.

CORNELL INDIA is already engineering for that future. Its innovative line of counterslung systems exemplifies the brand’s adaptive thinking, with equipment that serves as high-performance heating solutions during service hours and transforms into elegant furniture during downtime. This dual-purpose design philosophy reflects CORNELL INDIA’s belief in flexibility, sustainability, and spatial intelligence, enabling hoteliers to make the most of every square foot.

In an industry defined by evolution, CORNELL INDIA India continues to shape its legacy through purposeful design, technological integration, and close collaboration with its customers. With every product engineered to meet the challenges of tomorrow, CORNELL INDIA stands as a trusted partner to India’s growing hospitality sector, where luxury meets functionality and innovation meets intent.

www.cornellindia.in | +91 9606 423 377| +91 8296 223 377| reachus@cornellindia.in