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House of Biryan raises Rs. 32 Crore in growth funding round led by MS Dhoni and Others

Business of Food Bureau — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:48:08 +0000

Food-tech platform House of Biryan (HoB) has raised Rs 32 crore in a growth-round funding from a clutch of investors, including former India cricket captain MS Dhoni, as cited by PTI.

The round saw strategic investment from Bestvantage Investments, with participation from Mohit Goyal (ex-CVC Capital) and Abhineet Singh (Al Siraj Holdings), among others.

With the fresh capital, HoB plans to accelerate expansion in Tier-1 Indian cities while also scaling globally. The company has already launched its first international cloud kitchen in Dubai, with new markets in Australia, Japan, the UK, and North America on its roadmap.

Co-founders Mohammed Bhol and Mikhail Shahani said: “This round fuels our ambition to scale from 22 kitchens today to 120–150 outlets over the next three years, targeting revenues of Rs 450–550 crore.”

Raman Sharma, Founder & CEO, Bestvantage Investments, added: “House of Biryan is not just another cloud kitchen, it is a consumer brand with global resonance. Their ability to build loyalty, demonstrate profitability, and execute at scale made this an easy decision for us. We are excited to back them in their journey of taking biryan global.”

Currently, HoB operates 22 kitchens across Mumbai, Delhi, and Dubai, and has served 2.8 million customers across 4.9 million orders, PTI reported.

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Lay’s Unveils Limited-Edition Celebratory Packs To Honor MS Dhoni

Press Release — Fri, 03 May 2024 08:29:26 +0000

To honour the achievements of cricketer MS Dhoni, Lay’s has introduced limited-edition Dhoni collector’s packs. The brand started the campaign for these packs by offering early access to fans through a social media post.

These limited-edition packs not only pay homage to Dhoni’s legacy but also provide fans with an opportunity to enjoy and celebrate their hero alongside friends and family.

In a previously released advertisement, Lay’s recognizes Dhoni as the undisputed G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time) for many fans. The video begins with a playful scene where Dhoni is seen relaxing on a couch, exchanging a smile with an actual goat standing in front of him. This setup effectively highlights Dhoni’s G.O.A.T. status given to him by his fans.

Lay’s Dhoni packs are now available in six flavors for a limited time period at leading retailers and e-commerce platforms across India.

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Cultivating the Plant-Based Food Sector

Progressive Grocer Bureau — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:27:00 +0000

India has a rich culture of food and has one of the largest diversities in food dishes. It is popularly known for its ‘chappan bhog pratha’ means creating 56 dishes for the lord and as prasad. A country that has such rich diversity in food especially vegetarian foods is now also emerging towards the trend […]

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