Karnataka's heritage foods brand MTR changed hands in 2007, but Norwegian owner Orkla ensured it stayed rooted in its Kannadiga identity. The strategy helped the 100-year-old company stay as a big fis ...

However, during World War II, Japan invaded Burma, the largest producer of rice in the region and the chief supplier to South India. Naturally, this caused a shortage, and MTR was among the many ...

The Norwegian company entered India by acquiring ready-to-eat food maker MTR in 2007 and spicemaker Eastern in 2020. "ITC is ready to evaluate the acquisition because the company is keen on some ...

In this week's newsletter, also read about the final close of Together's second fund focused on AI, Brijraj Bhuptani's US ...

MTR celebrated 100 years with a book launch, highlighting iconic Bangalore brands like GK Vale, Mysore Sandal Soap, and GG ...

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announces that the country has added the 58th tiger reserve to its tally with the latest entrant being Madhav Tiger Reserve ...

Indian conglomerate ITC Ltd. is in early talks to acquire MTR Foods and Eastern Condiments from Orkla ASA for $1.4 billion. The acquisition would strengthen ITC's presence in the South Indian food ...

In an exclusive, Pratima Chabbi details the evolution of MTR’s menu over the past century and argues that, similar to rava ...