Bengaluru’s Marathahalli has welcomed a new tropical-inspired dining and craft brewery destination with the launch of Tropika Brewing. Designed as an urban escape, Tropika brings Bali-style island vibes, lush greenery, and relaxed hospitality to the heart of the city.

Spread across one acre, Tropika is designed by WDA Architecture, known for creating immersive experiential spaces. The venue features open layouts, natural textures, expansive greenery, and warm ambient lighting, offering guests a calm and refreshing setting away from the city’s fast pace.

The culinary offering at Tropika includes a menu of over 200 globally inspired dishes, blending comfort favourites with contemporary international plates. The menu also includes thoughtfully curated Vegan and Jain options, catering to a wide range of dining preferences.

At the centre of the experience is Tropika’s in-house craft brewery, guided by the philosophy, “Good Beer Doesn’t Hurry.” The brewery offers eight signature brews, including Belgian Wit, Chocolate Stout, Coconut Cream Ale, and Strawberry Cider. These are complemented by a selection of premium spirits, cocktails, mocktails, and soft beverages.

With a seating capacity of 1,500, Tropika is among Bengaluru’s largest dining destinations and is positioned to host celebrations, social gatherings, and relaxed leisure outings.

Commenting on the launch, Satish Koppula, Chairman, Tropika Brewing Co., said, “Tropika is our vision of a sanctuary within the city, a place where Bengaluru can pause, relax, and savour moments with good food and good company. From our globally inspired menu to our slow-crafted beers, every detail has been thoughtfully designed to offer an experience that is both indulgent and restorative.”

More than just a dining space, Tropika aims to serve as a social hub that brings together food, craft beverages, and shared experiences. Whether for casual evenings, weekend gatherings, or special occasions, the destination offers guests a tropical escape that blends global flavours with a laid-back island atmosphere.

Luxury hospitality in India is entering a new era of refined wine service where precision, preservation, and profitability go hand in hand. At the centre of this evolution is the Coravin Timeless Six Plus Limited Edition Hermitage Red, now available in India through Chenab Impex Private Limited. Designed for premium hotels, fine dining restaurants, and sophisticated wine programs, Coravin is redefining how the world’s finest wines are served one glass at a time.

Across five star hotels and destination restaurants in India, wine service has long faced a critical challenge. While guests increasingly seek access to rare and ultra premium labels by the glass, hoteliers have had to balance experience with economics. Once a bottle is opened, oxidation begins and wastage becomes inevitable. Coravin changes this equation entirely.

A Smarter Way to Serve Fine Wine

The Coravin Timeless Six Plus uses a medical grade needle that gently passes through the cork, allowing wine to be poured while replacing the displaced liquid with one hundred percent pure argon gas. This inert gas protects the remaining wine from oxidation. Once the needle is removed, the cork reseals naturally, keeping the bottle preserved for weeks or even months.

For hotels, this means unprecedented flexibility. Premium wines can now be served by the glass without pressure to finish the bottle. Wine programs can expand confidently. Guests can explore prestigious vintages without committing to an entire bottle, enhancing both satisfaction and spend.

Hermitage Red A Design Inspired by Legacy

The Hermitage Red Limited Edition is more than a functional tool. It is a statement of elegance and heritage. Inspired by Coravin founder Greg Lambrecht’s experience tasting a legendary nineteen eighty five Hermitage by Jean Louis Chave, the deep burgundy finish reflects timeless craftsmanship and innovation.

The Timeless Six Plus Hermitage Red comes equipped with Coravin Pure capsules, a Timeless Aerator for enhanced aromas during pouring, and screw caps for compatibility with non cork closures. Its refined design fits seamlessly into luxury hotel bars, Michelin level restaurants, and private wine lounges.

Driving Profitability for Hotel Wine Programs

From a commercial standpoint, Coravin delivers measurable impact. Reduced wastage directly improves margins. The ability to offer rare labels by the glass increases average check values. Curated wine flights become possible, encouraging exploration and repeat visits.

According to Anmol Chandhok, Vice President at Chenab Impex Private Limited, Coravin allows hospitality partners to elevate guest experience while protecting their investment. Hotels can now showcase exceptional wines confidently, knowing that every bottle maintains its integrity long after the first pour.

Sommeliers across leading Indian hotels describe Coravin as a game changer. It enables side by side tastings of vintages and regions, enhances storytelling at the table, and introduces a new level of sophistication to wine service.

Chenab Impex Strengthening India’s Luxury Hospitality Ecosystem

Chenab Impex Private Limited has played a pivotal role in bringing global excellence to Indian hospitality. As one of the country’s leading importers of gourmet foods, premium wines, and professional bar equipment, Chenab represents internationally respected brands such as Luxardo, Ponti, and Yalumba.

With Coravin, Chenab is empowering hotels and restaurants with world class technology that aligns with the evolving expectations of Indian guests. The focus is not just on distribution but on elevating standards, knowledge, and service quality across the industry.

From Innovation to Industry Standard

Globally, Coravin has become an essential tool in luxury wine programs. In India, it is rapidly transitioning from niche innovation to hospitality necessity. High end hotels in Mumbai, Delhi, Goa, and Bengaluru are already adopting the system to enhance wine lists, tasting menus, and premium offerings.

As Indian consumers become more confident and curious about wine, access without compromise will define the next phase of hospitality excellence. The Coravin Timeless Six Plus Hermitage Red stands as a symbol of this shift where technology meets tradition, and luxury meets intelligence.

In the world of fine wine service, preservation is no longer optional. It is the new benchmark of sophistication. With Coravin, Indian hospitality is ready to serve the future one perfect glass at a time.

Sapphire Foods India Ltd and Devyani International Ltd have received board approvals for a merger that will bring the two companies together under a single entity. The proposed consolidation marks a significant step in India’s quick service restaurant space and will create a unified Yum! Brands franchisee for KFC and Pizza Hut in the country.

Under the approved scheme of arrangement, Sapphire Foods will merge with and into Devyani International through a share-swap structure. The consolidation is expected to strengthen operational scale, streamline brand strategy, and position the merged entity for its next phase of growth and profitability.

In a joint statement, the companies said the merger will result in “a single unified Yum! India Franchisee for KFC and Pizza Hut,” bringing together operations that currently run parallel across multiple markets.

The transaction remains subject to customary regulatory and statutory approvals, including clearances from stock exchanges, the Competition Commission of India, the National Company Law Tribunal, and approvals from shareholders and creditors of both companies. Once these approvals are received, the merger will become effective.

As per the scheme, 177 equity shares of Devyani International will be issued for every 100 equity shares of Sapphire Foods. Additionally, Arctic International, a Devyani group company, will acquire approximately 18.5 percent of Sapphire Foods’ paid-up equity share capital from existing promoters, with an option to assign this stake to a mutually agreed financial investor.

Yum! Brands has approved the proposed consolidation. As part of the transaction, Devyani International will also acquire 19 KFC restaurants currently operated by Yum! India in Hyderabad. The company will pay a one-time charge to Yum! India towards merger approval and license fees for the additional territory.

The merger is expected to deliver meaningful synergies, including the creation of one of the largest QSR platforms in India with an expanded national footprint. The unified structure is also expected to unlock growth through a single brand strategy for both KFC and Pizza Hut. Devyani International expects annual synergy benefits in the range of Rs 210 to 225 crore from the second full year of integrated operations.

Commenting on the development, Ravi Jaipuria, Non-Executive Chairman of Devyani International, said, “The merger also adds a strong international presence in Sri Lanka, which complements our existing overseas operations.” He added, “This combination will allow DIL to realise meaningful economies of scale, leverage a unified technology platform, and strengthen our supply-chain capabilities. Together, these advantages will help unlock sustained value creation and long-term growth for our shareholders, customers, employees, and partners.”

Sumeet Narang, SFML nominee director of Sapphire Foods and Founder of Samara Capital, said, “We are extremely excited about this development, which brings together a single, unified franchisee for KFC and Pizza Hut in India through the merger with Devyani International Limited. This transaction reflects the shared long-term vision and strong partnership between Samara Capital Group and RJ Corp.”

Yum! Brands CFO Ranjith Roy said, “DIL and SFIL have been outstanding partners to Yum! for many years. We are pleased to support this proposed merger to unlock a new phase of accelerated growth in the region and to advance supply chain operations, leading to a stronger, more resilient partner in India.”

Devyani International is the largest franchisee for KFC and Pizza Hut in India and also operates Costa Coffee, Tea Live, New York Fries, Sanook Kitchen, and the South Indian vegetarian QSR brand Vaango. Sapphire Foods operates KFC and Pizza Hut outlets across multiple states in India and Sri Lanka and also runs Taco Bell restaurants in Sri Lanka. Together, the combined platform is expected to significantly strengthen India’s organised QSR landscape.