India's Supreme Court reviews food warning label colour amid industry concerns it could mislead consumers, while top sports, finance and legal stories dominate the day's headlines.

India's Supreme Court heard food manufacturers' request on Friday to replace the red background of proposed nutrition warning labels, saying the colour could be mistaken for the red marking used on non‑vegetarian products.

Industry concerns over colour coding

Representatives of major food companies told the bench that Indian shoppers rely on a red symbol to identify meat‑based items. They warned that a red warning label could blur that distinction and undermine the label's purpose of alerting consumers to high sugar, salt or fat content.

Virat Kohli's final World Cup

Cricket star Virat Kohli announced that the 2027 50‑overs World Cup will be his last appearance for India. He said he will give his all to help the team lift the trophy, adding that the decision reflects his desire to focus on family and business commitments.

Rupee and bond markets under pressure

Analysts expect the Indian rupee and government bonds to stay vulnerable through a holiday‑shortened week. They cited elevated oil prices, global bond yields at multi‑year highs and growing speculation that the Reserve Bank of India may raise rates next week.

Police disperse election‑commission protests

Indian police deployed tear gas and water cannons on Friday to break up nationwide protests by opposition Congress members. Demonstrators demanded the resignation of the election commission chief, accusing him of manipulating voter rolls.

Zee Entertainment seeks contempt action

Zee Entertainment filed a petition in the Delhi High Court asking judges to start contempt proceedings against the Reliance‑Disney joint venture JioStar. The filing claims JioStar continued to stream copyrighted content despite a prior injunction.

Health ministry cracks down on nicotine pouches

The health ministry sent a circular to state governments ordering a crackdown on the sale of nicotine pouches, which officials deem a major health risk. The letter warned that globally popular brands are being sold illegally across the country.

NSE questions self‑listing policy

NSE Chairman Srinivas Injeti told regulators on Friday that the exchange should reconsider allowing listed companies to trade on their own platforms. He made the comment a day after the NSE launched a self‑listing service on rival BSE, valuing the venture at roughly $47 billion.

Anmol Industries plans IPO

Biscuit maker Anmol Industries submitted draft documents for an initial public offering worth up to 18 billion rupees ($187.87 million). The filing indicates the company aims to raise capital for expanding its production capacity.

Government review of investment treaties

Officials with direct knowledge of a policy review told reporters that India does not intend to overhaul the dispute‑resolution mechanisms in its bilateral investment treaties. The statement suggests the government will maintain the current framework for handling foreign business disputes.